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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1940
Page
2
Yesterday’s selling prices for provisions in Horsham stores are listed, detailing current rates for staple goods. The items cover household necessities and reflect local market pricing.
The E and Egg Pulp Marketing Board released price details effective from June 22 for various egg products. Entries include hen and pullet classifications, quality notes, egg whites, and canning items with listed weights and unit costs.
The Melbourne market notes mixed wheat and feed grain values with bagged stock and milling terms. Prices shown include English malting and Cape feeds with varied figures, plus potatoes and hay aspects suggesting fluctuating supply and demand.
The notice reports the death of J. Rayeorge Brand, a Royal Australian Air Force serviceman, son of Mr and Mrs Sellrand of Tint Eyre Street Ballarat. It lists his siblings Leslie Stella Mrs McAulen and others. The text is partially garbled but confirms a death notice.
In loving remembrance several individuals are mourned with brief notes from family. The notices honor a father and a cherished relative, mentioning dates and personal remembrances in a traditional obituary style.
The Country Women's Association backs a Women’s Land Army as a home front option with aims to recruit local women for farm work. The plan envisions land army schools at several centers including Berwick and seeks to ensure safe, reputable placements with pre-training and inspections.
A plan to form a register in Melbourne for girls wishing to join the army is discussed. The proposal aims to give practical shape to the effort while the war’s sightmare era fuels slogans that were once viewed as doubtful.
A persistent anti velonc belt covers southern Australia this month bringing scant rain. Light showers occurred around the ranges with graziers anxious as wheat regions face drought risk. Short-range forecast: fine in the northwest and north, fogs and frosts in the south and east, variable winds, then improving conditions ahead.
A draft of 30 men leaves today for the AIF and a Friday group of 35 includes 27 from Horsham. The Friday list features J Byrne and A G Bennett among others from Horsham and nearby towns such as Serviceton Yanac Kiata Gerang Seligbury Edenhope Wonwondah East Lubecki Hupanyup Warrracknabeeal Werrigar Hopetoun Watchem Hopetoun and Watchem.
A Wimmera committee discussed holding the 10 show near Wir position while some societies cancelled plans. The Rupanyap Marne and Ti. Society debated hosting options as drought frictions and venue issues surface, with Ararat Agricultural Society offering its buildings for possible use. Meetings at Satimok Gereke and Horsham will weigh show proposals and joint arrangements.
The Horsham War Savings Certificates committee held its first meeting at the Town Hall on June 11 to plan the drive. Officers named include F C Langlands as chairman, C Websterham as secretary, and TG Cooney as organizer. The aim is to form local war savings groups with employees and their friends, encouraging purchases and regular weekly payments of one pound, while certificates can be cashed as needed.
An airman travelling alone died when his motor car overturned on Geelong road near Werribee on Sunday morning. Ray Gee, formerly of Ballarat, was instantly killed. He was a member of the city band and well regarded, with relatives in Horsham and Ballarat. The accident occurred just before a training camp event at Laverton.
A bullock team was spotted on Wileén Street Lane last week in a display reminiscent of days past. A contractor similar to those who build such transport facilities oversaw the work while bystanders watched in curiosity.
The report describes prolonged dryness with only light May rainfall, poor wheat growth used for grazing, and parched paddocks across the Mallee and Wimmera. Farmers report low yields, high costs, and many seeking farm work. they urge faster government wheat payments and a halt to farmer enlistment to keep wartime food production steady.
Tickets for the Horsham base hospital concert are nearly sold out with reservations urged at Betson’s shop. Proceeds aim to raise at least £11,000 for the hospital. Miss Joan Jones organizes the program with volunteer artists including Miss Marjorie Smith and Mrs Forrest among others.
On Thursday evening at the Hor sham Public Library Hall the Rev. 5 D Yarrington will lecture to women on What Every Woman Should Know. He brings wide experience in such talks and his addresses are educational in character.
At a win the war rally in Murtea Mr G Holland urged support for soldiers and war funds. Cash gifts and war savings certificates raised substantial totals including 220 pounds for an ambulance fund now over 800 pounds. A June 15 rally in Wowra NSW raised over 29 785 pounds in interest free loans and gifts, with officials and Returned Soldiers League in attendance.
Attendance of women from the United Country Party at Methodist Hall supported a biscuits and produce drive for the Base Hospital. Eight hot wafer bags and other wool fair items were collected. Men’s branch members joined afternoon tea hosted by the president to aid the comforts fund.
A fragmented report notes residents and rally efforts raising various amounts. The text lists several sums including 804 and 1275 and 50 pounds, with a total for an independent cause.
The Horsham State School outlines wartime school measures. Children with measles are excluded for seven days. Admissions for under six paused until February next year. A central fund buys materials for handwork projects. Students in Hor sham raise funds through events and mushroom sales, strawberries, and weekly contributions remain around £5 monthly.
Tomorrow night at the skating rink on Wilson Street a masked carnival will offer prizes. On Saturday night the season will definitely close.
Evacuated private schools are being replaced by unqualified teachers who open new mushroom schools across England. They charge high fees for basic kindergarten education with little oversight. The Sea Authority and Board of Education lack effective control over private schools unless complaints prompt inspections.
In America a divorce suit lasting fifteen years began by Wiley Hatchcock a Chicago school teacher and contested by his wife Winifred who had also taught. Judges across courts issued the final ruling granting Wiley a divorce after alleged abuses including destruction of property and physical attacks.
A resident in Adelaide reportedly killed a flock of ducks to recover a £25 diamond ring. The ring was believed lost in garbage and later in the duck feeding, with volunteers sifting an allotment for clues. After fourteen ducks were slain, the ring was finally found in the last duck’s food.
