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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1925
Page
13
A messy historical list notes events linked to February dates. Entries include Gov Collins arrival in Tasmania in 1804, Captain Cook billing in 1779, Watts river scheme opening in 1891, and several garbled items with unclear years and places.
In Melbourne's Thin Civil Court Dora Mantach sought divorce from Henry Alfred Mantach on the ground of desertion. The petition states he was habitually under the influence of drink, failed to support her, and did not maintain payment and a maintenance order, with her not knowing his whereabouts. A decree was granted.
Report on the West Wimmera County union day held at Bunil Hall Dini presided by Mr D S Anderson with delegates listed including W Howland J Schaefer and GG Nettlebeck. The balance sheet showed a credit of £75. Elections kept Anderson as president and secretary to be filled. Members debated central councillors union rules and the Labor party stance.
The Wool Warker reports catalogues totaling 6000 bales with 2100 from their share sold alongside New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency. Prices linger below Geelong parity as brokers push for firmer values. March sales openings and restrictive offerings follow from the National Wool Council of Australia.
The tent mission by Church of Christ workers concluded last Monday in Horsham after five weeks of large crowds and strong conversions. Attendance was high with up to 800 hearing services, about 250 worshippers at the communion, and 10? 15 making professions of faith nightly including several from outside the town. A final total of £360 was collected, with baptisms planned for many converts as preparations for further religious efforts proceed.
In December the Railway department loaded 1,523,700 bags of wheat at country stations, up 1,026,747 from the year before. Last Monday 7,702,549 bags were at stations, vs 9,739,008 a year earlier. Since the season began, railways have hauled 181,504 trucks, up from the prior period.
Horsham branch AWA held a summoned meeting to approve quarterly dues and plan for the annual conference to be held in March. Debates covered resolutions on public utilities and other branch issues with notable men from Horsham and Ballarat attending and a vote on agenda items for the Wollarat gathering.
Rev J Crockett moderator of Presbyterian Church of Wistoris visited Horakast on Wednesday. In Jubilee Hall he met the congregation and received a hearty welcome. He spoke of the district’s future, New Hebrides and Korea work, and needed housing for Melbourn’s social services. A hospital, hostel for girls, and boys’ home were urged plus funds for Mallee soldiers settlements.
Cattle offerings included mixed lots with top Brincelton at 414 AFA and prices from £4 to £10. Calves reached 5 12/0, while over 5000 sheep yarded showed varied but strong demand as ewes and wethers sold heavily. Prime merino wethers and lambs attracted buyers with values mainly 34/ to 42/ for wethers and up to 47/1 for extra heavy crossbreds. Wales trades and regional variations are noted with fluctuating wool prices and day’s top of 241d for certain lots.
The Melbourne market shows varied prices across grains and hay with low demand from the Continent. Flour and bran remain firm, barley and oaten straw available at higher quotes, and lucerne hay about £4 10s, while overall demand is subdued and prices adjust by quality.
The article promotes Magnesia as a simple home remedy for indigestion and related ailments. It claims many fatigue and appetite issues are eased by Magnesia, offering powder or tablet forms and urging readers to verify authenticity with a trademark oval Bisung mark on the wrapper.
A specimen copy of The Chemical Age, a weekly journal on British industrial and engineering chemistry. Published by Benn Brothers in London with Beaverie 8 and Lyd. addresses.
A reader details exchanges with Mr Hinrichsen over a debate plan and reply timing. Mentions correspondence, proposed terms for a public debate, and reactions from supporters and opponents across several cities.
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