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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1930
Page
9
SA weather outlook by government meteorologist Bromley predicts spring rains in September and October could yield at least 20 000 000 bushels of wheat. Growing conditions are near ideal with mild July and no frosts aiding crops and subsoil moisture stabilizing.
British missionary Rev Phil Lindsay visited Tristan da Cunha and described a self contained society of 157 residents living with virtually no trade money or industry. The island suffers harsh winters poor harvests and periodic epidemics but birth rates exceed deaths and most inhabitants were born there.
Matthews, the sole survivor of a crash that killed Eric Hook, says he will fly from Prome, England to Australia by mid September. He traveled to safety by trekking through flooded terrain, losing 50 pounds, and relying on leaves to sustain himself. Government search efforts and local stations aided the rescue, though no trace of Hook was found until bodies were later recovered after floods moved downstream.
A Melbourne banker, Mr J. Webb of the Commonwealth Banking Company of Australia, spoke at the bank’s annual meeting. He urged improvements to stimulate production, reduce unemployment, and restore trade balance as wheat and wool markets secured the coming season. He described a tough period but expressed optimism for growth and national prosperity despite hardships.
A reader reports rural lore linking moon phases to rainfall and crop outcomes. Observations suggest wet new moons bring quick growth while dry periods follow, and livestock cycles respond to lunar timing with cautious farmers test planting before and after certain moons.
Letter from Yori Pirie South Australia endorses Hisiwag Coy Bisulated Magnesia. User reports long relief from wind acidity and indigestion after trying the product, noting prior wasted medicines and improved eating without pain. Sincerely signed by S. Sidney Price urging others to try Bisulated Magnesia.
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