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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1940
Page
2
Sister HIP Kinson will attend the Infant Welfare Centre at Memorial Hall on Friday evenings from 7.18 to 7.15 pm to provide guidance during hot weather.
A truck backwarded from Horsham started a fire at St Helen’s farm destroying acres of wheat and 50 tons of hay. About 200 volunteers fought three hours to quell flames spreading across fields, destroying a Ford truck and trailer and bagged produce. Total damages near £700 with limited insurance.
Commercial intelligence lists yesterday's store prices in Horsham for provisions including butter eggs bacon cheese money flour and potatoes. The garbled notes mention factory butter and eggs and various weight measures and prices though many words are unreadable.
Melbourne market Thursday listing shows wheat at 40 bagged and 3/9 bulk, Qats Milling feed at 1 11 to 2 and barley Englisk at 1/6 to 18, maize 49, potatoes 10 to £11, onions up to £3 to £310, hay and lucerne hay from £4 to £5, chaff £315 to 476, lucerne chaff £69 to £5 10, and Cape feed unavailable.
Bereavement notice honoring Emilie and Lita Hobbs with memories of Jeannerrre and the family. The message expresses sympathy to friends and mentions Harry A. Otrilwte, and a deceased person from an accident. Includes dates and locations unclear due to OCR errors but conveys mourning and remembrance.
In a historic move Australia plans to appoint its own diplomatic representative abroad. Washington voices will express the policy to Americans, while consultations with the Australian Minister in Washington and the U.S. envoy in Canberra aim to build wider tolerance and warmer understanding between nations. Financial and commercial problems await attention as the Pacific region seeks strong bonds.
In the crisis last April, the United States ordered its battlefleet into the Pacific, highlighting Australia’s risk. Australia’s defense reach extends via a chain of strategic airports and a naval base at Samoa. The two nations aim to advance mutual interests through stronger relations and shared strategic posture.
A heat wave jaunts through the region with temperatures rising to extreme levels. Winds from the east ease as the day ends while Melbourne records its most uncomfortable day of the year and bush fire warnings remain in place across the state.
A Salt Lake resident awoke to a snake in bed and killed it with a stick after it coiled near his pillow. The incident occurred on a Sunday morning as the man, a former soldier, tried to defend himself and his blankets from the intruder. Police or local authorities were not mentioned.
A New Year day car crash on Hall's Gap road ten miles from Stawell sent three Horsham men Jim Harper Kingsley Allan and Dick Morrison to hospital with cuts abrasions and shock. The vehicle overturned but rolled back onto its tires after skidding on loose gravel. Rescued by W Thornley and first aid from his daughter Phyllis. The car was badly damaged with crushed hood and damaged bodywork.
About the middle of next month a state wide drive will begin for the extermination of rabbits. The annual campaign aims to prevent a plague like past outbreaks with heavy penalties for non observance by farmers. Government officers are coordinating efforts with districts for ground bait and gas attacks on warrens.
Matron Arthur thanks Horsham for Christmas Cheer fund donations to Hor sham Base Hospital. The hospital notes year by year growth and festive spirit for children. A list of donations will be published later.
A Horsham motorist, Ray Buckley, employed by Atlantic Union Oil, sustained a slight concussion when his car overturned after colliding with a westbound vehicle driven by K Williams at the Wawunna road and Dimbools road junction. Buckley was taken to the Base Hospital. the other car suffered only a crushed mudguard.
With higher petrol costs the ANA special train on January 27 looks well patronised. Tickets available from 30 Roberts Avenue with proceeds funding Horsham High School scholarships. Official Horsham rainfall last year was 18.76 inches, up from 9 inches the year prior. Further comparisons appear in tabulated form elsewhere in this issue.
At Horsham Court House Deputy Coroner M P Kelley recorded that Albert Thomas Hall lied on December 10 2000 about injuries from a fall at Mortet on November 18 caused by a horse he was leading.
The Torsha and District Pipe Band hosted its annual year end pipe and dance event at Tewa Hall drawing about 30 dancers and a portal orchestra. Prizes were awarded for novelty and entrance tickets before midnight. The Gambier New Year sports team won aggregate points in the pipe bands contest with five bands present.
Miss Jean Watson won the title Miss Wimmera for 140 at Morton during the holidays and received a sash and prize for her success. Nine Wimmera owners were represented. She wore a Seagull bathing suit in aqua green.
Roy Young of Quantong reports a horse ran alongside his car at about nightfall Friday. A young colt crashed into the bonnet and windshield, breaking the bonnet and injuring no passengers. The animal was destroyed by Constable Clowes from Hornham. owner unknown.
Harakd Wilkins of Natimuk won the Cyclops Childs Car at the Christmas Live carnival held for Horsham Base Hospital. The event raised funds for the hospital, with proceeds aiding the charitable effort.
The Radiator advises motorists that car batteries need more frequent inspection and topping with distilled water in summer. Check weekly to prevent low electrolyte levels that harm plates. Do not overfill above a quarter inch above the plates to avoid top corrosion and reduced starting.
Holiday travelers from Western Australia and South Australia report high satisfaction with the Adelaide Tailem Bend to Victorian border road known as the direct route. The shorter path cuts distance versus the Ooorong Mt Gambier route and takes motorists through the Wimera and Gram plans to famed Victorian towns toward Melbourne. Visitors from nearby states praise Horsham facilities and courteous treatment as the highway is described as a burgeoning arterial link between Melbourne and Adelaide.
Since the Sewerage Districts Act, about 38 country sewerage authorities have been formed. Tenders are invited for three more centres, and 18 more towns have authorities. Final plans are in preparation. Grants total about £370,000, with work for over 4500 men.
