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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 01, 1932

Page

5

Commercial Intelligence Prices From Horsham Stores

Readable prices for eggs butter honey potatoes onions bacon oats flour and related dairy items listed for Horsham stores. The snippet shows per unit and per measure prices including eggs at various steps, butter both dairy and factory, honey per pound, potatoes per quarter, onions per pound, bacon per pound, oats per bushel, pollard, flour per 150 pound bag, and flour/cheese style entries.

Horsham Cape Barry

Wheat Prices in Horsham Reported for Bushel

Melbourne dispatch notes Hor sham wheat prices with figures such as 644 to B/S Cape and 2% in Horsham market. The report lists potatoes and other commodities with prices, mentioning prices per bushel for wheat and references to Youlonas price levels in Horsham. The fragmentary text records local market quotes and commodity values for a Thursday session.

Melbourne Cape Horsham

In Memoriam Lewis Wife Beloved by Family

The notice mourns the death of a wife remembered for her love and devotion. It mentions family sorrow and the enduring memory held by her husband and relatives. The message is signed by W. B. Sotee Woowoomler in Queensland.

Lewis Tay Deer Ter Flowin Finshed W. B Sotee Woowoomler Queensland

Ch Borsham Times Pub ry Tuesday and Friday

The Ch Borsham Times notes published items for Tuesday and Friday editions and outlines upcoming notices and briefs across local topics.

Borsham Times

Major Currie appeals over wool industry's peril in Australia

Major Alan Currie, a modest longtime advocate of Victoria's grazing sector, addresses the wool industry's crisis in Parliament. He warns that high taxes and rising costs, coupled with fierce South African competition, threaten domestic revenues and export absorption, urging urgent remedial action.

Control of the Railways Under National Government

The article discusses railway governance under a new national government, noting expectations of centralized control and clashes over political interference with commissioners. It critiques salary and authority for the Chief Commissioner, comparing it unfavorably to other public roles and highlighting tensions between labor, opposition, and administration.

Grerbsbie Clapp

Railway Affairs and Labor Influence in State Action

The chairman claims all matters are subject to veto by an untrained mind on railway questions. The ex-Minister for Railways shows concern for the economic state and public finances. Victorian Railways Union leadership now dominates railway officers with Labor in power, allowing Mr. Clapp to finally earn his salary.

Victorian Railways Union

Weather Notes Show Frosty Mornings Continue

Frosty mornings prevail this week with some sunny spells and a strong likelihood of low temperatures continuing. Morning thermometer readings ranged from 46 to 53 degrees with a colder night and foggy spells. Official forecast calls for cold nights, frosts, some fog and variable mainly northerly winds.

Butter factory begins brick building at Horshamley Works

On Tuesday a start was made on the new brick building for Messrs Angliss and Co.’s butter factory at the Horshamley Works site, Urquhart and Polk streets. The modern structure will cost £000 and take ten to twelve weeks to complete, absorbing several local men. Contractors are TOR and L. Cockram of Fitzroy, not Mr. Smith of Werribee as previously misstated.

Messrs W. Angliss and Co Horshamley Works Urquhart and Polk Tor and L. Cockram Fitzroy Mr. Smith Werribee

Car and Buggy Collision At Intersection

At the Victorian Hotel corner on Wednes day afternoon a touter car driven by John Bram ford collided with a southerly bound buggy. Mr and Mrs Geo Holgate and their daughter Joan were thrown out. the child was run over by a wheel but suffered only minor injuries. The driver and horse were unhurt and both vehicles sustained minor damage.

Geo. Holgate Joan John Bramford Dimboola Charlton

Rainfall totals for June and six-month period

Rainfall data shows June total of 152 points with rain on VO dws. Last year June had 445 points from 1 day of tun. The six-month total stands at W8 inches, versus BA toches for January Lone, 101.

Driving a Vehicle Without Lights at Callaghan Terrace

At Hershet Police Court on May 27 at 70 ppm a car driven by Love Sing was charged with operating without lights. Witnesses testified that several complaints cited night driving without lights and the court imposed a fine. the defendant noted the vehicle only carried a light at night.

Hershet Weetesty Mor Bow Norris Cot Stibhe Forls Callaghan Ool Love Sing Sing Selden PAM

Attack by a dog injures man at Park Street Hobbs

Mr R A Hobbs returning to his home on Park Street Horshim was attacked by a full grown pointer as it bolted from a keeper. The dog clamped its teeth in his coat tearing it down one side. Citizens demand stricter control of roaming dogs.

