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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1925
Page
9
The document outlines security earning rates and investment terms for Commonwealth Bonds or Stocks. Investors may choose a five or seven year option or a silent period, with options to convert or sell at stock exchange times. The note references interest rates up to 9 percent, with charges and handling standards, and mentions lockdowns on new subscriptions and old bond exchange procedures.
The piece argues that humans are social by nature and that civilization arose from companionship. It critiques misanthropy, urges better social mixing, and cites a song about happiness from togetherness, noting an exaggerated tone about prehistoric and colonial ideas.
The article surveys shifting travel and communication in Western and Northern Australia, noting motor cars and aeroplanes expanding access inland, reducing isolation, and linking states from Fremantle to Brisbane. It highlights railway progress, regional bottlenecks at gauge changes, and improving mail and medical services as remote areas gain contact with civilization.
A fragmentary narrative recalls Victorian era expeditions to Victoria Falls. It mentions Livingstone’s journeys, the Zambesi River, and the wealth of awe surrounding the falls. The piece links explorers and colonial observers to the fame of the falls and nearby rail connections.
News notes detail a false fire alarm at 11am when Hordum Fire Brigade rushed to Wawtana road and found noTrace of a fire. The issue moves to local society as Ladies' Literary Society forms under the A1 League with Mrs Butcher as president and a slate of officers and committees named.
Melbourne reports a conversion loan drive with subscriptions exceeding £12,000,000, while the Federal Treasury notes that subscriptions already surpass £10,040.
Descriptions of a fleet celebration featuring Governor-General hospitality for 300 petty officers at a Federal Government function. Victorian Government provided state support for an Admirals reception at State Parliament House. Large turnout of prominent citizens attended a gold Pacific ball in St Kilda amid the festivities.
Reports say Eva Pearce, 19, remains in a critical state after a verandah collapse on Friday. Subcommittee appointed by the seamen conference discusses disputed matters and aims for progress and a settlement by tomorrow.
Mime Dulcie Tippett, recently appointed probationer at Mill Mowpited, will report for duty tomorrow. Before departure she received keepsakes honoring her association with The Methodist Gap ay Bebool and the Girls Comrade Chan. Mister A. D. Beate of the Bo rough Nursing Centra hinted at Melbourne that Mr H. Y. McKiay of the Punchise was involved.
An ingest shows fragmented promotional items from a Horsham page including hair switches and assorted fashion and cosmetic offers. The readable lines mention price points around £39 and generic product cues with unclear brand names and layouts.
A messy OCR note records quoted prices for goods including flour, starches, and feedstuffs with implied freight to Melbourne. It mentions Tasmanian wheaten straw, beans, barley, and various tins, with quoted rates around £4 10s to £5 per unit and freight to 13/TE to 13/10. It notes importers in Moihalire and Melbourne shipments and resellers in India markets, and references a wire listing of prices and quantities.
In the House of Commons the naval debate covered ship completions and costs. Admiralty figures cited end year completions for Nelson and other vessels with total outlay around 8 million sterling. Ramsay MacDonald opposed the motion while Bridgeman defended a stronger naval policy, vote ended 207 to 0 on the motion.
The Prince of Walea departed Capetonin aboard the Repulse for South America. Many sincere tributes were paid to the success of his tour as he begins the international itinerary.
Prime Minister Mr Haldwin faces continued coal dispute talks after miners refuse the owners extended wage guarantee offer. Officials report the eastern district workers held firm on a minimum wage demand, prolonging negotiations throughout the day.
Central Assoc. announces a quiet Morroco meeting and plans for selected players from Lawson to Levitzke for upcoming games. Donors to The Children’s Megas Rise were acknowledged as listed by the secretary.
A garbled wartime report lists numerous names and places including Riverside Remlaw and Bouaisae Alden. It mentions French artillery coatings and Chinese bandits, with several individuals such as Alden, Abernethy, and Morueu named amid scattered references to locations in Manchuria and North Manchuria.
