25 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1936
Page
1
A garbled ad lists Christie’s gift sets and ladies apparel with price tags in shillings and pence. Items include bathers, underwear, nightdresses, frocks, pjs, shirts, vests, suits, blazers, and gifts packed in boxes. Window displays promise numerous other items and prompt ordering.
A note from Griffies president and secretary thanks Horsham residents for their generous toy donations to a town gift appeal. The letter notes the donors and public support that made the campaign successful and expresses deep appreciation for the community’s assistance.
The Prime Minister extends Christmas greetings to the people of Australia expressing pride in living in a country of peace and prosperity. He wishes a joyful season and a New Year blessed by Divine Providence with abundance for all.
The Premier Mr Dunstan sends best wishes for Christus and a prosperous New Year to Victorians. He notes improving financial and commercial conditions over the past year with normal conditions likely to yield further gains. Industry expansion and higher primary product prices aid state rehabilitation while balanced growth of primary and secondary production is urged.
Madrid reports a bleak Christmas as toy fairs vanish and streets stay dark. Families flee while crowds seek shelter. relief funds reach women and children, and Madrid faces a spare feast with meat sent to loyalist trenches. Rebels promise better meals on the Salamanda front, while a Christmas truce seems unlikely.
Interim report by Inspector Duncan of Scotland Yard criticizes police supervision and officer training in the Lt. B. force. He cites widespread distrust from the public, delays in investigations, and calls for reforms including a legal adviser to the commissioner and major constitutional changes.
The Country Roads Board reports common salt is being trialed to stabilise road materials. Sections laid on the Culler Highway, Murray Valley Highway, and Loddon Valley roads show treated lengths with costs from 40 to 55 pounds per mile. Early results suggest moisture control aids consolidation, supporting continued experiments to reach a definite conclusion on salt stabilisation.
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