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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1931
Page
3
Death announced for Whyte at Glenfelth Gee long Dancan on 12 December 1981. Beloved husband of Sarah Asunder Whyte formerly of Worsham. Born Fifeshire Sotloid IS4T. Final rites inferred privately at New General Cemetery Geelong on 14 December 1931.
The piece discusses Australia’s political shift toward reform and the Labor Party’s perceived missteps. It notes trade balance miscalculations and revenue shortfalls leading to a sales tax, with anti-Labor groups United Country Party and United Australia Party forming a triangulated contest in Wannon. It highlights critiques of leadership and calls for unified opposition to aid primary producers.
The article discusses Wannon voters debating candidates Scholfield and a Nationalist aligned representative amid anti Labor sentiment. It cites UAP endorsement, party factions, and concerns that vote splitting could affect the anti Labor outcome in the upcoming poll.
News and notes indicate temperatures have risen since Monday with continued warmth expected. The forecast at noon shows fine skies, rising temperatures, and east to north winds as the region heads into warmer weather.
Following routine practice, arrangements will post tomorrow’s poll progress in front of the Hor sham Times offices.
Mr. T. Scott of Norimak sustained injuries while harvesting when he jumped from a wagon and contacted electric conductors, penetrating both legs. He was admitted to the Base Hospital for treatment.
After church services on Sunday the Horsham Borough Band will give a special programme of Christmas carols in May Park. The recital marks the conclusion of the old communal singing effort and is held under the auspices of the Progre Association.
Despite poor conditions a mixed group of Horsham Borough and Pipe Hands dancers gathered at May Park on Tuesday evening. The brass and pipes contrasted as youths performed in uniforms. Young dancers impressed, assisted by Ben Trys of Richmond, who holds 500 national dancing medals. The directorate promised 4 4/9 to the Pipe Band for travel to Maryborough on New Year’s Day.
At the Horsham Police Court on Wem erlay licences were granted by Mr. F W T Norris. Names listed include several real estate and farm produce agents such as G E Young Warracknabeal and W C Gillespie along with others like Thos Young Rob Young J B Frames and J McRae.
Walter Parsons from Hoplite carted the first load of sencong wheat to Minvip last Tuesday. The load of 17 bags joined the wheat pool, while Norman Wills delivered 35 bags of good sampling. The crop is well sown and averaging about five bags per acre.
Mim J. Buchanan announces her first term begins 1032 on Monday February 8. Intending pupils may be interviewed February 8 and 9 at Memorial Hall McLachlan Street Horsham.
The Horsham Times will not publish on Tuesday December 7 or Friday January 1 during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Correspondents subscribers and advertisers are asked to note the dates and plan accordingly. The office reopens Saturday January 2 before the Tuesday January 5 issue.
Railways department schedules extra trains and diverts to ease holiday travel in Victoria. Details of district alterations appear elsewhere. Holiday excursion tickets valid until January 2 with return until February. Cheap excursion fares up to 50 percent off on December 1, 21, 22 and 23 to Melbourne with return by February 2.
The Memorial Hall Club foul draughts tournament ended in a flat finish with No McQueen and K Halinger tied at top. Messia Hole, Pizzomy and McLelland each scored 32 points, with trophies promised for first and second. EO Pirzeni received a club award for handicapping work. Dig vont’s year figures show 14 games, 6 wins, 12 draws, 3 losses, pegging him as outstanding. An effort was made to send him to annual matches in Melbourne during the Revel Show.
The Postmaster General department sets special rules for greeting telegrams during Christmas. Greeting telegrams are treated as ordinary messages with the word greeting endorsed and charges apply for date and time of delivery noted before the message.
Messrs David Anderson and Co will run their usual market sale at 2 pm. sharp. Next week sales move to Wednesday and Thursday starting at 2 pm. Poultry fruit and vegetables for the Christmas trade will be offered.
