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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1930
Page
9
A reader from Horsham calculates pricing for flour delivered to Melbourne and suburbs. He notes £11 per ton for ton lots and £11 5/ for smaller quantities with per bag costs, estimating freight at about 10/ per ton. He argues Horsham bakers could profitably sell at under a shilling per loaf given 52 four pound loaves per flour bag.
Mr G W Jones, a Canadian taxation expert visiting Australia, explains at a Rotary Club meeting that the sales tax originated in Germany, Italy and Austria Hungary and was adopted by Canada. He says it was broad in reach yet burdensome, with a single tax on finished goods and exemptions for manufacturers. He notes public fear while arguing revenue benefits.
The council discusses Health Act provisions for removal and disposal of nightsoil, sanitary rates, and recovery under the Local Government Act. It considers contractor duties, bookkeeping, monthly postings, and a register, plus tendering for service with plant renewals and rate notices to householders. Dr Sudholz notes an interim arrangement after the contractor’s death, and motions seek auditable recommendations and a three-year tender cycle.
The Torahem Times lists wedding and related invitations in a local notices column. Names of couples and event details appear amid community notices, reflecting social announcements of the period.
Professor John Read notes leather remains vital as substitutes fail to replace durable tanning materials. The piece surveys British and empire sources of tannins, with emphasis on wattle bark from Australia and chestnut extracts, detailing production, trade values, and future prospects for tanning materials across the empire.
The readable text hints at scattered phrases about cars, plates, and evolving glory. It mentions growth, wisdom, and steel, with unclear names and dates, leaving the core meaning ambiguous and not tied to a single identifiable event or person.
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