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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1932
Page
5
The listing shows varied farm goods including butter honey potatoes onions bacon cape barley oats and bran with prices per unit such as butter per pound honey per pound potatoes per quarter and flour per 150 pound bag. Several items have unclear OCRed prices but the slice preserves barter style market rate entries.
The Melbourne market reports wheat priced at 34 to 35, and maize around 410 to 4011 per unit. Other items include onions, potatoes, eggs, and dairy, with Horsham wheat yesterday listed at 201 per bushel.
Mwory Ann Hawking widow of Christopher Hawking of Marghelethe, mother of Christina Langley and grandmother to Mary, Tun, Willy and Jean Langley, passed away at age 72 in Clersham Base Hospital. Services and further funeral details to follow.
The Sullivan family expresses thanks to relatives friends and care givers for sympathy after a death. They especially thank Dr. Felstein Father Culughlin Matton duel State of Thershoam Base Hospital Abe J. Whitty and Mr Geo Peach for support during their loss.
Fragmented obituary notices recall beloved spouses mothers daughters and sons with lines of memory and dates. The notes honor August dates and places such as McPherson Street and Pozieres, listing families, marriages, and military sacrifice across scattered fragments.
Discussion on monetary policy and price levels features Prime Minister and Mr Theodore. Mr Lyons supports broad price improvement while cautioning empire wide reach. he opposes only Commonwealth scope. Theodore pushes to absorb money into the economy as a real solution.
The article discusses financing approaches for unemployment relief and the difficulty of finding productive work to absorb credit funds. It notes Mr. Theodore’s stance on expanding credits and mentions a proposed National Corporation to supervise the scheme.
Brief weather notes report a few showers on Wednesday and a dull day with a misty noon shower. The official forecast called for general rain, heavier in the northeast, with gusty river winds and a later cold swing from the east to the northeast.
Mr LY Anderson proposed a district hospital Sunday at a Horsham Base Hospital committee meeting. He urged clergy support to deepen community interest and show hospital value. Mr B J Wilmoth supported the move as a community-building step, and the committee unanimously agreed to adopt the suggestion and arrange details.
At Horsham Base Hospital annual meeting Mr J K Baillie proposed a minute of appreciation for the doctors who have served seven years without pay. The group noted a daily workload of about 30 cases and urged respect for a resident medical officer, praising the doctors as a vital community service despite no fee.
Horsham Borough Band performs a Sunday evening recital at Horsham Theatre at 8 30 p m with a first class programme featuring the overture Hungarian Lastpiel selections Vendi and Minstrel Melodies and sacred numbers. Vocal items are arranged by Mrs A Kimberley.
The Horsham and TDs district sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers League schedules a monthly meeting at Memorial Hall on Monday August 15 at 4 p.m. A full attendance of members and intending members is desired.
On Wednesday evening Mr Mitchell spoke to Horsham League of Nature Lovers on pigeons at Mr F Tucker’s Bailie Street residence. The next meeting will be addressed by Mr McNeil at Mr Thompson’s home in Doven Road.
The report records multiple minor road safety offences. A defendant with a lamp on a milk cart was fined £2 in default 14 days after delays from equipment damage. Albert Robinson was seen riding without a light on Wilson Street at 7 20 p m and fined 10 shillings in default three days. Arthur Parish rode without lights on Firebrace Street, claiming work delays and was fined. George Wilton also fined ten shillings in default three days for a similar offence. another rider on Stawell Road was late leaving work and fined.
The Horsham Relief Committee prepares to select single Horsham men for farm development work under a new sustenance scheme. Workers earn 10 shillings weekly, with employers providing accommodation. Inquiries and forms are available at the Town Hall for farmers seeking to use the program.
At Horsham Base Hospital the difference between private and intermediate patients was explained. An intermediate patient cannot pay full private fees but can attend the base hospital for care at a reduced weekly charge or nothing. With four intermediate patients weekly, annual revenue would approach eighty pounds.
