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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1931
Page
4
The engagement is announced of Eileen fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs A Sadlier Glen Eyre Pimipinia with James eldest son of Mr and Mrs W Ball West Wail noting the forthcoming marriage between two local families and their lineages.
Mr and Mrs J J Tait of Geelong arrive in Horsham for a holiday with relatives. News of Mr B R May’s recovery and upcoming minor operation. Mr FE Middleton retires as Hamilton branch manager of the National Bank of Australia after a long service spanning Geelong, Melbourne, Kilmore, Minyip, and Hamilton posts. His varied interests include hunting and pedigreed stock, land investments at Rangerang and The Ranch, and leadership roles in local pastoral and hospital societies. Mrs T. McTionalis is appointed postmistress of Toolomo in place of Mrs Mo Filippe.
The week in Horsham area notes multiple deaths and funerals. Me John Stewart of Dwweem Road was buried at Bresbeterian Church and Horsham Cemetery after a brief service. Mrs Rebecca Beavis, 40, wife of Mr George Beavis of McPherson Street, died at Horsham Hospital and her funeral was at Moret Cemetery with railway workers paying tribute. Other notices mention Miss Margaret Binellatr, Mrs Slade, and Mr William Jarek, detailing their deaths, origins, survivors, and funeral arrangements with local firms and committees.
Dr. Boca Treloar urged a rate relief scheme used in other shires to aid ratepayers unable to pay municipal rates by assigning work near their properties. A. B. Frost cautioned cases must be merits-based and not a general rule due to finance. J. Ol. Juhl noted some shires struggle with outstanding rates and proposed practicability without immediate action.
The police department states forty five motor cars in the metropolitan area were reported stolen during the five months of the present year which ended with May.
Continuous heavy rain, totaling 55 points, has stalled farming in Byrneville. Wheat sowing is limited as land remains unworkable. Farmers have mostly prepared fallow ground and, with a spell of fine weather, plan to seed soon. A. Huf sowed linseed on available land and plans more acreage. A horse owned by A. Hinch was killed, suspected fly caused.
The Cricket Club euchre tournaments drew large crowds with a two night extension decided at the final night last Saturday. Winners of the progressive series included Miss A Kydd and Mr DL Kydd with Alf Baker and Mr D Kydd taking night wins. Booby prizes went to Mrs W Baker and Mr HB Webb. Donor Mr G CL Baker presented a silver cup to Alf Baker junr for top senior fieldsman last season, while Angie Baker received a medal for best junior fieldsman amid lighthearted remarks on junior senior rivalry.
Toolondo reports rain scarce with only about 1 inch in six months, yet graziers see the season as favorable. Cattle feed remains plentiful through autumn and sheep condition is excellent, with lambing expected to rise. Postmistress changes as Mr and Mrs Fillipi relocate after eight years as railway staff.
With promising warm conditions expected this week farmers aim to complete seeding as rain last week slowed fields The dacometer indicates fine weather while ground remains soft delaying sowing The wet spell should help crops later in the season Also final pool wheat remains bonded and consigned to Geelong for processing
The latest wheat harvest figures show Australia gathering about 212 million bushels, a record high with exports around 160 million bushels and flour exports of 13 million. Victoria reports a record 54 million bushels, with 40 million destined for export and a local use of 134 million for milling and feed. Western Australia faces seed delays, South Australia shows bright prospects, while Victoria and New South Wales are hindered by heavy rains. The Victorian Wheatgrowers' Corporation has moved 60 vessels, loading cargoes at Williamstown and Geelong, as next season sowing plans remain uncertain.
Nellie Stewart, Australia's famed actress, died at 1 a.m. Sunday at her Clifton Gardens home after a severe pleurisy attack. She had retired from the stage after widespread charity work and will be cremated with ashes to Melbourne for a family wall. Her last public appearance was seven weeks ago in a charity effort.
The Horsham branch of the Victorian Teachers Union passed resolutions urging fair wage shares and restraint on retrenchment, calling for income tax on all income sources, and requesting a referendum to allow appeals to the Federal Arbitration Court. They condemned selective cuts, spoke of teacher shortages since 1912 1928, urged action by school committees and mothers to address service delivery and staff recruitment.
In Horsham, Rev E G Petherick spoke on prophecy in the Bible as a key topic. He noted one third of scripture is prophecy and traced biblical timelines, Gentile eras, and the rise of Israel, urging continued study and predicting further discussion at the next meeting.
The second stage of the State junior championship will be conducted by W. H. Cox on Saturday. Riders from the Wimmera will assemble before 9 am outside the Church of England and start a venile course on the Bowen road. The winner will represent the Wimmera in the State championship in Melbourne next month.
In a Sunday race, Australian competitor Pearce defeats Stephen for the diamond sculls. Pearce appears set to win the same prize as analysts note strong form. A few earlier times show fast pacing with seven furlongs in 4 minutes 15 seconds, mirroring historic speeds as records fade.
Results of post season work by Horsham classes examined for the Royal Life Saving Society awards show the Horsham club winning the Sporting Shield and the Drendershin certificate. The Sporting Judge premiership shield competitions are open to all classes in Victoria, with shields awarded to the club earning the most points. This honors speaks volumes for the club’s revival last summer.
London select first England team for a New Zealand test with Jardine Duleepsinhji Peebles Robina Sutelife Hammond Larwood Ames Vere Bakewell Armolil Nichol and Woolley as twelfth man. Ratcliffe may miss out if unfit. average age reported as very young.
Mr. Harvey Grace in The Musical Times compares Bach to Shakespeare, noting Bach’s genius in perfecting forms. He traces Bach’s early organ works to influence from Buxtehude Bohm and Pachelbel, showing how imperfect forms became standard through Bach.
A prize Friesian cow owned by Mr. E. H. Bailer of Woomilang was struck by a goods train from Ouyen and carried about 50 yards over a junction crossing and two cattle pits before being thrown clear. The animal had to be destroyed. Geelong fishermen caught a pilot fish Friday in the eel fishing competition at Lake Purrumbete Angling Club, a first in ten years, with 150 fish total. Since Monday 10,000 pairs of pats hats have been sent from Yarrawonga station to the freezing works by one buyer. Two women drowned near Point Ormond pier last week after refusing life buoys. Sydney retailers face a tough path but remain optimistic about prospects.
A Model Dairy in Camlyatet promises a pure milk supply with ventilation, fresh air, and sunshine for cows housed in a 44 by 25 foot electric lighted building. Experts praise its design as among the state’s best dairy facilities, featuring a modern interior and a specialized meter milk system that delays spoilage by twelve hours and reduces foreign matter.
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