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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1927
Page
1
The report notes erratic attendance of the House during debates and a rare appearance by Government whip Mr. Hunter. It cautions about the impact of shipping delays on workers and families as duties rise and the cost of living remains high amid a weakening trade balance.
The column discusses potential health limits of Mr Bruce and possible political moves by Mr Watt. It notes unrest in racing circles over WRC dominance, rising influence of country clubs, and concerns about charity meeting arrangements. It also reflects on Canberra’s Parliament sessions nearing Christmas with lengthy talks and uncertain attendance.
Last Friday afternoon an outbreak of fire damaged paddocks used for hay cutting owned by Mrs Taher gang. Railway workers on the permanent way nearby aided by alerting others as they watched the blaze.
Wheat yields in the Minyip area show uneven prospects with two inches of rain in the west Kewell district boosting expectations to eight bags per acre, while the east remains drier. Overall deliveries to Minnip station may drop to about half the normal 200,000 bags, with much crop diverted for hay due to stock feed shortages. Local roads funding approved for Kowree Shire Council includes Hamilton-Fedenhope Apslew road works and Miga Lake Gymbowen road gravelling costs.
Perfect weather favors harvest as binders stay busy and a tig serena is set to occur for hay.
A jumble fair and sale of gifts will be held at McKenzie Creek Mall on Wednesday December 7. The event features stalls mysteries soft drinks ice cream and lollies with proceeds for Presbyterian Church funds. Temperature notes and local road notices appear alongside agricultural updates about wheat oats and hay.
The Methodist Sunday school anniversary observances took place on Sunday with large afternoon and evening gatherings. Rev Jenkin led services praised by attendees. special singing by children impressed. Monday afternoon featured a children's tea in the school hall with prize distribution by the superintendent and others. Tuesday evening the public hall hosted prize winners from the State serials and temperance exhibition, with apologies from head teacher Mr Th Rab.
A tent representative announces a program in Deldsherth with a girl from the fambor tent, parents and children in attendance, light refreshments, and a national anthem at conclusion. Crop notes report ripening, variable yields, and optimistic hay and grain prospects. Haventting and harvest details observed. Horsham Hospital precommits under Mrs Saver. Daves to debut Beau Geste at Mechanics Hall tomorrow night.
Western Wimmera farmers are invited to a Department of Agriculture field day at the Kanguwal experimental plots on Monday December 5. Superintendant of Agriculture H A Mullett will outline the test results showing gypsum improves soil texture and wheat yields on light cemented soils. The event, aided by J Cameron, will feature a tour of the plots and discussions on subterranean clover on Cameron's farm.
Fragmentary OCR item records names and notes from a race or event. Mentions George, Mead, Charles Tindlow, and Petersen in unclear context. The readable parts suggest results or participants with possible class or team labels. No clear outcome or date is present.
A misc text fragment notes a special prize tied to Jolns and Byer entries with references to weight and scribes. The readable parts provide no clear event date or location.
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