Readers involved with dairying are invited to submit essays on Why Australian dairy men should need British Lister separators. The competition closes August 41 with cash prizes up to £5 5s for class 1 and other prizes for classes 2 and 3. Details and rules available from Gippeland and Northern Co op Co Ltd Melbourne.
A new Horsham District Young Prem ees Club with 22 members has been formed following a visit by the executive committee to Jung on the 28th alt. The group will run projects in calves, sheep, poultry, flowers and vegetables under the banner of the young farmers. Horsham executives plan to visit Dimboola next year to explain club formation and care.
A crowd gathered on Wilson Street, Horsham, for an auction sale of nine watchmaker and jeweller stock items. Keen bidding drew diverse buyers as diamond rings, wristlet watches, ordinary watches, manicure sets, a tea service, entree dishes, a wall clock, a barometer, wallets and trinkets sold at bargain prices. Mr A Kimberley of Mesare John Kimberley and Sons acted as hammer man.
Price cuts across all departments including evening street and dinner frocks and millinery to clear over the next fortnight. Maiwem Griffiths on Firebrace street advertises bargains. A concert organized by Mesdames A Kimberley and Rennison is planned for Tuesday evening featuring choruses, old time melodies, and comic items.
The Balmoral Show committee will engage the Horsham and District Pipe Band along with Highland and national dancers for the forthcoming event on August 2. This marks the band’s third consecutive engagement.
The Horsham Theatre screens uplifting Bone talkies on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday featuring The Miracle Man. Hobart Bosworth stars as the principal figure guiding the regeneration of unfortunates through prayer and faith in a pained yet hopeful drama.
First Constable M J Kearney observed tobacco and cigarettes sold at a market in Wilson Street Horsham. Abraham Kolt of Carlton was fined for selling without a licence after falsely claiming he had begun that day at the market.
Mr W E Thomas will visit Horsham today and may be consulted at the Exchange Hotel from 2:00 to 8:00 pm. He will also visit Horsham next Friday and Dimboola on Saturday.
Entries for the Horsham Poultry Club second annual pigeon poultry and dog show closed on Wednesday with secretary Mr D M Pace. A revopt number of entries has been received for the poultry and pigeon sections and the log section is expected to be well filled. The show will be held at the show grounds on Saturday August 20.
The Balmoral P. and A. Society declares its annual show for Wednesday and Thursday, August 24 and 25. Schedules are available from secretary H. L. Wood. A special train runs Horsham to Balmoral on day two at 9.25 pm, stopping at all stations to reach Balmoral at 11.45 am, with return at 6.15 pm. Further particulars are advertised.
The Agricultural Department circles believe this season's wheat sowings will match last year rather than drop 500000 to 750000 acres. About 3700000 acres will be under crop as favorable conditions persist and farmers aim to recover past losses. Fallow areas are notably less than in the prior year.
At Horsham branch meeting unanimous approval was given to the A N A debating team which has won all debates and will face H A C B B in September. Members voted to donate to the Sir John Monash memorial and a membership candidate was nominated. The shooting tournament saw the vice presidents team win by 447 to 446. The final match is set for August 25.
Arrangements progress well for the Catholic Ball to be held in the Horsham Town Hall on Monday August 21. The committee emphasizes a high standard with entirely new features for Horsham and special attention to decorations.
Hawkers licences granted at Horsham Police Court to Alfred N. Clearson and Moste Lubranizk.
At Horsham Theatre tonight and Saturday beaming Kay Francis and Joel McCrea star in Girls About Town as part of The Heart of New York with GeorgeSelney in the leading role. The program includes Riders of the Purple Sage on Monday to Wednesday, plus The Yellow Passport as a second feature.
At Ballarat Corporation yards on Tuesday only 115 head were offered. Prime bullocks and heifers dominated the sale with light and medium weights common. Prices ranged with prime heavy to light weight bullocks and cows selling from modest to higher sums, lambs mainly suitable for export. Wethers were fewer with many weaners and young sheep from the north, prices steady at last week’s rates.
