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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1930
Page
7
Croft's department store advertises a Christmas sale featuring silk bloomers, slips, hose, and lingerie in multiple brands. Items include 8 to 0 sizes and special prices with wuide selections for women and men, plus garments like bathers, shirts, pajamas, and Levis. The note ends with holiday wishes and the store phone number.
Commercial intelligence shows daily selling prices for goods in Horsham stores. Bulk butter honey potatoes onions lacon oats flour and other staples listed with per unit or bag pricing, reflecting typical local market activity.
Wire from Our Correspondent shows Melbourne market details with wheat at 2/0 per bushel and prices for maize potatoes onions and_challenges. Horsham yesterday listed wheat at 2/1 per bushel with local variations noted.
Grace Armstrong widow of the late Adam Armstrong announces the death of Merlefechon Armstrong aged 72 at his home Mentone corner Stawell and Moorabhin coach. Beloved son of Mr and Mrs Armstrong formerly of Geelong. Funeral details to be advised.
In memoriam for Io Timmiss, a beloved family member who was taken from this life in December. Inserted by his father and sister at Tyee Tier, Fisher Cat, Tyee Road, remembering him with love and loss.
A Victorian periodical laments global misery amid abundance, arguing too many governments and too few leaders. It warns of inhumanity fueling social disease and calls for principled statesmanship over short term politics, citing Otto Naha on capital leadership and urging moral renewal.
Weather notes show Horsham received 61 points of rain Sunday and Monday with other towns recording varied totals including Glenorchy 268 and Rainbow 40. The Huon River at Horalun remains steady with no flood evident amid circulating rumors.
A telegram to Wimmera Shire Secretary G I L Ray from J McWeill MP urged an immediate application to the Premier for a share of a £139,000 federally allotted grant for Victoria public works. The missive stresses government support and asks local councils to pursue funds promptly.
At a Horsham Base Hospital Carnival Committee meeting members clashed over selling raffle tickets for a motor car. One suggested offering cash as a substitute if tickets sold failed. another doubted tickets could be sold without the car. A prior year buyer reportedly used a tactic to prove no false pretenses were involved. The member closed by noting the issue arose at a previous meeting.
Hannah C G Hoffmann sues Johann W Pelchen for alleged wrongful entry on her Weetis South farm. Trial set for next sittings with bail £10 and surety. magistrate notes possible civil nature and breach of peace considerations.
At the Horsham Police Court on Tuesday the PML Mr PL W. AT Norris gave judgment on an order against Cathcart & Co. for John A Kroker to receive £30 from proceeds of a small goods business sale. The judge held funds held for third parties were in trust and dismissed costs of £36. Donations in the ex Horsham singers news note their rising fame after a London study period and praise from Henry Wood.
Residents must give 24 hours notice before burning off and inform Fire Brigade. Area observers should receive 24 hours notice as well. The fire risks rise as dry grass grows.
A mobility seeking youth nicknamed Pee Bicycle travels on a heavily laden bicycle across Horsham seeking work. Since last June he has covered over 1000 miles with two punctures, riding from Aulbourne to Cole to Tocumwal and back via Riverton district while rain soaked streams. He hopes for permanent employment after gaining experience and recalls Victoria Fire as a learning influence.
Holiday excursion fares apply to all ordinary trains from Horsham to Melbourne starting December 25 with one chartered special train on Christmas Eve. Excursion tickets cost 3 pounds 7 shillings 2 pence first class and 2 pounds 4 shillings 10 pence second class and remain on sale until February 8.
On January 10 the Wirth Bros circus visits Horsham for a single night. Acts include Brody's Hungarian troupe of midgets in feats of strength and performance, a pure white polar and brown bear, Madam Claudia Alba, Santey Duo aerial torpedoes, and Mr Philip Wirth Jr with armed ponies aided by ponies.
The Mayor Dr. FP Langlands praised Horsham as a musical centre while congratulating Miss Buchaman's students at a concert. He extolled local vocal and instrumental talent and argued artificial music cannot replace genuine live performance. He urged enjoyment of music and dedication to practice in the orchestra.
The Horsham Times will not publish on Friday December 26 or Tuesday December 30. The office reopens on Tuesday December 30 and will also be open on New Year’s Day, January 1, for usual business prior to the January 2 issue.
A group of Horsham Elementary School boys trimmed trees at the McKenzie Creek plantation on a Wednesday. Since planting in June 1927 the trees have grown, with some reaching up to twelve feet, others shorter. The head teacher suggests villagers cultivate between the trees to maintain the attractive area.
The Horsham Elementary and High schools set holiday recess with students resuming on January 27 and February 2 respectively. Lead teacher Mr HL W Radford told the elementary grades that scholars would move to the High School next year. Students performed in a small concert in national costumes.
In Melbourne on Monday the Licensing Court chaired by Burr considered an extension of time for the Commercial Hotel Dimboala rebuild. Proceedings noted a fire report. the extension was held over while a renewal for temporary premises and a licence transfer at the Royal Hotel Hurst were approved. Edith M. O'Shea received the Royal Hotel licence transfer from J E O'Shea.
The Salvation Army will stage a series of Christmas carols on Christmas Sunday starting at SH yin. Green Park and Firebrace Street, Baillie Street, Doorn roar, and other venues. Participants are advertised in church notices.
