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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1934
Page
5
Commercial intelligence lists yesterday’s retail selling sites in Horsham for dairy and provisions. Items include butter and cheese varieties, oats and barley, and other bulk goods with per unit prices noted, reflecting local wholesale activity.
Melbourne reports from Telboulrene Market: wheat and barley prices fluctuated amid milling demand. Wheat advanced a penny with strong demand. oats, maize, and hay also noted, while traders record modest activity and mixed quotes.
Fragmentary memorial writing laments the loss of a wife and child, with lines invoking shared memories and enduring bonds. It references enduring love, a wedding or dating date, and the hope to link hearts across time.
The Horsham Times issues twice weekly upon a settled schedule, circulating every Tuesday and Friday. Local staff announce continued publication throughout the year, maintaining regular county news coverage and community notices.
Mr Scollin outlines a policy on rationalising banking and credit, aiming for full state control. The plan mentions Commonwealth Bank development and potential governance over public sector accounts, while State Savings Bank deposits remain unsettled amid debates on centralised banking.
The text questions the Commonwealth Bank profits of 25 million pounds and asks whether a promise to offer loan services at cost aligns with such large gains. It notes the bank began with no capital and compares private banks' profits, challenging the anti-Labor government's impact a decade ago.
The State Speakership debate widens with W Shuter named as a Labor candidate for Dundas. Other aspirants include Rapox Everard and Slater, whose legal training and impartial record boost his bid, while Blackburn’s preselection may affect his future in state politics.
Rainfall fell Tuesday night across the state with notable totals in Mallee and Wimmera districts. Gales damaged coastal towns, power lines, and sewer works, while wheat farmers welcomed relief and a possible 15 percent drop in yield. Official forecasts call for clearing skies and fair, cooler weather ahead.
During the Wet Tuesday sale at Horsham a stallion kicked a worker, Mr W Lampard, employed by M B Delahunts of Murton. The blow fractured his arm and left him stunned before aid from a nearby horse handler and a doctor enabled transfer to care. He later left for treatment.
Miss Jones is awarded a scholarship at Kelvin Hall Melbourne after winning the Millisie Association event on Tuesday night. She defeats rival Miss Ailsa McKenzie among 60 entrants, with final selections including Adieu Por t and The Slumber Song of The Madonna.
While dismantling Tangye engines at Horsham Town Council power house workers loading a three ton load on a lorry caused the wheel to sink, the load slid off and struck an uprg ht, bending a roof support and prompting a near collapse. No one was injured as they escaped.
A Guide Hall charity ball at Horsham Town Hall attracted about 250 people and featured costumes, prizes, and dances. The event supported the Horsham Association and camp house funds with prizes donated by local residents and businesses. The Fiesta Dance Band provided music, and organizers, led by Mrs BH Butcher, thanked helpers and mothers for contributions, cakes, fruit, and chairs.
Mrs. S. G. Cahill of Dimbooismont Korskum is recovering after a hit and run incident last Tuesday night. She cannot recall being struck but recalls being thrown from the road to make way for an approaching car.
At Horsham Police Court Constable A W Domaddaon charged Norman Stewart Keith Hutchinson and Percy Dellar for riding bicycles without lights. The proceedings show a case focusing on lightless cycles and the men facing penalties.
In the spring goods readiness, an auction of Martanie's autumn and winter stock of coats, frocks and boots is planned despite the cold weather. The offer is advertised by EL Ss Finkemever inviting publication and attendance.
A lavish programme for next Wednesday at Horsham Theatre features Madame Florence Austral with John Amadio. She will perform arias and numbers from Lucia di Lammermoor and songs by various composers, with Raymond Lambert at the piano. The box plan is open at the theatre.
The Horsham Base Hospital secretary Mr C R Frencham thanks the Sung hospital hall committee for an excellent sum of fifteen pounds. The contribution is highly appreciated by the hospital committee.