A promotional note urges practical lasting gifts for Christmas. It suggests a frock or hat, a box of bose or handkerchiefs as sensible options. The message invites a visit to Madame Griffiths to view stock of quality items at right prices.
Since his Melbourne Royal Show success Thornley of Wilson Street Horsham began producing Wimmera Pure Tomato Sauce about 12 years ago. He claims local manufacture rivals city products using a £190 plant where tomatoes are washed pulped and strained, yielding a sauce with natural flavor and no hard matter. A city firm and Horsham district buyers regularly receive consignments.
The Rabio of Mr. Wilson Young reports cement surfaces receiving two coats of oil-bound water paint. The work highlights architectural features hidden by the old drab color. Woodwork and rear weatherboard structures were painted, with iron roofs now red.
Mr. H. H. Hobbs announces he has been re appointed as agent for the City Mutus Life Assurance Company serving Horsham and district. He is also eligible to collect premium relative to the company.
Due to Christmas and New Year holidays the garbage service will be amended as announced in today’s issue.
Messrs. Sawyer and Devlin advertise a poultry sale to be held at 11 Mill Street Horsham today Friday at 2 pm.
Messrs Permewan Wright Ltd Hor sham have been appointed to receive wheat on account of Henge Aust Pty Ltd at stations named in today's advertisement.
The Melbourne Licensing Court chaired by Mears Har, with Lock and Tanner, granted an extension for rebuilding the Camp Hotel after a fire in April. An owner representative and a rebuilding contractor were present as Licensing Inspector Wolfenden noted the works. An undertaking promised a substantial structure and reinforcement before the next season. failing that, the license would be surrendered. The court accepted the assurance and adjourned the matter.
The program features The Dude Ranch with Jack Oakie and Reger Pallette as guests of the ranch and The Flood with Monte Aguirre in a dramatic river rescue plot. Also screening The Virginian and Monkey Hustle with the Marx brothers in a nautical spoof and avant-garde adventure.
Melbourne woolbrokers report the weekly greasy wool price realized in Melbourne at 8.210 per Th or £0 2s 0.5d per bale. Average bale weight is about 4 th.
The Atlantic Union 4 Company announces a new supply of ran may and a comprehensive Christmas season road map. Motorists planning tours can obtain the map from Thorsham garages or by writing to the nearest Atlantic Union office for up-to-date road and mile information.
The Clear Lake Sunday School celebrates a jubilee on Friday Saturday and Sunday December 25 66 and 27 with a program including a Christmas Day welcome public tea games and sports, a scholars concert, a cricket match between former and present scholars, an all scholars concert, and church services conducted by Rev J Melior. Volunteers welcome children to sing at all services.
A late notice from the Shire of Wimwem restricts wagon loads of wheat to ten tons total weight. The warning targets local carriers and grain merchants, outlining penalties for noncompliance and urging adherence to the limit.
The Ballarat market saw cattle demand steady with prime weights quoted £10 10s to £12 12s and best cows up to £8 12s. Calves and vealers ranged to £6 18s as early sales matched last week’s rates and lamb trade remained firm. A forestry offence in Ballarat East ended in a £5 fine plus costs for timber removal without a permit.
Fragmentary report cites potato restrictions from France due to beetle damage and blight. Mentions seed shortages and high seed costs amid global trade tensions. References potential next year impacts on economy and shipping in Bruges and Channel Isles.
Amid heavy traffic on Christmas Day the Melbourne mail branch expects another surge as 144 million articles pass through. Recipients are asked to address packets securely and mark them clearly with Do Not Open Until Christmas. Public urged to ship early to ensure prompt delivery.
The secretary contends commercial vehicles were billed at the commercial rate of 0 per power unit with a special allowance for power units, while private cars were charged 3 percent per power unit. The dispute centers on whether vehicles at the station should pay commercial rates or the special rates described.
In November the number of wireless line news in force rose by 2505. An earlier uptick occurred in October, while most months show more cancellations than new line tests, affecting Pecos and AWM Decemg metetros in August.
