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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1934
Page
5
Yesterday’s retail listings show varied prices for goods across Horsham stores. Local factories in Ballarat and other sites influenced stock, with notes on produce, meat cuts, and staple items priced per unit or per bushel.
A bereavement notice thanks relatives and friends for sympathy cards and floral arrangements after a death. The message expresses gratitude for support during the mourning period and mentions hospital stays and memorial thoughts.
In memoriam Auk Delant Ta Devine Emery of Merry Merlyn, beloved daughter of M. Aontel Arthur Ackland, Topeamonp. Horsham Base Dhospital. Died aged Ta years. Inserted by Mother Father Sisters.
Misimay hosted Frances last Saturday as the visitors scored more runs but Frances won because the visitors were 25 minutes late. The delay added a fitness penalty of 25 ounces per minute, with Minimay tallying 65 to help secure the win against South Australian players.
The item notes a periodical titled Che Gersham Cimcs published twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays in its second year.
The Melbourne Centenary celebrations are described as a wash-out by flood damage and elitist excess. Report notes lack of appeal to ordinary citizens as officials and performers vie for attention with costly events and limited public interest. Mrs. Robert Newton suffers a compound leg fracture after a fall in Mill Street. Water service at Florsham cemetery completed thanks to local donors. Horsham band hosts supporters, praises help that freed the group from debt and plans further engagements.
Mild weather follows the storm with cool nights and calm winds. Holiday schedules show shops closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day with limited post and mail service on New Year’s Day. Horsham offices open with adjusted hours and earlier deliveries, while the timing of mail and service is uncertain in places.
The annual sports program will be held in May Park on Christina. Activities include games and snacks for young attendees with supplies and entertainment planned to ensure a happy event.
Attendees gather for a Rotary event featuring a turkey dinner, welcome remarks by the president, and songs written for the occasion. Guests mingle, then compete in a word puzzle won by Hofari JG. BO Wewlgate, with musical and oratorical items interspersed. The club recesses until February.
Four men were fined 2/4 each for failure to send their children to school. The presiding bench included D. Anderson and M. F. Kelley P. with W. H. Williams an officer from the Education authorities presenting the offences.
Horsham Wigham State Schools conclude term for Christmas and New Year breaks. They resume February at the State School with planned activities and a ceremony praising staff and headmaster Mr. Radford. Town officials and teachers receive thanks for service to the community and religious instruction.
The weekly meeting elected FL Morphy to chair in the president’s absence. Plans for a Christmas tree event were announced for Saturday. Father O’Bryan presented prizes and offered thanks from the Sisters. A euchre game produced Messrs Dougherty Williams and Mays as winners. The next meeting is set for January.
Woman fashion ad promotes Stuart design frocks and millinery for day and night wear. Advises inspection to see unusual distinction in frocks and accessories. Proprietor listed as Thane 470.
The Clear Lake Sunday rehon will mark its anniversary and hold a tea meeting on December 23 and December 25. Rev. A. FE. Chancellor of Kaniwea will preach on Sunday and a Christmas Day tea will close the celebrations. There will be no concert by Sunday school scholars who will meet at 8 p.m.
The Horsham Theatre presents Fugitve Lovers with Robert Montgomery and Madge Evans as the leads. The Notorious Sophie Lang is the supporting feature, a brisk tale of a beauty who outwits police across several countries. The program also includes The Wrecker and Lads for a Day, with notable performers Genevieve Tobin and Mae Kelso, delivering a string of stage and screen stars.
The Horshan Times will not publish on Friday December 28 1934 and Tuesday January 1 1935 due to the holiday break. The office will be open for business on Friday December 30 to handle transactions.
The Town Band will visit Inmates at the Toeshan Base Hospital in Sumlay afternoon to present a Christmas carol programme featuring melodies and selections.
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs BooW Smath of Swath street Harsha and a social or ceremonial reference with names Mrs Wilfrid Savith and a Sanpettron for a Christian event in Gir Gate.
In Kiniva Court at Thoratsy on December 15 James Michael Brat a ferior constable faced four counts of abusive conduct involving sums of money totaling 70s. He denied the charges while SubInspector Kirwan and others gave testimony. The fourth charge was withdrawn and Brat stood charged on the first three after lengthy proceedings. He was ordered to appear at the Supreme Court with a review set for March 1, 1909, when Vail was fined £25 on each charge and a £5 surety.
