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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1933
Page
5
Yesterday prices for provisions in Horsham stores include butter variants, mild and matured cheeses, potatoes by quarter, onions, bacon, barley, oats, pollard and bran. The list records factory butter, dairy butter and assorted grain products with per unit or bushel measures.
Wire report from Melbourne shows wheat 9/7 to 2/4 range depending on grade, oats 2/5 to 2/2, barley 1/ Sf to 3/1, maize 4/1, and potatoes 1/10 to 5. Onions 21/10, chaff 4/12/6 to 2a. Wheat price falls to 2/04 per bushel at Horsham as of yesterday.
The Che Borsham Times notes its publication cadence Every Tuesday and Friday marking the 61st year in print.
A Victorian debate on a bulk handling of wheat bill sees broad opposition within Cabinet and Parliament. Supporters note government commitment, while sceptics point to the large public spend and parliamentary timetable. The bill’s prospects for passage this session appear unlikely, with attention turning to farmers and industry impacts amid evolving land withdrawal factors.
The piece laments Mr. Bent Hughes withdrawal from the Sus tenance Department control and criticizes Cabinet ministers for uneven effort and pay. It notes honorary ministers attending without extra pay, debates cabinet funding for Mr. Kent Hughes, and questions over departmental leadership and staffing.
A cool change late Wednesday brought a heavy shower after midnight and more showers through yesterday. The official noon forecast warned unsettled conditions with more rain including heavy falls in the eastern half and southeast winds.
At the Har slim Sewerage Authority monthly meeting secretary W J Driver blocked estimates for 1933. He noted interest and sinking fund costs plus estimated expenditure, totaling £80, with printing and advertising at £2100. Gen J Barnes announced a special meeting to propose a special sewerage rate of 6d in the pound for December, likely to fund the surrender.
The Victorian Wheatgrowers' Corporation Ltd announces the first advance of 1/6 per bushel on wheat delivered to the coming wheat pool. The advance is payable on delivery at country stations, to growers who sign contracts to deliver their wheat to the pool. The signing date was Saturday, 23 December.
The Horsham elementary and surrounding district schools will close for the day as teachers meet with inspector E B Pederick at 9 30 a m to discuss the revised course of study.
The Hor sham Base Hospital requests resident support for the Christmas cheer fund to aid inmates. Officials expect more patients this year and urge prompt gift responses in cash or goods to help the hospital staff and matron.
At the Horsham Base Hospital monthly committee meeting the secretary submitted a plan to establish facilities for disposing of infectious diseases. The Health Act allows cost recovery from municipalities through the Public Health Department, with half the cost borne by municipalities pending estimates and building reports.
The Horsham Times will not publish on Tuesday December 26 and Friday December 29. Correspondents subscribers and advertisers should plan accordingly. The office remains open December 29 and 30 and also Monday January 1 for business.
Clarence F Trye of Frederick Street Horsham pleaded guilty at Horsham Police Court to driving an overloaded motor vehicle. Inspector Ramsay Martin weighed the load at over seven tons of wool. He was fined 220 with 15 shillings 10 pence costs.
At the Horsham council meeting, Ed Brown reported cows taken by the owner and wandering stock in gardens and roads. The mayor and inspector discussed staffing, night shifts for the ranger, and preventing owners from turning out horses and cows. future offences to be prosecuted.
Edward G Elliott a Horsham laborer faced Horsham Court on Wednesday charged with failing to pay full dues to the Children's Welfare Department for five children. Evidence showed Elliott earned about £6 7s per fortnight and had paid only £10 in three years. The court urged a weekly payment of 4s per child starting next Wednesday.
In Horsham bys at Trinity College of Music and Elocution London the recent examination produced successful candidates in Elocution preparatory division honors Betty Pace and Joan Ward.
December meeting at the Haven Mothers Club featured Mr G Kent addressing “Women” as a tablet was unveiled in memory of Mrs Avenel Rogers. Mrs Parish led thanks and Miss Young seconded. The school committee chair paid tribute to Rogers noting her sacrifice, organizing skill, and community service. A moment of silence followed.
Doris Elizabeth Amor, licensee of the Dooen Hotel, was charged in Horsham Police Court with having persons on the premises on November 24. Constable Donaldson and First Constable Kenney testified seeing five men in darkness near the rear, including railway relief workers awaiting provisions. A £3 fine was imposed on Amor, and each man was fined £1 for being on the premises during prohibited hours.
