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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1932
Page
5
Melbourne, Thursday wholesale prices list Cape Barley English and Cape oats plus oats milling and feed. Wheat 3 to 3/3, oats milling 1/10 to 2/1, Cape 1/10 to 2/6, maize 4, potatoes and onions priced, eggs 1/ to 1/3 per bushel. Yesterday wheat in Horsham at 2/7 per bushel.
In loving memory of our dear father who passed away 22nd June. We think of days gone by and the time we were all together. A shadow over our lives. Inserted by Alfred and Ia Creek. In loving memory of my dear husband who passed away 22d Jie. Time cannot heal my broken heart or from my memory tear. The form the fee to love will dwell forever there. Inserted by his wife Phebe Creek.
The article discusses using loan funds to finance public works aimed at providing employment relief. It notes uncertainty over test cases for new charges and the need for water supply and sewer projects to pay their way. It argues unemployment relief should not burden capital owners and should aid workers while easing future users’ costs.
According to official meteorological authorities the week saw persistent cold with light rain totals. The forecast indicated a cold day with cloudy skies, showery conditions in the southern half, and a touch of snow on lighter winds as conditions eased later.
Two young men were fined for carrying firearms on Sunday under the Colfee Offences Act. They appeared before Mesars J. Barnes and L. Ray at Horsham Police Court. First Constable M. J. Kearney testified seeing Pearse and Weather with a pistol and a shot gun at a Tinpule hotel. Both pleaded guilty and were fined 40 shillings.
David fell and struck the back of his head. He was taken by car to Hersham and, after examination at a private hospital, it was found that he had a slight concussion and is now making satisfactory progress.
At Horsham Police Court three young men were fined for riding bicycles on footpaths. Arthur Arnott received 5 shillings for a Dimboola road offence after claiming it was his first time. Harold Mackley and Vivian Parkinson also faced fines for footpath riding. First Constable Kearney testified about incidents in Dimboola road and Pynsent street. The bench imposed 2 shillings 6p in one case.
The Herald reports Llorsham will gain a central enclosed market on Wilson street at the site of a former garage. It will feature brick construction with sliding glass fronts for fish poultry fruit vegetables and groceries and open stalls for dry goods clothing and household items. Architect is I G Anderson of Melbourne. Melbourne businessmen will operate the market from Grabech's Central Garage.
A works committee of the Wimmera Shire Council met to consider tenders for painting the shire offices at Horsham. The successful tenderer was Horsham painter Mr. L Hales.
The Tor sham Methodist Church invited Rev. Marold F. Allen of Tor sham to its anniversary services in the Wimmera. He captivated a large audience with his rendition of Enouch Arden.
A new feature at the Horsham Fire Brigade ball next Wednesday will be guest parties from several country districts where the brigade has served. Prominent residents have agreed to arrange joint attendance and townsfolk back the effort, signaling strong social success for the year.
Horsham railway station reports total receipts of 6046 pounds for May, up from 5516 pounds a year earlier. Inward general goods drive the rise by 530 pounds, while passenger revenue falls by 77 pounds.
An advertisement announces a Wednesday meeting at 8 pm in the Town Hall for Hor sham and district returned soldiers to form a Horsham branch of the Returned Soldiers League. Mr Chapman, a league representative, has discussed with many men about joining, inviting all Dig gers who wish to help the league assisting returned men and their dependents.
At the Horsham Police Court on Wednesday judgment was given in undefended cases. State Rivers and Water Supply Commission v H Greenwood Rainbow 44 3/7 with 15 costs. A J Jennings v Heinbold H Janetaki Natimuk 10 with 150 costs.
Local boy Rob on ett, son of Mr and Mrs B Charles of Hotel Locarno, sustained an injury and had his arm placed in splints.
Knitters must submit entries to Mrs A A Rogers at the Mechanical Institute or her home by Wednesday the 20th for a display set for July 1. The Haven Mothers' Club will run the competition with prizes for knitting and a broader arts and crafts display, following offers of fine work.
A lamp filled with Shell Pennant kerosene was lit in J Langlands & Sons crockery shop on Firebrace street. The prize of 22 pounds will go to the person who accurately estimates the lamp's burning time.
