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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1935
Page
5
The 40 years experience of A. F. Weight & Sons Funeral Directors offers sympathetic service and mortuary arrangements tailored to financial circumstances. Patrons are assured of the high standards maintained, with contact at 28 Wiley Street Horsham and after hours numbers 2 and 4.
In loving memory of Ernst Martin who died June 27 19xx. Gone but not forgotten safe in the arms of Jesus. Loved by his mother and father and brothers Frank Alf and Stanley. Also Hagzel who passed away at Hersham Base Hospital on 20th June at seven years. Loved by her parents sisters and brothers.
Wire report from Melbourne notes Old Wheat at 24 to 244 pence per unit, Barley from 27 to 3, Cape 22 to 35, Mare 48, Potatoes £9 to £19, Onions £25 to £815, Chaff listed. Horsham wheat quoted yesterday at 27 per bushel.
An endless relief tax shadow looms as critics warn funds meant for unemployment relief are being diverted. The tax, created to aid distressed workers, is increasingly used to cover interest and food subsidies on loan funds for what are termed relief works. Officials say millions are raised by loan and charged to the unemployment relief tax fund, growing beyond original aims.
The text notes charges rising to nearly £20000 next financial year, with the fund for interest and sinking, currently about £1.5 million annually, needing further funds over a period. It urges department reforms to avoid unemployment relief taxation extension and criticises borrowing to cover costs.
In a letter to a provincial newspaper a correspondent asks if the Wheelbarrow Derby reflects declining public mentality or a mass psychology tapping into harmless humor. An editorial lauds the stunt as a national joke that united press and public across Europe, with two townsmen seen as earnest participants amid broader entertainment excesses.
The official forecast issued at noon yesterday calls for fine conditions with misty showers near the coast. Inward, cloudiness will increase with milder temperatures and west to south winds.
John Compston of Goroke sued T Burns at Natimuk Police Court claiming compensation for seven lambs damaged by Burn's dog. After evidence, the bench awarded 2 pounds 2 shillings with costs of 1 pound 16 shillings and 6 pence.
A man named Geoffrey La was seen outside a depot on Wilson Street. Police investigate after a machine valued at £10 is reported missing or damaged amid unclear details.
Snow fell on the Grampians during a morning, with the peak of Mount William capped in snow as observed in the area.
After welcoming the Rotary Club president, the group praised Matron G. Arthur and staff for their daily work. Rotarian J. Bartes was absent while Rotarian RB. Newton, H. Chariton, and club officials reaffirmed ongoing Rotary support. The bed costing £21 was to be marked as a Rotary gift, and the hospital president expressed gratitude during tea with Matron Arthur and Secretary C. R. Frencham.
Edward Cecil Smith faced Natimok Police Court on Tuesday for allegedly stealing 10 gallons of petrol valued at 16 pounds from Alfred Sangera at Quantum on April 3. He was fined 5 pounds and in default one month’s imprisonment after pleading guilty. a leniency plea was made by Mr Il G Carstairs.
Miss Hoffmeyer from the Girl Guides training staff spent the last fortnight touring Wimmera district. She visited Horsham associations meeting Brownie Packs, inspected guidecompanies and tea guides. An afternoon tea and a special parade greeted her with discussions on training, management and new games ideas.
Tonight and Saturday feature Father Brown Detective and The Band Plays On with Walter Connolly Paul Lukas and Gertrude Michael. On Monday to Wednesday Here Is My Heart stars Bing Crosby with Kitty Carlisle and Roland Young plus songs. Also showing Murders in the Zoo with Ruggles Atwill and Gail Patrick. The Green Mamba Tale follows a big game hunter and a dangerous zoo plot.
Yesterday morning a large fleet of Plymouth and Chrysler cars moved through Horsham attracting many pedestrians. They are en route to Nhill where they have been sold by the agent from an uneasy dealer, with the purchase creating local interest.
