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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
5
In London a deputation of Liberal MPs urged the Premier to join a broader effort on climate commitments and taxation. They warned against automatic rises tied to incomes and called for a clear policy path. Menelik and Abeba noted in dispatches from Addis Ababa and London.
Fragmented text notes alleged wrongdoing and public unrest. Mentions Cardinal, Dole Express, and a Duneky probe with unclear details. Includes references to a rescue in the Winsgation district and a wave of health concerns amid confusion.
Fragmented notes report a debate over travel and duties in Europe. The text mentions London and various unclear names and phrases about refusing a trip and a protest or decision by deputies. Further context is unreadable.
Lord Haldane delivers appeal court opinion finding Howell cases ultra vires and enabling compulsory production of documents by the High Court. Court advises declaring liberty to appeal and ordering that the liberty to appeal be granted with ongoing court action to enforce.
Secretary of State told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that American embassies abroad require robust funding to support diplomatic missions. He warned that deficient expenditure would hamper U S power and urged swift action to finance overseas duties. A separate telegram notes recognition of literary appointments and annual grants to literature.
Market data from Australian Mercantile and Land 4o Vitanee Co Ltd shows a downturn in pelts and sprig hides while tallow remains steady. Messrs Dinlgiely and Co report weak demand with few tail-wools traded and lighter hides. demand for tallow unchanged. Market tone reflects overall lower prices across pelts and hides with ongoing cautious trade.
In Horsham a High School meeting praised students and business leaders for support. Principal H. W. Byrne announced progress, new buildings, and stronger links with the Technical School, urging continued community effort for better education and prize schemes.
Mr J Weldon Power praised the show and pledged to seek a larger prize list as the exhibition grew. Primcial Drevermann spoke on judge decisions and awards while Us Untheart described school and technical programs linking State school, High School, and Technical College for youth training.
Melbourne Thursday reports the Assembly debating delay as Mr Smith explains a lengthy minute for the Lieutenant-Governor. The House adjournment to Friday is carried after divisions. Shipping dispute arises as the Dorset waits at Gee Long for 40 000 cases of mutton and lamb and the steamer docks refuse to load. A new automatic stamp selling machine malfunctions selling multiple stamps for one penny before repair.
The Church of England observes Christmas Day with Holy Communion at 11 and a sermon by Rev. A Beveridge. Methodist services list Mr W C Johme at Horsian, Rev G A Sudkins at Veotis East, and Rev G A Judkina at Remlaw, with other named ministers and locations including Kalkee Bellevue Greenland Dam and Green Land Dam.
At the Town Hall tonight the Craze of LonIon presents a show billed as Everything New with new costumes new artistes and new repertoire promising a fresh entertainment lineup for attendees.
A church notice outlines a Sabbath December 21 1913 gathering at Arans News Agent Horsham with Rev Thomas Gray preaching What Shall We do for the 100 Talents An event urges no booth for spirituous beverage sales and lists times and local figures including Harry T Scales and Rev Gray officiating at Horsham activities.
Nomination for Maiden Plate to be closed by 12.90 with Kiom and other horses listed. Five furlongs race for farmers with a 1 ton weight to be carried and 10 stope up. All horses scratched 15 minutes before the start. Rugs to be worn under WHO rules for foot racing events.
Brimpaen Sports and Picnic Club hosts a Christmas meeting at the Carchap Ball with tennis, racing events, and tea on grounds. Hall Committee manages. J Buntus, U Kees sign in. prizes range from £2 to £1 with first prizes in several events.
Sunday worship at 11 a.m. with Sunday School at 2 0 p m. Liuspel Services at 4 p m led by preacher G N Moysey. Song service at 6 45 p m. Polkemmet worship at 2 p m gospel service at 2 00 led by preacher UG B Moy ony.
The Salvation Army announces a BICMU event to be held on BUNTING Wi at BUNGALALLY. Vehicles and attendance guidance unclear due to garbled text. The notice mentions a presiding timing around 2:16 and a likely meeting location.
The death occurred on Wednesday of Mrs. Cornell of Doven North who lived with her son Stephen Cornell. The funeral was held yesterday with burial service by the Rev Thos Gray and pallbearers G Shear wool HK Lawson O'Shea and F Miler. Warnings of notices and local advertisements appear in the text.
The Horsham Borough Council announces resolutions to pass By law 1 under Local Government Act and a third regulation under a 1920s act. A public meeting is set for December at Horsham Town Hall to confirm the by law and regulation. Copies are available at the Town Hall for inspection by any interested person. James Hocking, Town Clerk.
The Horsham Council intends at a December meeting to set a general rate of two and six pence in the pound on property for the year starting October 1, 1913 and ending September 20, 1914. The rate becomes due on the last day of January. a local estimate is available for inspection at the Council office.
A grand concert will be held New Year's Night to support Horsham Hospital. Local organizers invite residents to attend at Teoan Hall to raise funds for a worthy cause.
The thirty fifth annual cPUK combines Scottish MSS and New Year’s Day contests on Thursday January 1 with entries open to under 16 reading within seven miles of Murton. Prizes listed from £1 to 5s across events including Maghlasd Fling Saller's Hormaire Iresol Jig. Also public notices for fire brigade excursion trains and several losses and strays including a spotted pig, a gold bangle, and several horses with rewards offered.
A damaged OCR item mentions a block of Lam acres in Kenive totaling 12 077 acres with prices and a few place names like Horsham and Acer Land. The text is garbled but suggests a large-area land sale listing with figures and locations.
A fragmentary OCR note references a fable about a character named Arnold and themes of transformation and moral lesson. The readable text is sparse and does not provide a clear event or outcome.
Notice lists race events for Nhill Race Club including a Handicad Hurdle Race and a Trial Stakes with prize money and distances. It calls for nominations by the secretary J M Kieree at Commercial Motel Nhill by 4:30 am on Monday.
Through our scenes, hundreds of Australian annuals cards and booklets were dispatched to the Old World. We still have on hand many Sentihes and Home publications including The Leader Annual Weekly Times Annual The Wimmers at Work Australia Today Punch Annual Bulletin Xmas Number Town and Country Journal Pears Appeal and more in Morocco and cloth bindings. Books by Australian writers.
Local miller reports steam chaff and ground oats bran and wheat available for delivery. Prime chafy oats crushed in May with on hand supplies and delivery options announced.
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