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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
9
Friends of the late Mrs. Helen Marie Sophie Ampt of Wawunna Horsham read. They invite to follow her remains to Abe Horsham Cemetery. The funeral leaves the Lutheran Church McPherson Street after a service beginning at 1 pm Friday.
In loving memory of Millicent Sui ito Wiggins who passed away after illness at Wembley Private Hospital. Her sisters Jessie Clara and Ginee McEwen express lasting grief and remembrance as the third anniversary arrives.
The State Ministry outlines a six month session with bills on compulsory third party insurance housing transport and rates regulation likely to face opposition in the Upper House. Private members may push measures on money lending rates electricity trading reform property rents and housing for families with children, but passage is uncertain as only one day monthly is set for private members' bills.
The noon forecast yesterday said the west is chiefly fine with improving conditions. The eastern district remains unsettled with further rain and frost. Winds shift to westerly as conditions improve from the west.
A coupe collided with a motor truck at the Urquhart Baillie street intersection around 6 80 am on Tuesday. The car was driven by J Belt of the National Bank Horsham and joint occupants included R Welker and others. No injuries reported. The damaged vehicle remains to be inspected.
Front portion of the municipal offices site rises with six foot walls as bricklayers work on the skeletal framework. The ongoing operations signal steady progress on the new town hall project and related structures.
Demand in Melbourne stayed steady on Wednesday with prices in city parcels around 3/ to 3/10, while limits remained at 3/7. Strong rises in Chicago and Winnipeg influenced Melbourne, as traders feared black rust spreading northward. UK demand is limited and Italian purchases have slackened. Flour price rose 5/ to £9 per ton, with bran and pollard unchanged at £7.
More than 100 CWA members and 500 delegates attended the tenth annual meeting in Melrose Assembly Hall. The retiring state president presided and inter state visitors from NSW Tasmania and other officials were welcomed. Officers for 1933 39 were elected and a luncheon followed with Horsham and district members in attendance. A Melbourne Town Hall display featured Gippsland CWA rest room and a children’s nursery.
Mr George Britten of Netfork suffered a painful accident when a tractor tip tipped onto his foot, requiring hospital admission for treatment. In Deep Lead, Mr BP Moler collided with a wandering cow on a Western Highway motorcycle ride, injuring his wrist as another bike narrowly avoided a second cow. Six cows wandered on the road.
Mr H T O Reilly fractured an emball bone in his left leg while fixing a yoke on a calf at Bleak Howe and received surgical attention. In a separate incident at Lorquon West cattle yard, Walter Xube was kicked in the face by a young cow breaking several bones and was later admitted to a private hospital in Horsham after medical care.
The Apex Club hosted a Monday night dance at the Masonic Hall drawing visitors from Horsham and nearby towns. Sturt footballers and officials attended to support infantile paralysis after care funds, with door receipts around £2 and projected charity total between £20 and £25. The Strollers’ Band supplied lively music until 1 am, a lobby wireless link kept dancers posted on Test cricket, and refreshments were served by club members and helpers.
On Wednesday in Warrett Reserve Mr. A. Flowers on a clearing contract cut into the Bow ot oak. He suffered a deep cut and bleeding and was carried to Warracktabes Hospital for treatment.
Painters resting in swing seats near the town clock tower draw attention in Firebrace Street as the post office receives a fresh coat of paint brightening its appearance. In Goroke a sedan collision occurs with De Garis Narracoorte car occupants unharmed. Brooksty Apaley driver reports minor damage and no serious injuries.
The First Armotted Gar Regiment hosts a regimental ball on Tuesday June 28 at the Royal Picture Theatre in Whill. Horsham based Strollers Dance Band has been engaged to provide music for the event.
Under Mrs B L presiding the Horsham Methodist Ladies Guild met Wednesday with stronger turnout. Visitors from the Brawell Guild joined, prizes were won by Mesdames Griffiths Rogerton Aineworth Wallis and Miss J Watts sang solos and Mrs A Griffiths gave a recitation. A complimentary concert for Miss Joan Jones precedes her Europe study trip at the Horsham Theatre on July 21 with Mr Alfred Lauissi and Miss Mary Rusden assisting. theatre booking is free.
Ambiguous note reports some regions lifting registration delays in whelingtowing districts while others still lag. A modest recovery in feeding for lambing begins, with negative implications for areas previously hampered by late start.
Prominent graziers report extreme losses across the Riverina with heavy mortality among ewes and widespread hand feeding at great cost. Rain remains scarce with only 113 points since January and 644 since February 1, 1937, threatening lambing and future stock totals. A separate Horsham incident describes a motor crash into a wandering horse injuring the animal and damaging a vehicle.
The Wertachnabeal Angling Club obtained permission to shoot cormorants on Lake Whitton to protect restocking efforts. Last Saturday several shooters operated, but the birds dispersed wildly after early shots. Three beats occurred with a fair turnout. thirty three birds were reportedly cured. Another shoot may be held later.
W Williams junior of Landsmere was accidentally shot in the chest by a pea rifle while out shooting hares. He had left his rifle on a post and, while mounting his horse, lifted the barrel causing the discharge. He was admitted to Kaniva Hospital with noncritical condition.
The secretary of the annus ball of the First Armored Car Regiment at Horsham announces that all tickets for the annual hall at the Masonic Hall are now available and on sale today.