At Horsham Policy Court Trevan and Bevan grocers sought £32 1s 4d from William Bernard V. Bieske for the grocery account credit stopped at £43 1s 4d with monthly statements and payments claimed in 1930. Defences deny payments on the old account since 1928 with cash for all purchases since then. Adjourned by Mr Blair to July 10 for decision.
Francie Currie faced Natimuk Police Court after failing to return number plates to the Chief Commissioner of Police following expiration of his truck registration. The case was heard on Tuesday.
On June 21 at the Tandon College of Music in Jar sham, three pupils entered by Miss A Blythman of Nor adjuha passed examinations. Leura Heard gained Associate Diploma ALCM with advanced, intermediate, and honors results. Violet Leslie and Ena McDonald also featured among the successful pupils.
Former Horsham High School pupils and friends gathered at the Town Hall for the Ex-Students Association annual ball. Guests came from Ararat Stawell Warracknabeal Dimboola and Sheep Hills. Decorations centered on school colors. Supper was provided by current students and a dedicated committee. An evening of cap and streamer dances followed by lively ENCORES. Miss J Boyd and Mr L Errington won a spot dance. The event was a social and financial success advancing the endowment scholarship of £100.
To celebrate our first anniversary we thank the ladies of Horsham and nearby districts for patronage. Special reductions apply to all wines and a model coat tail ored costume street frock made hat or genuine kid gloves at sale prices. Call early inspect stock. No obligation to buy.
At a meeting of the No 18 District Board of the Returned Soldiers Sea AE tong held at reparit the ogers were re elected viz President Mr R E Charles secretary Mr A F McAuley district councillor Mr T G Clements
To celebrate its second birthday the Horsham branch of the C.W.A. will hold a party in the Presbyterian Hall on July 3. Husbands may join in the festivities with a payment of 1 shilling. The evening will start with a programme of C.W.A. songs, followed by games and competitions and a supper.
About twelve Horsham members attended the Marton branch fortnightly meeting at Martos. The young branch showed strong progress with several new members nominated and six initiated. Visitors enjoyed carpet bowls quoits and rifle shooting before a supper.
About 150 attended the Jung Public Hall event, with Horsham visitors including J Et Baillie, president of the Horsham Base Hospital committee. White's orchestra provided music for old-time and modern dancing as the committee thanked caterers, staff, and volunteers. The president praised Auxiliaries and noted the function helped reach the district’s financial quota for the year. Dancing continued until nearly 2 a.m.
The Horsham Chamber secretary and the Victorian Dairy Products Board secretary report an amended Dairy Products Act defining a manufacturer as one who makes for sale more than 50 lb of butter or cheese in a calendar month. Passage awaits Governor-in-Council approval and gazetting. Dealers must file monthly returns by the tenth with full supplier names, addresses, and quantities.
Judgment given Wednesday in the Horsham Police Court in two cases. State Rivers and Water Supply Commission versus Mrs Mary McDonald awarded £7 3s 8d with 13s costs. State Rivers and Water Supply Commission versus Gladys Mall awarded £20 10s 1d with £1 14s costs.
Arrangements are complete for the University Conservatorium second recital of the year to be held at Horsham Town Hall on Monday July 1 at 8 15. Featured artists are pianist Valda Johnstone and vocalist Corrie Allan both noted for ambitious classical and romantic selections and modern works.
Messra Dalgety and Company ran a special sheep yarding at Goroke Tuesday with 2,500 sheep offered and 2,111 sold at an average of 15/10 per head. Buyers from Narnecourte Hamilton Horsham Frances Goroke Caven dish Edenhope and others attended. top price 19/5 for 50 fat merino wethers. Prices for various grades ranged from 12/6 to 19/5, with profits and costs noted at £40 10s 5d and £1 16 3/4.
Mrs Ohhm sen. was hit by a car while walking in Kaniva last Saturday night and severely injured. The driver Mr Allen stopped after feeling an impact and took her to hospital where doctors found back injuries fractured ribs body abrasions and shock. Allen said headlights were bright but street light blinded him. she is not critically injured and is recovering steadily.
