13 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
1
Dr Geo E Payne Philpots presents health articles to readers and discusses Australia’s wartime prosperity, economic adjustment, and the vital role of farmers. The column notes lower living costs, wages, and markets, plus farmer-led production and credit aims, inviting readers to ask health questions for forthcoming answers.
Advices from the United States and Canada show Ford widening its lead after new body lines added at year end. January to March 1930 figures report higher U.S. and Canadian shares, with Ford production in April surpassing 1929 levels and indicating a busy season ahead for both markets.
The workers union and Graziers' Association clashed in Sydney Arbitration Court as Edward Grayndler testified to wool, sheep, and sheep skin price increases and reduced competition from artificial fabrics. Some graziers reported labor shortages and plans to cut costs by reverting to horses to lower fuel and wage expenses. Grayndler cited a 24 to 25 percent wool price rise since February. Isaac James Warner said labor demand was so high they circulated notices of inability to hire. Top wool prices for the clip were quoted at 1s, with prior years at 1s 2d and 2s 40d, and expected average 0d vs 1s in wear.
The weekly comparison shows seve feet volumes in district reservoirs. Previous and last week figures include Work Wartook 5300 and 5335, Taylor's Lake 1935 and 1335, Pine Lake 2. Hid 3344.
An old advertisement extols Pinkettes as a gentle laxative benefiting families. It claims quick relief from constipation headaches and blemishes, improves digestion and appetite, soothes the liver and mood, and even aids children with small doses. The copy notes chemists and stores selling a one third bottle.
A Horsham Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union report details funds sent for a Korean student named Kim Yong-Hay to study for the ministry. Despite late timing, he passed the entrance exam to the second year, enabling a year’s saved tuition, with £1 monthly food support while at home. The student comes from a distinguished lineage and faces family hardship as he continues his studies and prepares for future church work. The letter notes the family includes grandmother, mother, sister, two brothers, and three children of the elder son, all reliant on the younger son's education. The writer promises a photo, though current image understates his brightness.
Fragmentary verses mix a romantic refrain with a refrain about a cough and Woods Great Pepperment Core. The text references bells and lovers as the day ends, suggesting a lyric or song snippet from a period piece.
A historical study notes rapid motor vehicle growth in Australia and Britain, linking higher use to more crashes. It highlights cause factors like pedestrians stepping from footpaths and careless crossing, and cites Commonwealth and Scottish analyses aligned with Royal Commission findings.
A fragmentary financial ledger shows figures such as 24 North-West and 27 Outstanding, with various receipts and totals. The text includes entries like Received 2.22, 1.0.20, and 2.0, mentioning assessment, extra rate, and totals. Several lines reference outstanding amounts and receipts without full context.
The borough withholds payments up to date mirroring shire practice. June totals show £7587 paid of £10224 as per town clerk W F Pryor figures through May 31 and June receipts, with June payoff £800 below last year. Estimated receipts to September 1930 are £12 100 for water rates with £465 paid recently, £2442 in last days, £400 below last year.
Ex students and current Horsham High pupils met at the school for a reunion with afternoon sports including hockey basketball and football. The ex students won two of three matches and finished ahead 17 to 15 in the final basketball-like tally. A social evening followed with a recording of memories, a light program, and dancing to an orchestra.
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