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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1931
Page
3
Mourning tribute to Seela and Wilma Mewk in memory
A brief memorial note honors Seela and their father Wilma Mewk with loving remembrance. The message expresses devotion from a grieving spouse and family, noting his ascent to a higher service and eternal regard.
Legislative Council Elections Shake Government Prestige
The defeat of Minister for T health and forests W Z Beckett weakens the Satu Government as opposition gains and internal party tensions rise. United Australia gains momentum with Mr Beckett and Mr Tweney as leaders, while Mr Kirkpatrick warns on party government. New tensions boost the Nationalists and political watchers expect a major post weekend shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thealth Aml Forests
W. Z. Beckett
Disney
Syouther
Mn Omdical
United Austra- Televemient
Et cm
D. L . Naiman
Mel Tourny Eust
Metropolitan Movies Journal
Sonlett
United Australia 5
Beckett
Tweney
Pocrel
Kirkpatrick
Atnew
Howse
Juste McArthur
Clarey
Frank Clarke
Yoto Te
Hallan Policw
Phaath
Crown Lands Sale Yields Few Bids In Mingip Auction
A Crown lands sale at Mingip last Thursday week attracted little competition. W. Crawford, land officer of Horsham, noted poor interest across the sites on South Foundry and South Street. Only two country lots reached sale, 40 acres near Minnip Rangens Town at six pounds per acre and 28 acres near Yarriambiae Creek in Werrigar parish sold to M. J. Murphy and J. Pett respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Lids
Mingip
W. ML Crawford
Horsham
Winthera Street
South Street
Threcer
Minnip-Rangens
J. J. Murphy
John Pett
Water Commission Replies to Shire Association on Water Fees
Minister of Water Supply informs Mr. Wettenhall that the Water Commission offers substantial concessions for parks gardens and swimming baths with reductions of 33 to 90 percent in the Wimmera Mallee system. It notes limited supplies and ongoing channel-clearing work to provide fair employment and satisfy the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PakEs
B. Wettenhall
McLa
Water Commission
Wimmer Mallee
The Unemployed's Position Discussed at public meeting
A June 5 meeting at Fire Brigade Hall drew about 50 unemployed. The secretary Mr Wo Stone sought resolutions for Mr M E Wettenhall and received a letter from an official of the Sustenance department. Mrs J Davey handles district sustenance with claims of delays and new promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo Stone
M. E. Wettenhall
Mal.a
Stowe
Toy
Mulbourne
DT Oam
KO Wiliams
MUS
Amd
Waar
J. Davey
Davey
Yavey
Horsham
Ro Grant
Gifts Received for Horsham Base Hospital
The Horsham Base Hospital secretary Mr C B Frencham acknowledges donations from N Bail cauliflowers FE Officer hooks E Dahlenburg jam Chariton Quantony fruit J E Smith bag of onions R Smith tin of homer Werner jaw and butter Lutheran church per Mrs Theile bed gowns Lutheran Pauls congregation Vastor Noark Natimok and £403. Schools of the district also sent goods and jam, acknowledged personally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham Base Hospital
C. BR. Frencham
N. Bail
FE. Officer
E. Dahlenburg
Chariton
J. E. Smith
Me. R. Smith
Homer
Werner
Lutheran Church
Theile
Trailer Detaches and Careens Through Street Near Shop
A trailer detached from a vehicle on a Wednesday drive along threbrace street and zigzagged toward Hamilton street corner. It narrowly missed a man and woman, then struck the plaster garden fence before returning safely to the road with no injuries reported.