The Horsham sub branch of the RSSL GA announced its annual military ball for Monday night July 2 with arrangements nearing completion. The Town Hall hosted a monthly meeting discussing the Centenary garden competition and spring show while a former tropical resident, Miss TL Ashwin, gave an orchid lecture attracting great interest.
A businessman stated blackbirds sing about the town rather than the mountains and waste lands. The birds were noted in Stawell and Ararat, though infrequent in other areas.
The Morehan branch of the Avdetra- Hian Natives' Association met under President A A Knowles on Tuesday evening. A new iniar was weighed and accounts for sickly at wanting to so were passed for payment. The half-year balance-sheet showed the branch in stronger financial shape and a brighter outlook. The meeting discussed the deputation to the AWA for Centenary celebrations. A bowls match saw the DMsing team win.
The President W Livens chaired a Wednesday session of the Persian Secretaries Institute. Nine new members joined that month and 27 new books were added. The billiard room recorded a £5 year over year improvement. W Hetex resigned as press correspondent. The treasurer reported monthly income of £25 5 4 and payments totaling £28 18 7. A subcommittee formed to meet Mr McMuilin regarding a children’s Library.
Judgment was given on Wednesday at Hor sham Police Court in three cases. Thos Young and Co versus D Mitchell for 10 5 with 26 costs. Charles Motors versus H Hermann for 150 5 with 26 costs. Davey Davey and Co versus WK King for 2 1 6 with 18 6 costs.
Charged with using a horse belonging to CL Lawrence of Apsley, William Vincent Travers faced a Nathwath Court hearing Tuesday before Messrs Hodges and Lockwood. Mounted Constable Ware arrested the accused at Metherby. The horse had been missing since May. After lengthy deliberation the case was dismissed.
Visitors from Geelong Ballarat and Bendigo are expected for Horsham Apes Club's inaugural dinner at Perring's Cafe tomorrow night. Board of control finalized arrangements with local officials Dr J Barnes Mr BR Grant Mr G St Woodgate and Mr RB Newton among invitees. Visitors may stay over weekend for trips to Longerenong College and the Grampians.
The Horsham Theatre screen presentation features H. B. Walker as an army hero who loses his wife after war, then regains love through his son Kit who becomes a surgeon. Supporting cast includes Wanifred Shotter Margot Grahame Ruby Miller and others. The program also shows an Irish hoax tale with Henry Edwards Chrissie White and notes on Jean Batten and Empire Day in Sydney. A canes will be held at Riverside one night.
The Horsham Theatre presents Peg o My Heart on to night and Saturday with Marion Javits in the lead assisted by Onslow Stevens and a cast including J Parrell McDonald Juliette Compton Irene Brown and Alan Mowbray. Six of a Kind features W Fielts and Charles Ruggles as a backup feature. Monday and Tuesday bring Cinderella Film starring Marion Davies and Bing Crosby with No More Woman as supporting. The program includes a seaside treasure adventure plot with Sally Blaue and a two-tulene dollar sea hunt twist.
A new session at the community venue Sime at the Hoe Slam Theatre is planned for 30. Organizers announce a silver cobu flarts and whe Preomais to support the brlende funds.
Alfred Isaac Kogar Dickenson a Morambro farmer died when a four horse wagon jolted as he stood on the shafts near his gate. The team sped through the gate, the shafts dropped, and the wheels passed over his chest and arm. He leaves a wife and four young children.
A story from Geelong recounts a one year old mare killed and several others mauled in a night attack amid concerns over Alsatian and Airedale dogs. Investigations find stock owners in Moola and Morin Waller districts reporting steeple and calf killings and a mare destroyed after severe injuries. The incident raises fears for stud farms and prompts calls for protection of mares in open paddocks.
Native companions and mountain ducks have eaten out the wheat before germination in paddocks near lakes and swamps in Westacre. Some farmers must resew as black swans number in large flocks eating shoots of early sown crops.
Mrs Lily Barton 79 of Moonee Ponds collapsed beside her husband’s grave at Pawkner Cemetery and died later in Melbourne Hospital. She was seen collapsing while placing flowers on the grave. her husband had died suddenly about one year earlier.