A resident or visitor to Horsham is invited to see exclusive millinery and smart wear in a cordial invitation. The note promises a pleasant memory with Madame Griffiths and asks to phone 470 for details.
The 21st annual speech night of Horsham and District High School will be held at the Horsham Theatre on Wednesday December 20. Admission is free and reserved seats can be booked at the High School or theatre for 1/-.
Edward Maitland known as boxer appeared at Horsham Police Court on two charges. He pleaded guilty to driving an unregistered motor truck and to having no driving licence. Witnesses testified Maitland drove the vehicle along Darlot Street on November 29 and later admitted the truck was unregistered and he had no licence.
Horsham nightly crowd enjoyed the Sundowners concert at the Horsham Theatre with full support from Horsham artists Joann Jones Marion Butler and Nancy Studley and the Horsham Orchestra. The visit of Mr GC L McVilly inspector for Victoria charities was noted at a Horsham Base Hospital committee meeting but the hospital communication was deferred to the next morning.
Newspaper notices of humor and film shows at Horsham cinema week describe Tom Walls and Talph Lyon in a haunted manor spoof and a Twyst moving mystery by British Dominions Film. New London Sterling Co presents Wer First Affair with Ida Lapinos and Geo Cussen. Herald CineReview covers Sanithes and a Melbourne dogs hospital scene plus camels and a coal miners choir find.
Second-hand dealers licenses were verified at Wednesdays sitting of the Petty Sessions at the Horsham Police Court. Names listed include W. Fa. Cox Frederick R. Tucker Arthur I. Wrane Thomas Young. Collectors licenses went to Thomas Callahy Khne Emmett John St Prancis and Kitt Emmett. Carrier's license awarded to Robert Ww. Dovlin.
Finals set for tonight in Town Hall with teams including McKenzie Creek Quarry vs Doven Railway Relief and State Rivers vs Horsham Railwire. Other matchups feature Victoria Hotel against Sewerage No 4 and Diabeola Hotel versus Country Roads Bord, plus Whitty's team versus Beverage No 1. Preparations completed with Town Hall accommodating a large crowd.
Alfred Felton bequest distributions benefit Victorian hospitals. Horsham Base Hospital receives £82 Ararat £20 Hamilton £40 Nhill £12 Warracknabeal £12 Casterton £8 Stawell £10 and others in the half yearly allocation.
Advice from the Inde calion Department to Mr A Be Wettenhall on behalf of the Greerland Dam school committee states the Minister for Education has approved painting the school building both inside and out and general repairs.
Alexander Peterson faced a negligne driving charge at Horsham Police Court. His counsel claimed he was unaware of fresh proceedings and Peterson was unprepared as his key witness was busy with harvest. A further adjournment was granted to January 24, 1932.
In Wilson street a veterinary figure advanced a questionable scheme to boost egg production by trading roosters and exported stock to Asia. A syndicate formed, money vanished as poultry fed faltered, and the treasurer disappeared, with sightings later in Sydney.
An advertisement in this issue calls for tenders for supplies to the Horsham Hospital for six months starting January 1 1934. The notice appears alongside other commercial notices in this edition.
The caper white butterfly has appeared in large numbers across the Wimmera and Sol Lakes districts with reports from Horsham. Dr J A Leach notes its famous eruptions and migrations, while November 1910 was a wet month. Researchers may link abundant rainfall to the migrations.
The Horsham Town Band visits Buse Hospital for a Christmas recital to aid patients and staff. The program features a varied selection and enrols, with the concert starting at 3.30 pm on Sunday.
Oli Sher riff suffered a severe hand injury on a farm in Kaniva when his hand was caught in a harvester beaters. The hand was crushed and inverted, requiring machine disassembly to free it. A doctor treated the wound, with possible amputation of three fingers.
Secretary H W Radford reports steady progress among Horsham district young farmers clubs in 1943 with two new clubs Devon and Deven North joining the three existing since 1932. Membership rose over 40 percent. visits to Normandih and Nhill are planned with potential new clubs in 1944. Focus areas include irrigation tested pastures, farm carpentry, fruit preserving, juicing, and other farm life hobbies for expanded district involvement.
