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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 03, 1937

Page

2

District Centre Crops for Hay and Local Events

Crops in the district yield about 14 tons per acre for hay with rye grass and subterranean clover thriving. Archdeacon Best of Ballarat visited Brimpaen. Wimmera Shire grades roads on the Horsham-Hamilton route. Dimboola Band and District and Country Women's Association held annual meetings with officers elected. Hodgson to Geelong, active in local bands and clubs. Floral, handicraft, and youth exhibits awarded prizes and recognitions with many named participants.

Archdeacon Archdeacon Best Ballarst Church of England Wie Hall Brimpaen Wimmera Shire Horsham-Hamilton Dimboola Dim Hboola Allow Bonrers W. Suter H. Bone W. Baeh Mr. O'Malley Mr. Wilson 8. V. Playsted H. P. Rich Jordson A. Evans R. Galiry B. Clarks C. al Porter HO. Felmingham MW. Kuhl Mesa Re V. Tartakover P. B.’ James Country Women's Association Country Women’s Association Feeshearers W. Forhner Mesdames FA Bouvier D. Jordan Martindate Jo Pe Stuktey Mra J. Ghrimes Nmittee James W.N. Mantz T. Leslie A. Bennett R EL Main T. Bell Hodgson Dunn House Geelong Dietoola Dimboola and District Band X Handaman Revellers Orchestra

Wheat Crop in Salt Lakes Hit by Thunderstorm

A Sunday evening storm dropped 40 to 50 points of rain with high winds. Wheat in several areas was knocked down but stood up to the impact. Hay crops yield 14 to 2 tons per acre, with light rain returning Tuesday afternoon. Harvesting to begin as weather clears, with high expectations for strong yields this year.

Rainfall Threatens Hay and Wheat Yields

A Tuesday and Wednesday deluge damaged hay stacks and crops with 117 points of rain, hindering early hay storage and injuring wheat prospects. November was dry at 26 points, while year-to-date totals reach 140 finites.

Edenhope Racing Club Plans and Local School Events

Report from Edenhope Racing Club meeting notes club finances including a wire netting refund from the Department of Lands. Minimay School hosts Mini may Day sports and a children’s concert with house system voting and speeches by Bert Hinkler and Don Bradman teams, plus a Christmas tree event and a school exhibition with prizes awarded for cookery and craft.

W. G. Latcinw Edenhope Racing Club Murmary For. G. Robertson Auris Department of Landewich Minimay Pioneers Bert Hinkler Monica Robinson Madge McCallum Don Bradman Alwyn Hawkins Daniel Carracher N. McIntyre Santa Claus Booroupktt School Minimay State School V. M. Freedman R Smith Alywyn Hawkins May Pretlave Montee Robinson Margaret, Carracher M. Robinson Mervyn Hawkins M. McCallum Lexie Bull Daniel Curracher Arthur Pretlove May Pretlove Frances Pretlove McCallum

School Reopens After Epidemic Declared Over

The district resumes classes as the epidemic has been declared finished. Authorities state schooling will continue normally and students are advised to return to their routines. The reopening follows public health measures and community relief.

Wheat Yields Falter as Rain Shapes August Harvest

A weather note describes irregular September rain lowering wheat and barley yields while hay prospects look poor. It cites monthly rainfall totals and suggests overall harvests for grains will be below expectations, with some crops barely reaching average.

Parliament Opens With Broad Legislative Programme

Governor General Lord Gowrie outlined the first session agenda including maternity allowance reforms, a national health and pensions plan, a revised Ottawa treaty stance, and expansion of broadcasting services. The program also covers unemployment relief funding, a Commission on elections for the Senate, and intensified talks with New Zealand and the United States on trade and defence.

Gener Lord Gowrie Pherea Ottawa New Zealand Inter-State Commission Mortauge Twuke Commonwealth Bank New Guinua Mabaul Wwe Lond Mowrie Australia League of Nations Governon British Empire United States of America Americ Lond Gowrie Sydd

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