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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1932
Page
2
A catalog of market prices shows Potatoes per quarter 0 19 for Onions per quarter 0 6 Basom per pound 14 cents Barley 2 2 Osta bushel 2 6 Pollard per bushel 2 0 14 Flour 160 bag 6 cents appears in a dated price list from a 19th century market.
Melbourne and Horsham report price ranges for grains and produce. Wheat traded yesterday at 2 shillings 7 pence per bushel in Horsham with varied local quotations. Barley English quoted 2 shillings 6 pence to 3 shillings 9 pence, maize and potatoes also listed with several price steps.
The family of the late Joseph Hunter thanks friends for telegrams cards letters and personal expressions of sympathy during their bereavement. Please accept this as a personal expression of gratitude.
In loving memory of our dear father who passed away June 18 1926 Your memory still sweet and dear treasured still with love so dear Inserted by his loving daughters and sons in law Merrile and Slarry Emily and Ray Elvie and Arthur
The piece lauds Mr Lyons and Mr Stevens in federal and New South Wales politics, praising honesty and social reform aims. It argues Australia’s great values come from pioneers and individual leaders, urging a revival of individuality to restore peace, prosperity, and national pride across the Commonwealth.
An old time lance event organized by the ladies committee of the Horsham Pipe Bar will be held in the Wonwonilah East ball on Wednesday. A Horsham Horticultural Society general meeting is set for Wednesday night at 3 o clock in the Town Hall. Mrs F Ashe of the Ashley system will visit Horsham celibanies Hall tomorrow to give a free reminetration as advertised.
A broad swath of the wheat belt received rain with amounts from half to more than an inch. Horsham reported 37 points by 9 am while Warrock set a district high at 40 points. The official forecast called for generally unsettled weather with further rain and coastal showers, shifting winds.
A Brazen tale from Brimpaen recounts a wedding ring injury when a chair collapsed leaving Mire D. ck suspended on a nail by her rings until her daughter freed her. In Horsham Ararat football at Recreation Reserve a rival fans kiss a trainer on the cheek after a late goal signaling tense moments.
The Loharu school committee led by H. A. Gene has requested a verandah on the east side. The Education secretary has referred the matter to the Public Works department for a report, after which further action will be taken.
At a Horsham and District Young Farmers Clubs executive meeting last Wednesday, reports from established clubs were satisfactory. The committee will provide poultry and calves of good quality at affordable terms for scholars without stock, with trial poultry options for the most deserving. The group asks the Horsham Agricultural Society to boost the oval show schedule for poultry calves pigs vegetables flowers and stock judging.
The fourth oandal meeting of the Girl Guides Association will meet Thursday afternoon at St John s Church of England school hall Roeclock. Miss Hoffmeyer from Melbourne headquarters will give an address and an invitation is extended to all interested. During a football match between Murton and Ropanyup excited spectators caused FE J Lawson to collapse and be taken to Dorsham Hospital where he remains in hospital.
Madam Griffiths offers two piece and three piece woollen frocks coats in wool deco ne and face cloth at rock bottom prices. Firebrace street phone 470 advertises big savings on winter wear before stock runs out.
Horsham League of Nature Lovers visited Longerenong Agricultural College led by Mr. J Fletcher in Mr. G Woodgate's absence. They toured laboratories, dairy and poultry sections, wool and grain displays, and machinery rooms before tea in the dining hall.
Young members and visitors from Horsham held a debate at the Methodist gathering in Horsham. Stawell teams won the contest by 15 points while Mr Arthur Flack led an evening church service with an inspiring address on youth opportunities.
Friday and Saturday showcase first series of Adventures in Africa. A New York Geographical Society member travels with wife and child through vast Africa. A hyena fights a lion over a Mead animal in a vivid realism scene. Laney Fairfax sings in The Beggar Student with soldier vocalists providing tuneful moments.
The league altered the debate schedule distributed to debaters and canceled plans for a visiting team. Tomorrow night’s visit is not possible and the rebate schedule for June 15 will not be held.
Dalgety & Company Limited report a Horsham sale of about 4000 sheep with fluctuating bidding. Prices averaged 10s 4d per head. notable bids included 13s 4d for good wether weaners and various prices for weaners and two year olds. The firm will hold the next sale in July on a date to be fixed.
