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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1933
Page
5
Local listing shows fluctuating prices for staples in Horsham with unclear figures and stray letters. The readable items mention a bushel price for ponye and a few numeric values, but most text is garbled and unreadable.
Our Correspondent notes prices in Melbourne on a Thursday for milling barley cape potatoes onions and wheat. Wheat price is four shillings per bushel with various changes in barley cape and onion values across listed ranges.
Mr J W Mackay and Mr Miaoha i Young and Family express thanks to friends for flowers condolences and telegrams after their bereavement. The sincere appreciation is extended to all who sent sympathy.
A fragmented tribute notes the memory of Tepe Yeu Owl grandfather with mentions of Snowe, Teal, and family members Drocua Hab and John. The text references grandchildren and a simple memorial tone without clear events or dates.
The Horsham Times marks its eightieth anniversary with notes of weekly publication on Tuesdays and Fridays reflecting long running local coverage and community service.
January 27, 1999 report notes efforts by the Victorian Department of Agriculture to collect trial data on wheat varieties. Farmers seek reliable guidance on sowing choices amid volatile prices and changing markets.
Geelong council debates use of cement in road construction. Alderman Hearne argues cement penetration offers lower maintenance and keeps work local, citing a 200-man cement plant workforce potential rise. Parade reconstruction could cost about £1400 under cement, with committee to study further. education topics note wireless use in Australia versus Europe and America. Bush fire essay winners announced by Victorian association judges praise knowledge but caution flamboyant language.
The San tayma Daily outlines a draught stallion diet for the season. Expert advice lists feeds: oats 12 lb, maize 4 lb, beans 3 lb, salt 1 lb or split into four meals with the largest at night after travel. Greenstuff like lucerne has high value but requires ration adjustments.
Sir Stanley Argyle, premier under the United Australia party, will address a public meeting at Horsham Town Hall on Thursday 7 February. Further details will be advertised later.
Mr. A. Cole, in charge of a wagon, was thrown heavily to the ground when the horse bolted yesterday at Natimuk. He was briefly unconscious but later found to have no broken bones, though a severely sprained wrist. The horse was attached to a wagon with shafts and sustained deep cuts to its hindquarters.
Heavy rain in the Wimmera district delays harvest and postpones Longerenong Agricultural College summer vacation from January 26 to February 2. New term starts March 8. Dookie College also closes February 1 and reopens March 6, with a public ceremony at Longerenong on February 2.
Melbourne woolbrokers report an average price realised for greasy wool of 9.06 pence per pound or £11 11s 6d per bale on an average weight of 300.33 pounds for the week ended January 21.
The Horsham branch of the A N A held a social meeting last Tuesday with the Loyal Toast and a program of songs and recitations. Speakers Mr W Papst and Mr J A Morcom spoke on pioneers and Wimmera days while various performances by the Hawaiian Trio and local artists entertained the gathering.
Worsham Police are awaiting raimants for a small sum of money and a key attached to a piece of leather. Investigators request any information leading to the capture of the suspect and recovery of the items.
The serial tale begins Saturday at Horsham Theatre. A frail girl battles to free her imprisoned father in an Indian jungle as a circus world erupts with wild animals fire and unseen foes. A gigantic circus youth and a masked ally aid her in the Pact of Peril quest.
Mrs Tom Cameron will resume singing tuition at 35 Baillie Street Horsham in February. Mrs Alen Kimberley will resume piano and singing tuition on February 7 at 7 Bowen Street. Miss Exid Griffiths will resume tuition on February 1. Enrolling day at Memorial Hall Horsham on January 31.
The conference will be led by Ven Arch deacon Bost of Ballarat with CEMA and other church groups discussed. Rev B G Nichols of Melbourne will chair talks on youth engagement and church life. Attendees from Melbourne include Nichols and other senior members.
Gary Cooper stars in Davis and the Deep as a naval lieutenant who falls for Tallulah Bankhead and is lured into danger aboard a sinking boat. The Big Shot with Eddie Quillan follows, then Danger Lights highlights railroad life. Wheeler and Woolsey headline Hook Line and Sinker with a fast moving plot of insurance men turning railroad thieves.
The Tongan Choir comes to Hogsham Town Hall on Monday for a unique program featuring native dances, action songs, and instrument performances. It includes English songs and native ceremonies with an exhibition of fire making. Admission costs 4 shillings, 2 shillings, and 1 shilling with reserved seats at C B Tregonings.