Report from Stawell notes revolting sexual cases drawn crowds in a general sessions court. Spectators, including three women, sat through hours of details as the judge condemned the publication of filth and urged closed hearings for such trials.
The Horsham Hospital Ladies' Committee will meet at the Town Hall next Monday at 4 p.m. The session will mainly receive the funds recently collected from citizens by committee members.
The Horsham branch of the Australian Women's Association held its annual ball at Horsham Town Hall to support the Borough Band. Attendance surpassed last year and generous funds are expected to be donated, with palm decorations and live Music by Thomas Jazzodians. The supper was served from the stage rear as part of the event.
Rev R C Foyster of Hamilton will occupy the Horsham Presbyterian pulpit on Sunday. He is a grand chaplain of the Masonic order. Brethren of Masonic lodges are invited to assemble at 10 45 and enter the church in a body for the 11 o'clock service. seats will be reserved. He plans to depart for West Australia soon after.
A butter factory project by Meare, W Angliss & Co. is set to begin next Tuesday at Horsham near the ice works. The contractor is Mr. Smith of Werribee.
A crowded Hor sham Theatre crowd enjoyed an excellent programme featuring local artists aided by Ballarat voices. The Horsham orchestra contributed and encores were frequent. A fuller report will appear in the next issue.
The Horsham A N A defeated the Methodist Young Men’s Club by 77 points in a debate on June 7. A N A speakers J W Morrison W H Cox and E Gerlach argued that native animals should be protected by law. M Y M C speakers A Flack V Baker C Morcom presented the opposing case.
The vacancy on the Country Fire Brigades Board, caused by Dr J H Cuornew's death in Bendigo, was filled by Mr W L Taylor after a tally shows he held an absolute majority. Ballots were sent to 120 municipalities with 114 returned and two informal votes. Taylor was the Horsham Borough Council nominee.
Winne's at 100 Firebrace Street quotes a very low price for citrus trees. The offer covers all varieties including grapefruit lemons mandarins and oranges with prices from 3 each or 27 6 per dozen.
The estate of Frederick Wilhelm Melke of Horsham farmer is assigned to Mr. E W Smail to trot for creditors. Estimated liabilities after deducting £5550 covered by securities are £047 16/. Estimated property value after deducting £15030 securities held by creditors is £107 17/6.
Labor pre selection tally shows W H Barry 40 votes and W Slater 240 for Carlton seat with D Cameron third after 125 preferences. Communist Party endorses Dr G P O Day of La Trobe Street for Carlton by election on July 7 and UAP backs Mr W C Townsend of Melbourne.
Charles Lewis allegedly cashed cheques totaling £48 at Kaniva shops using signatures of A. V. Goodwin and his own. Storekeeper Laing alerted police after Lewis visited the store. Constable Bradley逼 cornered him, Lewis traveling to Adelaide by express. A warrant for forging and uttering two counts for £22 2/6 and £12 5/. he was remanded to Kaniva Court.
Minister C A Hawker announced that Australian millers will ship a regular monthly flour supply to Egyptian troops. A 127 ton consignment left Melbourne aboard the Jesus Bay on June 15, with War Office approval for 117 more tons to Port Said. The War Office plans continued monthly orders from Australia through year end.
The notice announces new ballroom class days with senior pupils meeting on Tuesday evenings and younger children on Saturday mornings. A Horsham Presbyterian Football Club social followed at the church hall featuring games, a musical item by Mr L Watson, and a conjuring display by Mr E Cooper.
The fortnightly meeting of the Hor sham A.W.A was held in Mascule Hall on June 21 with Mins P. Mentha presiding over a good attendance. Members are invited to the Memorial Hall on June Wu.
In Jobbee hall on Wednesday the Hor sham Methodist Ladies Guild met with Mrs F F Allen and Mrs W P Pryor presiding. A spring flower show was debated and a September exhibition planned. Sister Day from Bush Nursing Centre spoke on health and diet, receiving thanks from Mrs Beynon and Mrs Reintelmer. Lunch was served by several members.
An advertisement offers affordable fir and coat options with low prices and high quality from Madame Griffiths on Firebrace Street. It promotes a large reduced selection of hats on display and provides a phone contact for inquiries.
