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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1938
Page
9
Letters from Horsham readers question continued shire rate increases amid drought and high costs. A writer urges caps on rates and explains tax burdens on petrol and vehicle registrations, while another taxpayer proposes local deputations to press for action on trade deviations and district delays.
Ti Clerk W P Pryor submitted a letter detailing abattoir charges and its effect on meat prices in Horsham. The report outlines inspection fees and proposed increases, compares pre and post abattoir prices, and defends the need for pure meat supply amid rising costs.
A 25 years 18th Light Horse unit forms at Neill under Lieut A T Clark. Wimmera Shire approves a rate for the year. Dr Mannix and Bishop Higgins dedicate Horsham Catholic Church. Weather favors farm work with eight to ten bags per acre. Horsham People's Party hears James Menzies MLA speak. A closing social at AWAL recess sees Mrs Morton address the league.
An advertisement proposes a practical Christmas gift for relief from rheumatism neuritis sciatica and gout. It promotes the Jack Zuie Remedy and offers a free booklet with full particulars from Cook and Sun.
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