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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1938
Page
7
A 1908 article describes proposed motor vehicle inspections to ensure safety. It notes regular checks every six to twelve months, with registered, licensed cars and certified worthiness. Authorities and associations discuss proving mechanical condition and braking, to prevent faulty vehicles on the road.
Local council in Melbourne debates levying a fee on revenue from events at the Recreation Reserve. The plan would tax takings each Sunday to support grounds and facilities, with 1% of receipts proposed under a questioned scheme. Debate centers on costs, loans, and the balance between maintenance and subsidies.
A series of rural incidents fill the Horsham district page. A major Beulah fire destroyed three shops along the main thoroughfare after a blaze escalated despite prompt brigade action. In other notes a miner was found dead in a waterhole at a Leeds World area, with medical teams responding and authorities planning an inquest.
A mixed Melbourne wheat market reports slight gains despite low activity and a shift toward aligning with city prices. Victorian wheat production valued at 297,232 for 1936-37, with broader agricultural figures and political notes on a by election outcome in Gee Geelong.
In memoriam notices express grief for the passing of Ther and Catherine. The family remembers their late spouses with affection, noting their days of life and the sorrow of loss. They are mourned by husband, wife, and kin, who cherish memories and honor their names.
In a farm and market report, the Can Exchange and growers' association approve new rules for wheat sacks limiting reuse and mandating new or sound sacks with dockage for substandard bags. Separately, beekeepers report widespread bee deaths across Walwa districts amid drought and grasshopper checks, with many hives empty of honey.
An obituary note recalls George Forrest who helped Bell develop the telephone and the first transmitting receiving set. He worked for Siemens Bros. at Woolwich for about 60 years and contributed to cable laying, early exchanges, and other electrical engineering advances. The report links him with the era of early communication tech and notes his long life and pension earlier.
After a two year break and holidays for six ministers, the state cabinet will resume its professional discussions this afternoon.
A horse and team became tangled and bolted during ploughing in a rural setting. The animal twisted its ankle and dragged a worker, with the incident ending when bystanders freed the exhausted horse. Authorities report no further injuries, and farming operations resumed after the scene was cleared.
Frets Our Correspondent reports on the latest developments in medical services and national insurance. Key changes, policy aims, and potential impacts for workers and patients are outlined with emphasis on access, funding, and administrative adjustments.
More than two thousand killed or injured in a Canton air raid as thirty six Japanese planes returned for a second strike. Bombs hit crowded areas causing a four story building collapse with many buried under debris. Casualties include a dying mother and her son offering water.
The Tokio daily reports fourteen Japanese aircraft attacked the Talihatan and Wongehar railway stations and government offices in Canton for 90 minutes. Demolitions destroyed 40 homes, with 200 killed and 300 injured as thousands retreat from air terror in an orderly exodus amid the conflict.
Lena Kent daughter of E Kent married Mc Donald son of J H McDonald at Mordialloc Methodist Church on Saturday April 23. Rev C Kent officiated. Bride wore magnolia gown with chrysanthemums and Easter lilies. Attendants were Chrissie Kent Mary McDonald. Best man Ian McDonald groom Percy Willie. Reception at Mordistio Hall and couple to reside in Atackay Queensland.
The unreadable OCR text describes a cricket game with mentions of teams and players such as Glamorgan and Sugland, noting pace bowlers and opening batsmen. It hints at ages and averages and references a wartime context with older and younger players.
A vehicle crash near No South Wharl involved three men awaiting a ride. A Harbor News diver observed the event while a driver tried to pull away. Investigators believe the car may have veered into a street near Clarendon or Normanby as heavy rain fell.
Fragmentary report notes an attempt to establish identity involving an individual named Calvert and others at Albert Park. Text is garbled with misprints, hindering clear facts about date, location, or outcome beyond a mistaken term and a referred accident at a dock.
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