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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1933
Page
5
W E Thomas, dentist, will be available at the Exchange Hotel in Horsham on Friday next all day until 8 pm. Correspondence may be sent to Jetters 1 G.P.O., Box 102, Melbourne or Ballarat.
N D Homoeopathic specialist Mr. Kingsland Harris conducts interviews from December 8 to 11 inclusive at the Wil location.
Commercial intelligence lists yesterday's store prices in Hwreham for dairy and groceries. Butter factory and dairy items, cheese, honey, onions, bacon, oats, bran, pollard, and other staples show varied per unit costs. Pricing appears inconsistent with many OCR errors but names items and approximate markets.
Wire from Melbourne notes wheat prices around 21 pence per hundredweight in Horsham with milling and feed markets labeled. Prices for maize and cape appear with varied quotes and ranges, while potatoes and onions show modest fluctuations and pound sterling references in the market summary.
Birth announced for Rearney Penes born Tuesday at Weenby Vrivite Hospital. Parents listed as Mrs. M J Kodines of Reveitaire Street, Hor shon-a thonzhier Bottwell.
The Horsham Times notes an obst year entry for Friday with the date December s. The notice appears as a fragment indicating a publication schedule and calendar reference for the edition.
The article discusses preserved fruits and gas storage research at Ceeneil Deeetie and Industrial Research, noting gains from peach gas experiments and implications for markets. It mentions Australian fruit trade, pack operations in Gaulluen Valley, and comments by Mr A L Fairley on canneries and export prospects amid shifting European and British trade dynamics.
The report outlines early Davis Cup shows with Australia breaking through to win the cup in 1907 by defeating Britain at Wimbledon in three matches to two. It notes Australian defense of the trophy in Australasia and mentions Anthony Whittington of New Zealand as a notable player. It covers further clashes including a 1909 loss to Britain in Melbourne and a postwar revival where Australia beat Britain in 1946 at Sydney by four matches to one.
The text notes Tilden’s peak as Americam team defeats Australian opponents in Auckland with five straight wins. It then mentions a decline allowing France to seize the cup in 1027, with Cochet Lacoste and Horatio improving. Britain regains the cup briefly amid uncertain prospects for Perry Austin and Hughes in defense next year.
Sines Monday there hase been om light improvment jin the weather from the humid conditions of last week. Up to faim. On Tuesday 20 Onis ki rn were registered. Yeu tordie the tempertune wae 02, he officiat fon const ined at mean westor dtay wee: Finn, with rising tempera tures are wittherly winds, later veer ing to ea west and southwest.
Miss Winifred Tagdor, 18, nearly drowned in a flood swollen Volkert River while swimming near Mor and Me F. HW Taylor and neighbors helped. Mr J Oats, Mr J States, and Mr Marklew acted swiftly to pull her free. She recovered with her parents' gratitude.
Wimmera gathering near Horsham was interrupted as cyclist Mr Frank Simpson of Dinhogty Road crashed at about 30 miles per hour on Burnt Creek Road. He suffered injuries requiring stitches and hospital care, delaying his hoped participation in the forthcoming event.
Visitors to Warrouk are warned that crossing McKenzie Creek at Zomstein's is practically impossible due to heavy rain. The current flow is high and the creek bed has dangerous depth, making traversal unsafe this week.
An official periodic inspection of Vietoria hospitals led Mel McVilly to Horsham where the Base Hospital is praised for its role. The visit noted needed repairs and suggested a fundraising appeal be prepared for consideration by the Charities Board for canal variation.
Dr. C Edgar Ford gave a recital at Horsham Methodist Church after a long Trinity College London examiner day. He played own May Morning and Phantasy of Mooda, Bech Prelude and Fugue in G, and improvised nocturnes and scherzo, with warm audience reception and praise for his skill and diverse stop combinations.
The Cor Sham Base Hospital appeals to residents for support to aid inmates and staff. Donations in cash or in kind are welcome, including poultry fruit cakes notebooks and other small gifts. The Horsham Town Brass Band will perform street recitals to boost the collection at the hospital.
A Horsham Base Hospital committee member endorses a centenary donation plan to support hospital needs. He urges Victoria’s Charity Inspector to back a public contribution scheme, noting costs of care and the value of a lasting memorial for next year’s centenary celebrations.
The Horsham YM reports a firm half year after a lively meeting led by President AL Malone. Members noted a drawn cricket match with the Rovers, magazine progress updates, and a successful ewehre party. Officers elected include President W Mithen and Vice President A Newton with a full slate of roles.
