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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1933
Page
5
Melbourne market wire reports milling prices for barley maize and potatoes with wheat reaching a high level for the period. Prices shown include barley 2S per unit and wheat at 2/21, with onions and chaff lucerne also listed alongside assorted produce.
An obituary notice honors William Patrick who died on July 4, 19s, with a loving family message from his mother and siblings. The text includes sentiments about remembrance and heartache, and mentions Nell, Arthur, and Rose in the family context.
Loving memory of our dear mother who passed away on the St Tuig 1957. Inserted by her loving family.
The State Government debates liberalizing charity lottery laws amid ministerial splits. A draft bill mirrors the Chief Secretary promise, but opposition from ministers and reformers hampers passage. Anticipated cross-state lottery propaganda provokes further scrutiny and public debate.
Dance on Friday night at the Doven North Footini Club in Mr. E Ladlow's barn with Heant's orchestra providing music.
The council discusses an infectious disease outbreak in Thesham. Town Clerk Pryor says final investigation results due soon and urgent action includes buying an incubator for diphtheria swabs. Dr Whmeth and council staff commend prompt local health response.
At the Her sham Town Council meeting the Town Clerk reported instructing inspectors to warn shopkeepers against Sunday trade on June 2. Members debated enforcement, with concerns about visitors and hospitals, noting similar actions in another town and pushing to refer the matter to the council’s solicitor to pursue prosecutions.
At a monthly council meeting in Her sham Town, councillors discussed footpaths in need of attention. Mr A E Watts noted the travel routes and Dr Wilmoth moved that obliteration of further travelling footpaths be referred to the works committee, aiming to ease access during wet weather.
The Horsham Hospital committee at the Town Hall will begin house to house collections on Monday afternoon. The committee hopes for a generous response from the town to support the hospital.
The Stawell News credits the Horsham Times with six years of public service and praise for its progressive stance and community contribution. It cites the paper’s shaping role in Horsham and the Wimmera district, wishes continued success and commemorates its Jubilee milestone.
Salvation Army slated to mark its 19th anniversary with special services and events. A ceremony will be held tomorrow, followed by a public meeting in the evening. Three services are planned at the citadel on Sunday at 10 am, 12:15 pm, and 7 pm.
About fifty Horsham Rotary Club members and friends attended a Tuesday night dinner at Port Ting's Café to install new president G. B. Woodgate. Ex-president J. J. Langlands conducted the installation amid vocal items and humor, with prizes and puzzles shared among guests.
At Horsham Town Council meeting Dr. D Anderson questioned May palm bed removal near the min mirance. Town Clerk Mr. W P B Pryor explained the work followed an inspiration from the gardens centre to improve the area. Palms in the park were fine trees but vulnerable to summer sun and heat.
Horsham Sewerage Authority engineer F Ritchie told commissioners at a Tuesday meeting that pepper tree roots interfere with pre sewerage joints and will cause escalating maintenance costs. The authority proposed homeowners remove trees near sewer mains to reduce damage and expense.
A bill features Jack's The Boy at Jack Halbert and Douglas Furber about a constable son chasing crooks through Madame Tussaud's with wax figure captures. Northern Lights and White Face are listed as supporting films with mystery and snowbound adventure.
A local advertisement proclaims a winter sale at Madame Griffiths featuring swine woollen coats in brown black navy and other colors in all sizes. The offer touts reduced prices from £2 to £6 1s and mentions marks on jumpers and cardigans at substantial discounts. Phone contact 474 for inquiries.
A cow owned by Mr. J. Cook of Lismore is claimed to hold a record after bearing ten calves in five years. The cow’s first calf was a single, followed by three sets of twins, and recently triplets arrived. All calves have survived and are thriving.
The Hor sham branch 1.0.2. met at Temperance Hall with Bro F C Harris in charge. The quarterly balance shows a healthy credit balance of £5281 and £32 spent on sick pay. A committee led by F Harris T W Marshall G Seater and Sister Cox was formed to plan the lodge anniversary celebrations.
