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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1931
Page
2
A brief address snippet appears for a location on Firebrace Street in Horsham, listed as next to Perrings with the contact phone number 239.
Fragmentary OCR shows items including Butter, Potatoes, Onions, Bacon, Bran, Flour, and Chaff with unit prices per pound or per bushel. The legible portions indicate a general store price list likely from a mid-century ledger, listing multiple staples and quantities without full context or dates.
Melbourne market report lists Wheat at 2/2 to 2/5, Oats milling 1/11 to B/1y, feed 1/6 to 1/7, Barley English 19, Cape 1/4 to T/T, Maize 4/3, Potatoes £2 to £4, Onions £8 10/ to £4, Wharf £2 10/ to £3 12/8, Eggs pie 1/8. Horsham price notes Wheat at T/10h last Monday.
In loving memory of James Creek who passed away June 220d. Family notes sorrow and enduring devotion as a husband and father. Also remembrance from Louisa, in law and grandchildren, and other relatives. Ayrneville, CNEEK district obituary notices mention Clara Amberley and Maury Jane Vintan with dates and affectionate tributes.
Fragmented prose debates truth versus deception, citing Mark Antony and Brutus, with references to oath taking and courthouse scrutiny. The piece explores moral duty, honesty under pressure, and the magnetic power of truthful speech in guiding civic life and justice.
The excerpt argues for concrete truth in all things, cautioning against revenge and hatred that fuel domestic strife and political aggression. It cites Shakespeare, Paul, and John’s gospel to stress measured, truthful discourse as essential to a well ordered citizenry.
Weekend rain totaled six points with four on Friday and two on Saturday. Milder weather is hoped for, though large mosquitoes persist due to waterlogged low areas. Official forecast at noon yesterday calls for cloudy periods with isolated coastal showers, cold nights, frost, and fog, with variable winds.
A Sunday evening service at the Church of Christ in Horsham was interrupted by a man who entered just before the international changes address by Mer. RW Paine. After persistently interrupting with cries of Talk peace, war, he was asked to be silent and then to leave by the preacher and a church officer.
At the RKowree Shire Council meeting Dr Lavery moved to send a resolution of regret to Lord and Lady Somers for their service to country people. The motion, seconded by Dr Cranage, passed.
The Kowree Shirt Council chaired by Dr. BL oP. Lavery referred a motion to convert to new government loan issues. Dr. Johnston seconded. Dr. Kirby noted the plant account would be affected, but Lavery argued that setting an example would aid the upcoming voluntary conversion campaign. The motion passed.
At a Horsham Agricultural Society meeting on Friday, show dates were set for September 20 and October 4. Officers were re-elected with Learmonth as president and Woolgate as vice president. A grounds committee member was retired, a sub-committee revised the schedule, and a proposal for a 10 lamb export line and a 50 lamb draft for judging was discussed but delayed for a future meeting.
The Horsham Pase Hospital secretary Mr C R Frencham appeals for old linen. Hospital use is high and stocks are depleted. Households may donate by parceling linen and leaving it at the institution for collection.
Mr W F E Thomas will be consulted at the Exchange Hotel in Horsham on Friday from 2 to 8 pm. He plans to visit Dimboola on Saturday.
A damp Friday scene in Pynsont Street drew an odd market moment as a stray dog wandered near an auction. Salvation Army officers and Henry Lawson’s spirit of compassion guided bystanders to help the animal rather than treat it as property, sparing it from sale and offering care instead.
The Hildly Spirit prevails as the Benevolent Society organizes weekly Friday relief at Horsham Town Hall. Salvation Army members help 35 distressed families with gifts. Next Friday the Methodist Church will distribute food and clothing and a forage appeal is requested be left at the Town Hall.
The fortnightly Hor sham MOT LO meeting at the Ma sonic Hunt last Thursday drew a large attendance. Six brethren received sick pay and the lodge mourned the late Bro F Williams, a longtime trustee. One new member proposed, one accepted by clearance, and an AWA euchre tournament invited for June 23. Delegates W T Davey A Massey J Lang reported on the Dunboola district meeting of June 19. A debate on its Horshant Progressive prompted by A Prowse J White E J mant D Melntyre and S C Tippett. MATOS ten to meet HAC B. Ben rhe sit on July 1. A notice board will be placed before Bro Z Crase’s shop.
Last week at Horeham Theatre Australian actress Dorothy Stocombe appeared in a bright Foglish talkie comedy Beave Pt Te Met. She previously played small parts in dramatic plots in Melbourne and on the English stage. The talkies offered further chances to prove her artistry and she has drawn favorable reception.
