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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1929
Page
1
Health talks presented to Australian Better Health Apso highlight Dr Payce Philpots as author of health guidance. The talk emphasizes practical experience and a strong message for wellness.
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The annual Licensing Court session at Hor sham heard no new applications and ended quickly. One objection concerned Walter J. Potten's Hotel at Kania. a separate case about a returned soldier and drink licensing was discussed amid criticism of betting and technical offenses. Property about fee payments and officer duties were also noted.
In Mildura a new scheme named the Mildura and District Hospital Fund collects weekly payments to provide hospital treatment for subscribers regardless of public private or intermediate hospital care. A three member committee sets annual rates to cover costs and pays medical fees while group members receive benefits up to 33 pounds weekly.
The wool sale featured high demand for top lines with records set for merino fleece and ager limbs from the Wh & Clyde clip, while New Zealand and Australian buyers remained active. Irregularities limited gains on medium and inferior lots, with top bids from Continent, Japan, and local manufacturers and notable prices achieved at Apsley and Baddaginnie passages.
Mr. Hi Ackland senior, formerly from Jung, has been living in Adelaide 17 years and was brought back to his old home by his aunt on Saturday after falling ill. Sister Jean Gibbs of Mira Private Hospital Nhill joins the Women’s Hospital Carlton staff. Former drum major J T Carter resigns to take an editorial post at Warracknabeal. band members honor him with a silver tea service. Mayor Dr DL Anderson also salutes his journalistic work at the Borough Council meeting.
District news from Natimuk reports Hodges and Sudhole case outcomes at the police court with an order granted to Scharmanns Pt. Ltd. against Leslie Dickerson. Weather events include a Mallee dust storm and rain that altered hay markets and wool prices. The Kowree Tennis Association saw Willwater beat Eden Hope, while Putyah East defeated Goroke 9 rubbers to 3.
The past month was cool and dry with 75 points of rain, below November’s 4. Crops benefited from the cool weather as they filled well. Hay cutting lagged due to oats slow to churn, and wheat crops for hay were mostly cut. Monday brought a disagreeable wind and dust, turning fields red by morning.
The wedding of Lorethea Weir and Thee Klinge was held in Nhill last Thursday evening at the Presbyterian Church. Lorethea is the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Weir of Nhill. Thee Klinge is the younger son of Mr. Kling and Mrs. Kling of Gerang. Miss A. Hates served as bridesmaid and Thais Kilpatrick as dower girl with Mr. A. Werner of Dimboola as groomsman. The reception followed at the Soldiers' Lounge with Rev W Dykes officiating.
The Mayor announced the death of councillor W Sack who served the council for years and contributed to town buildings. The meeting adjourned briefly as a mark of respect. Also noted was the death of Mrs Eleonore Koenig of Vectis aged 70 after a lengthy illness. Her funeral arrangements and family details were given.
Electors at Horsham polling station faced ballots endorsed with roll numbers. Labor proposed ending the practice in the Assembly but the bill failed in the Council. The chief electoral officer explained the numbering back of ballots was to facilitate invalid ballot removal after impersonation concerns. Blank ballots were sealed after counting and destroyed after two years.
Sunday preaching at Veetis East and Pimypenio precedes a strong annual foreign mission drive. Horsham Women’s Aid group reports higher donations than last year as Miss Ive Ashwin guides New Britain field work. The circuit aims to complete its appeal by December 12 with funds collected on Redwent and Haven services. Rev W A Walters resigns from Natinith for Bel Chim. Rev Wl Tame expected to replace him.
Services continue next Lord's Day at Horsham Church of Christ with Mr Payne preaching in the morning and evening. A gospel meeting is planned at Haven Church at 7.0 pm led by Mr J A Millar. Members are urged to submit home mission offerings promptly.
The annual celebration for youths is hosted at the Salvation Army Citadel on Present Street this Sunday and Monday. Mrs Ensign Jones of Hobart leads the 7 15 evening service, with a Sunday singing and a varied Mos evening programme noted.
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