A packed house praised the Hor pheam State School Beholara for an excellent concert in Theatre Snt aight. Items were varied and well performed. a detailed report will appear next issue. Dance proceeds for Horsham Base Hospital raise £0 3/8, aiding hospital funds.
A programme of specially selected music will be played tonight at the corner of Firebrace Street and Hoberts Avenue by the Horsham Town Band. Charitable collections for Christina cheer at the Base Hospital will be taken, and it is hoped the museum efforts will raise a satisfactory sum.
The program features two films including an animal heavy drama and a comedy. Gene Raymond stars as an orphan boy raised with animals and falls for Lor etta Young from a reform school setting. The second feature, Thark, stars Ralph Lynn and Tom Walls, with a set piece of a stone barn and country manor house creating much of the humor.
A report states that Bralwet Hamilton appeared before Mr Anderson at the Horsham Parish Court on a drunkenness charge. Constable King said Hamilton was near danger of stumbling and admitted the offense. He was fined 3/7. William Coenthl faced a related charge with a 200 fine.
Special services will be held at the Horsham Citadel on Sunday and Monday. A Monday evening concert will be given in the scholars. Details advertise the Salvation Army’s Sunday School anniversary events.
The Christmas War Cry highlights the Salvation Army publication with illustrated features including Christmas Reflection by Higgins and pieces on What the Hells Mold Met. Maxwell contributes a charity theme while other stories and poems express hopes during hard times. Copies are available from Adjutant Fischer in Horsham Citadel.
Judgment given in petty debts cases at the Potter Court on Wednesday. A. Rooker v. John Frederick involves goats and Permeway Wright & Co. Ltd with R. Appleton, amounting to £1178 with 29 costs.
Nurtice Stankey Prange, a Surcwine farmer, sentenced to five years in prison at Torsha by Judge 0. Woinarski. On Friday three judges in Melhowe dismissed the appeal against the sentence for alleged impost or crime involving a girl.
A young Jersey heifer owned by Mr. W A. V. Gunn strayed onto the railway line near Nhill through a gap in the fence and was killed when struck by a Monday morning train from Serviceton.
The auction of Mrs Beardstey Hallie street furniture drew keen competition with items selling at varied prices. Notable bids included conches, beds and chests with prices ranging from £1 0s to £5 0s and smaller items at pennies per unit.
At Horsham hospital carnival committee meeting the chair changed with Mr A Knipe in charge after the president and vice-presidents were absent. A dispute arose when Mr D McEwen proposed Scottish dancing, claiming lack of sub committee sanction. Debate touched costs and hiring a piper, with motions failing and the committee to decide at the next meeting.
The Win Hermives Hospital Carnival Committee hosts a rope‑tug war and varied entertainments. Funds support the hospital with events at the Abl site theater near the river, featuring bouts between local teams and visiting contenders led by J Morgan J Bradler and Ken Maitland.
During earth excavation for a tail end garage on Main Street, contractors Parrot Boos reportedly struck gold at a depth of five feet. Several workers allegedly recovered quantities of gold. residents Pallot Bros and E. A. Pallot of Horshat are named in the report.
Melbourne wool auctions report weak demand for greney wool with an average price around WaT per lb or £20/18 per bale and an average bale weight noted as about 244 lb.
The Stawell Shire Council met and decided to strike a rate of 17 shillings in the pound for the coming year, marking the policy for the financial period ahead.
Mr and Mrs Vurhow and family escaped serious injury when their truck struck a tree after a horse drawn vehicle swerved into path while leaving Nhill for Udler sing on Monday morning. Miro Vurlow suffered cuts abrasions and shock. others unharmed. Gippsland & Northern Co op Co Ltd advertises tractors from Twin City to Fordson with service and overhauls via Melbourne or Walter Nuon & Co Horsham.
Messra Dalgety Co Ltd Horsham reports a joint sale with Meyers J H Laidlaw Co of 4433 sheep at auction after recent rains. Strong market and yarding drew buyers from Adelaide and surrounding districts. top lots included crossbred ewes and maturing wethers with prices noted.
The article notes a shipment of new semsem wheat to Rosebery and other sites. Samples weighed seven bags per measure, with 40 bags delivered to Rosebery and 15 to another buyer. Early samples named W Murray and Mr Alex Mitel, with 85 bags of Rajahad wheat sent to Noxke Bros flour mill in Nhill for RK Wheeler.
