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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1933
Page
9
Sir Henry Burwell observed a 1700 horsepower diesel electric engine powered by crude oil at Armstrong Whitworth in Newcastle upon Tyne. The self contained unit could electrify rural lines without overhead wires and rails, with potential use in Australia.
Journalist Louis Adamic surveys the United States religious landscape noting diverse sects and churches in Los Angeles. He encounters groups labeled Divine Power, Divine Fire, Blue Flame, Advanced Thought, Pillars of Fire, Truth Studies, Truth Centres, and others with leaders and claimed prophets from various origins.
The Yo-Yo fad grips London with school children driving the craze. Adults feel outmatched by rhythmic feats as kids practice secretly, while city records show 35 000 Yo-Yos sold daily and £1000 spent on advertising over four months.
The Observer argues Japan aims to extend authority from Korea to the Great Wall, noting Western powers cannot help. It says moral condemnations fail, sanctions impracticable, and recognition of Manchukuo is inevitable, while urging dissuasion from further aggression toward China.
An Adelaide journalist argues England should embrace a Mussolini style strongman. The piece cites Lord Baldwin’s 1931 war forecast and MacDonald’s later claim that government cannot prevent upheaval, framing the debate as a critique of liberal leadership and democratic weakness.
The Horsham Base Hospital management committee met in the Council Chambers on Tuesday with the president presiding over a large attendance. New member Mr. Gross spoke of continued support, donations were acknowledged from multiple organizations, and hospital finances were reviewed including maintenance and building funds.
A brief fragment discusses Mussolini and younger men of greater vision and sustained faith and effort. The lines hint at leadership qualities and devotion guiding a political or ideological cause. The text emphasizes resolve and future work without detailing actions or outcomes.
Premier Hill’s message lauds progress from a perilous finances, urging continued prudent spending and avoidance of party politics. He calls for buying Sinwode goods, creating jobs each year, and steady improvement in living standards for more people through wiser governance.
A Melbourne piece discusses the rise of talking pictures since the early 1920s and evolving audience acceptance. It notes Mischa Elman and Betty Compson in early talkie eras, the advent of record alteration technology, and the debate over photographs of women in Australia and New Zealand publications, urging balanced representation and public access to pictures.
Officials urge immediate government action to fund sewerage schemes in Victoria towns under flexible terms. The plan would create jobs, raise health standards, and curb urban migration by financing essential works with state funds and redirected non productive spending.
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