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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1933
Page
5
Prices shown for dairy and factory items with cattle or commodity names, including per quarter rates and per pound or bushel measures. No clear figures due to OCR errors. multiple lines indicate oats and bran, with various unit terms and quantities.
Melbourne tendered market data shows wheat around 28 to 2/8 with milling 2/9 to 1 Ny feed 1/5 to 1/7. Barley engine 20 to 21M Cape 2 to 2/3. Potatoes £2/10 to £3/3. Chaff £2/17/0 to £3/5 and Lucerne £4/15 to £5.
The Borsham Times marks its 60th year as a twice weekly paper published every Tuesday and Friday. Editors note steady circulation and continued local coverage. Readers are invited to anniversary events across the town.
In January 1853 Australians discuss the forthcoming currency notes and coins. Officials offer little detail but promise anti forgery features. People debate denominations with calls for a five shilling note and comparisons to UK coinage. The piece notes Australia’s distinctive monetary direction and contrasts with Britain and other nations.
The Water Commission outlines the Wimmera-Mallee gravity canal project as its most extensive domestic and stock water solution. Main storages totaling 1 550 acre feet feed four reservoirs with two more under construction. combined capacity reaches 183 260 acre feet. The system spans 6110 miles of channels serving 1 110 000 square miles, delivering water across much of the state.
The report records temperatures near 95 degrees yesterday after 88 on Wednesday and (Tuesday). The forecast calls for sultry unsettled conditions with possible rain and thunder, east winds turning to cooler south winds later.
Town Clerk reports tenders approved by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission for street works. Contractor J Brady expects to start within four weeks. The article also covers Sir John Monash memorial fundraising talks led by Mr Blamey, with a £7000 goal and early public meetings. A circus visit and Rainbow railway requests are noted alongside praise for E Shaw of Wagga.
Victorian Railways Chief Commissioner Harold Clapp and Commissioner T Molomby met Horsham officials led by Mayor I Hutchesson to address locked gates at the Wawunna road crossing. Pryor noted midnight closures blocked emergency access and suggested a traffic notice and lighting. Clapp said opening from the signal box not possible. The parties noted no major complaints beyond gate access and discussed a future overhead bridge.
Horsham residents on Millar Street watched two infants ages four and seven perched on the back of a wheat laden wagon. The driver appeared unaware of the danger as the children flew a kite. The scene urged parents to warn children about roadway hazards during harvest time.
The Horsham Hospital Committee notes that ex soldiers plan to fund an ambulance at the hospital carnival in March. RS.S.L.LA members intend to make the ambulance fund a special concern at each annual event. The project aims to raise £50 yearly with half from the Town Council and proceeds from the carnival.
Trustees vote to demolish Deven Library Hall citing no further use and funds. Building transfers ownership to Horsham Basatal with proceeds directed to the institution.
Thornley notes a friend with interest in overseeing physical culture and a stream of sundry offers to assist with CM entertainment. The committee of management considers these proposals during the gathering.
At Horsham monthly meeting concerns rose over the mystery stall at the upcoming hospital carnival amid police action on raffles. Harold Smith warned the stall is the main revenue source and urged a plan to keep funds flowing while considering legal options, including consulting the Attorney General.
A November 1 case at Natimuk Police Court led to an application at Horsham Police Court the next day before Justices Hutchesson and Ray. The bench ordered police to deliver the black gelding to Samuel Melaness of Quantong via McInness, with X F Brown acting for the applicant.
A community singing event at Horsham Theatre Sunday night at 8 o clock features Hor sham vocalists assisting the programme. Admission is a silver coin, and proceeds go to the hospital carnival committee.
Steel pipes for the Waller scheme run along the main streets from Horsham halfway to Mount Zero. From Home Pipe Co the cement lined pipes, 30 feet long and varying in diameter, are delivered to the Horsham railway yards for the project.
The Agricultural Bureau reports Russia's winter wheat sowing reached 28,000,000 acres, down 13 percent from 1931.
Madame Griffiths announces a January thirteenth clearance sale of all current stock to make room for autumn and winter goods. Frocks in georgette crepe de chine rayon satin voile and hats in various shades will be offered at half the usual cost. Phones 470 for details.
The duck season opens Wednesday February and runs to April 30. The quail season starts March and ends July 1.
A Paramount program features Monte Carlo with Jeanette MacDonald and Jack Buchanan, plus The Love Parade with Sally O’Neil. Elisea Landi stars in The Devil's Lottery, with Elissa Laoli, Paul Cavanagh and Victor McLaglen. A classic Western style race-based tale and a special movie matinee accompany shorts.
An extraordinary election to fill a council vacancy drew few voters. W. F. Radley won with a large majority over RF Turmbull as 880 ratepayers carried 1068 votes, but only 285 were recorded. Mayor Dr Brewster condemned the apathy.
The notice promotes a 9 Mal vern Star cycle as the best school transport. It offers guaranteed nights protection against faulty workmanship, free insurance on theft, and repairs for accidents. Bicycle and pram repairs are available at Mr W H Cox’s shop 2 Firebrace Street Horsham.
Commencing taxing Friday and continuing for two weeks. J Crane's mercery and boot emporium offers outstanding bargains in men's wear and special bargains in boys' wear for school needs. A department for catering women's and children's footwear is available. An expert is in attendance for foot ailments with Dr Sholl's treatment.
The 17 member Tongan Methodial College choir led by Rev A H Wot MwA DD will perform in Horsham on a February Sunday after touring Warracknabeal. The Hobart Mercury praised their rhythmic accuracy native dances and Nathaniel Anthem, with concerts at the Methodist Church and an evening service. Tickets by Mr Tregenings.
