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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
3
Melbourne report from Dalgety & Co lists wheat at 8/4 to 25, milling oats 1/11 to 2/1, feel 1/1 to 1/7, barley English 1/9 to 17, Cape 1/4 to 110, potatoes £2 10s to 20 5d, onions £ wr £, chaff £2 1/ to BF 1B/a.
Friends of the late Mrs Cook announce her funeral at Greve Lake Cemetery. service at 2 am conducted by F Weight & Sons Undertakers. Family thanks relatives for flowers and telegrams and acknowledges Rev. W Thus for support during bereavement.
J Murray and family express sincere thanks for letters, telegrams, floral tributes and personal condolences in their bereavement especially to Father Coughlin. They also thank Mr and Mrs Lamb Mrs Clark Mrs Kiely and J M Trannican for support. Horsham Street.
Vets TJ MCMV and FAMELY dere coook Tr Hemlerson, Matron of the Morsham Bake Hos, for their unremitting attention and Kindoes to her late husband. Lethie reewit Vines, Horrett Street, Horsham.
The Che Borsham Times announces weekly publication every Tuesday and Friday in its seventh year of operation.
The article argues that national strength rests on every citizen's responsibility, not just leaders. It cites Australia News Service praising Heser Varkis, Deakin, Bruce, and Cullin as nation builders while urging individuals to act as constructive builders or wreckers in shaping the state.
Dean Inge and other scholars weigh democracy against autocracy arguing that a wise government may still be democratic if it serves the common welfare. The piece cites Greek philosophers and George Bernard Shaw, warning against a virtue driven state that stifles liberty and notes democracy’s future if it broadens governance.
Rain began in the main line yesterday with 20 points by 8 am and another 12 by 8 pm. The forecast calls for slow unsettled rain with possible heavy falls and rising rivers. A farmer at Blackheath reportedly grappled a fox by the neck after lantern lighting near his wood heap, then used an axe to save himself and his wife.
A Wallaye resident shares reflections on an Indian man sending money home to India. The caller describes confusion over a £30 charge on £100 remittance and recalls the man staying at a Nhill hotel during Christmas with little food while the public hospital counted remains. He notes tea costs and questions local behavior.
Roger Babson addressing the Congress of Advertising Clubs in Vancouver urged merchants to act, pledging 30 years of experience that the market downturn would improve. He cited a widespread bullish turn among conservative economists and noted his Babson Statistical Organization operates in 24 U.S. cities and his wartime role in the U.S. government.
Mr L Kay of Horsham Wilson street was attacked outside the McKenie Creek dance on Tuesday night. He suffered a blow to the mouth, resulting in a broken jaw. He was rendered unconscious and brought home under surgical care.
The society asks for £50 monthly, says £40 is insufficient to aid 29 families per day, and plans to appeal churches and friends for more Friday gifts. Government provisions may supply limited clothing. officials note only the most necessitous can receive them. President Mrs. Petherick and Secretary Mrs. Grant coordinate with Horsham Unemployment Relief and Citizens’ Committee.
The estate of Recinal Uneh Para Mountain stationer of Firebrace street Horsham has been assigned to Mr FL GQ Barrett in trust for creditors. The estimated movables after deducting 740 pounds for securities held by creditors total 2725 pounds. The estimated amount of property after deduction of 740 pounds for securities is 113 pounds 3 pence.
To eight and tomorrow night the laughing Loiv featuring Ruth Chat terton and Clive Brook opens a program of high society New York drama derived from a Broadway hit The June Moon comedy stars Jack Onkie as a young songwriter. Onkie’s famed Broadway role becomes a film appearance with Paramount A British film Canaries Sometimes Sing shows a domestic whirlpool of infidelity with witty dialogue The River Trim Walls leads with strong supporting cast Yvonne Arnaud Cathleen Nesbite Athale Stewart The Flag Lieutenant matinee Saturday at 2 15 pm highlights a child tree event
Madame Griffiths announces a once yearly clearance sale on June 12 for ten days. Stock includes 6 piece suits, wool jumpers, cardigans, coats, fur trimmed items and accessories in navy black brown and blue. Imported fabrics, warm garments at low prices. Firebrave Street.
The Young Australian League invites country boys aged 11 to 17 to join a seven day trip to Melbourne September 19 to 26 costs £43 15s excluding travel. Prospectuses are at local schools or from Young Australia Office 1 Court Callins Street Melbourne. Apply soon with early preference.
With tighter cattle supply, values declined from last week. Two trucks carried 307 head. station bred cows and heifers formed most of the run. Messrs Sloan Bros Bridgewater paid £12 19s 6d for 10 bullocks. prime bullocks £11-£13, to £14 10s. good £8 10s-£10. prime cows £10-£12, to £13 2s. useful £5-£6. Calves sold to £7 11s. Wimmera consignments among 4204 sheep offered. trade sheep plentiful, quality below last week but some good drafts. early sales dull, later active with improving values though below prior week’s rise. Lambs included in the sale, selling up to figures noted. overall prices generally lower than the week’s rise.
An advertisement for Allans winter sale targets women readers who are thrifty shoppers, promising value and bargains on seasonal items. The notice emphasizes savings and practical clothing choices for the cold season.
Community singing will be held in the Horsham Theatre on Sunday night at .30 o'clock sharp. residents invited to join in a social musical gathering.
The Horsham A A met on Tuesday with strong youth turnout and elected a new member. Correspondence showed support from Maesars W Slater and M E Wettembach for urgent works on the Toulonle Bal moral line. Delegates from the movement were praised for financial success, and a lecture on poultry breeding was given by J Fletcher with Horsham Poulter Breeders in attendance.