Messrs Thomas Young and Co report selling about 600 sheep at opening sales in Horsham on January 18 and Minyip on January 26 with prices for various aged ewes and wethers. A special sale is scheduled at Horsham on February 5.
Senior veterinary officer Mr Johnstone of the Agricultural Department says the poultry disease near Melbourne is not likely to affect Victoria egg exports. By now 35 farms have been affected, 19 000 birds died and more than that number have been quarantined.
Madame Griffiths announces a January 13 sale to clear all up to date stock including georgette crepe satin and voile at less than cost. Hats in all shades and materials go at sacrifice with nearly all models included. Phone 470 for inquiries. Also a deed notice for Leslie George Miles assigns his Rupasyup bakery business to F W Smail for creditors with liabilities around £855.
While returning from a Wimmera tour the Railways Commissioners special train halted at Stawell where fireman Frank Myer developed acute appendicitis. A relief fireman relieved him, and Myer was taken by train to Melbourne arriving 4 35 pm. He was operated on at St Vincent's Hospital that night.
Mr W E Heinrich advertises his appointment as agent for Glen Smith patent charcoal suction gas plant suited for tractors trucks and stationary engines A public sale of a tractor will be held at Heinrichs farm Pigick on Wednesday February 5 at a p.m.
Robert Gallagher discovered a complete oxy welding plant in grass at Corop West. Police traced the gear to a blacksmith shop in Mitamo over forty miles away. Investigations suggest a bogged car in Horse Shoe swamp led occupants to dump the plant to avoid discovery.
At a council meeting Dr Grant highlighted the dilapidated exterior walls of the Shire Hall and proposed repainting with alternate tenders for material and labour only. Dr Gill noted the South Riding’s finances were tight and urged no cost estimate yet. He was told three coats of paint would not exceed £10. The motion to invite alternate tenders passed.
Mr J G Koetsch of Warracknabeal celebrated his 7th birthday while helping on his brother J C Koetsch’s farm. J C Koetsch is 93 years old and the family includes three members over 0 years, a near state record for multi generation household presence.
In Coria Bay the steamer Excelsior arrived to begin regular Melbourne service in conjunction with the steamer Alert. The crowd cheered as the vessel neared the wharf, and spectators showed evident delight at the return of the Excelsior to the Victorian Lighterage Company route.
Members of the House and Senate compromise on disbursing funds via the Reconstruction Corporation to producers in need. The agreement mirrors the previous year with advances to be issued to eligible recipients.
A Canberra report states two white prospectors William Naylor and Emile Clarina and nine native followers were clubbed to death by hostile natives in the Marabee district New Guinea on January 7. An administrative party sent to investigate was ambushed with three natives shot.
The Melbourne Employment Council today advised spending £500000 from relief funds on departmental works including forestry water supply roads railways and the Sunshine sewerage scheme planned to cost £20000.
The Windhover an amphibian plane returning from King Island to Melbourne made a water landing near Lorne after engine trouble. It carried five passengers and was piloted by Captain Frank Neale. All aboard were safe.
Victorian Railway officials travel to Jermidere cit slapuary for a conference in New South Wales. The Chief Commissioner says attendance signals willingness to extend into NSW and to supply information on traffic questions.
Mr W Anron of the Stawell district reports a remarkable sow giving birth to 15 piglets, with only one surviving. The incident highlights a rare litter in a rural farming context.
Records indicate increased wet jar truck figures in December and January at Shepparton and Melwater with trucks numbered 52 last January and 20 this January. consignments to other Victorian stations from Melbourne also rise notably compared with last year.
Kingsford Smith told last night he would tender for the England Australia mail contract for the Commonwealth Government. He proposed to offer an England to Australia service with Imperial Airways if no other linking service was required, aiming to begin on 14 days notice and cover the distance in a swift timeframe.
Eutworms are severely damaging crops and pastures across Gippsland. The cutworm plague could persist until February if weather stays favorable, so precautions are needed to prevent further spread of these pests.
A witness at Stawell court on Monday described himself as a bee farmer saying he keeps bees. The court questioned whether this self designation accurately reflects his occupation.
