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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1934
Page
4
In a local notice the books are opened for audit and assessment of income tax returns. Details of forms submitted and due dates are provided for taxpayers and accounts.
The item notes scattered light showers across the region with a brisk cool wind. A brief forecast mentions a dry spell to follow and describes mild temperatures and occasional brighter intervals. The fragment hints at unsettled springlike conditions and a general caution for outdoor plans.
A nam young man named Tippett was killed by a fall of earth during graveling work at Wannaratth. Edwin Tippett, about 28, employed at the works, died after the accident, with reactions from coworkers and authorities indicating a regrettable loss.
A long OCR filled with wool market notes and meeting items describes Wool classes at a Horsham show ground, listing exhibitors and methods, plus discussions on cattle, milk, and farm fittings. It notes an event in Hoyebum etorda and references agricultural committees and local speakers.
A busy schedule features a Joy Wheel handover at the Gardens for children, Langlands Spring Show promotions, and a Carnegie-like exhibition. The article also notes a collapsed car wheel incident near Dighoala, a baptism of civic events, and concurrent by election counts with local party candidates.
Review of a large stage concert featuring Ling Wei, Wally, Noone, and Beldny, with a varied program including banjo and violin, plus a strong chorus and soloists. The article notes reorganization of the company, standout performers, and the audience’s enthusiastic reception, while detailing the management team and supporting acts.
A garbled Moorish market note reports milling and grain prices with scattered figures for wheat barley maize and hay. Names and exact units are unclear, but references to prices in pounds and pence appear alongside random currency marks and misread terms.
The report outlines proposed measures for bulk handling of wheat and a sinking fund to back new state debts. It notes a government proposal granting authority to Parliament to create the sinking fund, with annual annuities and potential opposition to the plan. The discussion centers on fiscal arrangements under the current agreement, the burden on Commonwealth funds, and regional allocations.
A notice announces the postponement of a scheduled debate on the Youth and Compulsory Military Training. The event, tied to the Young Men's Choice group, faces delays and new dates will be set after testing factors. Names and exact locations are unclear due to damaged text.
A fragmented Horsham page covers council, theatre, and civic groups. It notes local talks by Apoxian DS Willix, Dr Charlton, and W. Ghariton, plus Apex Club activities, charity plans, and a militant farmers conference outcome. References to Norma Shearer, Lionel Barrymore, and a dog trapping tale appear in scattered fashion.
An old Buur en Shire Council meeting notes a Department of Labor grant of 100000 to assist municipal works in Goroke. The report mentions planting trees along the Toul from the Goroke Cottage Hospital and local surrounding areas. A night search for a missing pig leads to a pause as parties prepare to return home.
In the latest dispatch, officials report no horse shot dead amid unsettled conditions. Weather warnings and stray incident notes accompany the brief update, with emphasis on safety and local responses.
A garbled late edition reports an eventful day with clashes and casualties. The fragment mentions a morning ride incident near Staves with a bus involved and a price tied to a new incident. Names are unreadable but the piece hints at urban unrest and a city response.
A fragment reports wheat prices in London with French wheat offered at 57 per bushel and other grades at 2/6 Canadian and 29/3 Anglo, totaling 7,000,000 pounds. The Telegraph notes limited Brenek wheat and a fall in prices amid uncertain demand as negotiations continue.
A woman was confronted in her home by a man wielding an axe. She reportedly sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the incident and seeking information on the attacker.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe wool values and market items with garbled terms. Key entities and precise figures are unreadable, leaving only references to sales and price terms.
A report notes Admiral Byrd recovering slowly after a flight mishap as weather observers prepare for a right to a formal statement. The piece mentions political maneuvering and possible changes in leadership, with references to a party meeting and allocations amid health concerns.
Fragmented text discusses Hitlerism and Catholicism in Sumy with garbled place names. It mentions a Catholic priest compiling a list and references tensions involving Catholics and Catholicism amid German relations. The readable portions are unclear and many proper nouns are corrupted.
A cited report notes home-produced silk and wood wool materials with an estimated 9 000 tons of product annually. The materials committee warns of potential industry reductions amid ongoing market pressures affecting Western Australia and broader regions.
The obituary column lists numerous residents and relatives connected to Mrs Behaviter and others, noting deaths at hospitals and homes. Names mentioned include Mr Lenlle Macshish of Drummond Street, Pastor Schulte, and several families from Muston Nui districts. The notice records mourners, survivors, and services conducted by local church figures.
A fragmented report from Norfolk Bros Pty outlines the business activities of a woman and several directors including Gili Y and Haun. It notes the appointment of Haun to oversee compliance and hints at related financial responsibilities amid a leadership transition and a silver tribute given to Zoe Caswell Caswell by local officials and stakeholders.
Broadcast schedule notes terse listings for TESAY Tuesday and Femarrow Wednesday with items labeled The Horelam Times Nina mina and Langlands mid day Beeston. Reports reference Toe Eun FO pane Han Ballo 8 pin Blostion and Market Reports with times around 730 and 42 to 1.
Rain totals across Marysville and nearby plats show variable rainfall with several farms recording modest gains. Measurements at Kilothope, Bartherw Voynery, and Wollurton indicate light to moderate accumulations with gusty winds noted in the western portions of the district.
Framed portraits of councillors dominated the August gathering of the Free Site Council. The event featured a moment honoring leaders while a hospital tragedy and local crime notables formed context for the proceedings.
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