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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1929
Page
1
Fragmented OCR recounts a post election scene with names like Pearl Lee and various officials, noting unrest and contested results. The piece hints at court actions, allegations of manipulation, and calls for accountability amid a turbulent political cycle.
Ararat Co-Operative Butter Factory is noted with emphasis on its cooperative operation and local agricultural ties. The brief entry highlights its regional role in dairy production and communal business structure.
In a talk titled The Evolution of the Universe the speaker explained how astronomers measure stellar distances and movements using telescopes and baseline angles. The lecture highlighted the lack of noticeable change in the heavens over short periods and praised the clear, simple explanations that aided listener comprehension.
Horsham traders sign up over 100 firms backing railway freight reductions from Melbourne to Horsham. The Hillsdale department led the drive, aiming to divert road carriers to rail with a 1 per ton cut and a 2 million ton minimum requirement to trigger the lower rates. Signed contracts promise full system-wide carriage benefits for a six- to seven-week window starting September, with parallel arrangements to cap cartage at key stations.
A J Coad Motor Cars offers renovated and painted buggies gigs and wagons with guaranteed workmanship. New and second hand vehicles of all descriptions on hand at Nolte Address David Strept Horsham.
Trust and private money available to fund country properties including agricultural dairying and pastoral assets. J. P. MacDonnell offers loans at four percent via Collins Street Melbourne.
Discussion on South Country burden for water system costs and limited local benefits. Dr Millar and supporters argue residents near Swath of Stawell Road face high rates with little return, calling for rate relief or exemption and urging council action.
A contentious meeting of the Whatmers Shire council is described, with critics accusing officials of bias and delays in shire road and rural work. Attendees debated scope and pace, with motions and amendments shaping the fate of the proposed public works program amid local scrutiny.
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