Park Street Horshim

Exceeded six ton limit in fuel haul case at Horsham

Albert Hewitt of East Kew was fined at Horsham Police Court for breaching the material act by carrying two drums of petrol on a vehicle with a four ton track load and seven tons on the grass. The court heard a six ton limit was exceeded. Hewitt was fined 3 pounds and 1 shilling costs after the absence of the defendant. Ernest D. Austin of the CRB testified of a separate four ton truck bogging at Barat Creek on May 1 and being assisted.

Albert Hewitt East Kew Horsham Wethesay FW. T. Norris BL Menmer Komeau Country Roads Board Herbert Scott CRIB Stawell Hewitt

Good Rainfall at Wartook Reservoir Report

Wartook Reservoir rainfall over 34 years up to June 30 1991 averages 25.19 inches. For the six months ending June 30 this year the rainfall totaled 10.1 inches with monthly readings of January five points February 200 March 443 April 528 May 260 and June 570, amounted to 101 inches.

Wartook Reservoir

Driving an Unregistered Car Charged in Horsham Court

William Harders faced Horsham Police Court before Mr F W T Norris for driving an unregistered car on the Western Highway between Stawell and Horsham on May 20. Ramsay of the Country Roads Board testified to the unregistered vehicle and the defendant’s plan to register it in Melbourne. He said the car had been purchased three days earlier and had only recently been registered. Harders was fined 10 shillings with 18 shillings 6 pence costs.

William Harders Horsham F. W. T. Norris FE. Mooney Ramsay Country Roads Board Stawell Melbourne Defemlant

Lamp burning test winner crowned in Australia firm event

Shel Ol Coy of Australia Ltd ran a lamp burning test at Langlands & Sons window in Pirebrace street. The six day plus time was 6 days 1 hour 12 minutes 60 seconds. Harold Harr of Den bowl rowl Horsham won £2727 prize with 6 days 0 hours 10 minutes 4 seconds. A film programme and school matinee followed the announcement to a large theatre audience.

Shel Ol Coy. of Australia Ltd Pirebrace Street Langlands & Sons Conchuctet Harold Harr den Bowl Rowl Horsham

Horsham Wireless Set Case Proceeds In Court

Two men charged with using unregistered wireless sets faced Horsham Police Court on Wednesday. Inspector Weir testified he questioned John O Shea about licenses and noted no intent to defraud. defendants pleaded guilty to a technical offence. Costs and fines were imposed with explanations about the delay and experimentation with the equipment.

Horsboam Flow. T. Norris PML Genel Alfred Weir Wireless Lewaae Postmaster General's Department John TE. O'Shea Jim Horsham Brown O'Shea Ernest Rogers RO. Bieske Bieske

Horsham Man Charged For Riding Without Lamps

Merbert Lo Silt appeared at Horsham Police Court on Wednesday charged with riding a Meyele without a lamp. Constable Ellis testified he stopped him for rising without a derit. the defendant claimed he lived outside Horsham and had no time to get carbide for the damp. The magistrate imposed a fine of Wy and granted a seven day stay.

Merbert Lo Silt Horsham Wennesday FO Wlt Norris PLM FL RO Ellis Lafondant Crater

Horsham Fire Brigade's Ball Attracts 30 Patrons

The Horsham Fire Brigade held its annual guide's ball in the Town Hall on Wednesday night drawing over 30 patrons. Decorations featured yellow, blue, and red streamers with a painted lake background. a four-sittings supper was catered by Geo Porring. Social secretary J Conahore and a dedicated committee organized a smooth event.

Horsham Thomas S Geo. Porring Brigade J. Conahore

Hospital Ball at Natimuk Raises 21 Pounds 17 Shillings 9d

The Horshaw Base Hospital secretary C K E Frencham thanks attendees for proceeds of the Back to Prosperity hall held at Natimuk. A cheque for £21 17s 9d, representing net proceeds, was forwarded by joint secretaries N Houston and W Robinson. The donation is praised as a splendid result by the hospital committee.

Natimuk Horshaw Base Hospital C. KE. Frencham Messrs N. Houston W. Robinson

Hare Shoot for Charity Acknowledged by Hospital Secretary

The Horsham Base Hospital secretary thanks donors for a £3 cheque from a hare shoot held by residents of Kewell and Byrneville. The event occurred last week and no further similar shoots are planned soon.

