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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
9
A dated admonition argues that the company one keeps shapes speech, dress, and conduct. It warns that living with angels yields refinement while lingering with devils reveals degradation, ending with a note about police and criminals and a sign off by Kop food company.
Nurse Geyer notifies patients of relocation from Weymouth to Liscard at Baillie Street opposite May Park and will continue hospital services there as before.
An old classified-style notice for Wembley Private Hospital on Pynsent Street Horshall, listing Sisters Booth and McClennan in medical surgical and midwifery services with a contact phone 470.
The entry lists Byron Moore and Journeaux, stock and investment brokers, located at A. Bank Building 370 380 Collins Street Welbourne Melbourne. Contact telephones Cent. 42 and 43 and telegrams to Moorberry Melbourne.
An old classified style notice lists Schwennesen the tailor on Firebrace Street Horsham offering or seeking a sext to Perrings with contact by phone 239. The fragmentary ad hints at a personal services listing in a local business directory.
Commercial intelligence lists daily selling prices in Horsham stores for honey butter flour oats chaff bran meal and other provisions. The figures are incomplete with several items showing missing digits but indicate a market snapshot of commodity costs in the region.
Melbourne market reports mixed signals in wheat with demand in Victoria thinning while other states show buyers. Flour trade remains limited as mills hold commitments. oat and bran prices steady amid caution. Chilean oats arrive in Sydney. chaff values vary by quality and location, with Spencer Street quotes guiding the market.
The report notes firm prices for prime bright straw and rare demand for excellent honey but slow sales for inferior lots. Hay and straw offerings vary, with trussed manger hay and Incerne hay priced high. Wool trades show uneven Melbourne and Braulags activity with steady demand and firm shipping rates.
The friends of Mary Campbell are requested to follow her remains to Horsham Cemetery. Funeral leaves 1 am today from W Brown residence Searle Street Horsham. The Creasey family invites to follow infant George Creasey to Horsham Cemetery with service at Romain Cutwalle Church today at 2 pm. A F Weight & Sons, Undertakers.
The friends of the late Mr James Wilson are invited to his funeral at Horeham Cemetery. The service leaves Horsham District Memorial Hospital today Friday at 2.15 p.m. A. F. Weight & Son announce service details.
Mary Campbell widow of Nell Campbell Hor sham aged 62 rests at the home of her son in law E A Eduards East Geelong. Beloved son George Creasey aged 18 months dies after an accident as the Potkem met Bust with Joseph and Mary Creasey.
The Horsham Times dated Friday June 18 1926 publishes local news summaries and notices from the Horsham region. Advertisements and brief reports provide community updates for residents in the town and surrounding districts.
Workers need expert tasciors to decide technical cases says critics at Horsham County Court. Judge Dethridge notes courts must handle disputes despite calls for technical specialists who know trade terms and nuances. Legislature requires judges to preside, even as protests rise over unification of industrial dispute settlement.
The text argues that a Federal Arbitration Court would require skilled counsel but criticizes their inexperience with specific trades. It stresses that only seasoned practitioners understand trade terms and that technical hearings, round tables, and knowledgeable wage awards lead to quicker, more satisfactory resolutions.
The week brought icy conditions with temperatures barely rising above 35 to 42 degrees and no sunshine. Winds from snowfield air kept the chill, though no rain occurred and yesterday finally showed some relief as the first milder day.
A distressing fatality occurred yesterday at 4 o clock in Tolkemmet East. George Leo Creasey aged 18 months died from injuries after a pony kicked him while playing in the farm yard. his mother found him bleeding and the child was taken to Horsham by constable Shields. Dr Felstead described a bruise on the left breast and a jaw cut. Funeral at the Roman Catholic Church, Horsham, today at 2. Dog raids killed six to eight lambs in a paddock. several ewes injured. Farmers urged to guard flocks at night to prevent roaming and poison use.
The Horsham Theatre will officially open next Wednesday evening with Mayor Dr. R. J. Wilmoth presiding. An inspection showed a nearly completed auditorium with rising seating for unobstructed views and a well stocked program including Herold Beil Wright's A Son of His Father and The Lucky Devil.
The Soldiers Memorial Hall trustees announce by special advertisement that Alfred Bercy, formerly Alf, is appointed custodian. The public is informed that all hall business including rent collection should be directed to Berry Frommonger of Fire Brace Street.
A half year contribution is given to the hospital in Pborslau by the Tuetele Brewin foundation. The donation supports hospital services and patient care.
In the presence of Mayor Dr. Wilmoth and High School leadmaster Mr. L. R. Brookes a ladies committee decided the Airedale competition winner Percy Calvert. Waho Walon from Irriwarra station near Colae won and 21 guineas were added to the improvement fund. The winner’s dog, a gift from Mr. Thos. Young of Sunnyside, is from imported stock with Weyland’s Chief as grandsire. The Melbour ne Kennel Club will send the dog away. Ars Munro won the aspidistra guessing contest with number 146.
The Shire of Bormng reports 96 percent of rates collected. The amount due totaled £12 255 17 10, with EMLARH O/1 collected.
A quorum failed at Horsham’s Torsham Traders’ Association meeting last night in Fire Brigade Mall and prevented consideration of a deputation on an Australian ship. Only about twelve members attended, leading to a postponement of business until a full muster can be secured.
The liquidation of CLASE Limited Adelaide stock offers a notable bargain for tractor buyers. A recent notice shows a reduction of at least £200 from the regular price of Wase 127 tractors, with remaining stock offered at significant discounts well below typical market rates.