Arrangements are in hand for a military bail to be held in Horsham Town Hall on Monday July 24 under the Horsham R A B L A. The council discussed overdue rates on town properties held by the Bendigo Building Society and agreed to refer the arrears matter to the finance committee for action.
Mr W Henderson delivered the fourth lecture at Clorsham Presbyterian Hall on Wednesday night titled The Architecture of the Lexion. He discussed the rhythm concept of life and how to structure a lesson with method, division and information, stressing the Biotical teaching approach centered on history and personality. Next Wednesday the fifth lecture, The Interest in the Lesson, is announced.
At Smith Street on Tuesday an auction by Mir DT Anderson offered an odd mix of items from an ate axing collection. A Whiners Shire councillor bought a roomy calvanised iron craft car with a sail for a yabbeying cruise, as two vintage meter cars and numerous odds and ends sold amid lively bidding. Mr Jobim Kevte’s collection drew a large crowd. bidder activity included rifles, clocks, books, crockery and furniture. Mr Reyte, a Horsham bachelor, departed for Western Australia after the sale.
The Horshaw iOOY MOS held a Wednesday meeting led by the president. New spiritual director Rev Fr Irvan was welcomed along with Fr McInerney and Fr Hevan. Three new members joined as Mckennan reported on football and Scott on basketball. Trainor spoke on the debating team and a new slate was proposed for St Michael's Tennis Club.
The Return ed Soldiers League and the Soldier Set hold their annual conference at Angae House Melbourne on July 10 and 20 with delegates from all state sub-branches. President Me R Charles will represent Horsham. A piano fund dance is planned at Pimpinio Hall on July 12 and a codity party at Catholic School Hall next Tuesday at 8 PM.
Historical Society notes recall the Polkemmet homestead and garden as a district showplace in early days. It covers 273000 acres in 1846 with Wilson brothers and later transfers to Hamilton and Baillie, then Calder, spanning 1845 to 1879.
The Hor sham Ladies Committee confirms a Monday Scout ball at Memorial Hall with Heard's orchestra and card tables for non dancers. Tickets are 1 for twenty seats. parents and citizens are urged to attend and support the event for good citizenship.
The Prime Minister Mr Lyons said at a Brisbane speech that he only outlined relations between the 1st Australian Division and the Country Party during the current Government. He denied widening the breach and stated he spoke at a private gathering with a Country Party rep present. He offered to consider any rapprochement proposals but knew of no negotiations yet.
Mr Lewis chief inspector directs scrutiny of opossum trapping permits with many applications found on tri vial grounds. Police in the northern state warned to oppose such applications. Season not increasing despite low skin prices and surplus on London market.
Residents allege bees on roadsides pose danger to riders and drivers in summer. Officials will seek a legal opinion from the Municipal Association on whether hives may be placed on or near roads.
A motor car belonging to Mr. F. Laird was stolen from outside 4 b Beaufort then found hours later. A Melbourne resident believed dead was later found alive after a funeral scare as Beaufort residents prepared to attend. Benefits of advertising discussed at Victoria society meeting.
A report from NBill notes protests in the district against sheep shearing by some owners. Old breeders oppose shearing in the state at this time, though shearing is typically in September and October. Some contend sheep may suffer if exposed to cold after shearing.
Residents report increasing kangaroo trespass along the Grampians foothills from Pomonal to Yarram Gap. They seek permits to destroy on cultivated land, arguing forest stock protections have allowed multiplication and urging protection removal or restriction to Wannou Valley.
The Department of Commerce announced that subsidy claims by share farmers must be signed by all parties to the share farming agreement and the claimant's declaration also signed by all parties. Payments would go to the share farmers jointly, though the state could grant the subsidy to an individual if the other party authorised receipt by document.
During a hare shoot at Kellmare last week Mr Go S Wallis used four double-barrel breech-loaders. A cartridge failed to fire then the next shot exploded the gun, blowing a hole an inch from the grip. The barrel was found choked with a wad, causing the malfunction.
A two-vehicle crash at the Warracknabeal Minyip junction last Saturday evening involved Austin Ward, driving toward Uimboola, and Vic Witney, returning from Dimboola. Both crews escaped injury. Ward’s car sustained heavy damage and was towed to Uimboola, while Witney drove on.
