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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1929
Page
1
J A Polin argues the Borough Council should publish a brief summary of its spending on power, sewage, and electricity. He asserts current charges and management costs may be too high and urges reductions to ease household costs. He warns delays in sewerage harm health and employment and calls for reallocation of funds.
A letter to the editor urges improved street lighting in Horsham town. The writer highlights dim sections including Key Street from the station eastward and Lar Het Street to reduce hazards and mud, hoping the forthcoming borough election will bring reforms.
Letter to the editor argues the British government and Warwick coalition push renewed protective duties, harming living standards. The writer claims high production costs and unemployment, saying cheaper goods and reduced production costs are needed to maintain prosperity.
Mr H W Clapp told the HORSHAM hearing that current freight and passenger rates balance national development. He argued railways subsidize essential commodities to foster country towns, while conceding some services need efficiency improvements. He warned against high rates for some goods and pledged action if concrete inefficiencies are shown.
Melbourne reports Premier Sir William McPherson rejects a Government guarantee of 4/6 per bushel for two years demanded by the Wheat Growers Association. He will study a Wheat Marketing Act to empower growers to control sales and set a price at least equal to cost of production.
A letter from WMPF Gates criticizes repeated commissions delaying policy action. It contrasts Britain’s post election pledge to remove shackles with Parliament here, urging direct measures to reduce costs and boost economic vitality.
A profile on Martha M. Smith of Park Street Hor sham praised as a tireless pioneer. Born in Essex England she journeyed via Portland Penola Wallook Mount Gambier to Victoria with a large family and husband James Ball later marrying William Smith. She recalled hardships, faith, and a life of self reliance including farming and domestic labor.
A meeting in Goroke endorses a memorial for Jane Poff Turnbull the heroine who saved two children in 1864. Funds from an appeal will start with a weekly allowance to Mrs Turnbull and later support a Melbourne memorial. Key organizers include A W Lackwell and H L Toders in Natimuk.
Florence Hagelthorn reflects on returning to Horsham and the North West wheat country she loves. The poem recalls friends, old streets, school days, and the pull of home as spring returns and the wheat fields call. Hagelthorn, born in Mor Sham, is noted as a Brisbane journalist.
Money to lend announces large Trust Money available for investment on Wimmera Securities Loans arranged promptly from £10 to £90,000 at lowest rates. Charges extremely moderate. Methor Young conducts the business personally. Loans negotiated.
The passage notes a family with six daughters and five sons and mentions an aged sister living at Mount Gambier aged four. It recalls long attendance at the Methodist Church and current affiliation with the Church of Christ. It states over 50 grandchildren and many visitors to the elder, who rejects the idea that aging brings sadness.
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