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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1925
Page
8
In Near South Wales farmers discuss a bulk handling system for soy and wheat, criticizing delays and costs. Officials debate mandatory provision, with ministers pressed to ensure shipments and price stability amid market pressures and political scrutiny.
The passage recounts jumbled notes on petrol tins and odd crafts, interwoven with reflections on ancient pools and travel. It mentions an Armenian refuge scene in Syria, hotels in India, bath rituals abroad, and a captain's deck sighting of tropical petals, ending with a cryptic memory of leaving England for Capetown.
Last week’s football matches saw Dimboola struggle with a weakened side as many players switched colors to join Nerang, while Doyle and Baker starred for Dimboola and Stawell benefited from opponents’ errors. Minyip faced Stawell in perfect weather, with Stawell delivering an overwhelming victory as Holy Downey and Armed were absent.
A letter to the editor questions Paul Mackenzie about his understanding of earth sciences and evolution. It argues that highly educated men should study established works such as Ball and Mechanics' Institute libraries to better grasp topics like the earth’s cooling and the moon’s origin. The writer contends Mackenzie misstates scientific ideas and urges reliance on authoritative texts rather than guesswork.
A brief letter from Veritas argues that true belief requires studying real authorities and experts rather than cant. The writer contrasts Mackenzie's approach with a skeptical view of contemporary sacred text interpretation, urging rigorous inquiry to determine the right beliefs.
A western district deputation pressed the Country Roads Board to take over the construction of the road between Casterton and the South Australian border. Mr Goudie said policy would fund upgrades with £1,000,000 annual borrowings and £800,000 taxation. Costs rise 100 percent since years past, and joint funding with Federal authorities was proposed to secure up to £100,000. The board was urged to proceed, but a direct high road takeover was ruled out as a priority due to an existing main highway nearby.
Horsham head office details list branches in Reulsh Donal M vip Murton Natimuk Rupanyup Warracknebeal and agencies at Dimlenla Gorwke Gymborwon Bartow Marnoo Watehem. Auction sales across Victoria and South Australia with land sales spectalty and fat stock transport to Geelong Melbourne and Adplayle Markets. Local agents for Orient Steam Navigation Co Ltd and various insurance and trust firms.
Horsham bids for a Wednesday sale on August 2 with special stock entries invited. Young bulls and heifers expected alongside young cattle. auctioneers announce early entries and a focused cattle lineup.
Horsham Sale Yards advertise a mixed stock sale on Wednesday August 5 featuring young ewes and wethers plus crossbred ewes and weaners. Highlights include full mouth ewes and strong entries of 5 year and 6 year old merino and mixed sexes stock, with keen attention to marked lambs and coming yearlings.
A historical notice from Horsham advertises a stock sale on Wednesday August 1 including sheep cattle hogs and pigs with other stock and early entries. The fragmentary text is unclear on exact items and timings.
They advertise funds for investors and trustees offering loans ranging from £100 to £30,000 at low rates. The service promises prompt arrangement and moderate charges under the personal supervision of Thos Young.
An auction notice describes land ideal for wheat in Riverina within two miles of a growing town. Acres arable with shelter belts of bos, jie, oak and lore, fenced into six paddocks with ample water, tanks, and telegraph failover. Price 71 shillings per acre, cash terms, 10 year burden.
Wilson Bolton and Co and David Anderson and Co stock and station agents list land finance and general services across Victoria with auctions in various towns. Agencies, loans, insurance, and real estate offerings include branches in Horsham and other district towns, plus references to banks and life associations.
A fragmented 1900s style entry references cattle movement and yard activity at Corporation yards with mentions of personnel and dates. Names such as Wilson and Bob appear amid garbled text, indicating an item about livestock, yard status, and potential alerts or approvals in a local notice context.
Auction notice for a special sheep sale by Wilson Bolton & Co in Taree dated 16th with Merino wethers of various ages and sexes, plus lambs and yearlings. Wording is unclear but invites further bids and exhibitors to attend.
Fat Lambs Wilson Bolton and Co Horsham report that shareholders and vendors have been notified to meet and discuss investment. The notice requests all shareholders to attend and confirms a forthcoming meeting to address the matter and any shared liabilities.
An Australian firm, Mercantile Mutual Insurances of Melbourne, with categories including Fire and Accident, Crops and Stocks, Personal Accident, Workers' Compensation, Employers' Liability, and Life Stock Insurance at low rates is listed along with T Younghustend & Co. Wool and Produce Brokers and Perpetual Trustees Association Ltd in an old newspaper segment.
John Kimberley and Sons offers land stock and general commission services as sworn valuator for Bank of New South Wales. They handle past and present sales, loans, and consignments for wool, stock, and farm produce in Geelong Ballarat and Melbourne markets. Partnerships listed include George Hague & Co Pty Ltd and Australasia Royal Mail Line.
Readable lines describe a period era event with names and places obscured. Mentions of workers, poets, and a city scene hint at a social gathering or street life. Multiple garbled terms suggest a mid century London or European locale with elderly figures and local trades.
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