This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1934
Page
3
A note of jubilation marks Tuesday’s 20 points of rain, breaking a dry spell with May and June reports. The report covers rainfall ranges, pasture and crop benefits, light frosts, and generally favorable weather, plus personal items on J. A. Emmeravin and Mrs. Seo Tance’s hospital stay.
In Teparit Mr W J Schmidt was knocked down by a young bull while it was being unloaded from a water truck. The hornless animal caused painful bruises but no serious complications are reported, though the man’s advancing age raises concerns.
Harrow celebrated a seventh birthday party at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Baker with Mr. Salter and Mr. Wade receiving tokens. Speeches by Penrose, McDonald, Gray, and Bull praised hosts, while gifts and supper followed. A delegation supported improved rural mail service, prompting a plan to extend post facilities via Mr. Crotty and Mr. Seholdelt.
Four points of rain were recorded here last week while nearby firms saw almost none. Farmers sow wheat as rainfall lags. Food supply showed up but more rain is needed to sustain growth.
Lubece and Mrs Oliver attended a farewell gathering with Imre and friends at Warmook West State School on Friday. Guests danced late with music supplied by Mieesis 0 Gellatio and A Tloslup, MC Mr W Cente. After supper Miss D Marvis handed out sets of stainless cutlery and forks.
Weather notes show rainfall varied by month with high totals in April and June. For Indiyear, the half year totals list January 31 points February 25 March 0 April 255 May ?, June SF with a total of 307 points.
Mr F Puteke of Minyip purchases hay from Mrs Arnold of Warracknahen and obtains three Young Alyilesdiles for breeding purposes. The horses include rising wearhings at Heather's and Fallowa Wyne, sourced through Craigie Wisulone, plus a rising Chroeyeareald filly Allows Ster by Crulpie Masterstroke.
Natimuek Swimming Club received five dozen trees for planting along the reserve. The trees came from the State Forest Commission as a gift from Ma. T. HL Scholfield. Bush Nursing Hospital group held annual meeting noting plans and progress.
The hospital treated 92 ordinary, 30 maternity, and 12 gut-patients totaling 134, plus 60 baby weights. The committee purchased equipment valued at 70 pounds including an adjustable bed. Membership reached 187 with optimism for the coming year. A recommendation was made to District Centre to purchase hospital equipment from Mr Stephenson and to offer him the same. Several officers and committee members were elected or retired.
Rev. WL oo Tomy preached his farewell at St. Pauls Quantong after four and a half years of service. His successor AL Ty Dy Rivogt of Lismore arrived to take charge. Weather notes report thirty eight points of rain this month with total 2s points by Friday. Pruning in orchards continues and tomatoes are set to be planted early. New school building progress noted with bricks arriving for the Promised show pres dence site to shape the Nashling school.
The Rupanyup Progress Association assembled to form a public sustenance committee with Mr. Pugh present via invitation from the Susten ance Department. Cromie chair, with Sweetman Florence Wemyss as secretary pro tem, to set procedures and select applicants. Trustees listed include Ponean Sweetman McIntosh Chapman and Westcott.
The Stawell Traders Association plans a protest over the regulation of farmers and grocers selling and boxing butter. The Church of England Men's Society annual meeting lists President Mr J W Caren and many officers including vice presidents H L Allsop and T King, secretary D Allsop, treasurer E B Elliott, and Boys Society leader KR Shires.
The district reports record dry May and June with Wartook receiving 9 points of rain while areas below the mountains had only 1 point. Weather remains favorable for bees as hives begin to swarm. prospects for pollination and honey flow are noted amid the unusually dry spell.
Anglican Bishop of Ballarat Dr Crick visited Warracknabeal and met the parish central council before a confirmation service. Fifty candidates confirmed, a parish first. Mrs Crick was hosted by Mrs P O Hopkins after the service, and the Girls Friendly Society entertained her. Wheatgrowers Association Wilbur branch elected officers: President A C Bwerger. vice-presidents A Carne and Adl b Hewitt. secretary treasurer P L A Chamberman.
July opened with a touch more rain about half an inch, raising hope for copious showers to aid crops. The Illinois district has been hard hit by drought, reporting only about 4.10 inches of rain so far.
A quiet international effort keeps North Atlantic lanes safe for ships after the Titan collision and loss. The International Ice Patrol, led by the United States, monitors bergs and adverse weather, relays warnings by wireless, and guides vessels to avoid danger.
The six month period brings a standstill in farming with risks delaying sowing of wheat. Some have completed sowing, many are partly sown, and seed remains in barns. Feed is scarce, paddocks bare, naystacks few, chaff prices rising. Livestock move toward the seaboard for feed while lambing ewes present a separate challenge, all stock hand-fed.
A reflective column traces how myths and wonders shift from fables to accepted facts through history. It surveys dragons, unicorns, giant birds, pygmies of Africa, and travelers accounts from Captain Cook to Indian rites, noting how belief changes with evidence and exploration.
The estate of Herbert Martin Schultz, farmer of Murton, has been assigned in trust for creditors. Liabilities are estimated at 1142 and secured property valued at 205 pounds 14 shillings. The notice records the assignment and estimated asset values for creditor claims.
The notice states that no remissions will be granted to tea payers aged over 16 who remain employed, indicating continued enforcement of age-related work restrictions and associated duties for underage workers.
Books known for quality and value, produced from best materials at a modern Australian plant. Your enquiry welcomed.
Readers may submit brief letters on topics of broad interest. Articles must be taped or written on one side of paper, include the sender's name and address, and be suitable for possible publication. Letters should present clear views from either side of an issue.
A reader from East Matworn argues that taxation and embargo policies burden citizens. He supports reducing public spending and abolishing taxes that fund subsidies and bulky government programs. The letter urges government to stop extending private gains at public expense and uphold individual freedom.
In Mallseoeta the farming community complains about an excessively wet season. For the fifth time in three years the Heaconsfield railway station has been robbed.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.