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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1930
Page
6
The report records heavy rain and hail across Saturday and Sunday with substantial wind damage to crops. It notes varied rainfall figures and impacts on wheat, hay, and pasture, alongside a memorial service for Mrs. Ball and local fire brigade updates.
A heavy rainstorm over three days drenched the district with flooding from Friday afternoon into Thursday. Crops and fields suffered as ground, roads, and crops were damaged, with substantial losses reported across several farms and properties.
On Thursday a line of storms brought heavy rain and thunder across the region. Lightning caused power and train service disruptions as crews reported fallen trees and flooding. Public safety officials warned of further weather impacts into the evening as inland areas braced for more storms.
Early reports show variable crop prospects in Suill District with rainfall and hail affecting wheat stability. Officials note conditions could alter yields as storms threaten fields and raise concerns for farmers in Colman and neighboring areas. Veteran fireman Fischer from NilL Fire Rescue is cited in a related incident.
Farmers report very satisfactory hay crops with yields from 35 ewr to 2 tens per acre and good quality oats cut for hay. The first land of Waratah wheat was harvested on stubble, expected to yield Sd bags per acre. Rupanyup Swimming Club elected S S Clayton president and LD Allsop secretary. Local residents bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Dunning, with gifts from Banyena church and community.
The Stawell council protests a £57 ten day audit fee as excessive and plans to take the matter to the Municipal Association. A pig area is proclaimed. pigs must be slaughtered at registered facilities. The health officer notes dairy registration fees are too low, while the Bereich Coonett leaves the current fee in place.
Council discussed arrears of rates after a drought and wet year. A Department of Public Works letter advised action to reduce arrears, with officers to inform the department of local conditions and possible accrued interest increases. The motion to write and seek relief was carried.
Hawthorn Football Club officers elected as the meeting hall crowd, with both club committee and the progressive party leafleting to sway votes. A blast from a petrol stove caused severe burns to Mrs. Bolton and her two children. Lang pledges a post Christmas guardianship bill aligning wives and husbands.
A long account from Victoria discusses two licensed inebriates' institutions and the Brightside home run by the Salvation Army in East Caulfield Melbourne. It covers treatment plans, patient struggles with alcohol and drugs, and the medical and moral arguments for reform.
Sunday services at St John s call for church leadership and communion for LEMS members. Mr ReW Payne preaches morning and evening at Horsham Church of Christ with a hymn view in the evening. December 21 Christ Mis services feature messages and singing. Home mission offering reminder.
Rev Harold F Allen will preach at Weetis East Remlaw and Horsham next Sunday Rev FLTL Woolhouse conducts the Sunday School anniversary near Sunday at Nhill His appointment in the Horsham circuit will be taken Rev FP J W Parker of Nhill Last Sunday morning the Horsham Church singing was led by a junior girls choir who will occupy the choir seats every Sunday morning in future The innovation, by Mr A Beynon, should yield good choir singers.
A baptismal service will open the morning at the Presbyterian church with Rev. E G Petherick preaching on a recent Murdoch article. The board of management meets Tuesday at 7 15 p m. Lang erevong Sunday School marks its fiftieth anniversary with Rev E G Petherick at 3 p m and Mr C Clark at 7 20 p m. Choir directed by Mr Oliver. Services also held at McKenzie Creek North Wonwondah and Brimpsen.
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