Dante a young international magician presents an attractive program at Horsham Theatre with illusions including sawing a box with a young woman. The Switch brothers tap dance Miss Betty Allan contortionist act and Peggy Ford on time accordion provide star turns. Saturday night patrons with reserved seats for pictures must contact the theatre office to rebook. ticket prices vary by seating and include tax.
Bolton and Co tally district sheep sales last week at Warracknabeal Natimuk and Corrie dale with thousands of head. Fat merino wethers and lambs commanded prices up to 13/10 and 11/6 respectively while crossbred ewes and comeback ewes traded around 7/4 to 9/4. Horsham yards reported comeback wethers 10/6 and various aged ewes.
Horsham Town Council on Tuesday night received a letter from the health inspector matter. The council was given six more months to appoint a health inspector. Town Clerk Mr W Pryor said he applied for approval to appoint Mr G I Stny but no acknowledgment had arrived. Mr M E B Wettentall had shown interest by referring to the files. Council voted to postpone consideration of the commission's letter.
Horsham Theatre presents Dante the famous magician with a strong supporting band tonight and Saturday drawing large audiences. Monday to Wednesday screens Hold Me Tight with James Dui Sally Hilers and Frank Meingh. a modern youth drama follows.
An enthusiastic meeting of the Hor sham Horticultural Society held in the Town Hil on Wednesday night elected officers and reported strong progress in the society. Mr HB Scott was re elected as president and Miss G Smith as secretary with several officers and committee members reappointed. Mrs W Bonner annexed the tall trophies for the cut flower competition.
At a meeting of the Down vill of Agricultural Sduearcion the chairman Alt J Menzies praised the movement as one of the best in years. He urged council support and noted the young farmers are better equipped than their fathers. Reports say Ali A B Gibson, former Dookie College student, was appointed Director of Agriculture in Queensland.
Pupils of Alissa Dorothy Norwood will present their annual concert tomorrow night at Hershaw Presbyterian Hall in LA. Contributions include items from Mrs. W Lawrence Miss Joan Jones L Taker J R Baillie and K Davidson. Admission to the concert starts at 1/8.
A social evening will be held at Memorial Hall on Tuesday by Horsham WS8.A and Women’s Auxiliary with Mr W Anghes and Dame Mary Hughes attending. Hubert Oscar Fritsch of Nhill declares insolvency with liabilities £1753 19s 0d and assets £816 15s 0d. Massrs David Anderson Co advertise tender for a well situated house property in David Street A Saunders account.
Joyce Jene Miller, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs George Miller of Searle Street Horsham, married William Leong of Deniliquin son of Mr and Mrs W Lens Down Road Horsham on November 16 at Horstau Church of Christ. The church was decorated with pink sweet peas and roses. The bride wore satin with a short train and orange blossom veil. Bridesmaid Doreen Miller wore pale pink pique organdie. Best man John Searle of Melbourne. ushers Laurence Miller and Albert Blair. Reception at Cafe rere with about 100 guests.
Melbourne wire reports Wonthaggi miners walked out today in protest of the suspension of seven colleagues. They demanded reinstatement and stood by protestors while blocking access to pit areas.
Superintendent Findener and foster caretaker Willa Tents Baye testified Novemaber WW that Kes Simpson died after an assault by a youth at the New Haven Boys' Home. The accusation details a cricket-like blow to the head and a fall that led to fatal injuries. The inquest remains unfinished.
Fragmentary report describes an assault alleged at Melbourne Cemetery with a hairdresser and witnesses. Judge and jurors face an unclear trial as charges and names remain partially obscured in the damaged text.
Eveline May Harts of Beechworth received £25 in the County Court after alleging her husband Alfred Jeney Hint died from injuries sustained at Wanwyneatin railway works in Pib runey IG Mes. The ruling granted compensation to the widow.
Mr Justice Waslet refused to impose the maximum sentence after a jury returned a verdict on October 46 at Wis home, with Cornelius Saiki and Percy Barnard named in the case. The judge stressed he would not have imposed the punishment given in the verdict.
Reports detail council and social events in Horsham and district. Mentions include the Inisiness of the Llorsham Tow Council, Christmas reunion at Stawell Masonic Lodge, awards for service, police appointments in Dimboola, and changes at the Bank of New South Wales and Naniva polling station.
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