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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1931
Page
1
The community launches a gatefold appeal to stock the Mother Hubbard cupboard on Friday. Readers are urged to donate sugar, preserves, pickles and other pantry essentials to aid workers facing unemployment and rising costs. The effort aims to keep families fed as the town braces for tough times and a festive season.
The second round of the Wimmer Association game will commence on February 3. Mrs Belwennesen won the recent competition in a quirky match described as a crazy ero quot in the report.
A Horsham reader criticizes the market report noting the price drop of agreeli to the renautner with a large profit difference since the producer was paid little. The letter argues storekeepers take the main share of profits from exchanging eggs and calls for relief amid hard times.
A reader laments the split between United Australia and County parties over the Wanwon seat. They defend Rodgers and Gibson as best for country interests and urge unity to aid primary producers and employment while criticizing Labor’s handling of banks and the risk to savers.
A letter dated Tam Nhill December 12 advocates aligning with The Waited Australian party and opposing Labor and communism. It endorses Mr. Rodgers as the best fit for reforms, resigns from a current position, and urges patient, constructive work to improve conditions and home life.
Letter from a Labor supporter rebuts Mr Scullin and Mr Theodore arguing against expansion of credits. The writer warns inflation could wipe out savings, cites international defaults, and questions whether governments can efficiently manage business like railways and ferries. He critiques policy proposals and predicts bankruptcy within six months if adopted.
A lengthy letter critiques monetary policy proposed by Labor and the Reserve Bank, arguing it would shift tax burden to workers and farmers. It contrasts inflation plans with Thorneycroft style safeguards while urging voters to back United Australia candidate Mr. Schaffeld in Wanton.
A Horsham Times reader letter to the editor praises the United Australia Party UAP saying it aims to embrace all voters and bring new life into Australian politics. The writer claims the party stands for registration for the whole people and is led by men and women seeking national advancement.
A health notice touts Winkettis as a temporary digestive aid to ease stomach discomfort. It claims the product eases bilious symptoms and bile flow, presenting itself as a gentle, effective laxative.
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