The Minister for Lands cites a Legislative Council cut of £20 million in continuing assistance to soldier settlers. A Dec 11 price for corn sacks stood at 11 shillings, with government purchases likely between 1 and 1 per dozen. Bills include advances for farm supplies and harvesting, risking curtailed aid if funds are not restored before recess.
Louis Edward Pickering faced larceny charges at Stawell Court for stealing a rope from the Railway Commissioners dated September 1990. Glenorchy constable Elkington found the rope covered by a bag on a shed. Committed for trial at the Bla n Court of General Legions to be held February 10, 1922.
Mr. Harry Bean of Rosas Lt4. donated £1000 on Monday for distribution among unemployed relief committees, aiding hardship cases and local aid efforts.
Mir Alfred Mackinder warned that urban crowds erode solitude and urged maintaining areas where people can be alone. He cited the Highlands and Hadrian's Wall as examples and noted railway investment to improve systems with access to such places in mind.
Farmers report uneven yields as sowing and self sown wheat crops drive harvest plans. Some growers expect modest bags of wheat while others anticipate larger yields, aided by favorable samples but hampered by weather and market uncertainty.
The New York Daily Mail reports that Thomas Edison’s estate totals about £2 million The will divides the estate equally among his four sons and two daughters It provides a trust for the issue of the beneficiaries during lifetimes Nothing is left to charity or religious institutions Mina Edison is named as a major beneficiary and is described as a wealthy widow with extensive real estate holdings and large stock in Edison Company Inc
An inquest in Sydney found the death of Collissa McDonald aged sixteen months accidental after a parrot cage incident. The child coughed violently while playing near the cage and later died. post mortem showed a grain of corn lodged in the trachea obstructing breathing. The coroner returned an accidental death finding.
The amended determination of the Musicians Board comes into force on December 1 and reduces weekly rates for players in dances by 1/8 to 1/10. A small change was also made to overtime rates.
Queensland Minister Morgana stated the Queensland timber route is the only system in Australia reducing freight. It saved £1,060,000 on mailways in its second year and aims to save £200,000 in the current year.
The Legislative Assembly debated the Unemployment Stelter Bill starting 6200 ppm and adjourned near 7.15 pm. The amendment to adjust pay rates for single and married men was carried as the third reading proceeded despite government opposition. The ministry indicated it would not resign. The assembly reconvened later.
Fragmentary OCR text references arrests connected to an officer and a location in Flinders or Perham, with garbled names and dates. Core facts are unreadable. no clear event, participants, or outcomes emerge.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and events but contains garbled words making specifics uncertain. reads as a chaotic schedule or notice with possible dates and places but details are not recoverable.
An early report from Adelaide describes the death of nine year old Jackeroo Keith Renfrey who was killed when a tree fell and impaled him during herding work near Lake Bonney along the Murray River yesterday. The incident involved the Himber country area.
A damaged OCR readout mentions a person named Herta and a place Polk Nebigein with garbled phrasing. The readable words suggest a personal notice or obituary fragment lacking clear dates or actions.
Reported hanging of George Errol Coats for the murder of Phils n. 17. The crime involved a girl and occurred near a burial site under heavy earth, with protests noted from nearby workers at Kataitai.
A large community social at Lynnott Street Hall Hearham on Monday night celebrated Sunday school scholars with prize distributions for senior and junior groups. Mrs Morreon supported the event and prizes were awarded by Miss Taylor Duvergang Duncan and Hocking among others. Children entertained with songs and a choir performance before a substantial supper.
A dance is scheduled to be held in Brin-Pees Hall on Thursday December 31 New Year Eve with activities and music for attendees.
The readable text suggests a wartime context with mentions of Japan and military actions. References to preparations and attempts hint at a broader struggle, but details are garbled. The fragment mentions a date close to 9 and implies military movements or plans without clear specifics.
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