15 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1930
Page
1
A reader commends the Horsham Borough Band and performers after a Sunday evening musical festival. The writer praises the youthful musicians, tutor Mrs Cameron, and accompanist Miss Kimberley and hopes for more PS E events becoming a civic feature.
A Victorian letter-writer denounces the uneconomic impact of unearned increment on land and promotes a land value tax as a cure. The writer mocks Henry George and proposes taxing Malcolm Murchison to fund railway subsidies, criticizing the single tax theory and its practicality.
A State Relief Committee is appointed to coordinate charity across Victoria, reduce overlapping aid, and ensure equitable distribution of clothing, fuel, food, and money. The group seeks metropolitan and provincial press support, cash contributions, and the formation of local fundraising committees to direct funds to urgent cases.
A forty foot whale wandered into Sydney Harbor on a Tuesday afternoon. Charles Mies aided by an AU reporter and a photographer chased the monster. Mr Mewener harpooned the whale as it struck the boat and stunned two crew members. The chase continued near Cremorne as harpoons found the whale again and again.
In the Shire of Wimmera and Kowree, most retiring councillors face no opposition while two new men, A. L. Hutcheson and J. Whitty, enter the race. North riding sees contests in Mentone and Mentone ward with J J T Denyer opposed by Mrs T R Robertson. Polling Day set for August 28 from 9 am to 3 pm.
The Australian Better Health Association introduces Dr Geo E Payne Philpota as author of health articles. He is described as an Australian with worldwide experience who has sent the health message to millions.
A club discussion laments rising sales taxes and broad taxation. Bo suggests unifying party lines and having every citizen contribute according to means to balance the ledger, reduce collection costs, and support Australia in a time of trouble. Readers may ask health questions for answers in the column.
The Lord Mayor hosted a brilliant entertainment at Melbourne Town Hall on Tuesday with about 2500 guests including His Excellency the Governor.
The Horsham branch hosted a borough election forum with retiring councillors Mesars RB, C Bieske, A. Dawson and J. BR. Kelly facing aspirants Mostra M. Pax, J. Francis and L. Hutchesson. Speakers debated rates, water, baths, electric light, municipal abattoirs, and street repairs as residents urged responsible governance.
Walter Lindram, the champion billiard player, departed Melbourne on Tuesday seeking fresh laurels overseas. He aims to boost his standing by competing internationally and add to his list of titles.
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In a keen semi final clash the C.E.M.S. team edged the M.T.M.L.S. by one point. G Dent led the affirmative with a strong case on unemployment relief costs. A D Bernen and C.R. Freacham supported the affirmative while P. Maddern and H. Smith argued for the negative. Adjudicators R.J. WilmOTH and H.W. Radford awarded the win to C.E.M.S.
A newspaper note promotes Weeds peppermint cure as a remedy for children's hacking coughs. Advertisers claim it soothes throat discomfort and aids sleep.
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