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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1934
Page
5
Bank of New South Wales announces legal and financial firm activities including partners Chambers and Oy marrying J F Odlum. The notice lists bookkeeping services, auditing, income tax compliance and building address CaHill's Building Firebrace Street Horsham with phone 357.
Commercial intelligence from Horsham shows yesterday's selling prices for provisions in local stores. Items include butter factory and local, cheese mild semi-matured matured, honey per pound, potatoes per quarter, onions Spanish Brow per quarter, bacon per pound, oats flour and bran per bushel, and various other staples.
Wire report from Melbourne notes a drop of 54d per bushel in wheat with current quotes at 2/7. Other grains and produce including oats barley maize potatoes and chaff show varied rates through the market, with lucerne bay and chaff prices listed within specific shilling ranges.
The notices express gratitude for letters cards and tributes after bereavements for G A Kiefel Braggy France and Hygiana family members. Relatives thank friends for sympathy and floral tributes and honor memory of loved ones with phrases of eternal remembrance and affection.
On Friday August 17 1934 observers questioned the Road Board's handling of motor licence funds diverted to Treasury budget purposes. The Premier secured a board statement claiming financial satisfaction, but critics say the board lacks adequate funds for maintenance and reconditioning projects and municipal requisitions reveal strain on resources.
The board will stage progress on urgent municipal road projects and deny many new main road declarations for now. Amounts loaned for road systems are seen as insufficient for maintenance, as unused funds must cover preservation, with remote areas still lacking tourist access and settlers benefiting little.
Rain fell across the wheat-growing districts boosting hopes for a good season. The 45 hour Wimmera spell brought many inches, with towns like Serviceton Horsham Nhill St Arnaud and Dimboola reporting rainfall amounts, while the Mallee saw lighter falls but some revival for crops. Officials say the rain was welcome but late and further regular rain is needed to ensure yields, with forecasts uncertain for the next month.
Senator Elliott headlines a Horsham campaign meeting at the Town Hall as part of the United Country Party efforts. He cites his exclusion from the IU-A-P20.0.P team and appeals for 50,000 No. 1 votes to rally country residents. The talk will be broadcast by Station 315 Horsham.
At the Horshim Base Hospital annual meeting, Mr. D. Anderson urged a voluntary contributory scheme to fund hospitals, arguing that health during prosperity deserves prep work for illness. He cited local elderly patients who relied on support and suggested Centenary year as a time to start. The motion to advocate the scheme was put to a vote and agreed, though concerns about costs were raised by K W C Bolton and others. The Bendigo and Mildura examples were discussed as references.
At a Horsham hospital annal meeting Mr. D. Anderson urged reintroducing Hospital Sunday in churches. Clergy across the town were asked to study hospital work and had aided the hospital more than the public knew. The motion to observe the third Sunday in September as Hospital Sunday was carried with no collection planned.
A note recalls magpies dying in Nurrabiel from a recent disease. Hundreds disappeared from the South Australian border area, with many deaths reported and the birds later recovering and seeming to be fine.
Chief Inspector F Lewis visited Horsham after a complaint to the Winmera Shire Council about mountain ducks becoming a nuisance. No ducks were found in district lakes. if birds prove a nuisance next winter, the council may apply for a permit to destroy them.
Over 850 citizens and hospital supporters attended the annual ball for the Base Hospital at Horsham Town Hall. The venue dazzled with green and orange festoons, a green arch, and Fiesta Orchestra providing music for couples as dancing continued well into Tuesday. The Indies committee led by Mayoress Mrs Barnes and secretary Mrs Bradshaw organized supper and activities, aiming to raise a substantial sum for the hospital.
Mr W D Rylah publicity officer of the Diocesan Scout Advisory Council seeks the names of all denomination ministers who will attend the December Boy Scout Jamboree at Frankston and assist chaplains. Contact Scout headquarters 345 Flinders Lane Melbourne for responses.
Horsham Mothers Club plans a Monday button day to raise funds for a new arts and crafts room. Members will canvass door to door and run a sale in the main shop windows with shopkeepers displaying children’s requisites. Buttons will be sold at four pence each to boost publicity and collections.
An advertisement in today s issue announces a public meeting at Horsham Town Hall on August. Speakers from Melbourne will address the topic of the nationalisation of banking.
Judgment was given at Hor sham Police Court on Wednesday in undefended debt cases Trevan and Bevan v Arthur Mmiot on £35 6s 7d with £1 16s 6d costs Cook and Son v D Lavery on £15 15s 4d with £1 1s costs also advertised new car model Terraplane arriving from W E Motors Pynacat Street.
A transport truck turning into Firebrace Street spilled oil onto the bitumen causing the drum to burst. A quantity of oil deposited in the roadway, creating a spill and potential hazard for traffic and nearby property.