In Barry an inquest into the death of 70 year old former farmer John Kigan reveals bullets found in Charlotte Fowler home. Detective Delaney testifies three bullets matched the fatal shot and Fowler suggests the killer aimed to frame her. Fowler names several suspects and claims gifts alleged.
Washington report says Secretary Swanson declared the Los Angeles ship condemned as unsafe for further flight, halting its use. The Navy Department notes the decision follows safety concerns and evaluation outcomes.
Tokio reports the Japanese Swimming Association will send a team to participate in Centenary celebrations in Mellen. The delegation signals strong overseas participation and cultural sports ties for the anniversary events.
Melbourne Thursey reports the wife of the head keeper at Clily Island Nighttime House was carried from the fight house in a basket due to acute appendicitis after three days of waiting. Dr Rutter arrived by basket to direct immediate hospital transfer to Yarram Hospital.
George Muchur a 41 year old tuberculosis patient who escaped Grosewell Sanitorium after 24 hours of freedom was recaptured at Albany late last night. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition from exposure and strenuous walking.
Berlin and London report on Goebbels defending government secrecy amid alleged foreign press provocation. Berlin accuses foreign papers of distorting news as officials confiscate a London correspondents’ paper over an article about internal politics. The interior minister ordered seizure of the issue for its content.
Mrs. Alice Jarman of East Melbourne is sentenced to one month in prison for neglecting her three year old daughter Judith found wandering in a city emporium weeks ago.
Disturbances flare in Rotterdam extending into the night with police restraining crowds. Seventy Socialist executives were detained while a woman linked to the movement was arrested. A cordon kept streets quiet and residents faced roadblocks as order was restored.
Exports of frozen beef, mutton and pork from Australia in the early months of the financial year reached £5,102,000, £74,518 more than the same period last year. Lamb exports climbed from £2,018,454 to £2,646,205.
The new Central Bank of Canada will operate soon with headquarters near the planned site. The government is unlikely to revalue gold until the bank opens its doors and begins operations.
A sedan driven by a Melbourne wool traveller rolled over a bank near Sister Rocks and struck a tree after wheel loss. The driver, unhurt, suffered a damaged car. two Warracknabeal men in a tipping truck were ejected when it skidded on wet roads near Hersham road. Mr Kempfinkle fractured left arm. Mr Whitmore and Mr Sheehan sustained cuts and scratches as they were rushed to hospital.
Johnston aged 60 collapses at Dr 3 EK Humphrey residence Benufect on Wednesday en route to medical aid. He was a widower with a grown family and had been treated for some time. Also noted were a Horsham Police Court carrier's licence grant to James William Lane, reports of many foxes in Kyneton Castlemaine districts, lamb losses, and Cosgrove Gun Club opening shoot with over 300 hares shot.
London County Council approved a capital expenditure plan totaling funds for education and a grant to the polling hospital appeal fund. The measures include securing the purchase of a significant site to remain publicly accessible during a defined period.
Los Angeles based actress ALOVIE TARZAN files for divorce from Johnny Weismuller known as Chemonde Tarzan after less than a year of marriage. She claims he terrorized her with anger, threw objects, and damaged furniture during disputes.
Chief Judge Dethridge told the Arbitration Court that Australia no longer enjoys the benevolent blessing of the Almighty as in earlier years. He cited economic limits and wage pressures while hearing the Carters and Drivers Union case on a 44 hour week and possible Full Court reference.
The discussion centers on agricultural policy and infrastructure funding. Debate covers wheat production, fertilizer, manure, and the cost of electrification for farmers. Critics warn on budget, while proponents cite potential gains for labor and industry.
A reader writes to a newspaper expressing frustration at cattle trespass by residents near a common and the loss of trust in the community and authorities. The letter alleges repeated trespass from cattle and herdsmen, requests action, and notes damage and costs from incidents.
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