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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1930
Page
6
The Howe Bros sawmillers at Brimpaen cut timber nearby before moving to Mowralla where they were honored with a farewell gift for their service and time at the mill.
The storm left six inches of hail in places, tore roofs, and toppled trees. Residents report major crop damage and power outages, with crews assessing wind and flood effects on homes and roads.
Widespread downpours near Edenhope and Apsley cause paddock flooding and delay harvesting. Wool clips are unusually low with prices pressured as growers face uncertain receipts. District rainfall totals set records while new public works and building activity appear amid the downturn.
Wheat arrivals slow farmers harvest well underway as Warracknabeal Agricultural Society launches its inaugural bag of wheat competition. Entries, judged by H A Mullett, promise prize money up to £10 and display at the Warracknabeal show. a single grain sample from Gallipell variety yields 30 heads, illustrating potential productivity under favorable conditions.
An auditor’s report on Ararat Borough finances is read at a council meeting. A special session is planned to address the findings and discuss removal of a Land Officer amid protests from council members and residents.
Sir Josiah Symon of Adelaide writes to the Advertiser to challenge the eligibility of Sir Isaac Isches as a judge of the High Court for the office of Governor General. Symon cites clause I of the Commonwealth Judiciary Act barring holding other offices of profit, noting his Federation era role and Senate membership.
The engagement is announced of Dorothy Alice second daughter of Mr and Mrs P Menzel Dimboola to Lawrence William third son of Mr and Mrs Wilkinson Nightingale street rat.
A five minute adjournment at Wimera and North-Western District Trotting Club honors late member Eli Rees. Notices report deaths in Warracknabeal and nearby towns including G E Selby aged 69. Mrs Mahood of Sea Lake dies in Melbourne. Flora McSwain age 85. Walter Potton of Kaniva. Johann Nitschke of Pella. Norman Dahlenburg of Kiata. Widespread sympathy expressed among Freemason and local communities.
In Horsham on Tuesday, R. J. Wilmoth sent season’s greetings to Mr. F. W. T. Norrin at the Police Court and wished a busy year ahead. Norris noted his first year as magistrate and thanked local solicitors. Banking staff shifts, sick leave notes, wills and probate items, and a seek for a late October death are listed among local notices and transfers.
An intestate estate lands will be sold at a residue price to settle debts. For particulars contact RYAN of Nulliwil or BARLEY & THOMPSON, solicitors, Birebip.
The National Safety Council of Australia publishes 250000 copies of Ron Sense to reduce traffic accidents through driver education. The guide urges drivers to obey police signals, drive cautiously at intersections, signal clearly, and keep vehicles well maintained for public safety.
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