Horsham Base Hospital Kewell Byrneville

Horsham Clubs Advance Young Farmers Movement

Horsham and District Young Farmers Clubs progress with promises of quality poultry to be handed to young farmers at the July 12 meeting. Inquiries on forming new clubs rise, signaling growing interest and future demand for pure-bred calves. Farmers able to supply or donate animals at reasonable prices are urged to contact secretary H. W. Radford at State School, Horatin.

Horsham Young Farmers' Clubs Horsham Poultry Club

Hor sham mill to operate two shifts after dismissal notice

Sewer employees of Messrs Noske Bros flour mill at Hor sham have received notice of dismissal amid rumors the plant was shutting down. Officials state the mill will not close, but will resume operation today on two shifts to maintain output.

Messrs Noske Bros Horsham

Winter clothing drive helper appeal in Chercels

With winter conditions existing the Hoershat Benevolent Society asks for worn clothing and boots for the distressed. Donations may be left with Mrs E Petherick Pon Sent Street or Mrs W Reed St Johns Vicarage.

Hoershat Benevolent Society E. Petherick Ponsent Street W. Reed St. Johun Vicarage

Like Your Nerve and Other Features Tonight

Tonight and Saturday patrons may see the all talkie Like Your Nerve starring Douglas Fairbanks jun. and Loretta Young in a tale of political intrigue and romance in a Central American republic. The evening also presents Husted s Voliday with Clive Brooks and Charles Rogeles, plus golf demonstrations by Bothy Jones.

Douglas Fairbanks Jun Loretta Young Fairbanks Voliday Clive Brooks Charles Rogeles

LISTER Separator Essay Competition Open to All

The Chippeland and Northern Cooperative Co. Ltd launches a "Lister" separators essay contest to gather Test opinions on Why Australian Dairymen Should Use British Sister Separators. Four sections with prizes up to 2 guineas and substantial consolation prizes. Open to anyone on sun farm including men women and children using any machine. Write to Gippsland and Northern Co-operative in Collins Street Melbourne for conditions. No entrance fee.

Chippeland and Northern Cwoperative Mo. Ltd Lister Easay Sun Farm Gippsland Norther Collins Street Melbourne

University Extension Lectures Arrangements In Hand

Arrangements are under way for the 182 series of University Extension lectures to be held in Horsham starting in August. Visiting professors Copland Osborne and Hertung will present topics on Reconstruction and Power. The Horsham centre is pleased to host these prominent speakers with fuller details to follow in advertisements.

Horsham Copland Osborne Hertung Hartung

Horsham Royal Automobile Club Ball Planned for August 4

Enthusiastic Horsham club meeting in Memorial Hall approves annual ball to be held August 4 in Town Hall. Event features plain and fancy dress, mask bell, prize for best female dress, and waltzing contest. Proceeds aid Horsham Base Hospital. committee dates set for July 12 and mem bers meeting. Tickets priced at double sixpence and threepence.

Memorial Hall Horsham Kla A.V Horsham Base Hell At & Pomment Smd Singh

Ballarat North Resident Reports Digger Bag Shortage

A Ballarat North resident said after a motor ride in Ascot district on Wednesday that two farmers offered twelve and ten potent diggers respectively for bags, and neither would supply despite both agreeing to pay a shilling per bag. He suggested a problem is evident and the informant seems credible.

Ballarat North Ascot

Fireman Loses Overcoat During Horsham Fire

Fireman Wilson of the Horsham Brigade misplaced his overcoat after a fire last week. It was left on a motor truck and believed stolen. A woman reportedly picked it up on the road and later left it at a Thrace Street fruiterer's shop, where the owner recovered it.

Wilson Horsham Asec Thrace Street

License Act hearing at Hersham police court

Bona-fide travellers appealed to Hersham Police Court on a Licensing Act case arguing the hardship of long travels and late night refreshment bans. Counsel Lam Bennett defended the licensee noting travellers’ miles endured to reach the town gate and still be denied after midnight.

