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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1939
Page
2
W G Leas Architect and Designer operates from Chquaart Street Market showcasing architectural services and design expertise. The firm emphasizes modern building plans and client tailored projects in a historic district context.
The Horsham Younger Set met with guests from neighboring areas at Horsham Base Hospital. Miss Arthur spoke on anti gas measures, a vote of thanks was recorded, delegates named for a state conference, and a musical program followed with bouquets, solos, and a collection for refreshments.
A fragmented market note from Melbourne lists oats barley maize and potatoes with odd pricing and quantities, plus scattered political and road committee references. It mentions Mr Crawford and Rankin and references Bendigo and Hamilton electorates.
About 1000 workers in public and private hospitals in Victoria gained wage increases yesterday after a conference between the Hospital Employees Federation and employers. The base rate rises by a week, with women’s rates up by a fixed weekly amount for the first years, followed by higher scales in the second year and beyond.
Warm tributes flowed from many quarters for Albert C Drevermann former principal of Dookie Agricultural College who died in Melbourne. The Council of Agricultural Education and others praised his indelible impact on Victoria agriculture education and his dedication to youth and the land. Leaders noted his expertise as an educator judge and advocate for scientific research benefiting primary producers.
Fragmented obituary notice reports the death of Watts Suddvaty at age 14 with references to family, wife of Ranh maT, and the Elantaeths home. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the item indicates a local death notice and familial connections within a dated community.
The Horsham Times notes improving conditions with waning winds and sunnier skies. Residents near the coast report calmer seas and a gradual rise in visibility as fronts move east.
The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission released figures showing increases in storage levels at Taylor's Lake and nearby reservoirs. Total acre feet near 1043 with Green Labs and Dock Lake readings. Wartock totals cited. Readings imply substantial rainfall or reinforcements needed to reach satisfactory levels for the season.
Fragmentary OCR text notes poor road surface due to clay and gravel mix. Mentions frequency streaks and contended factors tied to structure and features. Unclear details limit precise reconstruction but indicates road quality concerns.
Women members of the Congregational Church at Minyip led Sunday evening worship. Individuals read hymns notices scripture and delivered the sermon, drawing steady interest from the congregation as a notable parish event.
At last week’s Kowree Blite Council meeting Cr Cranage moved to close roads again as per notice. Cr Sousates supported. engineer asked for strict log tracking for Chove while Dr Jamieson noted it was not the engineer’s job and weights could not be checked. Cr Moore quipped about 15,000 feet of timber.
A garbled report describes a meeting forming a branch of an association. Mr F Chapean chairs. The previous branch is said to be new in day. A small credit balance exists and officers are appointed, including a president and serjeants at arms with unclear spellings.
At Mount Gambier rifle range last Wednesday an 18-year-old named Colin Campbell was fatally shot in the chest while two Campbell brothers aged 18 and 19 were shooting with 29 calibre rifles. The elder Campbell fell instantly after turning on hearing a shot. The family, from Shepherdson Road, endured further shock when the father was later injured in a separate motor accident on the Penola road.
On a Dumfriesshire upland a farmer reports a mysterious wheat stain phenomenon. An observer notes a hen laying many eggs while a tracked wheat diaper records two yolks per egg. Authorities weigh and measure the odd find amid disbelief. The story cites agricultural authorities and acreage figures, signaling wider Crop expectations.
A garbled historical fragment mentions a vote and reactions after a period of uncertainty. Readable names, dates, places, or clear events are not discernible. The text suggests political or civic discourse but lacks concrete details or context.
Market notes from Young's Market list poultry prices for roosters and fowl, with dairy and fruit entries including Jonathan apples large oranges quince and a variety of tubers. Prices appear in old currency formats, reflecting historical market rates and items across vendors.
London critics attack Government wool buying methods as secret and unfair. Bradford traders note a 3,000,000 quantity of tops priced for 50s 60s grade, unlike prior uniforms, with most cloth to be woven at Bradford and narrow margins for topmakers.
The Melbourne clearing sale day saw steady price expectations for the male wool offering with Wednesday’s sale. Catalogues emphasize crutchings and oddments, with crutchings fair and a good portion likely to Avetratvag oulls. Sydney reports resumed additions and similar high quality clips being submitted.
At the Donald Shire Council meeting residents urged allowing possum control in Litehfield due to depredations. A Fisheries and Game Inspector reply noted per mit limits and said landowners may seek extra authority if conditions warrant, with police approval possible. The C and GC Minstrel Show broadcasts weekly from Melbourne opticians Meams Coles and Garrard and a copy of the Minstrel book is available during Hor sham visits.
After eleven years at the Kateer Wilhelm Institute near Berlin, researchers in Munichsberg crossed wild boars with domestic swine to yield a pig race resistant to swine fever. The new breed, named Musacheberg Browns for its color, shows higher fertility, rapid growth, and quicker fattening while maintaining familiar domestic-pig form. Mortality drops from 25 to about 5 per 100 in the first year.
Wheat traffic to Victoria declines with low shipments and 1,113,000 bags in storage versus 3,000,000 last year. Prospects blamed on reduced superphosphate shipments. Beaufort Relay Race results show C.A. Harriers defeating Ballarat. Women pilot Mildred Hutchings passes A licence test at Wagga aerodrome, first Australian woman doctor to achieve the distinction. Ansett Airways to continue with price and route discussions amid market pressure.
A damaged extract describes the Guba flight deviating from its expected course after leaving Rosewy and heading north across the Indian Ocean. Captain P. G. Taylor in charge faces turbulent air and faulty visibility, prompting a Batavia landing to reassess conditions.
Canberra reports the government intends a survey of major national security needs, with a note that parliament will present a measure to fund a comprehensive national defense review. The report stresses unity and focus on safeguarding the nation’s wealth and future security interests.
Melbourne report details a street quarrel at a foreign club after a late incident near J me tower. Robert Homfruy, aged [i laburne, was knocked out during the melee. A subsequent charge cited intent to wind up with harm, with a waiting verdict pending.
Labor claims victory in the Wilmot by election with a majority of 4. Figures from the vote list include Ryne tbaboel and Gug yt, though the OCR text is garbled. The result confirms a party win in the contested seat.
The page lists death notices from Horsham and Geelong, with brief obituary details for Nancy Marshall Rutherford Watts and others. It notes a first Armoured Car Regiment funeral in Horsham, plus multiple local notices, including Gellatly and Lamble deaths, churches, and community roles.
Ernult Henry Opperman aged unknown pleaded guilty to a May 28 Mildura robbery of 478 pounds with violence. Judge Melbourne condemned the act noting the difficulty in understanding why a well‑looking employed young man would commit such a crime. Judge Magepala added there may be a twist in his character.
Fragmented OCR text appears to describe a school scene with garbled dialogue and stray phrases. It hints at a school context with students, speech, and emotions but lacks coherent events or clear facts to summarize.
A report outlines a public reading event at the Free Library with Mr Kat Wik addressing the gathering. The piece references library growth, publication rates, and literary goals, noting efforts to expand access and support for authors.
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