Town Council calls on residents to gather waste paper and deliver it to the council depot. Horsham A R P members sorted material under Dr J E Menadue and FLW Rodda, pressed a bale for Melbourne headquarters with a wool press lent by Dalgety and Co. Sir Frederick Stewart urged full cooperation and to avoid discarding paper.
The Mbill Hospital committee of management has received a grant from the Government to aid the building of a new community hospital. The funds are on fixed deposit while the committee raises £1,000 by private loan. Plans are being prepared by a metropolitan hospital architect.
An item from Margaret Corre of Minimeas Pear asks Betty and Jonathan to send Leach money to aid the Allies in the war. The note accompanies the “Here, There and Everywhere” segment in the Sno column.
Secretary reports the Kowree collection as of June 10 reaching 0.5 percent of the total current rate of £11,170. BRE
The article notes a jubilee of foreign missions tied to Australian Churches of Christ with July 7 lectures by Albert Anderson detailing work in India China and New Hebrides. It cites church growth in New Hebrides and ongoing needs while outlining global Christian demographics and the call to witness amid declining adherence.
A Melbourne orthopedist Mr Ley reports most after care infantile jauralysis patients will go home soon. Marguerite Munn writes from Horsham Hospital thanking friends staff teachers and fellow patients for their kindness before departure.
A dance in aid of the Horsham Red Cross Society will be held in the Magonic Hall on Monday July 22. There will be novelty dances and the Rhythm Band will provide the music.
On Friday July 12 the hosiery bar at Messrs Cook and Sons shop will donate its proceeds to the Red Cross Society.
In a July letter Kathleen Harrison urges Bloreham town officials to help form a auxiliaries group to support a new Air Force hostel for RAAF personnel. The aim is to provide meals beds and comfort for servicemen on leave, with funds to maintain the facility and keep it self supporting where possible. Auxiliary help from district families is sought through Mrs. WR Aitchison of Brightons.
The Stawell Thorough Council again debated presenting certificates to residents who joined the ALP. Mayor urged action after receiving a sample certificate showing bags from Germany and Italy. fresh samples were requested.
A Mount Gambier drover Frederick Virgo faced a case of dog neglect involving Kel Foss. The court noted a prior conviction under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Mr Haig condemned the cruelty as one of the worst cases he had seen.
Fragments describe a wartime or early industrial issue about power kerosene for tractors and vehicles. The text mentions Sirick Mewar related to fuel use and farm equipment improvements.
Miss Jones of the Victorian Union visits Horsham to address state and church groups. A Horsham Union meeting outlines a Life protection campaign. Walpeup Sports Club prepares for a July 10 annual meeting with a 70 pound programme and various races and events. Entries close July 2 with secretary Mr A J Taridess.
Market report lists per bird prices for fowl including black roosters at 2/4 to 2/8, hens 1/6 to 2/6, ducks 2 and 6d per lb. Fruit and vegetables are noted with apples at 4/6 per half case, cabbages, cauliflowers, turnips, parsnips, and onions priced per standard units.
Ford Motor Company delivers five specially designed mobile canteens to the YMCA for overseas troops. Three vans will aid front line troops and two will support balloon barrage and anti aircraft posts. Each van delivers tea, hot drinks, biscuits and comfort items, with a built in oven and a canopy.
The Australian Woolgrowers Council ended its annual Melbourne meeting urging a rise in wool prices under the Imperial Purchase scheme. The Minister for Commerce said there would be no immediate negotiations or change in the average price paid to the British Government. A joint estimate of the upcoming wool clip is planned for July 1 with the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers, though only a provisional figure was now available.
Graziers in the Maroona district report fewer losses as foxes avoid flocks after lanterns are placed in the paddock. The novel method relies on light to deter predators, ending further depredations.
A thousand bags of flour milled from Mailee wheat ore sank with the bottom of the Pacific aboard the Italian liner Romolo near St Arnaud. The flour, manufactured by Jasnee Colm & Co. mill, formed part of cement for abroad and was aboard as Italy declared war.
Last week Dr William Rankin and Ronald Jack Spencer enlisted on May 8 and were arrested at Pockapinyal. They were brought to Dimboola where they faced charges over a magneto valued at £15. A scuffle and alleged theft led to a science record being issued.
Australia expands flax cultivation to 12 000 acres, total 20 000 acres, to supply fibre for British war needs and local defence. An advisory committee will oversee planting and processing, chaired by J A Y Stevenson, with engineers and representatives from government and industry.
The piece describes how blotting paper originated after an accident when ink ran on unused sheets. John Slade’s mill adapted the waste material into a popular product. By 1859 T B Ford expanded production by machinery. The firm grew, introduced pink and other colors, and remains family managed with long-serving staff.
The article argues soil erosion threatens Australia’s economy as old farming methods deplete the land. It cites Bank of New South Wales guidance offering proven, simple soil conservation practices and notes gains in the United States from adopting new methods. Maps and free pamphlets are available through the bank’s Australian branches.
A letter from a Victorian missionary wife outlines a holiday trip across East Africa from Arusha to Nairobi and Mombasa. She notes beautiful scenery, vast reserves, and encounters with wildlife as they travel through Kenya toward the coast.
Bert Bailey the grand old man of Australian theatre headlines Horsham showings as his family film Dad Rudd MP screens with lively anecdotes and scenes of dam construction at Woropora near Waretal NSW. Bailey, born in Auckland, recalls six decades on stage and links to the Dad and Dave era while family members join in during visits and shoots.
A River Thames ceremony marked Ireland receiving its first warship, hull number M1, built by Sir John Thornycroft. Doomed to patrol Irish coasts it will reach speeds around 30 miles per hour and carry torpedoes. The delivery was witnessed by J Dulanty, Commander Dunphy, and naval officials.
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