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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1933
Page
5
Yesterday's selling prices for store provisions in Horsham show Butter fairy 6 8 8 per unit and factory Butter 2 13 per large unit. Cheese semi matured 1 3, matured 1 6, Honey, Potatoes per quarter, Cap barley 2, Crushed Oats bushel 3 0, Flour 160 lb bag 0 5 0.
Wire reports note prewar market details with figures for milling products and feed. In Hersham yesterday the price of wheat was recorded as 2 shillings 2 pence per bushel despite scattered entries for oats potatoes and other commodities.
An ailing list of thanks from the Maybery family and relatives for condolences and letters after a recent drowning death. The message expresses sorrow, memories of the son and husband, and gratitude from his parents siblings in-laws and survivors, with lines of verse about loss and remembrance.
The week ended 25 November saw greasy wool realisations average 14.79d per pound or 20 pounds 3 pence per bole, on an average weight of 20 178 pounds.
A discussion on how long Victorians will face unemployment relief taxes. Proponents say unemployment will persist due to economic flaws. opponents urge national insurance as better support than current bare subsistence. The piece argues for reducing costs through policy and highlights state vs national responsibility.
Indications point to a brighter Christmas with more money in circulation than in recent years. The Treasury distributed silver and copper coins to banks to meet heightened holiday demand, with guards and armed police escorting coin shipments. Banks will supply the coins to merchants and customers, signaling a return to prewar festive spending.
Rain and wind battered the district over several days causing heavy falls in the south and flooding in areas like Avorn and Maryborough. Wheat crops are at risk of bleaching while oats and barley work through harvest. Maximum readings hit 650 at Appolo Bay amid widespread storm damage and the official forecast expects sultry unsettled weather with heavy local downpours and northeast to south winds.
Wimmera farmers explored annual field day under Horsham Agricultural Society auspices amid muddy plots after a heavy shower. Key figures included Ar. 5. Grosa, Mr. T. J. Purvis, Mr. J. Brake, BAgr.8c., and Mr. A. Lee. Afternoon tea followed as Dr. W. Dahtenburg presided. a fuller report appears next issue.
Three year old son of F R Burns of Goroke fell from a water cart on Monday. He was taken by motor to Hor sham Base Hospital with severe injuries to his wrist and hand. The lad is progressing as well as can be expected.
A brown snake about three feet long was killed on Tuesday at Messra Le Piastrier and Sutherland's timber yard in George street Horsham. It had been seen twice before, and residents will be relieved to know it has been dispatched.
Cyril Wellington Sproule faced Horsham Police Court for driving an overloaded motor truck on October 13. Inspector Martin weighed the load at over seven tons, exceeding the six ton limit. Sproule claimed ignorance of the limit. he was fined five pounds plus 11 shillings and sixpence costs.
Eight Tuesday chamber concerts at Grattan Hall feature Miss Vic Anderson of Horsham and Miss Viola Morris of Melbourne. The London Times praises their Purcell duets and Dunhill piece with strong voices and piano by Samuel Liddell. Melbourne Star notes four Australians thriving in London, with Morris and Anderson leading the duet scene. A charity cribbage event for No 2 Heart Troop is planned at Chesseman’s Cafe on Tuesday December 5.
At Horsham Police Court on Wednesday before Mr F. W. Norris, petty debt cases were heard: James McLouns v W Elbourne for £7 8s 5d with 18d costs, W Cook and Son v J F Potter for £7 13s 8d with 18d costs, and Madame Griffiths v Hugh Main for £4 13s 10d with 18d costs. The report also notes a social event with the Hi and District British See president and a programme of bagpipe music and dances.
Brennan of St Helens Plains faced Horham Police Court on three charges for breaches of the Motor Car Act. He admitted unregistered motor truck use on October 31 and was fined £1. He also pleaded guilty to driving an unregistered car on November 1 and to driving without a license, receiving a further £1 fine for each offense.
About 40 wheat growers met at Coromby State School to report crop losses from a hailstorm. They described a damaged corridor of 65100 acres between Kewell Ru Panrup North, and urged a deputation to state authorities for potential relief from water rates and land tax, leaving relief form to government assessment. A delegation of AL Lotze, J Schurmann, and AEL Petering was appointed to petition Hon. J W Pennington.
At Horsham Police Court Celina Boromeo faced three charges tied to the Victoria Hotel. Witness Owen James admitted being on the premises but denied drinking. An officer noted froth on a moustache, provoking laughter as the man joked he might need it cut off. Each man was fined £1 for being on the premises.
A Minyip valedictory social honored pioneer A J Young with a toast praising the early settlers of the Wimmera. Mr Thomas Young and A J Pyers were named, while A J King lauded the pioneers for transforming the district despite hardships. A veteran speaker recalled settlers arriving in 1872 and the courage of those first families.
Town authorities plan a centenary festival with the Centenary Committee and the Railways coordinating district events. A public meeting will be held on Tuesday next at the Town Hall to discuss arrangements and secure wide participation in the commemorations.
