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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1925
Page
4
Infrequent use of the Dundas Shire Council chamber leads to birds entering via the chimney. A kookaburra greeted an entering officer, seven dead starlings were found, and more of the same species were detected as the room remains unused and in disrepair.
An older Australian banking notice promotes safe money exchange and custody services. It highlights that signatures on cheques authenticate payments and that the bank offers safe custody and interest. It mentions services extending to every branch and post office nationwide. The language suggests a marketing piece for a national bank.
Fragmentary report notes a 1d postage shift in Australia affecting revenue, plus a Dundas Shire meeting discussing wage requests from the Federated Municipal Employees Union and Labour concerns. Also mentions beef prospects, police and public notices, and letters to Horsham Times.
A critique of G H Wells described as a prophet, examining his new book A Year of Prophesying. The essay questions Wells awakening prophetic role, contrasting spiritual aims with mechanical obsession and labeling him an unlikely, comic figure among contemporaries.
A blaze at Mess Mulfigan and Kemp's butcher shop in Bay Street Cholgartie caused a catastrophic explosion that tore through the crowd. Injured include D Macpherson, G Bheadly, Timothy Griffin, Mrs Wheeler, and Joseph Purdy. Wheeler and Purdy later died. Fire brigade battled a weak water supply. a water cylinder exploded, igniting panic near Kalgoorlie Hospital.
A discussion on how curiosity drives youth toward learning beyond rote lessons. It argues that many once shy from inquiry later pursue science, seeking hands on experiments and the thrill of discovery to illuminate nature and life. It praises a lifelong habit of questioning and exploration as essential to true study.
A reader touts Magnesia as a remedy for indigestion and liver trouble, claiming it stops liquid evacuation instantly. The ad notes both powder and tablet forms and mentions the brand BIRMAG on the wrapper for protection.
Legal notice announcing the Union Trustee Company Australia Limited acting as executor and administrator. States actions under wills and estate matters with names, dates, and filing instructions for creditors and beneficiaries. Includes official reference to capital aspects and probate procedures.
At Ballarat yards on Tuesday prices for sheep and cattle showed little change overall. While demand remained persistent for certain lots, most cattle were mid to lower quality with prime stock scarce. Lambs and ewes fetched modest sums as buyers remained present and prices firm for select classes.
In a chaotic district update, debt concerns haunt shareholders and local committees as the community grapples with financial strains. A sensational note describes a spouse using force to settle a quarrel, illustrating rising domestic tension amid wider political debates.
The text notes a gathering at Miss Adeline Victoria Mille’s old home before her wedding. Friends and relatives attended a party with supper, music, and gifts presented to Miss Mills by Mr George Grow. A thunderstorm affected the region as the crowds dispersed. About 80 points are registered at Mr Jolie Gros' garage. See wedding notices and other notices on the back.
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