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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1933
Page
5
The excerpt lists historical prices for dairy and farm products including butter, cheese, potatoes, onions, bacon, barley, oats, pollard, bran, and chaff. Market entries distinguish factory and local butter and various cheese grades with per pound or per unit pricing.
Wire report from Melbourne notes milling wheat at 2d to 2d with variations, barley and maize quoted, tomatoes and onions priced, lucerne value listed, and Horsham wheat price for yesterday noted as 20s 8d per bushel in the market update.
A series of bereavement notices thanks relatives and friends for sympathy cards letters flowers and expressions after recent losses. Messages honor memory of Mrs Stanley Eldridge Mr and Mrs Wim Eldridge and family Mrs Kroes Mrs Maruske and others with personal acknowledgments and memorial sentiments.
The London office notes reveal haphazard commencements and public disquiet about separate Algae policies for states. Non Labor governments push to retain the post while little public attention is given, with new leads on direct Glasgow trade and shipping prospects for Scotland.
Weather notes show 41 more points of rain since last Monday with 21 on Tuesday and 20 on Wednesday. Yesterday brought milder conditions and an overall hold of showers, while the official forecast predicts cloudy periods in southern districts with scattered showers along the coast and hills, and mild west to north winds.
All shops offices and banks will be closed Monday for the King s Birthday. Sporting events in town include football and Kust. The post office will open for business with money orders halted until 10 am and there will be one postman delivery.
Heavy rains boosted Wartook Reservoir storage by about 12 million acre feet. Last Thursday the level stood at 14 744 acre feet and rainfall since Friday totaled 3.9 inches in the Wartook area.
Thirteen days of rain at Horsham last month yielded 222 inches while last year over four days 72 points were recorded. May rainfall tables show above average activity with some heavy falls. Central and Fast Gipper land had inadequate rain. Districts report varied totals from Mildura 81 to Maffra 34, with multiple stations naming values from 3T7 to 675 points.
The Horsham Progress Association held a meeting with a fair turnout. Members decided against winter community singing due to low local interest and discussed trees at Greer Lake with the Rotary Club backing. They will seek railway details for an excursion to Melbourne and plan clock repairs at the post office. A. McAuley was named collector for the next year.
At the weekly Hor sham Rotary Club meeting new officers were elected for July 1. President G. B. Woodgate. vice-president RK Grant. immediate past president F. Langlands. secretary K Newton. treasurer J Crase. sergeant at arms P Oates. attendance officer H W Rad ford. directors include Woodgate Langlands Crone Grant Clark Charlton Barnes Smith.
Members of the Horsham Auxiliary of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind plan the third annual ball at Town Hall on Monday June 12. The public is urged to give strong support to this social event.
A large crowd attended the Horsham sale of the late John J. Riehara property at the police station. The star lot was a Model T Ford in good order sold for 16 guineas to I O'Shea. Gold ware and clothing fetched strong prices, with proceeds after expenses going to the deceased’s next of kin.
Horsham Town Council may adopt a parking by law restricting parking on Friday afternoons along Firebrace Street. The proposal faces opposition from country motorists and the Horsham Chamber of Commerce. The Horsham Progress Association supported retaining the current parking law and plans to protest with a letter.
The Horsham State school reports light enrolment after holidays with low attendance due to colds. Head teacher H W Radfonl urges parents to enroll children promptly and ensure regular attendance to prevent staff reductions and safeguard scholars’ interests.
Persons who pushed chewing gum into door locks in Firebrace afreet caused substantial trouble and expense for shopkeepers. The sticky substance hardens, old locks require replacement, and police will watch for offenders in the future.
The Horsham Music Club held a monthly meeting to hear a two part lecture recital on the pipe organ. Mrs Sawyer demonstrated the organ and its pedals, played selections, and Mr Finck explained blower wind chests bells and pipes before a vote of thanks closed an enjoyable evening.
Miss Brown, a 22 year old Sydney girl, won Teresa in a major production praised for beauty and voice. Englands Harry Webbman appears as a brigand chief with a strong baritone. Will Rogers stars in Too Busy to Work noted for humor amid melodrama.
In bleak wintry weather the Horshem Ladies Benevolent Society appeals for clothing and shoes for those in distress. They especially need children's wear and men's underclothing, with parcels left in the basket outside Mr. W. H. Schwenne sen's tailor shop on Firebrace Street.
Confidence in yourself and your appearance is half the battle. Madam Griffiths offers velvet georgette and satin frocks for all occasions and stylish day wear coats at unbeatable prices. Smart millinery in popular colors and shapes. Phone 470.
Tonight and Saturday features The Faithful Heart starring Herbert Marshak and Edna Beet. Lord Babs follows with the adventures of Baba the steward and reveals his hidden inheritance. Sunshine Susie returns Monday with Renate Muller and Jack Hulbert, plus The Blue Danube as the supporting film featuring Dorothy Brencler and Joseph Schildkraut.