An exclusive wardrobe notice describes limited edition frocks offered by Mieulatne Girifiths. The ad promises new colors and tailored service with attentive staff. Contact is listed as phone number 470 for orders and inquiries.
On Thursday an entertainment for Hor sham Tale School scholars will feature a program by the infants and scholars. Proceeds go to school funds with admission 2d and reserved seating at Rema son’s for 1 extra. A large attendance is expected.
A large Sunday School juvenile concert at Jubilee Hall featured kindergarten, junior, intermediate, and senior girls performing songs, dances, and recitations amid festive costumes and stage decor. Led by Mesdames Sawyer and Griffiths, the event showcased child performers despite a measles epidemic.
The report lists Horsham pupils of Mies Ada Cox who passed Melbourne University exams with grades including honors and credits in pianoforte theory and other subjects. Names include Loraine Fortington, Cynthia Butcher, Kathie Humphress, Thea Noack, Joan Barnes, and others with various grades and remarks.
Carriers licences were granted to Thomas Callaby Frederick R. Tucker and Bray & Hateley of Natimuk at Horsham Police Court on Wednesday. A forwarding licence was also awarded to Bray & Hateley.
Leaving Horsham in October for Tasmania the Horsham delegates joined 1990 plus others at the 19th national convention of Christian Endeavor in Albert Hall Launceston with 2000 delegates from across the Commonwealth. They were welcomed by Governor Sir Ernest Clark who praised Endeavor work noting 100000 supporters in Australia. The Horsham party toured 700 miles by car and 50 miles by bike plus ferries and trains to sights, then returned weeks ago. VOCAL STUDENTS CONCERT reports Horsham Theatre program well received with varied items and striking operatic costume. a fuller report to come next issue.
Pupils present a recital at Horsham Town Hall on Saturday at 1 o clock under the direction of Miss Chelua St John George with Dalcroze eurhythmics featured.
The Horsham Australian Natives Association held a fortnightly meeting chaired by Mr G Fischer. A director letter required unemployed members seeking ward contributions to apply via the secretary. Four members were listed as sick. Accounts totaling £31 3s 4d were approved. The syllabus with minor changes was adopted. A sports meet was planned for the next meeting.
The annual meeting of justices for licensing suptioneers convened at Horsham Court House on Tuesday and granted licenses to David Anderson William Bleakley John Bolton John K Brown Thomas H Devin Frederick W Grabech Robert M Grey T Home ts J Hawkins Allan B E Kimberley Robert D Young.
The Sundowners, premier Over The Air entertainers, debut in Horsham on Thursday December 1. The quartet will present a diverse programme from a large repertoire with Mrs Ton Cameron’s pupil lineup including Miss Joan Jones, Miss Marion Butler, and Miss Nancy Stanley. Horsham Orchestrion conducted by J R Baillie will back the singers. Proceeds go to the Horsham Football Club. mission charges announced today.
Tonight and Saturday Parachute Jumper will be series with daring aviators in Nicaragua and New York involving smuggling intrigue and spectacular aerial stunts. Doug Fairbanks Jr co stars along with Betty Stockfield in Lord of the Manor. Melody Cruise showcases in the week with The Most Dangerous Game. Country Roads Board approves Stawell Shire road tender and formation grant.
A blaze at Kirribilli guest house Selby at 2 a m forced proprietress Mrs V Ryan and guest Miss Hill to flee. Mrs Kyen, attempting to save money, collapsed but was carried to safety as the fire rages and notes are threatened.
Poor visibility over Basa Strait forces two Tasmanian air mail flights to return. Largs Raw tanker arrivals are delayed as authorities declare a hold due to weather.
A young man identified as Robert Meda appeared in the city court on a vagrancy charge. The case involves alleged relatives and local family members, with claims of improper employment and disputes over a tenancy lease. The record notes unclear names and relationships but centers on vagrancy and related family tensions.
The Storemen and Packers' Union holds its annual conference with employers to discuss abolition of the wage scale and to address rising prices. Delegates debate compensation, working hours, and effects on workers amid ongoing negotiations.
A long, muddled notice reports engagements and marriages in Horsham area. Esther Jean McLean and other family members are named. weddings include the Rev Th Wise Quumede ceremony and a nuptial mass at Korumburri. The couple's future home is Horsham, with reception at Perrimgs Cafe and telegrams arriving from relatives.
Dr A J C Taylor, president of the Dimboola Shire, told a Hospi tal Bunday in Nhill that the shire has no public hospital. Patients must go to Nhill, Warracknabeal, or Horsham hospitals, and the council grants to those institutions were pro rata. He added they benefited more than they should have.
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At the weekly gathering of the Heestiain OY ADS Teak group, officers for the ensuing half year were nominated and approved. Mr J Avkbiowd oversaw the event, while Mr Newton and others discussed prize donations from Witesards. The main business centered on nominations and a note of gratitude for generosity.
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