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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1938
Page
6
An irregular notice describes a TE PROGRAMME lasting through December with references to Melbourne events and government scheduling. It notes tuna preparation by the State Ministry and parliamentary sessions starting Tuesday, plus a planned huger related event and potential public challenges ahead.
Fragmentary copy reports rubber equipment aiding troops as Japanese forces clash in scattered villages. The message notes Chinese offensive actions and Allied movement, with garbled lines indicating a broader wartime dispatch and frontline conditions.
A British merchant ship was intercepted by a patrol plane east of Spain near Valencia. The vessel sent a distress SOS to HMS Lutgen, which responded to protect the crew and assist in rerouting. Reports suggest the attacker may have been the Gloxinia, with the ship five miles from Valen cia.
In Horsham the Presbyterian Church hosts morning and evening services with Rev E G Petherick preaching at Longerenong College at 4 30. The Young Men's Able Class plans a social in the school hall tomorrow night. Gratifying results from a recent social by novelty stall holders show good attendance and enjoyable contributions from Mrs A Kimberiey Mrs G Weight and Miss Dowell. The word making competition was won by Mrs Finber. Methodist Church notes list evening services and various itineraries with Rev G bed Urine et We ty Setanns rr Siete.
The debate centers on using excise duties and export controls to stabilize wheat prices for growers. Ministers consider a Commonwealth marketing framework to safeguard primary industry, with states to report back after a September meeting. Opposition pressed for action amid drought and collapsing prices, as critics say government delays threaten farmers' livelihoods.
TENDERS are invited for the erection and fencing of departmental residences and buildings. Details available at Stawell Hornham Ararat Dimboole railway stations and other locations. Tenders must reach the tender box at Spencer Street Melbourne by 1 July 13th.
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