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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1934
Page
5
Yesterday's selling prices in Horsham stores show varied provisions from butter and cheese to barley and oats. Local vendors in Ballarat and nearby mills quoted rates for bulk items and per quarter or per bushel quantities.
Melbourne market notes show Wheat prices including Cape and Maine varieties with rates from 2/6 to 20 and 24 to 2/4. Chaff prices listed at 4 to 12 shillings, with miscellaneous figures and currency symbols.
The Saunders family and relatives of the late William Sberry Lattters express gratitude for kind friends in their time of sorrow. They acknowledge sympathies, visits, floral tributes, and general support from Dr. Ste hud con id Sisters Nelson and Me and others.
Obituary notice recalling the memory of a mother wife sister and daughter with family names and dates obscured by damaged OCR. The piece expresses sorrow and preserves devotion from the husband children and siblings with religious phrases and a blessing. The wording emphasizes enduring memory and solace in faith.
The newly elected President Mr A A Knowles presided over the fort nightly Horsham branch meeting at the ANA on Tuesday evening when several members fell ill. The six month syllabus was adopted including bowls contests with other teams in the bowls association and games with the AWA. A promptum speaking and lectures section noted a practice shoot.
The latest triennial elections for the Legislative Council show low turnout with under 10,000 of 160,000 eligible voters voting in four provinces, while several contests faced no opposition. In South Western and West Melbourne provinces, dramatic campaigns failed to mobilize voters amid local versus foreign candidate tensions and party attacks.
The autumn drought ends with light rain arriving early yesterday morning and total rainfall reaching ten points by nine o clock. Clouds lingered through the day as showers continued, bringing relief to townspeople and farmers alike. Forecast big rain general and unsettled with northeast winds veering south.
At a Horsham Base Hospital committee meeting, a letter from the Shire of Dimboola proposes an agreement to treat infectious cases from the shire, including cases already cared for. The secretary is to reply accepting the arrangement while noting act requirements and possible revenue to the hospital.
The Principal of Longerenong College notes this autumn is the driest since 1916 when over 19 inches fell in the remaining seven months. The remark appears in a report published elsewhere in this issue.
Hawkers licences were granted at Horsham Police Court on Tuesday to R. B. Barnes, Thomas Crawford, R. B. Eyres, Ca. T. Eesete, G. Rickell, J. Shillington, Lucea, Singh, George Ledger.
Jodee A. W. Foster addressed Horsham Town Hall on The League of Nations and the Armament Trade. He argued war cost humanity and money with 45 000 deaths, urged prudent press scrutiny, and advocated a Horsham league branch. A fuller report will appear next issue.
The Horsham Poultry Club met at Memo Tin Hall with President Fletcher presiding. Members praised long service, noted three prize wins, and decided to go into recess while retaining office bearers and sponsoring the poultry show at the agricultural society. The balance sheet showed a slight credit.
At the Horsham Base Hospital monthly committee meeting the president announced no surplus statement for June. He proposed reallocating funds to reimburse four honorary doctors with 200 pounds each for out‑of‑pocket expenses, a motion carried after discussion.
Tomorrow at 2.35 in Horsham Theatre children can see Kobo's Royal Punch and Judy on stage with animated puppets and a talkie. Admission is 7d and a treat awaits attendees inside.
Membership reached 43 by Monday as pupils viewed a strong display of poultry cattle and horticulture projects on the school ground. Several children signaled intent to join the club with judging results to be announced later. Mr D Pace will address members at the meeting.
Wheat transport in the Wimmera district resumes, now ships to Geelong with Portland expected next week. Judge A W Foster receives a unique civic welcome at Horsham Town Hall, discusses peace and the League of Nations, and later presides leniently at Sheep Hills sentencing for Clarence Jackson, a 24-year-old laborer, with a 12 month term suspended after considering hardship and lack of prior convictions.
President Mr J R Baillie urged a district representative from Iamboola Rupanyup and others for the hospital's management committees. He said all districts except Murton should have a member, to keep contact with hospital work. The suggestion was called excellent by Mr A Lane lands and debated by the committee.
A large crowd attended the Horsham Town Band ball at the Town Hall on Monday night as part of the Horsham branch of the Australian Women's Association annual fund. Mrs Williams' six‑piece orchestra set a festive mood while the band committee president HB Allan praised the women's efforts. A splendid supper was provided at the rear of the stage with cakes and other donations from locals.
Two high grade talkies featured on Monday to Wednesday at Horsham Theatre. Paramount specials Turse Strings and Jennie Gerhardt showcased strong characterisation and dramatic themes. Dorothy Bonehler and Sylvia Sidney led notable performances amid a varied program including The Veil of Australia and Cine sound Review highlights.