Shipping delays loom as Sydney faces severe wheat logistics. The Wile Bay terminal elevator is full at 4,500,000 bushels and country silos are near capacity. By week’s end more than 2 million bushels will be moved, with additional trucks arriving to ease the load.
A Melbourne to Bendigo train reaching Kangaroo Flat at midnight on Tuesday caught fire after emerging from Big Hill Tunnel. Two loaded trucks carrying empty butter boxes were ablaze, with one derailed to a chock stock while attempting to isolate the blaze. The 49-car consist sustained damage valued at £205, and fire crews contained the flames after nearby grass had already been burned. Detonators were placed on the line to warn approaching trains.
A man thought to be Sydney Anderson, 33, of Hamilton N E W, was killed early Tuesday when he slipped under a goods train while attempting to jump the rattler to Newcastle at Hornsby. Another youth was found under tarpaulin in a truck.
The West Australian in Perth celebrated its hundredth birthday by opening a new building on Thursday January 5. The paper began as the Perth Gazette in 1833 and is presently owned by a company.
A farm animal birth in Leopold draws residents who inspect a calf described as fully developed, with one head two faces four eyes three mouths eight legs and two tails, sparking local curiosity and discussion.
A local report warns of a harmful weed named Sticky Bart sin spreading across Western Districtshire of Belfast. The plant parasitizes grass roots and reduces pasture capacity, causing risk of impaction in sheep when eaten. Council votes to proclaim it noxious and outlines control measures including rotation crops lime and manure.
A valued elephant in the Wirth Brothers circus died at Hamilton after eating hemlock weed from a creek near the railway station. Two other elephants were affected but recovered. The dead elephant, about 25 years old and un insured, was worth over £2000 and had ten years of training. Captain Harry Moony led the animal in charge with staff including plainclothes officers and a veterinary surgeon.
The January half yearly report shows membership surpassing 1930 peak and stronger than a decade ago. Badge wear rises especially among professionals, with brighter prospects for 1953. The Children's Health Bureau treated 983 children since July and 14 were sent on holidays in the country in November and December. In 1952 the league spent £2776 in relief for 2134 applicants.
Mr H Barrett of Mildura received a circular aluminium gramophone greeting message recorded to be played by special needles. The circular disk carried the voice message but over time the disc became slightly dented.
A Maw Poised groom in Booth Grafton inhaled arsenic from horse dip after grooming daily. Similar poisoning struck a teamster in Bellingen. A large weatherboard house in Nhill burned, owned by W H Jones and insured, origin unknown. A second blaze in Stetson Street East destroyed another house owned by G Deckett and occupied by M Malone. Malone escaped with only trousers.
Storms sweeping the Clifton district in Queensland caused stock and poultry losses. Damage is estimated in pounds with widespread effects on livestock and birds. Officials report houses damaged and poultry killed while many animals are injured or displaced.
Industrial and municipal water concerns surface as disease and contamination issues affect the Murray River reservoir system. Officials report copper sulphate exposure and repairs at the Albury Yarrawa Corowa network while water supply remains under strain.
Prices eased as Tuesday trading showed a two thirds drop in forward stock, with Wallocks dominating the sale and prime weight bullocks fetching around £8 to £8 10s. Good to useful cattle and some light-weight prime stock rose, while sheep were limited and late sales indicated weaker demand. Exporters remained keen with strong competition in best quality consignments.
Ray Flecknoe, son of Mr and Mrs Flecknoe of Dimboola, escaped serious injury when a horse attached to a butcher's cart bolted. A second horse and cart also ran, colliding near the post office. the child was thrown clear as the near wheel was smashed, but sustained no serious harm.
Dorothy Deryer, garage proprietress near the Victoria Market in Melbourne, was fired upon by a sedan as she stood outside with Leslie Pagan. Four shots were fired but all missed. Police were told the threats were made to the killer yesterday and are investigating.
The Rev. Father Felix Conlon, headmaster of Navier College, drowned today while attempting to rescue a boy amid a powerful surf at Avoca Beach. A brave effort by bystanders and the rescued boy is reported in the chaotic sea incident.
The report notes wool industry spokesmen call for abolishing the redundant wealth tax and reducing government charges. They press state governments to scrap reha vetoes, urge freight charge reductions by shipping companies, and seek lower interest rates while urging the federal government to abolish the super tax.
Thieves damaged City Brees Coupee area and Beniy street causing a wake of destruction. The incident disrupted repairs and left several workers out of work as a fire alarm rang at the scene. Police are investigating the break in.
The piece discusses lost sheep that wander from paddocks and fail to be recovered. It notes that branded and earmarked sheep are protected by law, and penalties apply to sheep thieves. It also mentions responsible roving and dangers of traveling flocks to reputations and public caution.
Mr H M Cotter alleges nine Wirers recont during wheat carting from A Vastich property to Tarrangian railway station a three mile trip taking one hour An unloaded motor cart transported 50 bags of wheat totemmeport the wheat. The piece mentions a factory in Herdertown SAL and 40 years of local history. A man with a broken neck is injured riding a meter lever on 1 November Samuel Fintel 68 of Sydney dies after six weeks in hospital Doctors say the initial jolt could have caused instant death.
The Premier Mr Forgan Smith announced the Cabinet intends that all public servants join unions. He said the Government's policy favors union membership across all public service branches and expects workers to be in relevant unions.
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