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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1936
Page
2
In a Lords debate Viscount Astor urges cheap fats and milk for nutrition and stability, citing price gaps in butter across England France and Germany as potential indicators of political change. A second note references ear anatomy and aging, quoting experts on human ear growth from ancient to modern times.
The Horsham Waterworks Trust meeting chaired in the chairman's absence heard that a grant application for town reticulation upgrades was listed for re submission. The Minister for Water Supply said current charges cannot be altered but will be reconsidered if the town’s supply expands. Foreman A E Watts reported a rise in main breaks including a major 6 inch line on Baillie Street on May 16 causing extended outages. 12 inch main shut off due to a faulty valve. low pressure on the Natimuk road due to distance from the main. A North side main alignment proposal was suggested to improve pressure and remove dead ends. The treasurer reported bank balances as at May 30 and payments approved including State Rivers and Water Supply Commission and other sundry accounts.
A Purview service at Hor sham Presbyterian Church discusses St Andrew's Presbyterian Hospital Melbourne. Admitted 1439 patients, 1002 operations. proposed £15,000 wing to house 120 patients. Related charity efforts include cottages for 40 children and care for school-needs, with Jewish Christian work and Australian Presbyterian mission planning.
The report shows a guardsman tied to Marlinnomat and a House discussion on punishment for refusing to shave and travel privileges. Warranted release terms, 7 days detention for insubordination, and a five shilling advance are noted amid War Office notes. Warrender explains military grooming and appearance rules under CO orders.
The London Post Office faces a trend of female staff marrying and leaving, with pensions replacing early gratuities and salaries. About 1100 women depart the London Telephone Exchange annually for marriage, costing £163,000 last year and about £161,300 this year.
The Orient Line news service explains three main English dances: country dances, Morris and sword dances. Morris and sword dances are ceremonial, performed by small skilled teams in special costumes with dramatic elements, while country dances are non dramatic recreational group dances for both men and women.
Australian speaker Mr W Caldwell urged the Victorian Aga Vayes luncheon that the International Labour Organization aims to raise living standards and reduce poverty worldwide. He noted the League of Nations and ILO growth, social security gains, and the need for genuine peace beyond political truce, urging reforms and a resignation call for the ILO secretary-general.
British agricultural authority Professor R G Stapleton argues that profitable farming hinges on mechanisation thorough tillage and organised marketing. He envisions contractors handling costly specialised work with modern plant, allowing small farmers to compete against large, fully equipped operations.
The report outlines employment changes in Sydney and Melbourne with rising marriage trends and demand for stenographers and drivers, while Australia sees a 30 percent jump in pound sterling trade value year over year. It notes old hands losing pay, ongoing wartime labor shifts, and anticipates a shift in property and wage dynamics as markets adapt. It also surveys dairy industry patterns, Japan’s dairy expansion, and Australia’s export competition and government oversight within the Australian dairy system.
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