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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1938
Page
5
Weather notes report a brisk wind Saturday and strong gusts Sunday and yesterday with rain totaling two intervals. Forecasts predict cloudy skies over the highlands improving to line with occasional frost, while suggesting west-northwest winds and unsettled conditions easing later.
Biminensn Partners dissolves by mutual consent. Diery de Awnmilers associated with the service at Pirpbryve and Uaillle streets. Adbeeat VerL signature confirms dissolution. Names Jalen A and Saiunders appear in the record with unspecified roles and dates.
A butcher's cart owned by Mr. J. Larkmans overturned after a horse bolted on a bitumen surface near Wire Street. The incident was reported to Detective Frederick OG Leigh and the case went before the Martian Prince Court for formal proceedings.
Mr Famicom Lamb reports a government grant of 4380 pounds from relief funds to extend and enlarge the Dimboola reservoir. The project includes works at Dimboots and minor improvements to the Deven and Jung system, with 62000 pounds also earmarked for the Pimpinio Dimboola demains. Gold found in Grampians near Mount William is reported by prospectors Young and Baerbweg.
Workers started demolishing the Horsham Town Hall in Wilcon Street as part of a modernization plan. The building, long used for municipal offices and events, is being cleared with the balcony and floor already removed while other structures nearby proceed.
At Horsham Police Court Onne information or designations for Gordon Chinner Eagles listings formerly of Haven faced a charge for buying stolen wristlet watch gramophone and records valued 9/5/65. The charge was withdrawn and the woman released from custody after defence counsel consented.
A Melbourne service pays tribute to Miss Joans Jones at Wesley Church with a farewell concert. Rev. Servant and local pastores praise her vocal gifts and urge support for her continued study abroad. The Melbourne Town Hall hosts a benignant program featuring guest artists and a possible audience turnout.
Horsham reports on a variety of local happenings including social events and church notices. The Horsham Catholic Women’s Guild tea for Mr and Mrs Hickey is noted alongside Ex-Students Association dance. Tax returns and school winter sports results are listed, with community plans for the Pioneer Women’s Memorial Shack and upcoming social activities in Kaniva and Horsham branches.
The Independent writer recounts a recent installation service at Dirabcols led by District Deputy Ruler Bro J Mech Page and District Director Bro EK Maford with inspirational address. Officers named for the term include A Harmer Ron Jenkins Fr Harris T Crowell C Pearce Ivan Pallet R Devlin A Collins J J Farish. Junior superintendents reelected. gold medal for new members prep. Junior JCR football results noted. socials and musicales by Jung and Horsham quartet. supper served. meetings well attended. conditions affected Warracknaires and Dinboola play.
A legislative opening notes two bills by Hamilton Lamb MLA for Lowa. One aims to amend the 1938 Lift Regulation Act to favor disabled soldiers as lift attendants. The second proposes abolishing the system of price advertising and tighter control of gift coupons. Town Clerk Pryor announces public inspection of lists today at the Literary Mail. Parades and a civic display follow, with a motor parade and animal show sequence by local firms.
Readable fragments note rainfall figures from multiple locales including Maltes Militwra and Redeltife. Mentions of juvenile figures and hill areas appear with numeric values such as 21 points and 35 1. Further specifics are unclear due to text damage.
Notice announces employment for the Horsham Worth extension project. Interested persons must register at the temporary authority office in the Public Library Hall before noon Thursday. Interviews will be held at the sustenance office in the same building between 1 and 3 pm on Thursday and Friday.
The quarterly Tamplogiment Council report outlines sewerage schemes for 15 towns in Victoria with total estimated cost £830,208. Citizen funding includes £73,551 from Commonwealth funds and £108,677 from municipal relief funds, plus various local grants. The article notes progress and concerns over capital costs and repayment plans, and mentions grants to towns like Kerang Kyabram Benalla Shepparton Warragul and Yarra.
A motor truck driver, Dan Gerous Speer, was fined for dangerous driving on the Jung Blackheath road at 2 am. He admitted speeding between rows of parked cars where pedestrians could have stepped onto the road. The court noted the danger to the public and imposed a fine in default of payment.
An unidentified man was knocked from his bicycle on a main road as two cars followed closely. Balwant A. Miatwe of Rainbow was cited after striking and dragging the rider to the roadway. The injured man was admitted to hospital with injuries described as serious but improving.
Australian Merino breeder Otway Falkiner argues the Japanese embargo on wool imports has little impact on prices. He notes low merino bids despite drought and predicts the new Australia Japan treaty may ease entry for 4100 bales next year. Dentist W E Thewisa plans Horsham visit. tenders close Friday for Dr W Chariton property purchase.
Melbourne report details a deadly accident at a mine site where a brother escaped serious injury while others suffered broken bones and severe injuries. Authorities stated shock and cemetery service were noted as part of the aftermath.
An inquiry led by Mr FW Bowse, named by the mine committee, investigates possible cooperation issues among miners and management. It seeks to know if working conditions and control at the Wentwest Coast Mine require changes, and whether the mine manager and general manager positions should be severed.
The report states 12 Nazi commissioners appointed by Dr. Buerckel were arrested and sent to Dachau. He orders a full probe of confiscated Jewish property with about 800 commissioners dismissed. Estimated losses include £12,000,000 to £5,000,000 in bonds from corruption, robbery and blackmail.
Government regulations on transporting footballers as passengers by trucks are discussed, with rules about timing and safety. Obituaries listed for several local residents follow, noting names, ages, and community ties alongside brief life summaries and funeral details.
Mere W J Babiana and Mire F Mase face charges and transfers linked to a naval unit and local observances. Conant Jame Lawn guests at Marsham after hospital transfer. Constable Kennedy replaced by R B Clawson, while A Waterfield is reelected to Stanwell High School council.
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