Police armed with rifles patrolled Deniliquin at the council’s request and shot six roaming dogs. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals secretary said he had received a resident complaint and would consult the Police Commissioner.
A deserted West spring cart found roadside near Glenorchy raises questions. It was sold by Mr. A. Pyke of Mullock Bank Aral to Alfred Evans toward July end. Evans and a mate reportedly headed from Deep Lead toward Glenorchy. The Murton golf ball event is set for Wednesday August 14. A Euchre party hosted by Horsham ALP Pact Cheeseman's Cafe occurs Saturday night. An Imperial Football Club Euchre night is planned at Perring's Cafe next Wednesday.
The Siamese revolution near Australia toppled autocracy in three days and brought a constitutional monarchy with the King granting assent to reforms. The event signals a broader shift warnings to Indian rulers from New India about the trend toward responsible government.
A Victoria Country Roads Board member claimed tyre upkeep on bitumen roads costs about a mile less per year, equivalent to a 12 10 subsidy per 5000 miles, a statistic criticized as untrue by tyre life data and cost calculations for cars and trucks. The piece argues tyre life exceeds 12 000 miles for cars and truck tyre costs and savings are negligible when real wear and stress are considered.
The article outlines export egg packing standards to minimize costs and satisfy strict regulations. It notes cleaning with a rag before dispatch and damp wiping to avoid marks, and stresses storing eggs in cool, draught-free conditions with regular checks. It praises MON BAL shipments, calling last year’s quality satisfactory and hopes for improvement this year.
The Mister for Commerce reports five year exports show a robust poultry sector in the Commonwealth, including new egg pulp shipments adding 10000 dozen eggs. Britain’s 48.8 million annual egg consumption mirrors Australia’s small share, with UK per capita use about 140 eggs, while shipments from all States begin earlier than usual in the coming weeks.
Mr John Howard Bruce retires after 16 years as vermin inspector for the Western Wimmera area from near Dimbouln to the South Australian border. Alan Lee of Millewa takes over duties and will reside in Nhill. Bruce was presented with a wallet containing poles in recognition of his faithful service.
Health officials in Hull announce a mice plague aboard ships from Australia with 692 mice aboard Port Campbell and 713 aboard Port Adeside. Vessels overrun with mice during loading at Port William the voyage began, and 11 000 were outfitted.
A hare evaded a pursuing crowd of dogs on Tuesday afternoon in Minyip. The chase began near the Union Bank and headed toward the State School with juveniles cheering as dogs of various breeds joined the pursuit. The hare dodged past the railway crossing before the dogs veered off.
The Rev J H Rushbrook secretary of the Baptist World Alliance arrived by steamer at Perth and voiced that Russia’s aims threaten religious freedom. He argued efforts to crush religion will fail, citing gains from revolutions and the persistence of liberty in thought despite tyranny. A separate incident mentions a bag snatching on Chart Street as a bystander recalls the crime.
A committee of technical experts and representatives from all involved parties seeks quicker reforms to stabilize wool pricing and reduce patent impediments. They emphasize urgent actions to improve processes and suggest federal guidance to align costs with production. Proposals aim to render all practical steps feasible and speed investigations through the week.
The text describes hens laying eggs in succession and a duck dog mentioned in a muddled account. It references April and two hens in a section with unclear names and phrases. The fragmentary passage mentions hens, egg counts, and a sequence of events around a farm setting.
Nominations close Monday for the Wimmera area with contests planned in Koewer and Horsham along with retirements noted in Arapiles Bowles and adjacent shires. Key figures listed include Cr J Po Keight challenging the north ruling by Mr J J Breen and four Horsham Borough retiring members Crs Patterson Wilmoth Rodda and F W Rodda. Municipal elections set for August 25.
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