The Australian Examinations Board and Tin University Conservatorium plan recitals in Horsham Victoria to boost local culture. Miss Hilda Cox hosts in Firirebrace Street with pianists Miss Mauricette Macillicuddy and Miss Mae Gillivuddy and violinist Miss Ziebell. Audience members may meet Mr Crow, director of these recitals.
The Horsham Mechanics Institute Library held its monthly meeting with Mr. Wo Litews presiding. Accounts of £280 10s were approved for payment, and £42 subscriptions collected. The library gained 200 new books, with 12 added in winter, and £17 in billiard room receipts. Members were urged to recruit one new member to place three new books monthly and improve services.
Madame Griffiths announces the disposal of her business starting July first and thanks customers for their generous support. She offers wonderful bargains in coats frocks and millinery. All goods are new, smart and kept to a high standard. Your opportunity is now. Phone 470.
Judge Foster presided in a County Court at Stawell over Antonio Balsorini of Fyans claimed 409 pounds for slander from Alexander Pickering of Fyana Creek. The case involved fire set on property and a wood theft allegation. verdict favored the plaintiff on the fire issue and awarded 235 pounds plus two thirds of that sum.
The Hor sham Methodist Church observes its diamond jubilee on Sunday June 24 with morning afternoon and evening services. Rev F S Woods preaches at the latter two services and the choir will sing special anthems. Patrons with prepaid seats at Horsham Theatre who do not attend by 7 50 pm will have their seats released to other patrons.
Judgment given in undefended debt actions at Horsham Police Court before Messrs Kel ley and Ray. Duly noted costs including 13/6 for Harnett and several others such as Allan Wilton 0/4/5 and Dawson 2/0/6 with respective costs.
Horsham County Court opened on Wednesday when Claude Robertson applied to adjourn for half an hour to allow terms of settlement in the case Learmonth and another v Robert Jo Young. Judge Pestor suspended business and, after a brief pause, adjourned to the next sittings to enable settlement talks. Robertson appeared for Young and Wilmoth for the claimant.
Horsham women are invited to a Town Hall lecture demonstration on dress cutting and designing by McCabe Academy of Dressmaking. Frank Kemp and John Carr will conduct sessions on fitting and copying styles, with personal lessons offered in Horsham.
At the Horsham Horticultural Society meeting in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening the spring show was proposed for Thursday October 23. The Centenary Garden Competition was set for early October, and the society's representative on the Hor sham Centenary Committee, Mr. EHRt Scott, gave a report of the Tuesday meeting. The group agreed to cooperate with the centenary body on tree planting initiatives and discussed a paper on garden layouts followed by a general discussion of local horticultural topics.
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission readings report War Took storage fed 12,867 units Taylor's Lake 23,704 Pine Lake 43,700 in the district yesterday.
A police report notes a rapid increase in arrests among Horsham residents compared with last week. Four travelers received sustenance payments after completing work during the period.
Local site thanks generous citizens for blankets and garments while noting many requests remain unfulfilled for warm clothing for children aged two to six. Dr Norwood’s lecture added funds of £1 10s 2d. Wimmera Shire rates show assessment at £127,000 this year, £151,400 last year, with current receipts £7301. A committee report discusses reopening Murton freezing works, with guarantees of about 60,000 lambs and potential for extra 20,000 if quota allows, after talks with the Minister and agents Wilson Bolton & Co.
At Stawell last Saturday spectators saw a large clock face used to gauge quarter progress. The white dial and black hands appear on the scoring board and are controlled automatically from the timekeepers’ box. The setup follows a system by Mr. T Fantl of Warracknabeal, stopping the clock during time off and restarting when time on.
The legal personal representatives petition for administration of the estate of Mr Biwin Rebbelt of Pizick Rainbow a farmer who died in December 2017 The estate appears insufficient to meet liabilities The statement of affairs records liabilities of £1099 7 2 and assets of £2017 6 leaving a deficiency of £Ay
Cattle buyers faced tight prime stock at Ballarat with about 210 head, half oullocks and steers, and six to seven trucks of mice quality. Bulls averaged £10 17s for 8 head. prices ranged £8 to £11 0s for prime goods. Sheep offerings fell to 2804 with good merino wethers and fat ewes. Exporters pursued best lots as secondary grades eased slightly. overall market steady with firmer tendency.
The Charities Board notes country hospitals receive support while 23 reveal maintenance deficits and 7 show credits. Bendigo and other towns report deficits totaling 18 730 with credits of 15 759. Over ten years metropolitan in-patients rose sharply, while country hospitals also gained substantially in patients and income.
Women members of the Mount Gambier Choral Society presented a successful concert on Monday. The group moved away from uniform coloring and encouraged varied dress among the singers.
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