At the Land Board meeting in Horsham on June 12 ALS diubridge of Ullswater was recommended for 305 acres allotments in Morea parish. A follow up sale at Stawell last Friday yielded recommendations for G E Chambers Hall's Gap 40 acres allotment 47h Boroka DP J Randle Lawarra port allotment 609 Lawarra 34 acres and W Hon Lawarra 35 acres part of the same allotment.
Madame Griffiths announces a yearly clearance sale with all wool suits jumpers cardigans and ensembles in navy black and brown, top coats fur trimmed, face cloths gowns berets gloves and hose at cut prices. The sale runs Friday and the following ten days with importer materials and limited restock unlikely. Firebrace Street advertisement urges customers to buy warm smart garments before stock ends.
Patrons have one last chance tonight and tomorrow to see Wonaries Bonetium Sing featuring Tom Walls in a tangled comedy with four players delivering witty, frantic lines. The sole bird in the plot is Percy the mute bird who inspires song and trouble. Later, William Powell stars in Man of the World with Carole Lombard, plus Honor, a comedy starring Nancy Carroll.
A mixed programme includes singing, a jungle dance, two players, a musical farce, camp songs, and a Horsham Orchestra overture. Friday features a mystery stall in the shop once occupied by T. Chm Phillipa, with Thursday to drop off goods for debate. Mrs B R Grant hosts a dower and cake stall. Drill Hall rental costs £25 annually, previously subsidised by private citizens as the first public appeal for the boys and girls.
A Sunday session organized by Horsham Progress Association drew a moderate crowd at the theatre. Alan Griffiths performed two songs to warm reception. The collection totaled £2 2s.
Large attendance as Messrs David Anderson & Co held weekly sale. Prices reached on wheat seven shillings a bag, onions up to two shillings per head, ducks and roosters sold, oranges lemons and apples listed with assorted per half case or per bunch figures. Vegetables including celery beets turnips carrots parsnips cauliflower and radishes also featured with small unit prices noted.
Messrs David Alderson Co report sale of a house in O Callaghan's parade by Equity Trustees for the estate of the late M Bean. Initially offered at auction with top bid £175. A sale was now completed at £225 to Mrs A Taylor of Carron.
At its June meeting the Kowree Shire Council set a record by extending late into the evening, addressing an array of subjects from employment of aliens to road gravel removal. The session showcased the council’s broad agenda and the press noted the rich oratory on display, though the cadence was far from terse.
At the last meeting the Keoc ree Shire Council expressed satisfaction with the Premiers Conference agreements on equality of sacrifice. The council will support the conversion plan and forward copies of the resolution to the appropriate quarters. Seconded by Wr Carreacher, the motion carried.
Kowree Shire Council moved at the last meeting to urge the Municipal Conference to press the Government for a fairer distribution of proceeds from soldier settlers areas so municipalities gain a larger share of their rate income. A second motion urged amending the Act to allow a minimum travelling allowance of 5. The motions were carried with support from Cr Cransger and Cr Straw, despite past protests about limited local pay.
The House that Jack Built pantomime company, recently in Horsham, failed to appear in Maryborough after travelling by charabanc. The manager turned away a full house as a late message said the party were bogged somewhere beyond Ararat.
At a Mildura social last week a Grand Secretary praised the lodge for including women claiming youth and beauty. He urged admission of women as a step forward to boost attendance. A fellow member noted a former opponent supporting the change amid humor from the mayor's remarks.
The state tobacco field officer will visit Haven at 2 p.m. to inspect plots and meet growers. Early district officials will accompany and discuss growing practices and plans with farmers.
Kowree Shire Council notes total rates arrears at £2150 with £70 in previous years and current year balance. Arrears by region listed East 0s Central £151 West £835 Worth £5. Edenhope Agricultural Society meeting with revised prize list and booth tenders approved. Unusual burial service held for two men believed lost in Moreton Bay.
Victoria's St Arnaud minister criticized optional national insurance as impractical arguing that such a scheme would strain finances for drivers and workers. He warned that if seven modifications were enacted the government could face a £400000 to £5,000,000 annual shortfall. Friendly societies, he said, operate more economically than government plans.
In Geelong a Wednesday evening gathering for the annual Foreign Missions demonstration of the Yarra Street Methodist circuit featured Rev. Austin James of Moe, recounting encounters with Indian castes including the Domes. His talk praised Indian reformers and highlighted sympathy for untouchables, leaving a strong impression on listeners. A Edenhope Bush Nursing Association meeting then discussed lawn planting at Edenhope Hospital, with a committee deciding against proceeding due to maintenance concerns.