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Threbrace Street
Mildura Club Debating Meeting Hosted by Recreation Club
Despite rain a large attendance at Mildura Literary and Debating Club met at the Recreation Club last Friday. Mr. O. C. Phillips chaired while Mr. J. Thomas reported on a Horsham debate trip with Mr. Phillips and Mr. Phelsn. Mildura lost by four points and received hospitable treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildura
0. C. Phillips
J. Thomas
Phillips
Phelsn
Horshaw
Horsham
Thomas
European travel talk at Horsham Naturalists meeting
Miss D McRae spoke at the Horsham Mornington Naturalists branch on her European visit. Her illustrated talk featured over 1000 cards showing views from Czechoslovakia Holland Germany France Greece and other countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Horsham
The
Mornington Naturalists
D. McRae
Aechoslovakia
Holland
Germany
France
Greece
Horsham Benefit Event Promises Silver Coin Proceeds
Special by Mr and Sue draws attendees to a Se event to support the Horsham Base Hospital through collection efforts and future enforcement of a silver coin discussion. Proceeds will aid the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr & Sue
Debret Association
Horsham Base
How He Lied to her Husband at Horsham Theatre
A reviewing note from Horsham Theatre recalls two British International Pictures talkies shown over a three day run. G Bernard Shaw's How He Lied to her Husband is praised for witty dialogue and ensemble casting while The Song of Sco features music and drama. Carl Brisson is noted for his appealing voice and presence in the feature program, along with a lively cartoon and gasette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartish
Horsham Theatre
British International Pictures
G. Bernard Shaw
U.S.A
Sco
Carl Brisson
Methodist Girls Comrade Club Bargain Fair Draws Big Crowd
Inclement weather did not dampen a successful bargain fair at Jubilee Hall. Blues and Golds teams ran stalls decorated with Wisteria selling produce and cakes, with Mrs Armsworth and Mrs Kiuberes performing solos. Mrs Freneham won the Victoria sandwich prize, judged by Mrs Humphreys. Evening events included mail striving guests and golf potting as stalls wrapped up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Jubilee Hall
Blues
Golds
Dempery Sale by Daver Davey & Co Ends Soon
Daver Davey & Co announce a two week dempery sale with quick clearance. Stock offered at sacrificed prices includes many bargains, urging customers to buy now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Daver
Horsham HLAA.H Society Holds Fortnightly Meeting
The Horsham HLAA.H Society met in the lodge room with Bro. B Williamson in the chair. Officers reported on a forthcoming concert for Horsham's unemployed as ministers pledged to aid ticket distribution. The same officers were re-elected for six months and a debate team was chosen to argue Hor sham Progressive against MALOOOLE. A quarterly communion was announced for next Sunday and a concert date was to be fixed with a strong committee elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham Hlaa.h. Society
Bro
Williamson
Horsham
Ls Horsham
Suiv 1 Bros
AL Malone
PL Hennessy
M. Hannigas
Conquering House at Horsham Theatre Tonight
Horsham Theatre presents The Conquering House with Richant Arlen and Neney Carroll in The Devil's Holiday as a second feature. The program includes Renegades with Warner Baxter and Myrna Loy, and the Fox British comedy Leave It To Me with Dorothy Seacombe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conquering House
Richant Arlen
Neney Carroll
Bert
Miss Wray
Wirker
Wihlerness
Arlen
Allene
Meade
Terry Gorau
Warner Baxter
Myrna Loy
Screemel
Poreggn
Dorothy Seacombe
Sale of Flour Mill at Trench Street Auctioned
The Ballirat Flour Mill in Trench Street was sold by auction on Monday by Chas. Walker & Co. Bidding opened at £ 000 and after keen competition was won by Mr. David Hambly for £ 450 on behalf of Mr. Muller. Milling interests were represented by buyers from Melbourne South Australia and Riverina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Walker & Co
Trench Street
McRess
David Hambly
Muller
Melbourne
Soath Australia
Riverina
Sentimental Bloke talk and Ballarat cattle market report
The meeting featured A G Millett discussing Australia's Sentimental Bloke with background on C J Dennis and his works The Ballarat sale yarrs saw cattle numbers of 123 with mixed quality and lower excitement while sheep and lambs showed modest gains and steady demand at improved rates Calves sold to 5 pounds with crossbred wethers and ewes in good supply and brisk demand for lambs at firmer prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarateston
Philip Russell
Mawallok
East Beaufort
Womelack
Licences Granted by Horsham Court on Wednesday
Several licences were granted by Messrs. J. Harnes and FL Langlands at Horsham Police Court on Wednesday. Real estate agents listed include W O Gillespie FF S Young Thomas Young and Geo FE Young Warracknabeal. Also named are J Callaghan Nhill and Lucen Singh with other individuals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. Harnes
FL Langlands
Josh
Horsham
WO Gillespie
FF. S. Young
Thos. Young
Geo FE Young
Warracknabeali
Hersham AN.A. Thanks Hersham Times for Support
At the last meeting the secretary Mr A A Roger was instructed to thank the Hersham Times for the poolficity leiven by the paper to brameleh affairs. The Kimdliess is greatly appreciated by the members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hersham An.a