Sporting notes list matches Din Mews with Minyip facing Rapanyup and Pimbools meeting Murton. Umpires named for tomorrow at Mill Hortham Petrie and Warracknabeal v Htawell Reilly Minyip v Mapanyup Tinhler Pawboots v Murton Ayles MOLE. BURSTAM tomorrow Horsham support expected. Team selections list faker McCleunad Camersnn Wallis Alcock MeIntyre Smith Williams Vortter Findlay Gib Alcock Coutts Lyle Daniels Gervich Moli Kilpatrick emergencies W Alrweck Berry Charlee Anderson unavailable.
In Edinburgh the Australian Indy Yanis teams defeated the Spatiab ladies at very castle by eleven to ten.
The Wr uprower Hywon ogeinet Pimpint Juniors faced a mixed result against Haven with several players listed including Ballinger, Phiall, Avnott, and Wolus Vonnage Remap Claritge Wiel. Notable results include Williams defeating Hawkes and a doubles pair Anawkes with Mrs. dmsenge. The event occurred at Sepbright, Newderney with multiple scores and participants shown.
A fragmentary report lists players for Blackheath and Aubrey with names such as J. Thomas, Robin, W.¢, Mille, Cam, Wills, Kerr, Piercy, Minch, Rippon, Alcock, Sharp and Newell. Details of date, venue, and lineup are unclear due to damaged text and stray characters.
Commonwealth Labor delegates from Australia and Canada argue migration harms domestic employment and wages while proposing stronger world resource development standards. They urge reforms to create better employment conditions and fair wages, highlighting cooperation to raise global resource development.
Mr. Ritchie, chairman of the Port of London Authority, told a party of politicians that the total shipping tonnage in the port was 45,000,000 tons, up from 40,000,000 in 1908, highlighting a significant growth in London’s maritime capacity.
An event at Wadership of the Reicmanter and Sue Horsham U High School is set for Toemlay at 3.30 at the Town Mall. Teachers, parents, and friends will attend to support students with a concert described as uplifting and moralistic, amid broader debates on education and culture.
Lakes hosted Edenhope in a high scoring regional match with rivalries renewed. Lakes struggled for consistency as Edenhope's defense limited scoring while forwards cranked in several timely goals. The home team showed effort though accuracy faded at key moments. final margin remained uncertain until late in the third period.
Fragmentary OCR shows names like Mr T Bearer and Mr AM Sieighs Feew with unclear roles. Mentions a date Q1aT 14/2 and a secretary in a vague meeting context at Petersbrt. Details are garbled but indicate a formal gathering with attendees and a schedule note.
An application from Morita neh for affintion was granted and sevited for the Positions of atipendiary sienange and hanilie apper tition fos were Austaep 4. Details are garbled but reference to appointments and a February timing appears.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines Caulfield and surrounding area public issues, names, and venues. It mentions Wing Yodulirne, Gy Wikgwl Steeylechinais Fy, and POULIN MEE OS. Multiple venues and dates appear in a noisy arc, suggesting a local civic notice or column with community events and meetings.
Fragmentary social note mentions Be Joughier and Meg’s son Ramond of Piasyimywl with Murshid Piesbyrey Wweminy murrgs. Details are unclear but indicates kinship ties and place names.
Fragmentary obituary item mentions a deceased person connected to a family house and cemetery arrangements. The readable names include a few surnames and possible references to a local church, cemetery, and family ceremony. Exact identities and details are unclear due to OCR damage.
Fragmentary OCR summary notes at Longerenong College inclinations toward certification and compliance. Mentions Me S40 Drvyyrmany and Termuinal Taxasivatint Vronker Atment Certificates of Complies Metrieken lus. Names list includes K S Boyd, Brooke, Wolfe, Hunt, Gambin, Knight, Carver among others. No clear single event. reads as a compiled roster or administrative notes with unclear dates or outcomes.
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