18 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1930
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR recalls a lawn tennis scene with players and a match in a district event. Names and places are garbled. readable bits show mentions of Motthady, Mie 1 te teat, and Mises with a tied score, but details remain unclear.
A Lamdon Times correspondent reflects on the role of horses in world war logistics, noting the British Army transport horses and drivers, the evolution of mechanized vehicles, and the impact on supply lines. The piece references Army Service Corps, transport duties, and historical deployments in campaigns, with mention of associated officers and organizational changes.
A1 Leslie Armstrong reports from Rambota in the Matogpo Hills that cave art in Rhodesia shows paleolithic elements with animals painted yellow and red humans in procession. He argues the work predates local Bushmen and links to Aurignacian Europe, noting stone tools and possible multiple cave occupations.
The article describes consolidating pack donkeys and horse transport within the Royal Army Service Corps to support future operations. It notes adjustments after war, with one horse wagon system retained, training at Alderstead College, and gradual phasing out of obsolete vehicles as experiments proceed.
The piece introduces Dr George E Paine Philpots, an Australian native with worldwide health experience. It highlights his role presenting articles on health and delivering a strong message of wellness to readers globally.
A column discusses whether removing tonsils and adenoids benefits children's health. It covers anatomy, symptoms like mouth breathing and swollen adenoids, potential complications including ear infections and altered behavior, and notes early rest and parental guidance as part of care.
A large gathering at Wert Wail Church bid farewell to Wan Ball of West Wall a long time resident and community servant. The event featured speeches, singing, a spelling game, gifts, and a supper, with Ball traveling to North Williamstown on the east-west express Friday morning. Our second team defeated the Wail East team 14 30.
Deputation including MLLA W Slater and local officials met Premier Str Hogan to press for sewerage funding. Government has no money. Rivers and Water Supply Commission may fund if funds exist. Private town money considered impracticable. Henle water scheme seen as brighter option. Land grants and road development discussed as potential financing avenues. A church supper followed the meeting with local updates expected.
A Friday thunderstorm in Wonwondah East disrupted harvest operations and caused light crop damage despite four inches of rain. The town plans a school event and a public tennis meeting set for February 22 in the Public Hall, with a dance scheduled for March 24 and a fringe hall shopping event on Thursday evening. Local retailers report chill weather and shifting retail activity.
Florence Human a GE piano and singing teacher discusses harmony and counterpoint while addressing concerns about childhood growths and throat conditions. She advises caution with growths near breathing areas and reviews diet and early treatment options, noting some adults fear removing growths but emphasize medical guidance.
Rupanyup district eyes a public irrigation scheme as water storages from Lake Lonsdale Pine and Taylor’s Lakes could support small scale irrigation for soldier settlers and crops beyond wheat. A meeting with all landholders requests Star Rivers and Water Supply Commission attend to provide cost estimates and discuss feasibility.
A state ministry plans a farm relocation involving a mental defectives facility at a site near Hallatine by Moe. The report notes extinguished, wax round during the incident, and timing refers to the Welated portion of the railway.
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