Wire report from Adelaide notes a recent tidal wave at Port Pirie caused extensive destruction. Furniture and debris litter streets as stocks in shops are ruined. Many residents fled to nearby towns and are returning to assess damage. Authorities open relief funds and mobilize aid. Employment reports indicate funds redirected to Port Pirie relief.
The Commonwealth Electoral Administration notes provisions of electoral law require all notices advertisements handbills and pamphlets to bear at foot the authorising person’s name and address and the printer’s name and business place. The law also penalties printing publishing or distributing notices or ads containing misleading or improper statements likely to interfere with voting.
The Horsham branch of the United Australia Party unanimously backs candidate Scholfield and welcomes Prime Minister Lyons. President J H Menadue praises the government and urges a stable vote on September 15. New member J McLean joins committee. civic reception planned. campaign meetings set for Longernong, Brimpaen, Dimboola, Noraduta and Natimuk.
The secretary thanks donors including Troop G and the Girl Guides for baby singlets and fruit gifts. Listed are Dawn Hobbs Isby Joyce Martin Mr McKenzie Mrs Wiley Mrs Hutchin 20n Mrs Zerseh and others for lemons and poultry.
Mr THarry Mort a bookmaker from Hor shim suffered only minor bruises and shock after a motor car was struck by a train at the Ballarat Hamilton crossing near Ararat. He escaped serious injury though the car was severely damaged. The incident occurred Monday afternoon as Mort traveled to Melbourne and tried to brake at the approaching train.
The Horsham Apex Club board met under President J Nattrass to arrange the next dinner at Perring's Cafe next Thursday. Apesian D S Wallis chairs the event with speaker Dr H Chariton on international trade. A sub committee was formed to plan the club’s charter night, date to be fixed.
There were no cases listed for hearing before Horsham General Sessions and County Court yesterday. The issue of a slander notion was settled out of court.
The transport company proposes a two way daily Melbourne to Adelaide air service calling Mortlake Hamilton Casterton and Mount Gambier. De Havilland Dragon Six aircraft will operate at 150 mph cruise up to 180 mph max. Flight times Melbourne to Adelaide about three hours five minutes. Engines are Gypsy Six with 200 hp and fuel consumption around 24 gallons per hour. Service expected to start by late October.
A bustling show at Worelai Theatre featured dual themes Terror Abroad and a disturbing madman plot alongside light entertainment. Stars Charles Ruggles Neil Hamilton John Halli Gay and Shirley Grey head a lively cast with Dorothea Wieck making her Australian screen debut in Gradie Song a poignant motherhood tale. The Paramount Victorial offered underwater close ups and a Cidesound Review with a humorous cartoon, rounding out a high standard program for large crowds.
My prims goods arriving daily with limited stock prompts a sacrifice of winter frocks neats and hats from leading Sydney and Melbourne manufacturers. Prices are half or less, a rare chance to replenish wardrobes. opening advertised in the Times.
Horsham town theatre hosts Sunday night singing with Horsham Pipe Band providing support. The event, broadcast via 3HS, aims to draw spectactors. Pipe band members also played at Hazelden near Rainbow for a sports event featuring a football interlude and a parade. Proceeds of about £70 will be shared between Horsham and Warrracknaben Hospitals after expenses.
The Edenhope Pastoral and Agricultural Society announces its annual show on Saturday August 25. Secretary J W Pike reports strong entry reception and predicts the 1034 event will be the most successful yet. A lively program includes "Sunshing Kiddies" and a Centenary Follies style night concert.
The Horsham Women’s Auxiliary to the R.S.L. hosts a gift afternoon at Presbyterian Hall on Aug 2 from 3 pm, inviting members and friends to bring and buy gifts to fund an Avenue of Honor during Centenary celebrations. The Hor sham Scout Association ladies committee plans a Ball at Town Hall on Sep 10 to raise funds for a new hall, with Pigsta Orchestra, supper, and moderate prices.
The reorganised Royal Blind Entertainers from the Royal Victoria Institute for the Blind Melbourne will perform Friday August 24 at Horsham Town Hall. Featured are Chath Coyne, Ern Pike, Reginald Hill, Gay Noyne, and blind artists Charles Bennett Jack Byrne Richard Sutcliffe. Proceeds aid the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind education and training programs. Box plan at Mr G Rennison. Horsham arrangements by Mr W Pryor and Miss Appleton.
Horsham theatre tonight features Ramon Novarro and Jeanette MacDonald in The Cat and the Fiddle a tale of two musical students in Brussels with romance and a rodeo song The Last Round Up. Wheeler and Woolsey headline Monday through Wednesday in Hips Hooray with Joan Blondell and others in a zany musical comedy caper.