The Public Month Department advised the council that the minister approved a grant for an infant welfare centre. Dr Th Smith reflected that four terms ago the mission differed, noting past opposition. The council vote passed after Hewitt seconded the motion and the department signaled a refreshed approach.
The Post Office urges earlier posting to avoid holiday congestion. Past experiences show last minute mail delays during Christmas rush, with tens of items from Victoria held back at bagging. Australians are asked to spread posting over ten days before Christmas Day to ensure timely delivery.
Police report a break-in at Vacuum Oil Company's Pimbools depot last Friday night or Saturday morning. The entry by forcing the front gate and office window yielded three cases of benzine and two four pound tins of grenay tools from a car. valuables valued at £3107, no cash taken, manager Mr Evans notified authorities.
At a Wednesday meeting the Agricultural Council paid tribute to Mr T J Purvis who retires at month end after a long service since 1955. The council highlighted increases in assets and rents under his leadership and commended his role in advancing agricultural education and land settlement efforts.
Melbourne dispatch reports Loddon Calivil and Pyramid Creek floods moving toward Kerang. Forty families in low-lying areas evacuated to relatives and friends. A sandbag barricade was rushed to protect the west side as ten more homesteads were submerged at Yarle.
After an all night sitting the House of Representatives passed the Flour Tax Bill. An amendment by Mr J A Scullin to withdraw the bill and to avoid taxation on large incomes and wealthy landholders was defeated by 45 votes to 2. The Wheat Relief Bill passed all stages.
A security guard stood vigil at Miss Cynthia Brookes home on the eve of her wedding amid a scare of a kidnapping plot. Police said the letter author claimed a threat but the commissioner found no firm plan. The Lord Mayor’s Melbourne wedding drew huge crowds and marked a landmark social event.
Melbourne court today charged Eadlard Alan May of Prahran with assault on pawnbroker Whitby Browne and attempting to rob while armed with a pistol in a Tweeday incident. Browne wrestled the weapon free in a struggle. May, 27, remanded with vagrancy charge. both in custody.
In Bendigo, John Warren a draper sues the National Bank of Australasia Ltd in the Supreme Court alleging miscrediting his account and forcing estate assignment. Warren claims he paid £183 on a Flinders Lane firm and alleges total losses of £10,000 from bank actions. The case concluded with the claim unresolved.
The Minister for Agriculture appointed a State Committee to advise on Victoria's wheat quota. Members include Messrs J Gatehouse, G Mill, Cheners, Judd, H Darling, A Bussau, and HL Hyypison from the Wheat Growers Association and Wheat Growers' Association.
Crown alleges Percy Barnard a theatre commissioner and Mrs Ive Smith conspired in a home bedroom murder of Cornelius Smith a 46 year old motor driver at Cheltenham on October 7. Jury hears case in the Criminal Court as trial proceeds.
Mr Duncan Smith found numerous flea beetles on a bowhialla tree in his father's garden at Dunmonkle. Government Biologist Mr Cl French confirms the pests and warns that spraying with arsenate of lead may control them but should not be used on peaches and apricots. The beetles damaged the bowhialla and Poolyanthus plants. the note also references an English phrase about orange juice in the morning.
Report notes three individuals entered a departmental store in Shanshal, with a disturbance in the presence of bystanders. Items described as stolen were moved from the premises as the suspects fled, one alleged offender identified.
Fragmentary report notes government action on inflation and certificates for pallce sutworty beating with terms including interest rate and category references.
Fragmentary note references negotiations and a project on sites in the North Senator region. Details are unreadable.
A garbled account suggests confusion over the Wakefield Opera House, with claims about a closure and related actions. The text mentions a beetle Pyle award and a possible prohibition, but details are unclear in the OCR fragment.
Fragmentary text shows jumbled capitalization and stray names like Bolton Byres Mor and Maser Ww PUP. It appears to be an incomplete note about a title or position and a possible percentage figure, with many garbled terms and no coherent event.
An obscure report notes a Natal born pilot from Bathnest with a Lindbergh arrival milestone. The text mentions a Colonel and a first flight achievement with an average distance linked to LIS miles, showing early aviation tones and uncertain details.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a subsidy concept tied to finance and telecom support. The text references treasury consideration and possible government aid mechanisms but lacks clear details or a complete topic.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a grant and a toll or cost issue related to a west district, with unclear names and context.
Heavy weekend weather pushed back the planned field event at Chinen experimental plot. Centered by Mr. F.E. W. Dablighting, the gathering was postponed to Saturday to await better conditions.
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