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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1932
Page
3
A Melbourne wire report details Dalgety & Co price lists for feed, Cape, potatoes, onions, chaff and eggs with ranges from 1/11 to 3/2 and 27 5/ to 8 15/ in patos. Wheat price noted as 2/1 per bushel yesterday amid fluctuating rates.
Bereavement acknowledgments express thanks for sympathy after recent loss. Include grateful phrases to friends, relatives, and medical staff, with personal mentions of specific individuals and locations. Also memorial verse notes and in memoriam poems appearing in local notices.
A year after default fears, Australia paid Treasury bills and overseas debts on schedule. Export surpluses grew, unemployment signs lessened, and wheat and wool prices rose while crops were bountiful. The Premier's Plan succeeded, and Ottawa talks loom as the economy trends upward.
The Gwent Line announces Aden will be a regular port of call for all steamers except the Orsova. Vessels will take fuel abroad at Aden. Orama commenced the innovation calling at Aden on its present homeward voyage Tuesday. Orontes will be the first outward bound to call at Aden on January 17. On the England voyage Aden calls noon to 6 pm, and for Australia Sundays 2 pm to 6 pm, adding sight-seeing opportunities to an already interesting voyage.
The passage argues that despite heavy investment of about 6.85 billion pounds by Australian governments in railways, annual deficits persist. It urges a joint Commonwealth and State conference of transport authorities to align policies and pursue a unified scheme to reduce losses and support national development.
A cool morning Tuesday brought a scattered shower and two points of registration. The week has seen fine weather with moderate temperatures. Glass readings show Tuesday 80, Wednesday 78, and yesterday 82. The official forecast at noon yesterday called for fine conditions with cool to moderate southern and later easterly winds, and warmth inland.
The Horsham Bus Hospital secretary Mr C B Frencham thanks donors after the annual appeal for Christmas cheer. Each patient received a gift and the dinner and entertainment were enjoyed. Donations include cash from many individuals and groups such as Horsham Borough Band Pimpinio State School Masonic Lodge Ladies Orange Lodge and multiple families and schools.
A farm group six miles east of Ru paorup reported theft of tractor and harvester tools with belting valued at £8 on Tuesday the eighth. A wheelbarrow was also stolen from Mr A Gainger’s grocery store, moved to a lane, and its front wheel stripped from the remaining tube.
John B Hamilton of Mt Charlotte Station Vea reported his Chrysler stolen from a garage. The vehicle, identified as his, was found buried in sand in Gulton Forest near Grampians about 15 miles from Glenorchy. It had been there three months with accessories stripped. Towed to Glenorchy by Constable Elkington. Speedometer read 1200 miles since theft.
The Hor sham Amateur Cycling Club unveils the sixth annual carnival program for February 1 Foundation Day. The 1932 event features two top acts, novelty attractions, a food-lit lawn at night, dancing on the green, band music, and a sheaf tossing contest to entertain spectators.
Madame Griffiths opens a summer sale offering well-known goods at about one quarter price. The event offers genuine bargains in frocks and hats on Wednesday January 20 with space reserved for incoming autumn stock. Phone 7. Ads.
A modern life in airship fiction stars Prisky Pierce and Jack Bradon aboard the Los Angeles dirigible with Jack Oakie in The Gang Buster as a bolster. Saturday matinee features Dirigible, then Monday to Wednesday presents Daddy Long Legs with Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter in a beloved orphan romance.
The Horsham Police Court approved licences for Carrier's and M. P. Voight of McKenzie Creek, and for R. S. Murphy as a banker.
For the next two weeks ladies may secure a stock made to order frock from J Langlands and Sons workrooms at reduced prices. The offer guarantees satisfaction with workmanship. Specials include frocks from summer fabrics such as plain and fancy crepe de chine spun silks crepellas fug s silk ninoma volles and more with display of fabrics and prices available for inspection.
Three display vans from the Australian Dried Fruits Board drew shoppers in Swanston Street last Friday. A. E. Hammet, recently lectured in Horsham, sold sample cartons of dried fruit and informative booklets promoting household use. The campaign travels Victoriawide, expanding markets and boosting sales for Australian dried fruits.
