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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1934
Page
5
Commercial intelligence lists yesterday’s retail prices for provisions in Horsham shops. Butter cheese honey potatoes onions bacon and other items appear with varied per unit figures, though many values are unclear due to OCR errors.
Meltworne notes from Thursday 2 ete RA Oates MIU Das fend, details on Heirless English and Cape potatoes and Maine teak. Prices listed include wheat at Hersham and assorted commodities with sparse figures and local market conditions.
In memoriam for Henry John dated August 25, year unknown, from a grieving widow. The text thanks friends and family including Dr Lan Wson and Mrs Abd, asks for letters, messages, and sympathy, and expresses enduring memory and love.
The piece laments voter fatigue amid campaign talk and uneven election turnout in Austeniin. It notes changes since prior periods, comments on parliamentary terms and frequency of general elections, and questions current representative efficacy and party engagement.
The article notes ongoing Federal State and municipal elections in Victoria with nine State by-elections in two years. It argues five-year Parliaments would reduce constant campaigning and preselection disputes, while radio broadcasts limit audience reach for election addresses.
A historical article discusses rising concerns over managing the Australian Aboriginal population amid political campaigns. It notes calls for a native court system, clashes with white authorities, and the potential reshaping of laws to honor tribal customs during elections.
The dispatch notes yesterday saw isolated showers in Herth and the northeast with overall fine conditions. Morning fog affected some areas while southeast to northeast regions reported clearer skies.
Miles Fred, a noted aboriginal rider, attempted a dangerous stunt with a wild-looking animal at Balmoral. The horse bolted, throwing Fred. he was knocked down and struck by a hoof. He was assisted by onlookers and police and walked away, though he bore a swollen face.
Messrs G Rogers and Collier of the Victorian Hallways visited Horsham this week to discuss a new railway timetable set to operate October 1. The plan restores the midday train to Toeslius and Thursds together with the afternoon return from Melbourne and adjusts departure times to improve day travel and shorten journeys. An earlier midday departure after 1 pm and a later Melbourne start are proposed, with full details to be published in these columns soon.
Members of the Horsham Mothers Club conduct a door to door sale of buttons to benefit the local school. Residents are urged to wear a button to show support for the teachers and club in supplying needed equipment, with further donations welcomed to aid pending improvements.
A large duck egg was brought to this office from Mir J AL Surman on Carolline Street Horstram. After breaking, a smaller wet shell was found. The weight of the shell is five, and a Khaki Campbell duck owned by Mr K Devin of Wonwondah laid it.
Minyip Progress Association considers erecting a commemorative column for the wheat industry pioneer Mr Farrer. President J Barnes cites past intent and urges permission from owners and the Country Roads Board to place the column on Main Street near the water section with four arms and a light.
Butter fat rates in Victoria improved as better price levels for jumper sold locally and abroad bolstered revenue. A firmer market with limited Lemion demand saw a large share of sales at the fixed price of 140 per g owt, aligning with factory trends and boosting butter fat output in preparation for the week.
A new firegrmmme presented at Horsham Theatre features Laurel and Mardy in a farce about subterfuge to attend a life convention. Stan Lagrel backs the gags, with Mite Buseh and Dorothy Christe in a supporting feature about urban life and romance. The program runs tonight and Saturday.
Caesar the Australian born dog, hailed as the king of Hollywood dogs, will appear at the Horsham Theatre on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday to accompany the screening of Trailing The Killer. The Australian contract with Universal Pictures allows stage appearances in leading theatres nationwide.
At the Horsham Lotion Benevolent Society meeting new president Ms F Langlewils presided over 112 attendees helped with relief. The group aids needy locals quietly yet effectively and seeks more clothing boots and beds to ease distress. Donations are welcomed by members with £4 1s part proceeds from a hat drive given by Mr Frank Schmidt.
The Horsham branch of the Country Women's Association hosts a baby show and fete at the Presbyterian Hall on Thursday September 6. A night mannequin parade arranged by Mr W J Shepherd is planned with details advertised. The monthly meeting will be held August 31 instead of September 7.
