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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1930
Page
6
A driver is stopped by a village constable who claims the speed was well below ten miles an hour. The motorist protests while the officer shields him, joking about a wedding the next day and a request to secure his belongings.
Hyland's of Oakbank solicits buyers for live weight poultry including ducks Turkeys and fowls. They offer the highest prices for old hens and urge customers to obtain monthly price lists before selling elsewhere. Contact Hyland's at 44a Flinders Lane Melbourne or call commission/cartage charges.
A visitor at a village church in Essex hears a tale of an elderly man accusing a thief of stealing chickens. The scene shifts to a comedic churchyard remark about a local parson nicknamed a puddle spotter, highlighting rural humor and oddities.
The Direct Seed Supply Company of Frankston Victoria advertises Cathol Hybrid poppies blooming in winter with varied colors and prize appeal. Also promotes Geum Orange Queen, Sexodragone Rose, Giant Sowers, Aquilegias, Freesias, Wall flowers and other seeds in packets with mixed stocks and pricing 2/9 for 6 packets or 6 for 1 shilling, free lists and catalogues on request.
Company details show subscribed capital of 187 000 with reserve liability 800 000. Office address listed as Queen Street Melbourne.
Western Australia reports a record wheat year guided by the Agricultural Department led by Mr. Sutton. The Royal Agricultural Society’s Zon Championship drew 143 entrants across district competitions. Results show early ploughing, May sowing, and use of seed drills, with variety Gluyax Late and several others notable. Fertilizer rates averaged 94 pounds per acre with some trials using up to 160 pounds. Overall, yields improved over previous years, illustrating strong farming methods and potential for future expansion in wheat production.
The Victorian Dried Fruits Hoard presents tested recipes for housewives using dried fruits. The notes describe Bweet Mince Roly and Plum Pudding with steps for mixing, steaming, and serving, including ingredients like suet, raisins, currants, treacle, and dried fruit blends. The article cites preparation in pudding basins and serving with white sauce.
A fragment recalls a generous donor linked to the 19th century Antarctic expedition and broader university and hospital fund drives. It notes yearly wages and a 20 acre block, with references to Australian interests and national recognition of a major benefactor.
A chaotic revue features Ephinters and Hendery Nook with Tyas Wy and Ralph tran in a controversial stage show. The plot centers on a cunning local jurist and a secret from Mrs Fox as audience reactions mix with a farce about moral dilemmas and consent.
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