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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1931
Page
4
Fragmentary London dispatches report a governor general and ministerial references with garbled names. Mentions arrive at Madrid and Berlin with distorted dates and locations, including currency terms and unidentified figures.
On Wednesday hay bat leave, Stawell real estate valued at £12,418 and verschal property £1,755 pass to widow and children under a will dated 2nd December 1980. John Stanton Murphy of Polkemmet near Horsham died intestate on 28 June, with real estate £2,595 and personal property £804. letters of administration have been applied for.
The Wonwondah East school community hosts a Christmas tree event in aid of the school family on Wednesday December 1 at Wonwondah East Hall.
A Tuesday evening storm dumped half inch diameter hail stones across the area causing crop damage in Hiewhet and nearby fields. Thunderstorms cooled to 68 degrees with oppressive humidity and intense wind, while bare patches appeared at Wall East and nearby locations. Local observer Norman Barber reported around TR points of wind damage along an iron wall area.
An ornate ad claims William s Pink Pills restore energy and red blood for pale weak girls. It presents dramatic symptoms of anemia, touts the pills as the supreme remedy and urges purchase through local drugstores.
The page records multiple obituaries and funeral notices from Horsham and surrounding towns. It lists survivors, including spouses and children, and notes services conducted by local clergy, with details of dates, places, and cemeteries referenced across Dimboola, Minyip, and Rainbow districts.
A fragmented timetable lists Holy Communion, Matins, Evensong and Communion at Hor sham with Rev W Reed and Mr F M Thompson, plus band performances at Hor sham Band and Remlaw and several nearby locations including Greenland Dam and Kralkeew.
The Church of Christ lists services with preacher Mr RW Payne at Haven and Piminto locations. Worship and gospel hours include 11 am 7 pm and 3 pm sessions led by Mr RW Payne Themm.
Fragmentary entry lists meetings labeled Bright Brief Fail Praise and Song with figures Tam lam and Ensign ning and Captain Bourne at 3 pm and 7 pm. No clear dates or locations given.
creditors of the estate of Carl Johann Lehmann are notified to send claims to executors Frederick Martin Lehmann and Harold Charles Lehmann by February 12. The Supreme Court of Victoria approved probate on August 7, EST, directing distribution of assets to rightful claimants. Proctors J Weldon Power & Kennett act for the executors.
After fourteen days from publication applications to the Supreme Court of Victoria Probate jurisdiction seek probate of the will of ANN TOPLY also called ANN TOUHY late of Horsham deceased. CHARLES WILLIAM TOUCHY of Horsham labourer is named executor. MARGARET KEEFE earlier executrix is now deceased. Dated December 3 by Weldon Power Bennett Horsham.
Albert Bordmeyo of Horsham and Celina Bordmeyo of Horsham announce a transfer application for the Victoria Hotel Vic tualler licence held at Victoria Hotel Twraham in Dim inlapea Lowan Licensing District. The Licensing Court at Melbourne will hear on Monday the 14th of Thomier 190th.
Tenders returnable at 12 noon on Friday the 11th inst are invited for the reconstruction of a reinforced concrete culvert in Anyuhart Street South. Specification available at the Town Clerk's office. The lowest or any tender may not be accepted.
In the assigned estate of Mary Constance Boyle a Melbourne based timber and hardware merchant, tenders are invited by noon on December 7 for all or select lots including stocks, hardware, timber, plant, machinery, fixtures, fittings, motor car and undertakers may. Inspect at Boyle’s Timber Jar Horsham Geelong or Pit location. bids to be accompanied by tender terms and references.
Dowie Sth oSom invites ladies to a 7 00 sharp meeting at the Fire Brigade Hall. Members are urged to attend promptly.
Shire of Arapiles invites tenders due by 1am Tuesday December 1 at the Shire Office Noradjuba for road and drainage works. Projects include pipe culverts and drain repairs on Pot Kemnet Road near Natimuk Lake, formations along Brimpaen and Surrable areas, cemetery access works, and street improvements. A 3 percent deposit is required with bids. lowest or any tender may not be accepted.
Tender closes at 11 am on Tuesday in December 1951 for a one ton Ford tip truck with gravel body to be purchased by Nevadjaha Shire. Details from Shire Office and inspection at Young Bros garage Hor shina. Deposit 4 percent required. highest tender not guaranteed acceptance. Shire Secretary Mo Simmons. 27 November 1931.
Wartook Holiday Homes offer furnished units with bookings open for terms at 32 pounds per week or 11 pounds minimum charge for short stays. Weekends include two nights. tennis court free to tenants and public access at 20 pounds per hour. Contact J. B. Carnage Wartook Brimpara 3M.
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