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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1932
Page
3
Melbourne market report lists Wheat at 3/1 and Mills oats 1/7 to 1% per cwt, Barley English Cape 2/2 to 2/3, Maize 4/2, Potatuck £5 10, £8 to £8 10 for Ulube, Chaff My te £5, Mggs both good to silver.
Friends of the late Turnbull request to follow her funeral to Lorsham Cemetery. The service begins today at 2:00 PM at the Church of England and will be followed by a short service for the baby, with a guard formed by local students.
Discussion outlines aims for a new parliament to restore confidence by transferring policy control from politicians to prudent governance. Emphasizes viable finance, reduced taxation, and national unity with Britain and the Dominions, while warning against overreach and industrial disruption. Tasmania and Australia’s broader constitutional issues are noted, including calls for a Premiers Convention.
The text debates new states creation and Senate representation in Australia, asking if splitting NSW into four states would yield 24 senators and whether states would gain autonomy or rely on central powers. It warns that divergent industrial laws foster misrule, urging capable leaders to address constitutional issues with vision and caution.
After the Christmas and New Year vacation the state school will resume on Monday the headmaster asks parents to send children who are aged from four to five to school on that day.
A man charged with drunkenness on Preebrie Street appeared at Mer shan Plies Court. The magistrates, noting he had spent the night in gaol, considered holding him for further attention but ultimately discharged him.
The NORSHAM Fire Brigade secretary Mr D W Combere said the brigade faced slight disruption from nearby waterworks during the blaze. He urged farmers to safeguard their dams and warned of staging difficulties for water supply, noting the unpredictable nature of fires and the uncertainty of where a fire may start.
A Horsham man named Chids Gist suffered internal injuries after a fall at a horse show. He was taken to the base hospital for treatment following the incident yesterday as white wine kicked low on the horse.
The Lonien papers publish critical notes on Beverly Nichols new novel Evensong praising its entertainment value while noting satirical depictions of a world famous soprano likened to Melba. Reviewers compare the elderly soprano’s physical decline and mannerisms to Melba and question the parallels to Dame Nellie Melba.
Mrs J Cain of Mount Gambier found a large egg containing another egg inside. The inner egg had a hard shell and was set in the centre of the outer egg, with a smaller eye visible when opened. Reports of similar occurrences appeared in the Adelaide Advertiser.
Four men have joined the Sun Ealing Society of Vittora, formed at a meeting led by Rev Travers Falkiner. It plans to start operations soon with a meeting on the ground at Kew near Yorrma’s barn. Honorary secretary G. Whidden expects the first meeting at Kew within three weeks. Falkiner argues people wear too many clothes in country life and Australia’s climate. the society will enforce propriety and keep undesirables out under supervision. Whidden notes a strict code of propriety will be observed.
Horsham brethren joined officers from Warracknabee to observe the Loyal Warracknalea branch visit. PG certificates were presented to Bro. Schache and Sister Henderson, the branch’s first woman member. A committee was formed to plan an Australia Day outing, with secretaries J Lang and W P Davey coordinating refreshments and transport requests.
Percival Nicholas Lacey a Glenorchy resident in the district for about 13 months was charged at Stawell Court on Monday morning with being drunk and disorderly using indecent language and assaulting Constable Elkington in the execution of his duty. He was fined five pounds for disorderly conduct and two pounds for bad language plus 24 hours imprisonment. a Glenorchy resident in court arranged payment of the fine.
Victor Leslie Hislop of Campbell's Bridge near Stawell signs over his estate for creditors. Fleetword Amith is appointed trustee. Estimated assets after deducting securities total £3949 4/4 and estimated property after deductions is £1843.
The page highlights a circus film starring Joe Cook with new screen novelties, plus the British feature My Wife's Family starring Gene Gerrard. A supporting release Raise The Roof with Betty Balfour follows, describing an Oxford graduate turning a flop musical into a hoped for all talkie comedy.
Mr. T. Shortridge of Quyen had three large horses injure themselves on the wheat last week. A surgeon used a hypodermic needle for treatment. The stomachs were harmed, but two horses recovered while one developed founder.
Madame Griffiths advertises an annual summer sale of am I reputable goods at about one quarter price. The event is set for Wednesday next January the 20th with space needed for incoming autumn goods. Phone 470 for details.
Patrons enjoyed Jean Webster’s Daddy Long Legs presented at Horsham Theatre. The story, once a beloved stage and book favorite, traces youth’s charm and human drama, recalling Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter in earlier screen versions. A talkie short, The World at Drayer, accompanied the feature.