The Minister of Air Fairbairn returns to Australia to join War Cabinet discussions in Melbourne. The Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Air say RAAF personnel identities will be preserved and that Australians may join special squadrons named for Australia, staffed by RAF ground crews. A federal Cabinet meeting is planned for January.
The article laments drivers’ memory lapse after a Christmas plea to drive carefully. It notes a light toll during the holiday but a sharp rise afterward, stressing hospitals’ strain and charity costs while urging speed control and alert driving to reduce nighttime accidents. It cites the Dunlop Perdriau Bulletin on collision causes and prevention.
The Apprenticeship Commissioner Mr Mc Intyre warned governments trade unions and employers on Tuesday about apprenticeship schemes. He said new secondary industries would create thousands of unskilled workers and cited the secroplage industry with tea production and simplified machines as a potential problem for Australia. A small group of tradesmen and many unskilled process workers up to 21 years of age were expected.
The deputy leader of the Federal Country Party reports alleged incidents at a Sydney Communist meeting to the Chief Secretary and the Agriculture Minister. He says proposals aim to reduce disturbances including requiring permits for speakers and limiting meetings to two hours. Thorby opposes a social ban body, notes current powers suffice. He adds permits should not be issued to unlawful noncitizens, especially during war.
Improvements in soldiers diet will cost the Commonwealth per day with vegetables fruit butter milk and eggs provided. Catering experts with officer ranks will supervise menus to follow best dietary principles in army camps. Australia recalls the adage that an army marches on its stomach.
An extensive earthquake devastated Turkish cities and eight villages drawing Allied sympathy. Reports from Ankara via Australian short wave indicate Australia remains versed in Near East affairs, as Britain and France seek steady wartime rationing. The Anqara city Angora hub hosts a British Vice-Consular post.
A deputation from Sydney garage and service station operators will present a request to the Federal Cabinet via Acting Minister of Supply Sir Broderick Stewart for restricting petrol sales, especially on Sundays. The group proposed Sunday closures and limited weekday hours, while staff arrangements would stay unchanged.
On the same afternoon the Hor sham brigade was called out to sub due a fire in the back yard of Miss N Peach of Darlot street. From causes unknown a large amount of dry grass and rubbish had caught alight and was burning freely. With good water pressure the flames were extinguished in a few minutes.
In Dublin on Wednesday during a government debate on a counterterrorism measure a minister described the terrorism as a threat of rebellion. Deputy leader James Dillon said the LRA aims at assassination and that many would be victims.
Revenue of the motor registration branch for 1839 reached 1,910,800 pounds, a record, with 183,556 private cars, 46,216 farmers' vehicles, and 533,841 commercial vehicles in service. Under the compulsory military training scheme, 5000 to 880 youths are expected to be enlisted in New South Wales. Mrs. Anna Finn dies at Hamilton at age 80, lifelong resident.
In Sydney 6000 members of the Second ALF marched through the city to farewell abroad. Gay tunes eased the strain as troops paused at the Cenotaph in Martin Place and Governor-General Lord Gowrie with generals saluted at the Town Hall.
The Rev. J. Fairlie Forrest of Gorsham and formerly Noorat is named senior Presbyterian chaplain for the AIF attached to a casualty clearing station. Rev. A. Fraser of West Geelong is appointed to the 2nd/8th Battalion of the Second AIF. Local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lentit, relocate to Horsham from Hughenden Queensland. Mr. Lentit shifts within Dalgety and Company Limited to the Stack Department. Mr. E. M. McLennan of Brunswick visits Horsham. Mr. Charles Davey of Roberts Avenue receives notice of appointment to the Australian Air Force and will join Laverton in January. Mr. Charles H. Davis, ex-AIF, plans garrison duties at Queenscliff for the duration of the war.
Enid May Francis, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs A Francis of David Street Horsham, wed J W McDowel third son of Mrs and the late Mr McDowel at St John’s Church of England on December 28. The bride wore satin with heart shaped neckline and lace veil, carried regal lilies. Matron of Honor Miss N Stewart, bridesmaid Miss Amy Berry in pink georgette. Best man Mr R McDowel, groomsman Mr Francis. Honeymoon in Adelaide then Melbourne. home to be in Melbourne.
A damaged Canterbury jewellery shop reported about £500 in damage after a shopper’s misread gesture caused a slanted eye to strike a display. Police are reviewing CCTV and seeking witnesses to identify the responsible party.
Area offices in Horsham and surrounding districts announce the opening of ro training enrolment for eligible men. Officers warn all in the qualifying age group to attend medical exams and enroll by deadlines to avoid penalties. Offices close at 6 pm daily with stations at Dimboola, Warmeknabeal, and Keal for ongoing enrolments this week.
A fragmentary report notes several tins contaminated with explosive instruments washed ashore at Sydney beaches including Sinwell Park and nearby areas. Four sounding devices, about nine inches long, were found and exploded during attempted opening, injuring one person. Pieces describe explosive timing and a warning to the public to report any further finds.
Mrs Bertha Louise Pevuker a member of Green Lake’s prominent Kroker family died at home on December 10 after a brief illness pneumonia was involved She was born at Burnt Creek years ago and married Adolph Wilhelm Kroker The couple lived at Green Lake farming until his death left behind daughters Clara and Esther plus brothers and sisters In Horsham Ellen Mase and others the funeral held at Green Lake Cemetery December 31 Pastor Fischer conducted the service and coffin bearers included Kroker brothers Mortuary work by Weight & Bons MANN Other obituaries note Ellen Mase of Horsham and George Hebert Baxter of Warracknabeal also reported
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