Tuesday sale data shows 163 cattle with Bul locks dominating 75 percent of stock, mostly medium and heavy weights. Bullocks averaged £9 13s for seven for Mr C O Fairbairn. prime heavy £9 10s to £10 5d, prime medium £8-£9, prime light £7-£7 10s, useful £6-£6 15s, prime cows £6-£7 2s, good £5-£5 15s, useful £4-£4 10s, calves £1 18s 6d. Sheep 3434 head with 800 stores, demand improving as sales progress.
Eric James Feotoo faced charges for passing a voilulea cheque at Burrumbeet and Windermere Coop Society and for obtaining sums and goods by valueless cheques. Fenton Owen Seer Hannah and others were accused of lacking lawful means of support and of driving an unregistered unlicensed vehicle. All accused remanded for a week. none sought bail.
Beulah Mechanics 委员会决定目前不再购买杂志 以免书籍被移出会员阅览室 此并非孤例 Horsham Mechanics Institute 委员会也常面临同样缺乏许可的窘境。
At Grafton New South Wales Dr Earle Page leader of the Federal Country Party announced his last public appearance for several months to devote himself to personal matters. He said he would review his future politics during absence and decide how to best serve Australia while noting the uncontrolled electricity that took his son and caused suffering for farmers in the state.
A motorcar crash near Harcourt and Chewton leads the driver to write a letter to the Castlemaine police sergeant. He claims the car is heavily damaged and threatens to kill every cow costing him £1 in expenses, warning cow-owners to beware between Chewton and Harcourt.
The Dookie wheat season proves highly successful with high yields and quality. Farmers report 10 to 12 bag averages, and standout crops such as Gharks by A L Bennett yielding 18 bags per acre. Harmer’s 149-acre lot produced 1764 bags, while Gall’s Rance and other varieties show strong results across Cosgrove Katandra and nearby districts.
The Queensland Premier accused the Commonwealth Government of departing from an agreement with the Cotton Board on duties for cotton yarn. He claimed import of mercerised cotton under special rates favored Britain, risking job losses in Melbourne and survey regions.
Senator Charles Hardy of the United Country Movement begins a whirlwind tour of 33 Victorian centres. He will speak at Horsham Town Hall on Monday February 12, backed by Federal and State UCP members. The push aims to strengthen party cohesion and push for tariff, exchange, central banking reforms to aid primary producers, with a focus on lowering interest rates and taxes.
A railway coachbuilder denounces Unioniam as parasitic while speaking during a National Union of Railwaymen protest. The NAW plans arbitration registration, highlighting tensions within the federal union.
Washington report cites Mr. Henry Rainey predicting no cancellation or redaction of war debts. He says only possible action is opening trade routes to give debtors a chance to pay. London reports Britain accepts invitation to discuss debts and economic rules with Mr. Kirnvelt.
The commission announced the world economic conference will adjourn for three months and then set a date. On France’s motion the decision was unanimous. America supported the move and Mr Reamany Macdonald was asked to be president of the conference.
Reported results show Eamon de Valera re elected for Clare with a large majority as final results from Friday or Saturday indicate the Irish Free State election outcome. Other seats are noted but details are incomplete due to the damaged text.
A man imprisoned in London after being accused of stowing away aboard a ship bound for Australia years ago. The court heard the stowaway risked punishment while seeking passage, with details referencing John Shearer and a fortnigh'ts stay before sentencing.
Washington reports that on Wednesday the presidents of the American Farm Bureau and the Farmers' Union testified to the Senate Committee. They warned that revealing certain actions by farmers would expose the country to risk during wartime.
A London stock brokers strike erupted Wednesday over proposed government taxation plans. Authorities warned of prosecutions for any demonstrations against the government policy, as Parliament considers the freshman measures.
London report recalls the death of the world’s oldest jockey Ihat Mah father of children aged around 110 years. He began riding at Epsom, earning threepence on one occasion. He was married twice and left two children.
London reports successful biplane tests ahead of British Everest expedition. The aircraft reached about 3,000 feet, a thousand feet above the target, amid colder than expected temperatures near Mount Everest during the test day.
Sir Malcolm Campbell, ill with influenza, sails for America on the Aqui tania to attempt to regain his land speed record of 200 miles per hour on February 16. The Blue Bird car is upgraded from 1450 to 2500 horsepower.
In Victoria and other Victorias city invitations, Senator Harry addresses the subdivision issue. He notes it is not a problem in Northern State and discusses how country areas seek local governance during his tour.
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