Hersham Lam Bennett Sid

Judgment in Horsham Police Court on Wednesday

Undefended case details heard by Mr. P. W. T. Nerrin P M in the matter of Rivere and Water Supply Commission v Stanter Milgate Youpeet for a sum of 19 pounds 8 shillings 1 pence with 166 costs W Sullivan G G Pyers Green Lake awarded 16 pounds 17 shillings 4 pence with 207 costs

Horsham P. W. T. Nerrin P.M Anl Water Supply Commission

Recital by Horsham Singing Students Hear Misses Bother and Jonuse

Citizens of Horsham express desire to hear Misses Marion Bother and Joan Jonuse perform the aria that brought them success at Bundige. Mrs Tomnmorwn plans a concert for charity with proceeds aiding a town charity. Other students of Mr Cameron will resist in the program.

Horsham Marion Bother Joan Jonuse Bundige Mra Tom @nmorwn Cameron

All Australian Talkie Series Impresses Horsham Audiences

Horsham theatre patrons praised another all Australian program headlined by an adaptation from Melbourne of C. J Dennis The Sentimental Bloke. Kay Fischer as Doreen and Tal Gniell as Dhinger Mick gave strong performances amid a bright menu of shorts and musical interludes featuring Sundowners Quartet and George Wallace, with Cinesound Review noting Premier Stevens’ call for co operation and fair dealing.

Horsham Theatre Hitec Studies Melbourne C. J Dennis Adattalian Benneath Lowe Mooehan Doreen Kay Fischer Bill Marr Mickford Tal Gniell Dhinger Mick Horsham Inelilet Sundowners Quarterte Miaung George Wallace Great Barrier Rows Cinesound Stevens

Thrift Hat Sale at Madame Griffiths on Firebrace Street

A garbled advertisement promotes a sale at Madame Griffiths Firebrace Street offering hats at absurdly low prices. It promises a large selection, reduced prices, and the best quality for the price, inviting readers to view the merchandise.

Herstam ANAS Meeting in Frosty Horsham Debates

The president B Gerlach presided over a Horsham ANAS meeting on Tuesday night. Members attended despite frosty weather and one debate team member, Ew- T rws, entered a joking sports night table tennis event. The next gathering on July 22 will feature wrestling and boxing demonstrations by Horsham Amateur Athletic Club.

B. Gerlach Herstam Wueta Enders Sutfrethon Dent Crawfords Hulk Diends Horsham Amateaur Athletic Club Whee m

Horsham Debating League Forfeiture Shocks Members

Disappearment arose Tuesday as Memorial Hall forfeited to HLAJC Boviety. By Monday it was assumed Memorial Hall would participate, but unexpected difficulties prevented the club from fielding a team. The paragraph publisher noted the contest was to be held.

Horsham Debating League HLAJC B. Boviety. Cp Monmdew Mierval

Old-Time Ball for Scout Funds in Horsham Town Hall

A fundraiser for the Horsham Boy Scouts will be an old-time ball at the Town Hall on Morning July 11. The event will include modern dances and cards for non-dancers with particulars advertised locally.

Horsham Prince

Market Seeks Fresh Response to Exes Demand

Demand for exes has not risen with lower prices and stocks have built up. To curb holdings and meet interstate competition, quotations have been adjusted downward.

WoA P MM meets at Methodist Suds school in Hammon

The WoA P MM held its monthly meeting at the Methodist Suds school yesterday afternoon with Mrs Berry presiding. Mrs Woo Pryor spoke on famens tilssiouaries and the challenges faced by success stories. After-noon tea was served by Mesdames Reakda Hoskins de Hosk'o and Pederick. Separately Thomas Ward appeared at Horsham I Police Court after a misaddressed voting notice. the case was adjourned two weeks to allow contact with the electoral officer.

Woa P MM Methodist Suds Trhaenes Berry Woo Pryor Mesdames Reakda Hoskinsen de Hosk’o Pederick Gut Wannon Thomas Ward Horsham I Defemiant Thome Defendant PML FLW T. Norris

Local Tradesmen Temper List For Six Months

The temper list for the six months starting July 1st records charges for Moeat Wright and Bu ey bread Davies and Finlay son drugs Mr J Barnes groceries Langlands and Sons funerals and Mr EL H Bre.

Moeat Wright & Buey Davies & Finlayson J. Barnes J. Langlands & Sons EL H

Recent Advances in Medicine at OMS Meeting

The Horsham event hosted Dr H W Karlben who outlined progress in malaria research from Manson and Ross to modern insights, with notes on Pasteur and Lister, anaesthetics, and the Panama Canal story. The talk highlighted disease transmission, antiseptics, and yellow fever triumphs, ending with thanks to speakers.