The August 9 meeting presided by Noble Grand Bro A P Prowse recorded good attendance and a pleasing sick list. Carpet bowls teams reported wide-margin wins. Ladies Night featured carpets dances and supper. Death of Past District Secretary Bro A J Wood was announced with funeral at Stanwell attended by brethren from neighboring lodges.
At Ballarat Shire Council and Clunes Borough Council discussions the push for a group of health inspectors met resistance. Clunes urged waiting for ministerial communication and warned that any withdrawal would jeopardize success. Dr. Robertson urged immediate appointment of inspectors, threatening legal action if shires refused their pay.
A group of St Helens schoolchildren knitted a shawl for Port Fairy Hospital. The matron received the shawl with a note expressing hope the article would help keep a child warm. Each scholar contributed a small knitted piece to complete the finished shawl.
Burglars forced entry into A. G. Merrit newsagent and Roy Dunn fruit shop at Rainbow. They rifled the till registers but took only small sums. stock in both shops unmolested. Police conduct investigations.
The budget speech outlines full restoration of contributory pensions and partial restoration of non-contributory pensions, plus 25 percent of reductions under the Financial Emergency Act. No tax rate changes, with a deficit of £243,000 and revenue of £22,874,000 against £23,143,000 expenditures. Surplus on general account, deficits in railway and state-goal accounts, and detailed figures on pensions, civil salaries, and public works.
Adelaide reports a head on motorcycle crash near Mount Gambier today killing H A Wood 52 of Mount Gambier. Arthur Manser 21 suffered a broken leg and head injuries and Eva Buhlman 21 sustained minor injuries.
Dorothy Danks, a widow with two, and Grace Dalton of Kensington were sentenced to a fortnight in jail for shoplifting by the City Court. Mrs Danks collapsed when the sentence was pronounced.
Melbourne court acquits Antonia Chieads and Antonio Anita in the Balwyne tragedy case. Rocco Petulla's charred body was found under a culvert on May 14, prompting the murder charge and prolonged trial.
In Melbourne on Thursday the Counts Court jury awarded Miss Raby Butters £7 in compensation from Socrates Milordos a Greek fruiterer of Carlton for breach of promise of marriage. Milordos allegedly seduced Miss Butters, she bore his child, and he later married a Greek woman. The baby was shown to the jury.
Melbourne ministers cited Labor members accusing a Communist attempt to spark disturbance during Centenary celebrations after the closure of the Fieldermen’s Bend job. The dispute followed a wind storm dismissal and criticism of the government’s handling of labor unrest. Opposition leader T Tunnecliffe condemned the minister’s stance while supporting the dismissed workers.
Melbourne on Thursday reports a country centers tour planned for the Grenadier Guards Band. The article notes an organized itinerary across multiple locations with potential performances and engagements during the tour.
London reports the World Wheat Advisory Committee adjourned without reaching a decision. Delegates noted a smaller American trap eased the position, but abandoning international cooperation could create new sand burdens and surpluses. A more elastic quote system will be sought to prevent recurrence of SWW8a-34 difficulties.
Police report that demands by the kidnapers of John La Batt a Toronto millionaire brewer were met after the abduction yesterday. Officers say they are seeking clues and reviewing ransom details as they pursue suspects.
Dr William Beeb set a new deep sea driving record in his bath-sphere reaching 3028 feet, surpassing Saturday by 18 feet. Licensing Court approves transfer of the Union Hotel victualer’s licence from Charles A Farh to Edward James Pope. A Mildura boy, ten, was kicked in the left eye by a cow. stitches inserted, eye possibly lost.
The estimate shows £ 1,765,000 to be raised by unemployment relief taxation while undrawn allocations for relief works up to 20 June 1934 total £ 1,071,000. The deficit has been progressively reduced since M3031 from £ 2,454,000 to £ 1,608,000 in 1931 33 and £ 841,000 in 1933 34, reflecting adjustments before the Premiers' Plan.
A child, Dorothea Amry Fetfriesay, aged about one year and eight months, died after convulsions at Norton. Post mortem found an abnormally large thymus, not poisoning. Investigators noted possible plant poisons but concluded death due to thymic enlargement causing convulsions, with no other organ pathology.
The writs for the forthcoming Federal elections were issued yesterday and the election rolls close at 6 p.m. today. Voter claims must arrive before 0 p.m. yesterday. latest return of the roll is June 29 at post offices, police stations, institutes, and public buildings. A supplementary roll will soon include enrollments from June 1 to August 16 and be available for inspection at specified offices.
Advert claims Pink Pills improve haemoglobin levels and vitality after a month’s use. Testimony from a physician describes blood tests showing normal haemoglobin after treatment, with patients reporting increased strength and ability to work. The copy urges use for young women and promises revitalized health.
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