Ad appears for Dr. Wo EO Thomas, a dentist, visiting Marsham to lay from 2 till 5 pm with timeouts noted for tomorrow. The fragment references train wills and medical remedies amid unclear context.
The Indies committee of the Presbyterian Church oversees furnishings and flowers for the church and social events for pew members. Members gathered last Wednesday with President Mrs. E G Petherick and secretary Mrs. W Macston ald, enjoying musical items by several contributors and a tea. Miss Riley won a competition and received a token of honor.
Berlin officials announce no banquets or receptions for science and culture delegates in 1991 to cut costs. The decision, reported by the London Sunday Times correspondent, cites economy as the motive, while city leaders say they will still welcome conferences and visitors.
A booklet advertises a Wednesday June 20 event by the Plorshaterian Young Men's Bible Class in Butcay School Hall. It promotes a colored dairy machinery folder issued free by Gippeland & Northern Co Operative Co. Ltd Wilson Street Hor sham and highlights Co Op Perfect milking machines churns and separators with Whakatane references.
Messrs Daver Davey and Company announce a two week stocktake sale with a rapid clearance at sacrifice prices. Bargains are plentiful and buyers urged to act now.
An article argues a prosperous Britain boosts prices for Australian butter and reduces foreign leakage by using British separators. It highlights Lister separators sold by Gippeland & Northern Cooperative with 1 percent British-made grade and claims efficiency and safety features for dairy processing.
Readable text condemns dangerous road practices including vehicles with a single headlight, trucks with overt handlers, and caravans using headlights on the rear. Warns authorities to enforce lights on outer extremities and curb risky Night overtaking maneuvers to prevent crashes and save public safety.
Mr Hogan said on Sunday at Bendigo the Ministry seeks a guarantee of 100 000 lambs from producers for each Bendigo freezing works season. Finance would follow only with assurances from lamb producers that supplies would be available. With a good season expected, producers should secure guarantees for delivery to Ballarat and Bendigo for processing.
European buyer Mr Prank Wheeon returns aboard the Barrabool and predicts an aerial train concept. The plan envisions a powerful engine with trailing biplane glider carriages for passengers luggage and mail and a rear guard van.
A Nihil A. P. Society committee hears 22 lambing ewes died after suspected weed exposure. Mr. P. J. Smith of Salisbury shows weed samples. eight ewes suffered severe symptoms. A specimen is sent to the Government Botanist and a telegram to the chief veterinary officer seeks investigation. Tenders invited for hospital supplies. Fundraising events planned for Wonwondah Cricket Club and hall. Auction and poultry sale scheduled with times.
Sensation at post office when former Riverside diet officer James Stewart collapsed from a heart seizure yesterday morning while leaving his daughter's house on Doven road Horsham. He died en route to hospital as mourners prepare funeral at Horsham Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. Bog. Petherick led Sunday services in Horsheen and Longerenong College area. An adjourned board meeting was held in the church of 4000 on Tuesday. The Presbyterian ministry planned to date the CEMUS on Thursday in Scheul Hall to discuss abolishing the bounty system. Rev. Petherick gave a Bible and Anglo-Israel theory talk last Wednesday. A second lecture will be held next Tuesday in the church with the hall otherwise empty.
The Victorian Wheat Growers' Corporation reports 18 31 wheat harvest in the Commonwealth a new record with 21 204 000 bushels harvested, surpassing 1915 16 figures by 33 000 000. An estimated 10 000 000 bushels will be exported from Australia this season.
Two Italians reported to Tallon Rock police that they saw a small email airship crash in the mountains. Black trackers are being sent to investigate. there is a possibility the wreck is the marhone flown by J H Ekins, an afterift tasperter of the Civil Aviation Department, though the details are unclear.
In Criminal Court at Wilaa Gertrude Ellen Young a 15 year old daughter is tried for killing her father William Young of North Garfill on April 2. Witnesses say the girl chased him from a shed struck him as he ran and he collapsed. The defendant allegedly fled after the struggle and was observed near the scene as the attack occurred.
Thirteen men and ten women appeared at the scene after police clashed with amne victiomiess in Mank town. They were charged with armed disturbance and are to July 2 on £9. Three others remain hospitalized. A house was barred with wood and barbed wire to resist removal.
Salvatore Guiniago, 32, is remanded at Citi Court on a manslaughter charge after police say he struck his brother Frank Goilians, 27, on the head with a piece of wood at Saturnus Bight. Goilians died in hospital Monday.
The Girls' Friendly Society holds its annual corporate communion at St Joke's on Sunday morning. A reserve will be conducted in the vicarage at Brimpaen in the afternoon, and by Mr FLOM Thottpsom at Haven.
The article notes interest in the Second Advent of Christ among Biblical students. It mentions prophecies tied to European movements and references statements by Apostles. Mr B O W Payne plans a preaching series on The Making of Men by Jesus, with last Sunday's topic Peter and this Sunday's on The Message of Peter regarding the Second Coming.
The Rev Harold F Allen will preach at Vectis East McKenzie Creek and Horsham. The Rev F R B Woolhouse will preach at Horsham Kalkee and Pimpinio. A Sunday evening community sing at Horsham Church starts 6 45 conducted by C H Hoskin. Fur Ladies Guild meets next Wednesday. Methodist women fund relief work at Town Hall on the 96th Friday week. District Methodists urge generous gifts for the occasion.
Male applicant from the Fodertl Municipal and Shire Council Employees Union sought a variation of the award and agreement with Melbourne City Council for a new cost basis. The union requests replacing the daily pay system with a weekly system to reduce rationing and reflect changes since the original award.
Reports from Nhill and Kaniva describe burglars trespassing during residents absence. Incidents include bread milk and cash boxes stolen from Halpin Park and nearby homes, with thieves taking small valuables and leaving nothing behind.
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