At Horsham Police Court before Mr. F W Norris P M on Wednesday morning Wilmot Hilary Cox and Arthur Wynne were each fined five for failing to display notices that they were secondhand dealers and for not keeping a purchase book. Constable A W Donaldson testified both men claimed signs and books were unnecessary. Cox admitted lack of guidance about the Act and signs. The P M noted years of inaction suggested noncompliance and imposed fines.
In Hor sham Police Court on Wednesday John Trevor O'Brien sued W. W. Hann for £ 20 damages after a motor accident at Haven on May 27. Counsel for O'Brien and Hann’s representative agreed to an order by consent for £ 20. The proceeding was before P.M. Mr. FLW Norris.
First Constable Benson pursued Murry Rawlings at Horsham Police Court on Wednesday for riding a bicycle along a footpath in Urquhart Street at noon on August 19. Rawlings said the road was muddy. counsel noted potholes and mud. The court fined him five shillings.
In the Assembly on Wednesday the Labor member moved to cut Penamite of interest on arrears of municipal rates from 5 to 0 percent, a proposal rejected. Kent Hughes accepted a clause ensuring ratepayers are not omitted from voters lists due to non payment of rates.
The United Country Party candidate H. Bailey will address electors at Horsham Town Hall next Tuesday at seven. Mayor C J Barnes presides. Parker J Moloney the Senate Labor candidate speaks at Horsham on Wednesday. Wandon candidate D L McLeod is represented by W Slater MLA at Haven and Brimpaen on Monday evening.
Madame Griffiths invites inspection of her spring show noting distinctive design, high quality materials, and reasonable prices. She promises exclusiveness with no two garments alike and asks readers to visit her shop for refined dresses and millinery. The ad provides contact phone 470.
Ladies of Horsham and district will view the coming season's frocks and millinery in a parade at Cheeseuan's Cafe upstairs today from noon to 3. An afternoon tea will be provided for a small charge, with proceeds to the Base Hospital.
A list records flags sold and bet proceeds with estimates that 40 percent of coral will be returned to the Ladies' Hospital Committee of Wonwondah East. Entries include schools and districts such as Horsham High School, State School Morsham, West Wail, and Warranouk West with varied sums. total listed as 14em 1.
Organisers of the annual Catholic ball at Horsham Town Hall plan a pleasant evening with Kelly’s Orchestra from Warracknabeal providing music and a set supper as a feature. Debutantes will make their first appearances this year as part of the program.
Judgments given in debt cases at the Horsham Police Court include Davey Davey & Co v F W Faux with 15/6 costs, State Rivers and Water Supply Commission v Dujsiv with 60/1/8 and 2/14/6 costs, Lod v FLD P Miller with 55/5 and 1/16/0 costs, and James M Curran v John Huggy with 12/?6 and 1/8/1. A community singing session at Horsham Theatre on Sunday after church will raise funds for the Fire Brigade as usual.
Fragmentary report shows a water district reading referencing lakes named Tuvlars Lake and Pine Lake with garbled figures and station names. No clear outcome or authority details are readable.
A letter from Horsham Registrlar of Birrhe Mr A AL Bowers explains changes under the Maternity Allowance Act. The amendment increases the basic rate and supplements for each child and adjusts rates for those under 18, with new monthly limits and age-related scales.
Mr Ambrose Mratt spoke at Wesley Church Sunday warning that forest denudation endangers Victoria's watersheds and water supply. Forests Commission chair urged action though millions have been spent on water schemes. Speaker urged protecting forest cover to secure health and ongoing rainfall reliance.
At Hullarat Corporation Yards on Tuesday buyers paid up to 22/10 for prime old cattle while lambs and sheep saw stronger demand. About 200 head were offered, half bullocks and steers, with two trucks of prime stock. Bulls brought 8 to 13/12, cows 4 to 6, and top bullocks averaged high. Sheep met scarce prime quality with crossbrod wethers 21 to 25, crossbred ewes 15 to 30, and merino wethers around 13 to 30.