The Dimbool Bunner states many lambs died from tetanus in the Wimmera district during marking. About 30 to 40 lambs per 520 head died. Emphasizes antiseptic preparation of instruments and working in clean yards. Sale district graziers report heavy losses after recent rains.
The Legislative Assembly narrowly defeated a formal resolution to include in a bill the continuation of financial emergency legislation for secondary school fees fixed to run until December 31. The government may introduce a separate bill later to extend school fees.
The body of 45 year old Keneim Clyde Bollen of Lunestreet was found near a dam. Police say death due to skull fracture from a fall or blow. Investigation underway.
The Governor opened the South Australian Parliament session and stated there would be no increase in income or land taxes. The Government plans to legislate for a five year Parliament to introduce taxation changes.
Relief workers at Wambile forestry camp near Mount Gambier began a strike from tonight to protest pay and conditions. The action affects operations at the camp and draws attention to cost of living issues for staff in the region.
Melbourne authorities announce all searches for the missing collier Che fina Fraser are ended with no findings. Officials fear the colliers fate remains unresolved as crews conclude operations after extensive efforts.
Canberra news reports the Federal Cabinet decided to guarantee orange exporters for the current season a reimbursement of their out of pocket marketing expenses. The plan aims to have growers supply the fruit and bring it to market with the government covering the resulting costs.
Sydney report: Mr A C Willis has issued a writ against Mr J T Lang MAEA for 20000 pounds damages claiming slander during the Bulli election campaign observed in the recent local contest.
The Commerce Department reports shipments from Australia totaling 4,050,322 foxes of batter and 100,758 toms between July 2 and Daly 1. This shows an increase of 4,154 bones and 450 tons over the same period last year.
Ballarat sale yard report shows total stock 145 with fewer cattle than prior week. Prime heavy bullocks quoted £24-£29, cows to £20, calves to £65 15, sheep prices fell about 50 percent from last week as trade narrowed and lambs eased. Local districts supplied most of top quality stock and demand remained strong for prime facilities.
The report from London notes expectations the World Conference may suspend meetings as delegates push a draft condition to end the dropout stage. Key figures include Rafeau MacDowiht shaping proposals amid disputed aims and roles.
A fragmented historic note reports an ambitious suggestion to present Japan with a port in Australia. The Very Rev Howlett Jobnean and others discuss the idea at a January event in Gilford, claiming the move could reshape regional influence and national horizons.
Fire brigades from the city were called out to a major blaze in Liverpool as the Philharmonic Hall burned. Firemen saved three churches and three hospitals from the flames, preserving critical local structures.
Bad weather slows travel as a Mid teen to New York is delayed while ships and trains report late arrivals and departures. Reports from London and Rome note small crews and early dawn departures, with Derry routes affected and harbor conditions unsettled.
The London session of the Empire Lumber of Commerce Congress passed a resolution urging the government to cooperate in protecting markets against unfair competition by enacting additional statutes. Experts reportedly did not attend the Ottawa Conference and were forbidden from private talks.
The government has decided to spend LESAN on renovation and renewals to the railways to benefit the unemployed.
London reports Sr John Simon told the House of Commons Britain cannot move to reduce the sentences of Russian Metropolitan Vickers workers still imprisoned in Russia.
House of Commons members expressed regret at Britain’s stance on disarmament and the pursuit of equal armaments. The debate covered proposals to abolish bombing planes and police patrols in outlying areas, with Foreign Secretary Eden defending the British position and seeking broader international support.
A party of young men returning home on Swinday morning were in a single seater Rainbow car when the rear wheel collapsed. Driver Stupson and passenger Hanks escaped serious injury. Supeon was badly bruised and shaken. Byrne and 1. Byrne fared worse with broken bones. The accident occurred near Hopevale about 14 miles from Bainlew. At Stawell Court on 29th Mas Logs Fressard was fined £4 for buying a motor car without proper sheepm. The fine was paid within 14 days.
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