The Radiator warns afternoon and evening are the most dangerous periods for accidents. Fatigued drivers after long days return home less alert and may become irritable, leading to risky actions.
The Primate of Australia and major church leaders invite Christians to join the Australian Student Christian Movement in observing a Day of Prayer for Students on a Sunday July 1 5. The call seeks church support for student education issues and cooperation with student movements across denominations. Evening services are planned at the Presbyterian church with minister Petherick presiding.
Mir B A Webb denies claims of forfeiture and states his wool department is operating. Stacks of wool are for sale and attention is given to customers' orders for woollen garments.
The shire secretary Mr. T. P. Kelly reports rates collection at 97.8 percent. In the last two days £4200 was gathered. The total outstanding rates now amount to £72.
Warracknabeal Shire Engineer A E B Canning won a Chevrolet sedan in a Legacy Club Melbourne contest. Competitors estimated the mileage of a car on blocks. Canning’s 131 miles 1571 yards 1 foot was nearest the actual distance. Judges were Sir Harold Gengoult Smith and Major-General Sir Thomas Blamey. Preston Motors Ltd provided the car. about £1400 will go to welfare for children of deceased soldiers and sailors.
For a second time in 12 months Maryborough ratepayers rejected severing the town as 465 voted Yes and 716 No, with a 251 majority against. Voters largely opposed the scheme due to dissatisfaction with water reticulation. The council delayed a referendum after learning a 15 percent government grant could end after June 3.
The Trustees Executors and Agency Co Ltd of Melbourne as executor of Alfred Felton's will distributed 8805 pounds 10 shillings for charity. The Felton Bequests committee allocated sums to Horsham Base Hospital 50, Ararat District Hospital 15, Warracknabeal District Hospital 8, Nhill District Hospital 8, Stawell District Hospital 12, and Hamilton among others.
An Awstox illustrated lecture will occur Monday night in the High School assembly hall at BR O’vleek and Tuesday night at Mr H Smiarte’s Wilson street. Specialists from Anstos Melbourne will demonstrate welding methods and cutting machines. Mr Wots Dower of Roberts Avenue handles inquiries for the company.
The Victorian Chamber of Agriculture submitted 13 major resolutions to Minister for Agriculture Mr Hogan after its Warracknabes conference. He noted grading would come with the bulk handling scheme and cited £1500 spent on equipment and a wheat chemist, amid Manitoba hard wheat price gains.
The Lieutenant Governor in Council proclaims that the Goods Sale of Wool Bill abolishing the draft allowance shall operate from July 1 in Victoria. Passed in 1936 on the Australian Agricultural Council's recommendation, its effect was delayed pending similar action in other States. New Zealand and South Africa also plan abolition. The 1 lb allowance aimed to aid buyers when scales were imperfect. producing interests and overseas buyers oppose the move.
A Seohigh scientist enlists insects to combat bracken and sprays from aircraft. Professor K W Braid, of Glasgow, in London notes current allies lack ruthless focus and seeks an insect that eats bracken exclusively. He aims to reclaim millions of farm acres and cites bracken covering over two million acres in Scotland.
Autumn and winter stock clearance at E. J. Finke's Firebreve Street Horeha Thowe 470. Coats and stocks offered at greatly reduced prices to entice customers. Generous support during the past year allows piece cuts with a guarantee of quality and value. Visit for bargains.
At the Walpeup Shire Council meeting Dr Bevan warned that wheat could fetch low prices. On his motion, seconded by Dr. Weir, council asked Mr. Wilson MP to urge the Federal Government to monitor the world wheat position and secure a fair return to growers. A further donation of £1 from Mr John Magieton was received for the Mayor's appeal.
A Port Fairy Hospital Committee circular, read at Ballarat Base Hospital, argues charity support is declining and costs are rising. It calls for a Victorian conference by June 30 to urge a government deputation to redirect unemployment revenue to state hospital maintenance. Ballarat Base Hospital will be represented.
NSW departments report steps taken by the Government to curb grasshopper damage with crop losses valued near £1,000,000. The government has advanced £41,080 to landholders as major Reid states full control costs cannot be borne by the state.
Domenica Melding, 40, defence at the Criminal Court alleges Rosario Esposito attacked him after an insult claim from Esposito's brother Guiseppe. In fear of serious harm he fired two shots, claiming he acted to frighten the Espositos after being knocked to the ground and punched and kicked.
Golden wedding celebrated for Mr. and Mrs. Charles H Hoskin with 60 relatives at Perring's Cafe. They wed in Ballarat and moved to Horsham, both active in the Methodist community. The event featured toasts, tributes, music, and a presentation by Methodist women. A variant tea for the Hoskins is planned by the Catholic Women's Social Guild.
John Errington of Hamilton formerly Horsham has passed the final examination of the Federal Institute of Accountants and earned the ALF LLA letters. He stays with his parents in Hamilton while awaiting the next steps in his professional career. The report mentions various unrelated notices about parish matters and local appointments.
The page lists multiple obituaries and death notices from Horsham and Stawell areas. Helene Marie Saphie Agupt of Warracknabeal is noted to have died from heart failure after a long life, with family survivors listed. Other obituaries include Mrs Miller of Borst, Mrs E Gordon of Brow Rock, Robert Rodgers of Stawell, Margery Hayes of Stawell, William Mitchell Gullan of Stawell, and several family connections, funeral arrangements, and service details.
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