At the University theory examinations in Horsham Joan McGen niskee won honors in grade 4 while Jean Hynes passed grade 3 theory and harmony. The examinations were organized by Miss Jene Hynes L.AB. of Wonwondah.
The Blue Label ten price was reduced by Sid Ib with high quality kept. Across ten markets Crylon India and Java demand a cut as the world depression prompts price drops with duty reimposed on tea to England. Rusbells Ltd plans reductions in advance though ship teas have not yet arrived at the lower prices.
The film Mystery of Life screens tonight and Wednesday with life cycle scenes and human development explained in dialogue. British picture Captivation starring Betty Stockfield is featured, plus Oro Bancroft in Thunderbolt and Buck Jones in Branded with romance and action themes.
The State Cabinet spent most of Thursday finalizing the Governor's Parliament speech and deciding on marriage tax changes. Clergymen would not collect a fee, instead a revenue stamp would be affixed to the marriage notice before handing it to the clergyman.
Both the truck and the car sustained shocks to their tires and frames but no injuries were reported. Emergency crews responded as the two vehicles were left badly damaged and blocking the roadway.
Next Saturday the Horsham branch of the Australian Labor Party holds a cuchre party at Cheese creafe with details awaiting confirmation.
The Horsham Homing Club held its third weekly show with strong entries though some birds were not in peak condition. Prizes included A.CU.C Jung 1931 won by A Carter with RR Devlin and Holmes placing in several aged sections. judge Mr W Pryor reported general satisfaction with selections.
David Anderson and Co conducted an auction sale at the market on Friday offering poultry fruit vegetables and other goods at listed prices. Turkey gobblers six to nine pence each hens one to six shillings each ducks one to two shillings eight pence goats one to two pence each roosters one to two pence each and various produce including oranges apples celery pumpkins and potatoes with pricing in shillings pence and pounds.
Mrs C Gh Frickoer of Lancefield writes to Beulah Standant about horse deaths in her district. She prescribes one ounce of chloral hydrate in one pint of paraffin oil as a remedy, noting several valuable horses in the Romson district were similarly affected and improved.
Reported at Albert Park golf course in Melbourne a man climbed a tree and tied a rope to a branch to suspend himself after feeding a mouse to a dog or other animal. He was found dead after being seen hanging, then recovered by bystanders and later arrested.
Mr W T Laidlaw was reelected president and urged members not to debates his past actions. He asked them to speak up with a loud voice only if he did anything wrong, reflecting a push to avoid public criticism.
Melbourne luncheon remarks by W T B McCormack chair of the Country Roads Board note country roads will cost the state little this year. He cites total loan liability of 210 750 000 pounds with interest and sinking funds from revenue and expects Parliament to authorize a further 100 000 pounds annually until debt is cleared. He declares a road to every farm vital for developmental work and argues road costs are cheaper than suburban footpaths for farm produce delivery.
A visitor from Ammt relays a Kerang school inspector tale cited by the Aramt Advertiser. He notes a farm bow was placed then the boy left to work roads and explains his exit with a grimly comic account of a sequence of animal deaths powering a boisterous family menu.
The State Cabinet favors a plan to manufacture cotton goods for state institutions at Pentridge by prisoners. An initial outlay of £9000 is proposed with estimated annual savings of £4000 to £5000. Further information is being gathered before a final decision.
Ornithologist N J Favaloro of Mildora argues eagles, crows, hawks and ravens protect pastures by suppressing blow-fly pests that cause millions in losses. He cites J Neil McNilp of a South Australian station who stopped shooting birds and saw fewer blow-flies as carcasses feed the birds and erase breeding grounds.
The Cam Pentown dairy operation has run for four years and shows strong turnover and dividends. Last year it paid suppliers £1,821,658 in cream and fat sales, with total turnover £5,404,264 and dividends £400. The district holds rich potential for further expansion and prosperity if enterprise and cooperation spread.
In Natinak's main street an inquiry into a football match was held by locals after a replay. A participant noted Wally Binn suffered a chest cartilage fracture and asked how such a cartilage injury could occur during the game.
The Looden Commission on educational anticultural films urges a national film institute with an advisory committee including earned societies and educational associations from the Dominions and India. It views films as both stimulant and sedative for children and supports film use in schools while promoting Britain Dominions exchange to aid mutual understanding and trade publicity.