A. A. Roger
Hersham Times
Othe Poolficity Leiven
Promientions and awards in the Troop Leaders roster
A list of troop leaders and members is given with names such as Shillington Patterson Ko Watan Hopkins Munro Innis Thempean Gedfrer Muckler Watson Cahill and others. The text notes rapid progress over months and mentions a special decoration awarded to Shington and Cahill with round cards presented last Weluesday night. Further steps toward awarding Kang Scout badges are indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiersham
A. Shillington
AJM
W. T'S. Hi
Trong Heer
Patel
Stewart
Patterson
Ko Watan
KH. Hopkins
Tt. Muckler
ASM
N. Watson
Gedfrer
Munro
Innis
Thempean
Pheus
GSM
AL Shington Sand
W. Cahill
Kang
Ad Vane
Phe
Waltzing Win Nets Funds for Harsha Pipe Band at Mechanics Hall
A dance at Mechanics Hall Wednesday evening featured a waltzing contest judged by Messrs Grover and Murphy. The Indies' committee of the Harsha Pipe Band raised £2,000 for the band’s funds as Mr Oakley and Miss McL claimed the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics
Local dancing classes aid Horsham Base Hospital
Mrs E Carruthers offers slate dancing lessons starting last Saturday to raise funds for Horsham Base Hospital. Classes feature lime drakon cloth bloomers and white collars, with performances in Hershaw Town Hall. Fee collection coordinated by Ambren and Brett. no class on June 2, shift to Wednesday June 17 and thereafter every Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Carruthers
Carruthers
Horsham Base
Mass Byltyen
Mestur Ruthers
Melifig
Pamtiiste
Lieses
Hershaw
Tetterrow
Brett
Transfer of Hotel Licence at Treasury Hotel
The Licensing court approved transfers of hotel licences from Errol Carter to Elizabeth MeBride for the New Treasury Hotel in Shill. The action reflects a formal change in liquor service rights under local regulatory authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triday
Treasury
Shill
Errol Carter
Elizabeth MeBride
Vitamin A in Yellow Foods Highlighted by Dentist Visit
The article notes yellow butter and yolks contain more Vitamin A than white forms and underscores that good teeth are needed to absorb nutrients. Dentist W. E. Thomas plans to stay in Horsham and may be consulted at the Exchange Hotel, with a visit to Dimboola scheduled for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speiter
W. E. Thomas
Horsham
Exchange Hotel
Dimboola
Stock in Victoria Shows Shifts in Livestock Totals
Return by the Government Statistician Mr A M Laughton for March 1951 records 279 872 horses down 1145 from a year earlier, 6 7% dairy cows up 49 71, other cattle up, 281245 pigs up 15 267, and sheep 16 477 005 down 204.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
A.M. Laughton
Fry and Sons Celebrate Two Hundred Years of Cocoa Making
A Victorian era advertisement notes J. Fry & Sons have marked two centuries since their founding in the 1700s. It recalls a signature forgery episode judged harshly by a judge and Hangman Ketch, reflecting early crime and punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fry & Sons
Anta Fry & Son
Hristol
Jack Ketch
Cothine
Cadbury Aml
Dpuscati
Friday June 2 sale of woolen goods at Firebrare Street
An advertisement promotes a large sale at Firebrare Street offering woolen coats jumpers fur items and miscellaneous clothing at low prices. It claims astounding value on seasonable stock including black and gray fabrics and accessories with a yearly opportunity to buy warm garments at small cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffiths
Clemmaone
Canned Radsh Vegetables Sell Amid Odd Market Claim
A garbled report claims Radsh Vegetables under a thermal mark dominate a market. It notes a capital of 4400 and about thirty five buyers arriving over two years, with confusion around the sale and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aerhoulrire
Man Sentenced for Nine Valueless Cheques in Lake Pam Case
Walter Hemdersom of Lake Pam and another, Henderson, faced General Sessions before Judge Win Deke te tWelte Weetis. Henderson passed nine cheques to buy cloth and articles, claiming bank accounts were closed and no funds available. The Crown noted two bank closures. Henderson blamed lack of notice and cited improvements worth £80. He offered restitution if released or a surety, while the judge highlighted three prior convictions and warned of severe punishment for a pattern of dishonesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hemdersom
Lake Pam
Wison Theshir
Win Deke
Hieldersen
Neo
Tenderson
Cil
Wwe
Gael
Henderson
Aid
Judes
Redmeml Nolan
Jute Wiineke
Turbulent Kurri Meeting Sparks Club Clash
A stormy unemployed meeting in Kurri NSW ended in a wild brawl. Chairman Mr Landlaw and MP Mr Roland James clashed as factions split and fighting broke out. The dispute arose over who should distribute sustenance, the national works committee or the Church of England relief committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurri
Nsw
Landlaw
Roland James
James
National Works Committee
Church of England Relief Committee
Back to the Land Drive Recruits Canadian Farmers
The government drive led by the Minister for Immigration and Colonisation placed 1600 Saghewen on farms in Canada by the end of last month. An additional 1800 families have been placed on selected farms under the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Best Australian books chosen by Daily Telegraph reader panel