At Ballarat Jordson sales the top value per head reached ten pounds for cattle. Most buyers were local. country butchers were fewer. Prices ranged with prime heavy bullocks £1 10s to £11 5s, prime light weights £7-8, cows £5-0, calves to £5 19s, total yarding 2285 head with exporters bidding strongly for lambs despite slack demand for other sheep grades.
Local notice announces that Mies Lorna will give a pianoforte lesson in Theelay at 7 o clock tonight at 9 Pallt e street Horsham.
In Cheltenham Police Court last week Thomas A Whitcomb rate collector for Moorabbin Shine testified that among seven rate notices in arrears totaling £459, the majority had been paid as soon as served.
The article notes British yards built 12 million pounds of ships for foreign owners since 1930, with gold standard changes making British-built tonnage cheaper in foreign currencies. Demand is shifting to motor ships and steamers, suggesting a potential rise in overseas contracts. By nine months in 1931 motor vessels totaling 900,000 tons gross were completed versus 1,001,000 in 1930's period.
Chief Officer W. M. Chellew riding the motor pump was struck by a broken overhanging branch one and a half miles from Dinshoula. He suffered a severe shoulder bruise but no bones were broken after reaching Dimboola for a doctor's check. The scrub fire on the desert was extinguished with no further damage.
Mr Judd of the Victorian Wheatgrowers Corporation advocates bulk handling of wheat to reduce costs and freight. He notes New South Wales has operated bulk handling for years and Victoria should follow, with Adelaide port and key terminals in view as the system spreads across wheat regions.
A Victorian meeting of the Kagiers Association outlines a national wool week with support from the Country Women's Association and Railway Department. A sub committee will coordinate campaigns including window displays and knitting contests across states, aiming for late April in eastern states and later in the west.
Acting Chief Justice Bir Leo Waseem granted permanent injunctions with costs restraining four Werrimull farmers from selling Wiewat to private agents. The Victorian Wheat Growers' Corporation obtained the order after last week’s interim injunctions and a trial of fact was treated on continuance.
The Federal Government validates Regulation 17 of the War Service Homes Act as upheld by the Supreme Court of Breteria. It concerns collection of instalments from buyers via the Commission when an instalment sale is cancelled. The measure targets soldier tenants and their home purchases.
The Commonwealth announced a regulation under the Transport Workers Act allowing non-union workers to be employed on the Port Adelaide water front. The governor general signed the order to take effect immediately, replacing state preferences that favored unionists. Unionists and non unionists faced price checks as workers began on the wharves.
Sydney heard a continued hearing on insults directed at Volo Campbell head of the New Guard. Campbell’s counsel says he subpoenaed Premier Lang to appear as Campbell is charged with using insulting language about Lang calling him a defaulting trustee.
Fire authorities report most bush fires in Victoria now under control with the position remaining safe unless warm weather worsens. Weather conditions may affect future containment and fire risk.
A reader reports relief from severe anemia and nervous fatigue after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She describes headaches fading, improved sleep, brighter cheeks, and renewed energy after multiple bottles, urging attention to anemia in young women.
In a local notice, Mrs Alan Kimber Ley Annon resumes tuition in singing on Monday February at Bowen Street Tiersham Melbourne. The article notes employers' groups oppose a move affecting business, with threats of strong resistance if measures dislocate trade.
Reports describe extreme heat across Horsham and Melbourne with temperatures reaching about 110 degrees in Horsham and 113 to 114 degrees in Melbourne. The heat prompted pool visits, bee collapses, and widespread discomfort though no fires or major outbreaks were reported.
The Minister for Agriculture Mr Slater approved forming a Pasture Improvement League in Victoria. At a Victorian Australian Dairy Council meeting, leaders including Dr Cameron Mr Rankin and Mr Clandbury backed the plan to fund research via a trust to aid dairying and reduce costs. Most dairy and finance representatives welcomed the move with only minor constitution objections.
London notes warning of warship reductions in the Royal Navy amid Britain's sea power strategy. Debate centers on a 33 percent decline in marines and other personnel versus potential shifts in American naval posture.
Fragmentary report references an appeal related to cancellation and a bishop, with mentions of a Metliae opening and repair work. details are unclear and names are partially legible.
A fragmentary excerpt notes movements in German armament talks. It mentions the Chamber of Tegutine and a committee discussing parliament and armament outputs. The text is garbled but implies ongoing negotiations and parallel demands in the war context.
Devotee rightfully questions the gradual shift in dress code and gender standards as Congress debates uniform policy amid a broader reform push. The discussion centers on equality, tradition, and the role of attire in public service.
W Loemdean sets a goal to beat a 24 hour pace on a new land speed course. The report notes he is traveling with Sir Malegim Camptel America in the fortnight to map the route and improve reliability.
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