Farmers discuss if the Howard patent wheel can free soil from sticking wet ground. Trials in Nurwaderh district under Gillentties ownership show two tractors with these wheels performed well despite heavy rains, led by patentee Arthur Heward.
The film Lazybones screens tomorrow night as a wholesome rural story from a New England town. It combines local color with real townspeople from Beruville Cant and Isabella to portray village life, with crowds gathered for a homecoming scene and an added comedy and gazette segment.
The snooker tournament final at Mr J Currum’s billiard room drew a crowd last night. W Coutts and C Lovitt played a keen match with Coutts triumphing on the pink.
Fragmentary ad lists tarpandins teits horse cow thos Unies dad meter rings solid Kither mulorogg cuits and rain watts with references to ladies and gents. Ambiguous terms suggest a classified notice for farm equipment livestock and miscellaneous merchandise.
The advertisement promotes deeply discounted clothing in many colors including topcoats jumpers and ensembles from Madame Griffiths Firebrace street. Proceeds from a Tuesday evening dance at the Weuwendoh Host Hall support the local tennis club.
correspondence to the editor notes a halftime flag appeal at tomorrow's football match to support the Inter Martin family left with four young children. Emphasizes volunteer Boy Scouts as organizers to help bolster the appeal and ease the family's hardship.
Melbourne report states the National Federation Council has postponed discussion of referendum proposals to a special meeting on 29 June. Some members favor delaying the proposals to the constitutional session in Canberra next year.
The federal government has outlined Sir Arthur Robinson as a royal commissioner to probe alleged failures and tensions among British New Zealand and Australian officials who oversee the Nauru phosphate deposits.
It is practically certain that Mr Lang the Premier of New South Wales will attend the Premiers Conference in Melbourne next Monday to consider the opposition to the abolition of the per capita payments.
Mr G Te Fraser of Balmord has been named a justice of the peace for the western bar. Central Wim Foothill League president J Hutchesson receives six months' leave of absence. Hutchesson plans a world trip and staff wish him and his wife a safe return. Meri An MLL visited Horsham yesterday and toured Horsham Hospital High School and Longerenong College. He aims to see his little brother on Fred Hineh's Kewell farm.
The first relief shipment of coal from Newcastle will reach Melbourne on Monday week by the steamer Goulburn.
A man entered Mrs. Mary Meterazzo’s fruit shop on Nawthorn Road Nawthorn Caulfield and violently assaulted her, leaving her semi conscious. The assailant escaped with £13. An Italian was detained in connection with the attack.
In Criminal Court John Th Th Williams was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Willi Thomas a gardener killed when Williams' car collided with Thomas' wagon at Eltham rear on April 26. Williams was remanded for sentence.
Miss Elsie L Tiopkins of Haig Street Caulfield to Mr Albert J McLennan third son of Hamilton Street Gardenvale. The Lary Methodist Church hosted the marriage of Walter Laurence Rideout son of George Rideout Cavendish to Lila Thelma Dorrington daughter of Levi Dorrington Lorquon. The ceremony was led by Rev A Vineer on March 25.
The tender of Thompson and Chalmers at 280 580 for the erection of new High Court buildings in Melbourne has been recommended for acceptance.
The pastor will speak on The Healthy Mind and the Sick Soul in morning worship next Sunday. A sermon titled Christs Let Ter trai early Church follows. The board of management meets Monday. Sunday school teachers agree to support the missionary in Korea. Parents asked to contribute £10 for the children’s offering.
The paper reports the death of Mr James Wilson of Millar street after a brief illness. His widow and three children Harold James 15 George William 14 and Glards Olive 1 mourn him. Also noted are two other deaths: Henry Nicol Summerbuves aged 20 of Taen and Mrs Mary Campbell widow of Neil Campbell pioneer settler born on Skye. Funeral plans mentioned for Wilson and Campbell families.
Services in the Worsham Methodist Church on Sunday will be conducted at 11 a.m. by Mr. H W M Ford. At 7 p.m. Rev. T W Todian will be the preacher.
The concisea tion schedules its annual meeting for Monday evening July 20 to elect a vestry for the coming year and present reports and balance sheet. Social activities and music are planned. Benediction for the new vicar is planned after the ceremony with a visiting clergyman officiating in May. The Yearly meeting discusses Captain Watsons duplex envelope system of church finance and will consider it further.
The Church of Christ union will hold communion at the usual time next Sunday with J Butter giving the morning address at Worsham and J A Millar preaching in the evening. RW Payne of North Teichmond begins ministry at Thorsham churches on July. The third monthly tennis club social will be held Monday night at Temperance Hall.
One of the best nights for children occurred last Monday when Mr Alf Berry gave a fine issay of paper tearing. Over 10 children and many adults witnessed the event as Berry unveiled a beautifully made taste centre.
Community honors Mr Ror Fink after nine years at Minimay State School with farewell in Moree district. He oversaw swimming baths and tennis club initiatives and supported football cricket and race clubs. Attendees praised his work, presenting a Dickens book and a signed illuminated address.
The community records the death of Mr. Win. Hobbs after a train accident near Heady Morning. Survived by brothers Thomas and Morerheri, he was a longtime district supporter, Methodist Church trustee and former organist. The funeral drew a large turnout to Haerow Cemetery with 60 hearses and many wreaths, as Rev. Botts conducted the service.
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