Auction at Messrs David Amdlerson & Co on Tuesday at 2 o clock. Items include farm, dairy, orchard produce, fresh vegetables and furniture. Two properties also offered on the sale date at the former Auburn Motor Works premises.
Special display of holiday frocks at Madam Griffiths' salon in Firebrace street includes dainty volles crepe de chine floral georgette tub frocks sleeveless frocks and outfits for all occasions with matching hats and accessories. Phone 470-Advt.
Santa Claus visited Awreban St John s Parish Hall on Wednesday evening to greet a packed group of children ages 2 to 7 with escorts. The event, organized by Girls Friendly Society, provided ice cream and sweets, with Santi Chow in good form and a cheerful scene.
Ensign Downing of the Horshim Salvation Army appeals for toy donations to buy gifts for poor children to be distributed in the town. A parcel or note addressed to Mrs. Flack of Darlot Street, Iarshium, will be acknowledged.
The Country Fire Brigades board elected Cra Zool Curnow of Bendixo and J. Hirison of Ballarat as representatives of the country Minnie fan facilities.
Christmas programme by the Horsham Borough Band at the Base Hospital on Sunday afternoon with early and other selections. The public is invited. The band will also play at the fountain corner tonight. A Times representative Mr David Anderson praised the hospital Christmas cheer and urged continued public generosity for the inmates’ joy.
Fire swept the Commercial Hotel at Dimboola owned by the executors of the late Mr James Corner. The wooden building, erected by Mr John McLennon of Stawell in 1872, was well known to Western Wimmer pastoralists in the 1870s and 1880s.
A distorted text claims Prime Minister lauds non-Catholics while noting Catholics in cabinet. It cites Catholic seminaries in Rome with counts and questions church influence, asserting intent to marry Catholics and return with admiration of the Church as mother of arts.
A list of varnish and stain products including Strive for wear, St Black for furniture and floors, Line-Drive for linoleum and wood, Hot Brite for leather and waterproofing. Each product touts quick-drying, glossy or slippery finishes, long intervals between applications, and absolute guarantees.
Miss A. Gertrude Taub of New York spoke at South Gaulong Methodist on What War Means to Women and Children. She described Red Cross work with French peasants and the impact of war on children’s rights and home life, urging peacemaking efforts beyond statistics.
Members of the Horsham Benevolent Society continue fund raising for hospital needs. A general meeting discussed carnival plans, with the Croquet Club and other societies pledging help and ideas such as envelope tickets. The DOLLS FLORAL OPERETTA concert by Mrs. V. O. Gillick pupils drew praise and funds for the hospital, with thanks from the Benevolent Society president.
Members of the Salvation Army plan a New Year Day event with a children's sports programme and activities for adults. A furniture fair is advertised as part of the event to raise funds and engage the community.
A garbled ad section lists repairs and goods from Arnett & Co and others. A dramatic clash at a funeral during the Rothhurs riots in New South Wales sees miners sing The Red Flag as women around the grave respond with the byrne. The majority join in the hymn and The Red Flag is drowned out.
Australia shows a mass migration to cities with 376 fives in capital areas and 660 in Melbourne and Sydney suburbs. The data highlight urban concentration while Victoria notes a drift from rural regions where few children remain.
Dentists W E Thomas to visit Ifur shim fowlay and Dimbuola on Saturday. Auction of furniture planned at W Hutchin sons residence Darlot street Lovjar at 2 30 pm. Forests minister blocks Otway acres transfer to Ponds dept. Metropolis works chiefs approve wage cuts saving £105000. NSW Labor tourers tell unemployed promised millions not delivered. Mother Hubbard tale affects Lithgow and others. Bush fire threats near Clovally Farm seven miles from Wagga NSW with fire crews saving sheep and fencing from flames.
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning births deaths and marriages with garbled names and dates. Unable to identify clear people places or events due to severe transcription errors.
Legal dispute notes limited evidence admissibility and refusals affecting testimony. The arbitration case involves witnesses challenged by counsel and concerns over miscarriage of justice as parties seek further evidence before the court.
New telephone lines from Melbourne to Perth were officially opened in a ceremony attended by Acting Prime Minister Davis and Sir James Mitchell Premier of Western Australia. The event marked a milestone in Australian communications linking the two states.
The Horsham Presbyterian Church held Christmas morning and evening services led by Rev. E G Petherick and others. A choir concert and prize distribution accompanied events with the Lanwtt Street Sunday School offering performances. The day included a celebratory service at Langereiung and a procession toward the town hall for a concert and readings.
Sunday the Kee will preach at Veents West Wesl and Horsham. A Christian choral service at Veentesta 5 in the evening features the choir. Rev. FLTL Woolliams will preach at Horsham Greenland Dat inod Pinipinio on Sunday.
Christmas services will be held on Sunday with messages and singing to recall the birth of Christ. The choir will render appropriate music. A baptismal ceremony will occur at the close of the evening service. Mr I W Payne will preach morning and evening. He will also preach at Haven, Mr W Thanu will preside at Pimpiniu.
Railways Commissioners plan to cut the price of all lines railway tickets. In Victoria the infant mortality rate has dropped from 65 per thousand to 4.50 per thousand, indicating significant health improvements.
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