Mr Bond urged the Government to refer the question of the re grading of the Toolondo railway to the Railways Standing Committee for adaptation to time as part of wheat from the Wimmera to Portland. The Minister promised to consider the matter.
A slight fall of snow was reported from the Grampians last Tuesday but it did not linger on the mountain tops for long.
A Berlin Institute study reports farmers worldwide suffered declines in receipts last year. Britain France Central America saw 10 to 15 percent drops while the United States and others faced 15 to 20 percent. Italy Poland Brazil Argentina and Australia also show substantial declines amid broader market pressures.
The Federal Cabinet met for six hours to approve urgent bills ensuring the gold reserve aligns with £5,000,000 in Treasury bills due in London on June 30. The Prime Minister announced notice will be given and explanatory details provided Thursday. Parliament’s authority to ship gold will suffice to avoid default, with rapid passage through both Houses planned.
Me Prendergast MLA indicates 210 teachers suffer Withheld protethon and salary cuts. Teachers' executive told to pursue further action. Parliament pressure highlights hardship caused by Ministerial promotions policy.
A Nhill town incident reports a telephone repairman, living in the town four years, entering a building with ticket permission but facing questioning by officers. The scene mentions a mechanic mistaken for a local figure who had failed to shave that day, with tense exchanges among officials and staff.
Report from Warracknabeal district notes unprecedented self sown wheat growth over six months with stems 135 to 140 inches high and dense stands. Expected yield about four bags per acre hindered by sheep shortages and transport difficulties. Orchard output from Uasthallaloe district poor as William Bon Chretien pears and plums shipped to England melt on arrival. few consignments fetched shillings per case.
W T Shew veterinary officer of the Department of Agriculture advised the NhM Free Press on a tonic recipe for stock after lambing deaths. The mix includes bone flour, sulphur, iron sulphate, Epsom salts, iodide and other ingredients to be dissolved in water and fed via salt troughs.
About 150 prisoners at Geelong jail offered to return to their cells an hour early on Saturday June 1 to free more space for spectators at the Geelong Richmond football match. The governor reluctantly agreed, and the prisoners were moved before kickoff as a goodwill gesture to the warders.
David Kobs a 31 year old resident of Smeaton was admitted to Ballarat Bose Hospital after a pocket knife blade cut his left eye while repairing a bridle. The injury occurred while tying a knot when the knife in his hand slipped and jabbed upward. Doctors say sight is not expected to be impaired.
Public Health Commissioner notes several influenza cases in Broome Western Australia with four white deaths from indirect influenza causes and several native deaths. He remarks natives often rely on traditional medicine over white doctors.
A flood on the Camprape River rose the earthen dam nine feet high, threatening Mr Ro Gr ville’s flock. Six ewes and lambs were rescued from the paddock as the water reached their necks, while a ram and another ewe were lost.
William Thrumpsom aged wine main and Bilston were working for Mr Edgar at Vil ween mallet oat when a diseased ant-eaten tree fell without warning. The collapse struck both men during midday meal. Thrumpsom died from injuries. Bilston escaped serious harm. Papers in Thrumpsom’s pocket showed origin from New South Wales.
A motor lorry plowed into a crowd gathered for a Republican meeting in Xan Toolun. Three people were killed and seven injured as the vehicle rammed the attendees. The enraged crowd reportedly lynched the driver on the scene.
Loetden William FL Stone, age 20, arrives in London from Poronte and plans to travel to New Zealand on foot to visit his sister. Stone reportedly walked from Toronte to Myuntreal, crossed the Atlantic on a cattle ship, then trekked from Manchester to Lenton before continuing his journey.
Berlin reports focus on Howver’s one year suspension offer for all Germany’s debts. Britain and Italy unlikely to waver, while reparations shift may press Young Plan talks. French papers hint that Europe’s stance could influence Germany’s leverage and the broader crisis.
Lieut General Sir Charles Riggs told the Temperance Association that modern soldiers are not like the old hard drinking troops. He claimed they use lemonade and sugar instead of strong drink, arguing temperance has changed military habits.
A free trial of the German rail Zeppelin ran this morning between Berlin and Hamburg. The Hamburg to Berlin journey took 1 hour 34 minutes, 20 minutes slower than the faster train. Track conditions and line speed fluctuated between 10 and 142 mph as officials noted the experimental vehicle.
Francis Reandmore attempts a glide across the Eme Histerianne in an official act. The British Gliding Association cannot recognise the feat. The honour, Aherefon, is awarded to Germany.
A garbled OCR passage lists names, places, and figures in a historical notice style. It mentions payments, expenditures, electrical light reform, and various personal names, but most details are unreadable. The readable items reference trusts, meetings, and financial notes without clear context or dates.
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