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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1936
Page
3
In a tense gathering, two council hopefuls spoke to voters outlining stances on taxation, roads, and public services. The event featured questions on budget priorities, with each candidate defending plans amid local concerns.
Fragmented OCR text references wheat prices and an advance, with unclear names and numbers. The readable items include mentions of wheat, prices, and a location code 43070, suggesting a historical market notice or price list. No coherent event or entities beyond generic commodity terms.
The speaker argues for expanding secondary industries to match population growth and defend food supply in war. He notes past gains from rural exports and urges busy factories and home markets. He observes the rise of Australia’s secondary industries over six years and predicts future development from local raw materials.
The Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council clash over redefining electable provinces for the House of Representatives as the two houses struggle to resolve a proposed government redistribution plan. Labor hints at dissolution possibilities to gain seats in the lower house amid the standstill.
Fragmentary weather report describes squally conditions with wind from the west and north. Mention of a mill lay and high winds hints at disrupted operations. Weather kept showing showers and variable sun as the system moved through.
The Commonwealth Attorney General JM Mep treau told a Victorian Chamber dinner that Australia should aim to grow its population to 20 million. Menzies admitted being the first to speak untactfully on immigration and offered no further elaboration while federal cabinet remains a topic of discussion.
Reported incidents describe Master Charles Gow and eight year old Leube Kandel injured after bicycle accidents. Charles suffered a fractured arm while Leube broke an arm and three fingers. both were taken to Holmes Hospital for treatment.
Reports describe injuries from railway mishaps near Warracknabeal and Heniah involving J Eaglen Horsham and D Mutton Lubeck. A water pipe fault near Witton and Crquhart streets Hor provided night and morning repairs. New Guinea pictures and a Lutheran church screening are announced for St Pauls Marsha.
Towrine cue owners welcome a patent folding shade system for touring cars. The description mentions fixed curtains and tested setups while noting special materials and color options. The report cites agents Messrs Wynie and Xun and references streets such as WUSon and Thurstan in connection with the product launch.
A detailed notice lists performers for a town hall recital next Wednesday. Notables include Misses Tu an Jone Marion Mutive and Mr Ken Davidsin, with additional acts from Miss Kathleen Goodall and Miss Matjorin Prockter. The event promises varied music from Donizetti and Wagner to modern pieces, highlighting local talent and community support.
The Horsham Chamber of Commerce hosts a window display campaign encouraging shops to feature Australian primary and secondary products. A judging panel will assess entries and cash prizes honor the best displays, with proceeds supporting local initiatives.
The page advertises multiple film attractions including Ginger Rogers and Alan Mowbray in a Australian story with a lucky break, and The Kellys bushrangers. It highlights The Dail’s backdrop for a gown scene and mentions Moscow nightlife visuals. Robert Montgomery and Myrna Loy star in Petticoat Fever with a wireless operator plot.
The Crown sought an order nisi to test Freeman P.M. ruling on Anzac Day theatre breaches but discharged the charge after costs were allocated. The case was abandoned following further investigation and adjournments. A Chinese man Ah Loon, 84, was found dead in Warracknabeal after returning from China and visiting a Melbourne doctor.
A fragmented report lists winners in a fox trot and waltzing contest with names of participants and onlookers. The text references hotel and event details, including judges and attendees, and notes related comments on wool markets and Japan Australia wool trade.
The Hamilton sewerage scheme began with the chairman Dr J G Stewart noting government grants and low interest loans. Ararat officials were present as mayor Dr J Bayes urged progress, while wheat price rises spur activity at Sunshine Harvester Works with plans to produce headers daily for several months.
The Horsham branch of the United Band of Women marks its third anniversary with a Town Hall fete featuring a cookery demonstration by Thelma Crump and a children’s fancy dress parade. About 180 youngsters in period costumes marched, with judges awarding prizes for themes from Victorian to Dutch Bower. The event boosted local community ties and showcased branch activity across the Commonwealth network.
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses CWA membership and related local matters with multiple garbled sections. The readable parts reference health and public service terms, but specific events, people, places, or dates are not identifiable.
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