Tonight and Saturday the feature Siege of the South produced by Captain Prank Uorley promises a nature driven, studio free adventure. The film lauded by the Prime Minister and King for its startling realism, portrays explorers seeking science and empire laurels in the unknown south. George Bancroft stars in Rich Man's Fully, a dominating shipowner role demanding more than a type.
On Wednesday Mr MT Thompson of Patchewollock presented two lambs to a TMopetoun Courier representative. The creatures had two distinct heads two tails one backbone and one brisket. One lamb was a ram and the other a ewe. both lambs were dead at birth.
Melbourne industrial engineer E. Hilton Long returned from London with Australian rights to terracrete a new structural material for roads harbours and water conservation at half the price of concrete. He said Australian firms will be formed in each state to handle terracrete and announced a coal oil extraction process eliminating retorts.
The curator lists winter sowing for hardy perennials and lawn preparation. Plant roses shrubs climbers and propagate climbers on walls. Sow peas beans cabbage cress carrots and other vegetables. Early potatoes may be planted later. transplanting leafy vegetables. finish asparagus and rhubarb. The text also notes royal birthday observances and a governor general tribute.
A speaker from the Victoria movement calls for protection of farmers interests and warns against false hope tied to defence movements. He notes growers’ associations and depictions of hardship, urging cost-cutting relief and government support as the only real available relief in the current depression era.
George Jeffries a laborer faced charges before Mr Erection in City Court on Friday. He testified he only asked for help during free visits as others disputed his request and claimed aid was repeatedly refused by Mr Freeman amid a confusing courtroom exchange.
In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday the Premier pledged to address statements about congestion in the Public Solicitor office. Abr Frost warned delays for divorce seekers as staff were overworked while the officer in charge earned 681 T per week.
The National Croneil of Wool selling Brokers of Australis published a schedule of sale dates for Christias in Melbourne with periods from November through December. Geelong events list sales on specified dates including November tenth and December first, with venues and times given as 12h and 20h in the notices.
Mrs J Latesen of the British Prelace Dioporters Lab Landen arrives in Melbourne after Perth and Adelaide. The visitor aims to spend up to a million pounds to buy dairy produce for export, then expand into butter cheese pork and fats. He plans to invest across America Canada Europe and the Near East before settling in Australia.
For the week ended June, Sydney exports of eggs destined for the United Kingdom totaled 1511 cases or 430 eggs. Minister Hawker called it a record for early export packing in Australia and urged focus on prospects of another record egg season.
The Leomunkle Shire applies to the Country Hands Board on advice from engineer Charles F Williams for grants totaling funds for permanent roads including Stawell Warracknabeal Minyip Kernald and Sherbon Morton with specified amounts. Developmental works request 11000 on each road including Minyip Kewell Kupanyup Marieo Mortum South. Maintenance items cover patrol maintenance gravel cartage side tracks and a new slide track north of Minyip with spraying costs.
The article surveys proposals for a marriage tax in Victoria and reviews decades of Western Australia fees for religious and civil marriages. Clergy collect 2 shillings 6 pence per marriage and forward it within a week. totals show £4 from 4208 church marriages in 1980 and £349 from 2749 in the prior year. Civil marriages incur 42 pounds 4 shillings plus 2 shillings registration. last year 400 Vivi marriages and four more are noted.
In the Third Civil Court Justice Maccfarlan heard Lorna Elizabeth Latham of Milton Street St Killa seek a divorce from Henry Latham of Hamilton. Married April 1 1925 at Piteroy, a decree nisi was granted. In Nhill last Friday Charles Purtech licensed victualler was fined £2 and £1 costs for breaches of the Licensing Act prosecuted by Inspector Carruthers of Horsham.
At the Warroombwe court, before Mr McLean W A Fary pleaded guilty to failing to comply with an electoral notice and was fined. Norman Brown, charged similarly but absent, was also fined.
Dust that extinguishes fire was demonstrated before Portland fire officials. The powder is sprinkled around any fire hazard and, when heated, releases carbon dioxide gas to smother the flames. It replaces water or other liquids that damage property and can be swept up after drying for reuse.
A UFO Ladies' Committee of the Pipe Band will hold a meeting on Tuesday in Meebani. The event is described as a local gathering and is expected to discuss plans and activities for the group.
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