Wheat storage climbs across the Ballarat railway district including Wimmera and Mallee areas. Principal bagged stacks list Stadt names such as Lillimar and Sheep Hills with large totals. transport to the sea board is under way. Also reports two petty debt cases from Horsham and Natimuk courts with small monetary judgments.
The Natimuk Police Court dealt with a storekeeper for disposing of strychnine without proper labeling and seller details. The goods dated November 29 were linked to the Beach panel of Messrs. F. W. T. Morris, G. Hedges, R. F. E. Sadhols, and A. W. Lockwood. A fine of 10 shillings and 10 shillings in costs was imposed.
Norman Smith's attempt to set a land speed record on a wet and bumpy beach was disrupted by unsuitable weather and low tide. Malcolm Campbell plans a comeback to Daytona Beach with American manager Bill Sturm optimistic about Smith breaking the record. Separately, Parramatta court fined three men for displaying anti United Australia posters on a footpath. A wool growers conference urged standardizing the wool clip and the Railways Commissioners introduced travel orders to allow gifting of prepaid country railway fares.
At Memorial Hall the National Utility Poultry Breeders Association sub branch held a large turnout and elected officers after a lengthy vote. James Filet cher named president with E Ladd and A Cowell as vice presidents, D Pace re-elected as secretary and treasurer, J Paton among committee choices, auditors announced, and social and press roles filled.
The Assistant Minister of Agriculture told the Kilmany Reformed Soldiers Association that no legislative power existed to curb harvesting material profiteering and expressed hope that legal power could later be obtained to address the issue.
Speaking at a Yoss meeting last week J. J. Cusack former Labor member for Eden Movaro in the House of Representatives denounced Premier Lang as the greatest traitor Australia has seen. He urged removing Lang to save the Labor party and wished for a leader like Scullin instead of Lang.
In a Bathurst interview Bishop Urottry argues Australia will not become a nation until people uplift cities. He criticises industrial dictatorship and urges development of autonomous country centres. He calls for people to be placed on the land and capital to support local rural industries for long term good.
Following successful Christmas and New Year contests in Echuca and Bendigo under the Victorian Band Association, a country bands conference will be held soon to weigh interests. Bendigo is favored as host, with invitations sent to district bands to send representatives and unite against centralisation threatens bands’ prominence.
The interior endures a heat wave with temperatures up to 120 degrees at Chagleville and over 110 at inland centers. Crops and pastures suffer after heavy rains, poultry dying in the hundreds. A 30 year high is marked by Gundey’s temperature as a brief thunderstorm yields only a few drops.
Cattle sale at Ballarat showed weak top quality values versus last week while secondary and inferior lots fell about 10. Heavy prime bullocks ranged £11 to £11 15s, prime medium £9 10s to £10 10s, light weights £7 16s to £8 Wh, best cows up to £8, calves to £7 My. Sheep sale steadier early but final trade lagged, 5752 sheep, wethers and ewes bulk trade, pounds per head not clearly advancing.
A boy named Fisher, sole son of Howse Fisher of Yeapeet, assisted with harvest when a harvester blade choked. He tried to clear straw with his right hand and was caught by revolving teeth, suffering severe cuts to hand and arm. He was admitted to Rainbow Cottage Hospital where his thumb required amputation.
The Chief Secretary Mr Toonecliffe agreed to revert to a full open duck season from February 15 to April with a 20 bird bag on the first day and fuller limits on subsequent days. Chief Inspector Mr Lewis supported looser conditions after favorable last winter and spring for wildfowl in Victoria.
About a mile from Oys ter Harbor Albany WA sits a bare eight-site island with seeds spread by birds and a perpetual water supply from a small sawk. Dry gows lure boats to bring sheep for fattening, while residents recall Captain Vancouver landing women from the Discovery there. An almost identical island in Nornalup Inlet shows similar fertile soil and bean stock grazing.