A local post mentions a proposal to nominate two candidates for the Stawell district in the State election. ML A Macdonald of Stawell is urged as a federal candidate while S Austin is named, but the central executive declines the suggestion. MR K R Toutheher MLA states he is not seeking reelection. Supporters plan a meeting to organize Macdonald campaign efforts amid mixed elector response.
December council minutes show Cro McKebery urging a press appeal to aid victims rather than delay. He notes no local press appeal for clothing and rapid response despite tight deadlines.
On a Turainy afternoon near the Wirrema River two miles from Horsham, Mr B Aker reported grass fires on his paddock. About 77 tons of hay were damaged, with witnesses noting suspicious scorch marks and buried tinder in the fence lines. Firefighters arrived quickly but the cause remained undetermined, with locals considering arson possible.
Readable text notes two separate fires on the opposite riverbank late last night. The garbled OCR references likely describe suppression efforts and locations near a bridge or industrial district but lacks clear names or specifics.
The Victorian wheat harvest faces lower yields due to dry conditions and heat. Estimates indicate harvests in South Australia and the Mallee region are reduced by about half, with heavy losses in the Gontbarn Vatlow area. Officials expect ongoing hardship for growers as crops mature poorly.
The Kourt Amtomobile Club of Vietnama appeals to all drivers after complaints about makeshift wheel-chocks of wood reused from stilts and blinds. The club asks motorists to unmove and remove such chocks after use and to report any left by others during a Safety First campaign period.
Commonwealth Statistician's estimate for September 3 places Australia at UGKD710 with 3 822 females and 3 2 24 007 males. Net increase since January 1904 stands at 2 507, while Tasmania records a nine month loss of 412. Immigration to Tasmania fell though natural increase offset by 1460. State populations listed include New South Wales 2 627 518 Victoria 1 834 556 Queensland 950 700 South Australia 593 538 Western Australia 442 260 Northern Territory 2041 Federal Capital Territory 9179.
In East Malvern a bookmaker, masked with a revolver and a rifle, fled moments after a car standoff. A man restrained him as he escaped, leaving £80 unpaid and the incident drawing police attention.
The readable content is fragmented with many garbled words and names, providing no clear event, person, date, or place to summarize into a coherent news item. The text lacks a identifiable action, outcome, or source attribution.
A church gathering describes worship at a weekly service and community activities. The piece mentions prayers, music, and social events tied to the Presbyterian church, with references to local figures and ongoing programs. Details are fragmented but indicate a church-led schedule of services and outreach efforts.
A damaged or poorlyventilated home battery setup poses fire and acid risks. Readers are advised to provide proper ventilation, avoid sparks near the battery, and seek medical help if acid contacts skin or eyes. If needed, rinse with water and use radiator coolant in an emergency to dilute the acid.
Tenders accepted include Dunmoskle to Horsham forming and gravelling 4100 feet at £1091/2/6 by K Watkin and Rupsnyup. Also Horsham Hamilton supply and deliver 1500 cubic yards of gravel at £218. Iv by J O'Donnell & Ben.
The average price realized for greasy wool sold during the week ended December 15 1934 was 9 24d per lb or £11 0 2 per bale on an average weight of 297 63 lb. Citrusa from Mikjura Inetma comprised 621 cases of oranges and 6 cases of lemons.
A severe gale battered the Bay area and Plymouth, causing extensive wreckage. Barbers and crew faced damage as wreckage flooded decks and disrupted operations, leaving officials to assess the aftermath and safety concerns.
Fragmented OCR text references military aircraft, experts, and a possible crash or incident. It mentions Ulm, experts, navy, and various unclear names. The readable content is unreliable but centers on wartime aviation and speculation about a plane event.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a maritime rescue scene with mentions of a German flag, a ship, and uncertain details. Names, dates, and concrete actions are unclear due to garbled transcription.
The fragment details an estate matter with names and dates unclear in the OCR text. It references heirs and property actions as part of a probate or settlement, indicating a legal notices style update from a local paper.
A fragmented report outlines a government push for a sweeping supertax in London. It notes a proposed levy on wealth and corporate profits, with opposition arguments and fiscal forecasts shaping the parliamentary debate.
The Hersham lodge held its annual meeting with members present as committees discussed abolition of tasks and pension issues. A donation to the Mayor’s fund for disaster relief was approved along with a civic visit plan and a Foundation Day picnic.
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