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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1934
Page
1
A Horsham correspondent challenges a statement by E Lanigan Rupanyup about pre war superphosphate price at £3 per ton. The letter asserts no such low price existed then and invites confirmation from fertiliser firms.
A letter to Tone magazine argues against private banking dominance and calls for nationalisation. The writer warns that experts fail to fix the system and urges representatives of the people to control banking for public good rather than private profit.
Elizabeth Binns, about 60, died at Natimuk Lake after ingesting strychnine. Coroner Mr. MF Keken Rawlins noted a seven dose quantity and a poison envelope beside her bed. Evidence from husband Ernest Frederick Binns, sister Agnes Leith, and others placed the event at the Natimuk farm. a post mortem by Dr. Henderson confirmed the poisoning. suspicion arose about possible foul play but no charge laid.
Councillors weighed a request from a fire brigade deputation to ban smoking in the hall during events. Firemen, praised for voluntary service, faced concerns over enforcement and building use, while the mayor urged committee review under health regulations.
Local shop touts Holbrook brand anchovy paste touted as Italian Gorgona anchovies. The item is described as dainty and rich in savouries.
A postmortem exam of a sealed vessel follows the Melbourne arrival of Mr C G A Taylor. The examiner reports finding two letters and a second corpse blade beside the bed but finds nothing revealing the motive or identity of the silent suspect. The probe continues to seek who caused the death in this unclear case.
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