An extraordinary vacancy in Kowree central riding was filled after a Thursday election. Candidates were Charles Block of Goroke and Ronald Fyfe Jamieson of Kadnook. Fyfe Jamieson won with 263 votes to Block's 116.
London reports the North and South cricket teams announced for the June 1 test trial in Manchester. Chapman is omitted while captains R Wyatt and D Jardine lead the North and South sides respectively with Kidon as twelfth man. The Daily Telegraph notes selectors aim to give Jardine a chance.
Wing from our correspondent reports Monty Thieven broke into the Consolidated National Bank and the Bank of New South Wales in Cloncurry Queensland. He stole £10162 from the first bank and £3017 from the second. All funds were in pots.
In New South Wales the Lang party suffers a crushing defeat as Lang candidates lose ground even in industrial centers. The statewide result signals a major shift with examples of reduced majorities and a possible loss of up to 20 seats, while backing the Governor’s stance to dismiss Lang. Sir Philip Game is portrayed as having been vindicated.
Adelaide reports broad rain across agricultural districts over the weekend with several stations recording over three inches. The year’s best general rain boosts crop prospects and the season outlook is described as the most promising in years.
Labor party pre selection list for Carlton seat vacancy after the death of Mr. B Selly includes former Attorney General Mr W Slater former member for Oakleigh Mr D Heil and Trades Hall Council president Mr D Cameron.
The Anborh electorate shows Lang J.T. with an absolute majority. Coleman PoR and Wilkins Pood also appear among the candidates with party affiliations Labour and LoAdh. Sharkey Lo Le McLeod A. J. are listed among participants in the race.
Terth reports Teocks believed to be the remains of Hane Bertram and his companion, the missing German aviator, who vanished on a flight from Korpang to Darwin. A search plane has been dispatched to locate the men about 150 miles northwest of Wreedham.
Soowy Rowles, condemned for the murder of Low Carron in the Murebi on district, Perth, was executed today. He walked to the scaffold calmly and made no statement.
Mir Tung denounced Labor policy at a crowd in Aghurn saying wages will fall and hours shorten, while promising redress for past years. He claimed the people of New South Wales are intelligent and that the verdict supports suppression and distortion by the metropolitan press.
Darwin reports a strike by wharf laborers after railway managers cut the crew on the steamer Marella. The mails were removed from the vessel, risking delays, while the ship is expected to carry remaining cargo to southern ports.
Last week the Minister for Railways listened to a deputation led by MLA Holden opposing bi weekly sheep sales and urging restoration of the Thursday Newmarket market. Growers warned of losses up to 50 000 pounds yearly. others feared wholesale impact on butchers and primary producers. The minister said the matter would be referred to Cabinet for decision.
The Prime Minister of Australia thanks the people of New South Wales for their support. He says the result will bring relief across the nation and demonstrate to others that Australia can undertake and complete major tasks. He notes Mr Stevens will cooperate in future work.
The Moore Government, though dominant in rural areas, loses ground in Brisbane and provincial centers. Labor wins two metropolitan seats, with a narrow overall majority of two, despite polling 64,012 in metropolitan districts and securing six of nineteen seats.
Defending champion Germany beat Ireland to reach the semifinals and will meet Britain, who defeated Poland in their quarterfinal tie. The Britain win sets up a high profile Davis Cup semifinal between the two nations.
The analysis notes a swing against the Moore Government in the metropolitan area and several large provincial centers. Labor won 13 of 19 metropolitan seats, with 31 seats in the House of 62. The Government holds 24 seats with four doubtful, potentially giving Labor 32 and the Government up to 26. Several country seats remain uncertain, with Carnarvon, Cook, Kennedy, Keppel, and Port Curtis most in play.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a scramble event, names, and a rector figure with partial references to a church outlet. Vague lines hint at a local gathering with scattered proper nouns and dates not clearly readable.
Fragmentary text about ship fuel, crew, and a vessel tied to a wartime or nautical context. Several garbled phrases reference engineers, lighter, and a potential delivery or procedure but many names and specifics are unreadable.
Fragmentary notes hint at a political contest with a candidate aligning with labor interests and a government focus on a decisive region. No clear names, dates, or places are readable, but the terms imply an electoral clash and party alignment.
The Premier expresses hope and confidence after a hard fought campaign. He praises the people and declares resolve to continue the nation’s strength, urging unity against discouragement and urging continued employment and loyalty to the empire.
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