OMS St. Jolie's Horsham Flue eVormalmnat Lee Matson Ross Manson Pasteur Lister Panama Canal Jack Bolt Clamde

Dancing grows in popularity at Hersham Towns Hall

Enthusiastic gathering at Hersham Towns Hall on Tuesday evening shows dancing gains in popularity. Mrs. Carruthers instructs juniors of the Horsham school of dancing with goal of a bevy of Little ballet girls, while seating and other lessons are included. For information contact Mrs. Carruthers by telephone 56.

Hersham Teesday Queen Mary Horsham School of Dancing

Poultry Auction At Andrews On Wednesday Sale

At Messrs David Anderswn de Ons market on Wednesday an auction sale of stud poultry was held. Interest was keen with most birds sold at satisfactory prices. Australorp and Orpington varieties led demand, with cockerels and pullets fetching 4 to 6 shillings each and prices quoted for brown leghorn roosters and white leghorn pullets among others.

David Anderswn Bresters

Extraordinary hoax disrupts Sydney factory scene

A global prank cascades through a Sydney factory, triggering an ambulance, fire carts, and taxi convoys. A misdirected rescue attempt by nurses and a department worker ends as a farce, while a woolly farmer and others become entangled in a confusing, alleged incident.

Sydney Ambulance Brigade Larney Cockbone Evelee

Cattle and Sheep Market Report at Teostny Yard

Houseyard at Teostny shows cattle prices with bullocks and heifers priced from £5 to £20 10s depending on weight and quality. Prime heavy bullocks quoted at £11 0s,44d, with light weights from £5 to £7. Calves sold up to £8 11s. lamb demand steady but prices eased for older ewes and lambs, though overall yarding improved with more lambs than last week.

Hallurat Corporation Sulewarde Teostny McNieal

Local Senate Reserve Fence Plan Draws Community Help

A town group committee seeks residents with spare posts to fence the Sepine senate reserve in Ranten. Mr. FS Huker will plough preparatory to planting. The South Australian Pine Forests manager will travel to Kanive to give planting instructions. The committee aims to plant but requires fencing first.

Senate Ranten Slistret Farners Kanive

Alleged valueless cheques at Kaniva court hearing

Charles Lewis faced Kaniva court on charges of forging two cheques and uttering valueless cheques to defraud A V Goodwin. The case detailed wages, a missed £12 1s cheque, and a forged cheque book supplied by Goodwin. Lewis admitted forging two cheques and uttering valueless cheques in part. The hearing continues with related charges listed for Ballarat and Yarrawonga.

Charles Lewis Kanive Theo. Kelly, J Hemeh Lewis A. V. Goodwin Carruthers Albert Valentine Goodwin Fur Mer Kamiva Gant Gertreed Jaume U Kaniva Neous A. Y. Goodwin Kellecoommis Ballarat Kelly Yarrawonga

BoyBitten by Dog in Street Near Home

John Cowman of Stawell, son of Mr M J Cowman, was bitten by a dog while returning home from school on Tuesday afternoon. He sustained severe facial injuries and a deep gash on his forehead.

John Cowman M. J. Cowman Stawell

Last Darwin paper ends as separate publication

The Northern Territory Timies, issue 7 first published in Denwin on IST3, printed its last issue as a separate publication of Tuvedas. After July 1 it will be amalgamated with the Northern Standard.

Darwin Northern Territory Timies Denwin

Accident on football field ends in ankle injury

During a match last Saturday at a club near the end of the second quarter Arthur Womerley was violently kicked on the ankle. He was carried from the field for dressing room first aid as trainers from both teams provided attention.

Toda Arthur Womerley Temms Hesebhecyorathy R. F Middleton

Jenkin Advertises Circulating Library and Euchre Party

Mr R A Jenkin advertises a circulating library and invites inspection of the image of books. The Horsham branch of the ADI advertises a euchre party at Cheeseman's eve tomorrow. Admission charge is 10.

R. A. Jenkin Horsham ADI

Fragmentary OCR: Captioned Maritime Record and Court Reference

Fragmented text mentions a maritime event and a court figure with a seal and timber. Names like Arthr Pres Carron and Wpullet appear garbled. The passage references trout, weight, length, and a boat or river setting. Readable parts suggest an old local notice or report with damaged details.

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