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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
1
Government to borrow to maintain employment as the budget outlines no new taxes for the year. The document notes expected deficits funded by borrowing. focus remains on public works and sustaining labor. The Marsden Gazette reports the plan with figures indicating revenue shortfalls and anticipated expenditure, including welfare and administration.
The article notes a Red Cross appeal total of 190 pounds with volunteers and committee members like Mrs Hatches and Mr Worsham coordinating activities. A Jubilee event at Riverside shop and a town meeting outline donation collections include clothing, helmets, shirts, and other items.
Leading officers of the Northwest Illinois Dairy Farmers Association and the Wheat and Wool Growers' Association, representing 18 farmers and others, advocate direct action to protect wheat production. They warned of potential measures at a meeting in Hirehop and urged firm steps to ensure market stability.
District farmers warn that if crops fail this season banks may seize assets and cut supplies, prompting worry that food scarcity could follow. Local committees and VSOAC6 members urged action, while tensions rise over loans, harvest prospects, and government aid to sustain farming in the Tar region.
John Bromwich of Australian Davis Cup fame headlines an exhibition at Horsham Recreation Reserve on December 13 with Sidwell and two leading women, Miss O Halloran and Dorothy Mauger. The Horsham Lawn Tennis Club sponsors the program featuring Bromwich versus Sidwell and mixed and doubles matches with local players.
A feature program presents the Mikado in a vivid film version with Kenny Baker as Nanki Poo, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the D Orc D'Oyly Carte cast. Jean Colin stars as Yum Yum with Martyn Green and Sydney Granville in key roles. A second feature stars Mary Holland and Charlie Ruggles in Boy Trowbie, detailing a couple adopting children and facing life’s trials. Matinee at two tomorrow, plus a special Wednesday night showing.
Melbourne reports the Milk Board chairman told Justice Duffy that six weeks earlier at the Premier's suggestion he damaged a document listing names tied to bribery allegations over the Milk Board Bill. The Premier deemed the file too dangerous to keep.
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