Lt Atking of Bankstown who served four years with the 4th Machine Gun Company arrived in Perth after a 3752 mile trek in seven months. He left Sydney with 4/ and reached Perth with 10/8, averaging about 17 miles daily with a 35 lb pack. Each town he passed saw the mayor or president and Returned Soldiers League secretary sign the wager tally.
Thomas David Phillips aged 52, an early Hopetoun settler, was discovered dead in timber near his home with a gunshot wound to the head. He lay on his back with a shotgun between his legs and a forked stick wedged near the barrel. At an inquiry Deputy Coroner A O Loughlin JP ruled death by his own action.
Reports from Sydney to Canada describe VEOME reception via Amalgamated Wireless and a long-distance broadcast, with Professor Gadoury noting listening times and equipment. In Nhill a 0 ton haystack near Mr H L Bonds Shill Station caught fire by spontaneous combustion, firefighters battling the flames as men moved undamaged hay from the smouldering stack.
Two apparently young burglars ransacked Isabella Millar lesemaker at Albert Park over the weekend and stole dresses, jumpers, and skirts worth £45. They left a note to the proprietor apologizing and saying they are two kids out of work.
The Forests Commission earns commendation for its extensive preparations to prevent fires in New South Wales and Victoria. The agency reports thousands of pounds saved due to organized effort by honorary workers and paid staff, while tightening regulations to prosecute careless campers and others.
The Back to Yarram event runs from Tth to Mth and targets residents with ties to Alberton Tarraville Port Albert Woodside Yar ram or nearby areas. The programme includes a civic reception croquet bowls entertainments dances sports gathering a fancy dress procession and motor trips to beauty venues. Inquiries should be directed to Mr. J A Healey Yarram.
The Lawleishire Council of Kaniva has its aerodrome licensed by the Defence Department for all types of land planes. Major Mano inspected and praised the work and the aerodrome’s condition. It will be freely used with no landing charges, near the township on the Melbourne Ade Inds route, developed by ex-Dr. Champness and engineer Mr Theo. P. Kelly. A hospital patient in years ago received a £15 cheque as gratitude for care shown.
A young man attempted unsolicited contact with a woman at a Warracka Police report cites multiple complaints about teamsters driving along a road blocking traffic. Police warn drivers to pull left when passing and threaten action if complaints continue.
On Saturday morning a wheat wagon sank into mire while crossing a side track on the Minyip Mar town road near J L A Janetzki’s property. The wheels buried, a tractor was mobilized and work to free the wagon began. The article notes the ground’s deceptive undertow and the long winter water retention that contributed to the bog.
Wire from Our Correspondent reports tension in the wheat industry as a restraining injunction sought against wheat growers emerges. The document alleges coercive acts by a corporation, with testimony about deliveries, tonnage, and fees, while sheaves of fragmented statements reveal dispute over produce delivery and payments.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Malvern and nearby areas with mentions of taxes and figures. Readable bits show alleged ages and entities but lack coherent event or dates. Unable to reconstruct a clear news item or outcome from the provided text.
Fragmentary OCR text records an inquest into a death linked to Jeti Wingate 87 tiesd car Deen. Juries hear unclear statements as medical witnesses describe the scene and identify a defendant.
One of the men, possibly Charles Archer, is described as a foot soldier or detainee. The fragment notes a recapture at Dimylin, with unclear surrounding details. The readable portion provides minimal names and a location, implying a pursuit or capture event without full context.
A disrupted OCR fragment notes a search for missing people in Wellington New Zealand. Authorities, families, and volunteers pursue leads as several individuals are unaccounted for and feared to be wandering. The report hints at multiple locations and possible sightings without clear dates.
The notice lists services and prayers at Horsham area churches with times around eight and morning sessions. Rev. H Wilford and Rev. M Cowe lead duties. Rev Hi il Fave! acts as locum tenens and will visit the parish for a few weeks, with preaching and reviews to be conducted at various chapels and colleges.
To day at the market Mesers Jhet Audemon and Co offer a pen of pure bred white leghorn hens for sale. Mesars David Alderson advertises land in Geren for sale in Goroke, including 1250 sheep and the whole ten sections. Sale advertised for Tuesday February.
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