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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1931
Page
4
Mr Vines advocates a four year mixed farming system on 640 acres, combining wheat, barley, oats, and grazing to boost profits. The proposal uses subdivided paddocks, silos, and year round labor to improve efficiency, with estimated receipts and costs showing a net profit and a comparison to three course wheat farming.
A historical discussion condemns gambling as a vice and a sin. It links gambling to social ills such as poverty, crime, and debt, arguing that wealth earned by chance harms family life and commerce. The piece cautions against state charity gambles and emphasizes gambling as a negation of moral duty and stewardship of wealth.
Heads of a major metropolitan firm propose converting preference shares to lower interest stock, inviting holders to accept 6 percent while ordinary shareholders lose parity. Protests greet the plan, which seeks to convert the proposal into a fait accompli without a clear No vote, amid past profits of 24 percent and 17 percent returns to investors.
The Reds travel to Natimuk on Wednesday with Meadames Bye Schwennesen Miller and McLelland in the chosen lineup. At home they host Dimboola with Meadames Wilmoth O Farrell Reinheimer and Leslie. Members are asked to bring a basket.
The annual meeting of the Wimmera and North Western District Trotting Club will be held at the Town Hall Horsham on Monday December 7 at 8 00 pm.
London Sunday reports J. T. Downing, owner of Northdrift, as the man who likely earned the largest November handicap gain. He secured about £50,090, trusting the horse in muddy going and buying multiple sweep tickets. News of his bets spread quickly, shortening the price from 20-1 to 8-1 within minutes.
The Joint Committee for tariff reduction proposes lowering iron and steel tariffs to cut costs in New South Wales. It argues high local costs stem from the Commonwealth government’s wage and condition standards diverging from other states, warning reduced protection could shift work offshore and harm Australia’s economy. The SW Chamber of Manufactures opposes cutting tariff protection, deeming it unwise and destructive.
Minister for Markets Parker Moloney reports exceptional activity in mutton and lamb exports across all States for July to September. Totals show cattle 100,908, calves 15,084, sheep 151,458, lambs 225,824, pigs 13,934 nationally. Victoria data shows large fat lamb supplies mainly from Riverina and NSW, with Melbourne prices attracting higher rates than Sydney.
A reader from Horsham appeals to residents to support the Christmas charity drive for less fortunate children. He praises the effort sparked by Ettas and the Women's Interest section in Horsham Times, urging Mayoress and citizens to contribute and embody the spirit of peace on earth and goodwill to all mankind. Dated Horsham November 25.
A reader replies to Demos and Mr Cummings arguing the church aids the distressed in crises. The letter defends the church’s work, noting believers aid the needy and that social relief comes from faith in Jesus Christ rather than a purely man made system. A Laborer from Horsham signs off November 25.
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