06 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1930
Page
1
Dr Geo E Payne Philmots presents articles on health drawn from broad experience. The Australian native author has sent a global health message to millions and contributes informed insights.
A reader column argues for shift from treatment to prevention. It envisions trained specialists visiting homes, examining kidneys ears teeth heart and lifestyle, and teaching people how to avert illness. It urges public support and a dedicated prevention department in public health.
The Rebate on Phosphates Cooperative announces a plan to distribute surplus income as rebates to purchasing members for the 10QUKID season. Directors note market price for fertilizer has risen and a 20 per ton rebate is offered on orders of 10 tons or more. Rebates allocated from annual surplus rather than dividends.
Attendance reached about 40 as judges from Melbourne evaluated entries. A. H. Lane won the prize for the cockerel with I. Pace second. E. Ladd took the pullet prize and Wimmera Poultry Farm earned second. Judges commented on head shape, compactness, feather quality, and eye prominence, praising breeders for good planning and mating strategies.
May opened with fine weather then troughs and lows shifted across the continent bringing rain and frost events. Heavy rainfall and cold nights affected Victoria and southern New South Wales, with occasional frosts and fogs. eastern highlands saw snow in the sixth and seventh weeks and Melbourne experienced squally winds and rough seas. District rainfall summaries list varied totals across Mallee, Wimmera, Western, Northern, Central, North-East, and Gippsland regions with May’s totals reflecting uneven distribution and a late-season trend toward lighter showers in the west.
Speaking in Geelong, VP Mr Hughes said a new Australian party had been formed to offer an alternative to Labor should the Labor party fall under Communist influence.
Horsham bank manager informed Arapiles Shire Council that Commercial Banking Company of Sylney will close the Noradjuba branch on June 16 due to unprofitable operations and upcoming one man branch legislation. Council discussed transferring accounts to Horsham or National Bank and agreed to pursue National Bank continuity.
At Bettis Field Pittsburgh engineers showcased the stroboglow a compact device from Westinghouse that makes moving parts appear motionless by flickering lights. Invented by Knowles Peters and Bahles it aids observation of propellers engines gears and valves and could become part of aircraft inspections.
Ambrose Thomas Power was held up by an armed man in Wonthaggi and robbed of £8. The incident details remain sparse, with no injuries reported and no arrests announced.
At the Borough Council meeting Mayor Dr. D. Anderson announced a sanctioned scheme and start in work to guard against water famine. He proposed sending appreciation letters to the Premier, the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, and MPs. The council noted local unemployment ratios and anticipated ten local workers joining the 15 to 25 local split, with more to come. Dr Barnes praised the Mayor for driving the project. The motion passed.
Market report from Ballarat yards shows clearer demand for cows and heifers with firmer values and a smaller supply of light weights. Bullocks averaged £18 14s for ten, prime pens ranged £14 0s to £19 12s, cows £13 0s to £14 12s, calves £2 2s 0d, sheep and lambs rising to better rates with good attendance and competition.
At Tuesday’s meeting a letter from Worsham Traders warned hawkers undermine local fruit and veg sellers. Dr Barnes argued traders face high rents yet hawkers should be allowed to sell presh frost and vegetables. council has no authority to ban. Cr Bolton carried the motion to send a letter to the Traders’ Association stating no power to regulate hawking.
The flyer touts a popular laxative and liver purifier that claims to remove all waste from the digestive tract. It promises improved digestion, clearer thinking, and a happier, healthier feeling after using a 14 bottle supply.
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