Messrs David Anderson and Co announce sales of two houses at 4 Dim bouln road and 34 John street with five and four rooms respectively. Tenders close next Wednesday and full particulars are advertised. The firm also reports a recent sale of furniture and effects on behalf of Mr D Schneider of McLachlan Street.
Tobacco licences are now due and may be paid to the Horsham Clerk of Courts, Mr. J. Hayes.
Miss Hayes, employed at the Minyip Club Hotel, slipped on stairs at the rear of the premises and sustained a small bone fracture in her ankle. The incident prompted medical attention and a safety review of the hotel stairs.
The Horsham and District sub branch will hold its quarterly meeting in Memorial Hall next Monday at 8 pm. The soldiers settlers sub-committee will meet at 7 pm. A large attendance is desired as the agenda paper for the annual conference in Melbourne during July will be discussed.
The Stawell branch of the Country Women’s Association aims to plant trees at the Stawell Scout Hall and plans further tree planting activities to support local greenery and conservation efforts.
A consignment of ale from Ballarat to Dimboola was tampered with and boots from Melbourne to Dimboola stolen. Nhill railway staff found eight pairs of shoes from Williams' The Shoemen Ltd broken open and missing. Police investigate the in transit thefts and tampering with consignments along the rail line.
A Royal Automobile club deputation urged Victoria authorities to issue a genuine title certificate for vehicle ownership. They argued a registered, witnessed transfer document would curb illegal sales and theft, noting over £20 million in car registrations. The Chief Secretary said the proposal would be considered by the Minister.
Cattle values advanced at the Haliarat Corporation Saleyards on Tuesday with 171 yarded. Bulls, cows, heifers and calves quoted across weight classes with prime, good and useful categories, averages noted for ballocks and calves. Sheep numbers small, demand keen, lambs in demand as prices rose above last week.
A Dimboola owner displays a silver medal from 1881 for Morton and Elliston at the North Western and Agricultural and Pastoral Society. Fremantle welcomes Dr. J E Nichols, British wool research expert, named Professor of Agriculture at UWA. He notes wool’s advantages over substitutes and recalls his prior Australian study.
Mr. C Dunkel a Murton butcher sustained a knee gash while at work. The knife caused a deep wound requiring several stitches after the accident.
An Afghan visitor arrived in Morton last week with four camels loaded with odd items including an old isi end and a bicycle. The owner, Mr. F. C. Holtkamp, was driving a team of throw horses near the township when the camels passed. A center horse bolted and collapsed dead from fright.
James Wilson a 16 year old hunter in Ponula South Australia ran down a kangaroo and, while attempting to pin the animal, the kangaroo turned and bit through his boot sole. After the animal was killed he received care from a surgeon. One of the kangaroo's teeth remained embedded in his boot.
The Fisheries and Games Department reports the liberation of brown and rainbow trout yearlings this year. From April 9 through the season’s end next week, 149,810 trout yearlings will have been distributed.
Queensland tobacco expert Dr A Tarrant urges longer maturation of tobacco leaf to develop flavor. He cites discoveries from South Africa on aging, capital constraints in Australia, blue mould disease limited to coastal belts, and suggests inland, higher altitude cultivation could reduce problems. He returned with leaf and seed samples and ten drought-tolerant grass varieties.
A letter disputes dates of early Ballarat to Ararat railway construction and opening. It lists signed contracts and open dates from 1872 to 1874, including Ballarat Burrumbeet Beaufort Buangor and Ararat segments, with specifics cited by local residents. A separate note reports timber injury to H Duvall at Balmoral leading to hospital admission and possible operation.
A garbled report describes a tether on a toroid and figures like Miss Dino of Miclurs, with references to steamers and tides. The damaged text mentions Theop and Tig fon in a Tongan context, but key facts are unreadable and names inconsistent.
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