By advertisement today Mr A A Rogers Registrar who resigned as secretary and librarian of Horsham Mechanics Institute announces he has moved to his old office in Bradshaw's in Mings Firebrace street Registrations of births and deaths and lodge business will be attended to
An advertisement from Arvolt and Co. announces sale of stock including tarpaulins and saddlery items at low prices. The notice mentions goods for sale at general stock and highlights a September 8 timeframe for the offer.
Michael Whean of the National Hotel Netvink faced Licensing Act charges for keeping a bar open during prohibited hours on April 19 and for an offence committed earlier. He received fines of £5 and £9 with 12s costs, and a stay of the teeth was granted in both cases. Five men found on the premises after hours were each fined.
The Heoreham High School Ex Students Association announces a reunion on Monday at the school. Former and current students will play hockey basketball and football and a dance will follow in the school hall.
Firebrace street coach builders H. and F. Bradshaw announce they have hired a top wheelwright and can repair drays and waggons in addition to coach building services.
Mrs. Evens Hardy, president of the Housewives' Association, defends traditional home duties and opposes equal training for men and women. A separate note details a theft at Hoot & Sams grocery in Stawell where £15 vanished. police trace suspects and recover most of the money.
Leading workers from the Country Women’s Association in Horeham hosted the Wool Praja visitors to discuss forming a Horsham branch. Members elected Mrs J B Weilgate president and others to offices. The first meeting is Friday June 16 at 2 00 pm in Werring’s cafe upstairs and invitations go to all area women.
Passengers and crew on long distance trains at midnight will receive census forms from conductors posing as census collectors. The Melbourne to Adelaide service and other listed routes will have forms distributed on board at midnight with responses collected later.
Heavy snow fell over two days across Victoria's Alpine regions. Ballarat Hasenfras Mount Dandenong Woodend reported snow that soon melted after rain. Mount Doung Buang near Warburton wore an 18 inch mantle, Mt Macedon remained snow capped.
The Horsham friendly societies held a ball in the Town Hall on Tuesday in aid of the Base Hospital. Bad weather reduced attendance, and the institute will not benefit as hoped. Attendees enjoyed the Fiesta orchestra and a cheerful evening.
The monthly meeting of the ladies committee of the Horsham Base Hospital has been postponed from Monday June 5 to July due to the public holiday King’s Birthday.
Mr W E Thomas a dentist will visit Hersham today Friday and may be consulted at the Exchange Hotel Firebrace Street all day until sundown.
Albert Vo Worrntl, assistant commercial agent for the Victorian Railways, reports upcoming freight cuts from Melbourne Geelong and Ballarat routes. The reform, based on contracts, aims to reduce parcel carriage about 40 percent and overall freight by around 20 percent, affecting major railway users.
The Prince of Wales continues to aid the King as health remains good though rheumatism causes discomfort in a left shoulder. He is expected to lead the Trooping of the Color procession on Saturday in place of the King.
Premier says ministry backs bulk handling of wheat with receiving stations at 160 country sites and terminals at Williams Town and Geelong. Estimated cost about £2,005 with funds to be sought from the Loan Council after Treasury checks. Also notes community dances and local court fine for drunkenness. Arthur Jenkin announces as agent for Allan's art players and Estey organs.
James Henry Tremewan Frederick Scott Eleanor Toner and Emma Scott face charges tied to the death of Herbert Toner. Inquest found likely murder, but Crown entered nolle prosequi. Police remanded all four with bail set in the high profile case.
Recent Fisher family poultry yard damage noted after a fox entered the area. Birds including several fowls and one goose were found dead or injured with evidence suggesting a fox pursued by dogs and hid near the garage.
Following heavy rain Ballarat Corporation Yards report substantial cattle price gains with best quality up. Bullocks scarce as cows and helfers dominate runs. Elite elation bred helfers drew keen bidding and averages rose for heifers and bullocks. Prime heavy bulls quoted £13-£14 17s 6d, primes midweights £11 10s-£12 10s, lights £8 10s-£9 10s. Calves hit £7 14s and sheep demand improves with best quality up by 2s per head. Total penned 2174, about 800 fewer than prior week. wethers and ewes steady. lambs in brisk demand.
Mr 4 McRae, longtime educator and administrator, is named director in place of Mr Dios. Born at Ase dn ISTP pe Waselcid, he studied at Mar School and was a scholar under Sir Alexander Dea cock. He served as head teacher and district inspector, then vicw principal of the Training College, lecturer at the University, and chief inspector of primary school. The appointment aims to continue existing educational lines.
Victoria to conduct a joint census of poultry and livestock with the population count at month end. Commonwealth collectors will distribute farm forms and recordkeepers will note if poultry or livestock are kept. If shortage occurs plain paper forms may be used.
The text recalls farm scenes and people named in a muddled account. It mentions calves, feeds and shared chores, with a note about a tax event two days after a hut era and a request for a refund.
Fragmentary report describes an exhibit at a technical institute with mentions of wool, a sheep, and a form or shaft. References include dates in March and Trematia, with figures around ten dollars. Names and places are garbled. content is not fully decipherable.
A garbled report notes a large shipment to America including 100 bales of sheep and skins and a successful church carnival aid raising about £190. An American freighter named Golden Vest bound for Melbourne struck a reef near the coast. Mw er was elected president for the executive term.
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