A correspondent lists twelve favored Australian titles with authors including Hinpeon Newhad and K Logan, covering works from By Way of Unpe Horn to Robbery Under Arms and For the Term of His Natural Life. Another reader highlights Prospecting for You to lift Australia’s mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dang
Daily Telegraph
Hinpeon Newhad
K. Logan
Australia
Henry’ Lawson
Red Searcy
Re. Quinn
Rolf Boldrewood
Moarcus Clarke
Grant Watson
Louis Kaye
E. J. Banfield
J. H. M. Abbott
Castle Vane
Cyclopaedia of
Scotsman
Aduds
Ina L. Thriess
War Threaten Global Peace Says London Economist
Sir Loo Chiczen Money argues in a new book that war cannot be avoided under present injustices. He highlights distribution of raw materials and migration as key issues, calling for world organization and abolition of monopolies on basic goods. He warns Australia faces invasion unless it allows more population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loo Chiczen Money
London
Australia
Ararat Pioneer Dowsett Connected to Kelly Gang Capture
Obituary notes Jesse Dowsett an early Ararat resident linked to the capture of Ned Kelly's gang. Dowsett, son of William Dowsett and Sarah Dowsett, joined the railway service and helped guard a special train during the Glenrowan pursuit. He received a reward of 175 pounds, aged 55, born in England, emigrated to Australia in 1830, and retired after 26 years with the railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Gang
Ararat
Lfe
Dosbrangers
Jesse Cowsert
Willi
Sarah Dowsett
W. Dowsett
Steeie
Glenrownan
Kellys
Ned Kelly
Tesee Dowsett
Wrenchell
Hia Ham
Mr. Dowsett
Mr. Droesett
England
Australia
Milways
Remembering Tile Anzacs at Weymouth War Cemeteries
Memorial acts at Weymouth and Melcombe Regis Cemeteries honor Australian and British fallen from the Great War. Local ladies lay flowers, decorate crosses, and attend memorials near the graves of colonial soldiers. Details list floral deliveries to several residents and notes rainfall briefly delayed ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty Wilew
Wermouth
England
Atros
Annae Dar
Reat
Indies
Tome
Melcombe Reps
Julby
Bronmewick
Denna
Hath Street
Mes. Wurtis
Newstead Road
Melwormbe
Seldiere
Werowuth
Adelaide inventor patents gas producer for tractors
A. G. Pritchard of Adelaide patents a gas producer for tractors and lorries. An electrac tractor test cut fuel costs from £1 6s 6d to 5s 2d per day, with three miles per hour speed. Wood gas uses locally produced fuel and wool processing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcole
A. G. Pritchard
Adelaide
Australis
Russia Reports Large Wheat Sowing in Soviet Union
Pravda reports 188,500,000 acres sown in Soviet Russia by May latest, covering a large portion of the five year plan’s current season goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Pravda
Grampians visit and local happenings clock in June
Visitors at the Royal Hotel Wednesday June 17 will test vision with the Gpm invention. The Armrat Advertiser reports unusually wet Grampians causing guides for motorists and foxes increasing as rabbit plagues ease. A Creswick birthday party for Sir Alexander Pepper will honor the 70th milestone with a gift knife, invitations limited to officials and close colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemae Abd Ponk
Or Royal Hotel
Gpm
Adelaide
Grampians
Lutaphy
Armrat
Inez
Reynoar
Pomonal
Jo Notlen
Bolton
Alexander Peppeh
Creswick Town Hall
Alexander Menenek
Mat Mamentars
Uci
Geelong Sets New Wheat Record Amid Large Shipments
Geelong established a new wheat record by June 6 with 436 249 bags shipped to Williamstown as rail delays eased. At the start of the period 368 841 bags were in storage and 2 702 272 had already sailed. The bumper harvest boosted wharf employment and railway revenue by about £216 817 so far this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geelong
Geelong @sports
Walliamstown
Williamstown
Geeling
Williams Report At Straw Borough Council Meeting
Dr Williams presented a monthly report noting nine cases of a marked infection described as boils and pin pleu. The town clerk cautioned no investigation was pursued and councilors accepted the explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Williams
Miss QGiadya Cann and Miss Emaley Walk to Melbourne
Two women from Adelaide plan a long walk to Melbourne to lose weight. They carry a small amount of money and say they will work their way along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qgiadya Cann l
Adelaide
Sybil Emaley
Melbourne
Taking a Mean Advantage of Charitable Relief in Australia
A critique of charity misuse in Australia cites inflated incomes and misappropriated funds. The piece notes examples from London’s unemployment inquiry including a footballer and other workers exploiting relief. It urges strict oversight to prevent waste while addressing taxation pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Sydney
Australia
Doles
London
J. Fog. Brice
Labor
Portrain
Stern
Railway staff face wage cuts and rationing
Staff at the Ararat locomotiv Meda have already accepted wage reductions and are set to be further cut. Word indicates workers will be rationed to five and a half days a week starting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ararat Locomotiv Meda
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