The Royal Commission on wheat flour asks bakers to return a detailed eight section questionnaire covering plant capacity in 1098 and 1032. Firms must report current position, changes since 12s, and reasons if declining, plus cooperation on all breed making business and flour quality variations. Shearing underway in Balranald district with most sheds active.
The first organised Mildura dog show last Saturday ended with tragedy as a prize Airedale belonging to Mr C D Lanyon collapsed and died after the event. The dog, recently purchased from a Shepparton fancier, died of heart failure likely brought on by overexertion, per post mortem by Mr W Perry of Adelaide. The incident boosts fundraising for the Murreil mercerial cot fund.
The notice explains post voting eligibility for electors not in their enrolled state or far from polling places. It covers travel, illness, maternity, and absence conditions. It notes when and how to apply for postal certificates and ballot papers, and where to send applications or ballots.
Professor D B Copland of the University of Melbourne argues Australian wheat growers should not expand sowings when prices improve. He predicts some reduction in export grain acreage is inevitable, recommends shifting marginal land to mixed farming, and notes European policy instability could cause future bread shortages and price swings.
Ate John Hetherington reported during the Leeton NSW citrus meeting that fruits could not be recognised in markets after arrival. He described gloves used by fruit growers, careful packing in new boxes, and tender handling to prevent damage during transport to the railway. At Darling Harbour open loading caused bruising from rain, and there was call for sheds at Darling Harbour and Leeton to improve unloading.
The Chief Secretary proposes amendments to the Priority Societies Act to let societies start hospital benefit schemes for 160000 members. It would empower members to receive up to £4/2 per week for hospital expenses plus existing sick benefits and pay up to £10 for operations. The ALNLA plans an early rollout with 37000 members contributing. Limited time offers pay 2/6 per year entitling £1 weekly special hospital benefit at 2/2 for 5/ yearly payments.
A 16 year old girl from Dimboola was injured when her bicycle collided with a motor car on the Nhilt road on Monday. She sustained lacerations, hemorrhage and concussion and is in serious condition in hospital. The car was driven by J Melcal, of Dimboola. A separate note mentions a stock sale by C R B Tregoning’s department next Tuesday at 2 pm with remaining lines to be cleared. A kitchen tea for Miss May Parfety is planned at McKenzie Creek Hall. Joseph Kronheimer estate distributions will give Horsham and Warrack hospital £3 each.
Fire burned a wheat stack at Lah belonging to Mosers WC Thomas & sons after rubbish burning exposed the stack. A south wind limited damage while Mr T Hartwp helped extinguish most of the flames causing slight burns. About 140 bags of Lone wheat were ruined and 2100 wheat sacks burned. Warrickon Fire Brigade responded. services not required after a quick assessment. Three women hold key local offices in Victoria's shires, including Evelyn Mand Weet as shire secretary. Since season start, 407,701 days shipped to overseas ports. 41,024 bags burned last year. 12,287 trucks of grain sent to Geelong station.
The late Deivid John Plorant of Hawthorn left a fund for annual rewards to up to three brave firemen. If no act of bravery is reported, the money accumulates. The board expects wide bravery yet notes most acts go unrecognized.
Washington correspondent notes preliminary USDA figures suggest national farming income exceed last year by about 10 000 dollars. The total includes 500 million dollars government aid from wheat, cotton and other crops. Armadaly State School plans golden jubilee celebration this year.
Fragmented text describes a Rural Deranal Conference to be held in Kl ahope beginning December 10. It mentions Rev W Clin, Bribert, and Arhdenes Best anticipated as the arcane preacher. The piece also notes concerns over the sugar economy and cane penalties, with references to strike threats and fiscal measures.
The report notes a first hearing connected to the wheat sale and inspection dispute. Details describe detailed questions prepared after contact with the Master of Melhigrae, with notices and distribution of copies to bakers and the Commonwealth. The focus is on what items will be dealt with in later stages of the case.
Fragmentary text references a meeting and a competition with names like Walpeul Shire Cowell and Victoria. Mentions three of something and a state event, but most details are unreadable.
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