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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1933
Page
5
Polling notices list price quotes for staples in Horsham stores including figs butter potatoes onions oats and barley across various suppliers and units. Prices appear per pound per quarter bushel and other small measures with intermittent illegible entries and typographical noise.
A crowded page previews theater offerings including Sheepstakes with Keddie Quit lan and Two Kinds of Women, plus Our Selection with Bert Bailey. It also covers Horsham Pipe Band activities, carnival planning updates, school notices, sewerage loan changes, and local fire incidents with injuries to B. Grainger.
At Sussex Cricket Club's annual meeting, A R Gilligan criticizes bodging bowling as ruining cricket. He argues it should be banned and hopes it never spreads to lower levels, urging authorities to act against the practice.
Melbourne market news reports wheat prices slipping as of Thursday. Grain prices for barley corn and chaff show lower quotes, with fluctuations in Horsham and inland markets.
The death notice lists multiple individuals, including Thetis Malone nee nets, Mary Jeth Jeth, and Thomas Jie Jones, all connected to Perth and surrounding districts. The text mentions memorials at Stool of God's Hospital, Perth, and references family relations such as siblings and widowed spouses. Further lines indicate other deceased relatives and mourners in the local community.
In loving memory of Philip A Rawtitg, cherished husband and father, who rests in peace. Wife and family honor his memory with mournful tenderness as they recall his steady presence and enduring devotion.
The article reports rising debate as the English bowling approach draws cricketing opinion into a heated controversy. It notes calls to reassess tactics to preserve the refined style while acknowledging pressure from opponents and public reaction to recent Test series coverage.
Ideal conditions have prevailed since Turelay with forecasts at noon predicting continued fine weather. Official bulletin says pleasant, moderating temperatures and light to gentle southerly breezes are expected to persist.
The report notes February as the driest month since 1820 for Irboune with 2 points of rain. January brought unusually large falls in the Mallee: 158 percent above normal and Whamera at 1 percent above. Northern districts show 52 percent excess rainfall and the north central district 13 percent above normal.
Miss Thelma John George directs Dalcroze eurhythmics sessions in Horsham to improve music education through movement and concentration. The method promotes physical fitness, grace, and musical understanding, with international certificates and trained teachers from Geneva Paris London or Berlin.
A single point of rain was recorded in Horsham last month, a sharp drop from 295 inches for the same period a year ago over six days. The dramatic difference highlights unusual precipitation patterns in the locality.
A high south westerly wind hindered boating and duck shooting at Lake Buloka on Wednesday during a local event. Horsham shooters and hundreds of sportsmen competed but failed to match the season opener’s success. Many locals returned with bags though thousands of ducks reportedly remain. Messrs E Bye and W Hallam were soaked when their boat tipped into four feet of water. The outing otherwise proceeded with little incident.
Sunday evening concert at Horsham Town Hall features a sacred music programme as the band performs at the top of its form. Girl Guides sections resume meetings at Drill Hall and Parish Hall with leaders named Miss Ling Miss Bonfield Miss Watts Miss Newton and Miss F Smith. Horsham Brownies start a new pack at Drill Hall under Brown Owl Miss Alice Newton with assistant Miss Thelma France and progress noted after training in Morenga Geelong.
The Lynch appeal list from the Town Hall records additional atonathons for the Lynch family. Amounts include Rev Father Lynch 10 shillings Mrs FE Sharry 2 shillings 6 pence Mr Patrick Walsh 4 shillings Mr J Z Hennessey 10 pence Mrs J Cassidy 5 pence, bringing total to 0 pounds 3 shillings 0 pence.
The Horsham branch annual meeting at the Elementary School reviewed a satisfactory balance sheet. Officers elected for twelve months include President B J Ainsworth, Vice Presidents Ming Ling and G Kent, Secretary Treasurer I Ma lder, Committee Missea K Japp and V Dam School, Auditors H W Badfond and others.
A meeting of C.E.MLS at Sal thera Memorial Hall chaired by John 5. Melton discussed forming a church youth branch tied to St. John's and sponsored by KILS. Two MLS age groups were outlined, 8–14 and 15–18, with older boys becoming MLS members automatically. A commissioning service for MLS is planned.
Madame Gridiths of Victoria and 4.3.W. unveils a ten year record of quality and honest service as new items from lending houses arrive soon. In the meantime bargains fill the windows with real money savers including frocks, costumes, blouses, and hats priced around 470.
Prominent arrivals aboard the Orum tes from London express confidence in Australia. T. &. Genlon of Birt and Cy urges shippers to accept stable freight costs with full ships on inward and outward runs. Gordon trees urges Australians to promote their country abroad and seek financial backing for publicity efforts.
Over 1600 members attended the Horsham Masonic Hall for the installation of Aro, Janes Stanley Davey, as master of the Wattle Lodge. W. Aro, A. E. Watts, and several past masters led the ceremony with a banquet and music following. W. Bro. Watts received a past-master’s jewel and a toast to Grand Lodge officials was given by W. Bro. Ainsworth, noting the honor to W. Bro. Smith as GJLW of the Grand Lodge of Victoria.
At the Hornham Police Court on Wednesday judgment was given in undefended cases. S E Jardine v Gerald D Dew Nhill awarded £20 9 8 with costs. J J Smith Foster Quantong awarded £4 with costs. The BP case involved 18/ cogte.
A large audience enjoyed a rare Australian program featuring His Royal Highness musical comedy from Effice studios Melbourne. George Wallace and Ada Herve star alongside Minnie Love in sketches and impersonations. The Sundowners Quartet and J C Williams–Son orchestra offered musical items. The Barriere outdoor film plus Herald Cape-sound review highlights Kingsford Smith and the third Test match.
A public meeting of egg producers will be held at the district depot of the Horsham country egg circle at 45 Wawunna road on Friday March 1. Organizer Mr A W Smartt will explain a proposal to secure producers at least 25 percent higher prices for eggs produced year round.
One week only, dress making section offers custom frocks from summer fabric range. Workmanship guaranteed perfect in cut and fit, made to your complete satisfaction. Watch windows for full display of Langlands one week only dressmaking specials.
A reportedly giant plough claimed to be the biggest in the Murrayville district has been set up by Mr. P. W. Boottacher at Murrayville South. It is a ten furrow implement drawn by twelve horses, with an eight inch cut and twenty two inch mouldboards, featuring a substantial overall length.
A fragmentary ponderous critique questions how to prevent misery and heartache among millions by aligning public finance with Christian ethics. It laments political folly, a collapsing intelligentsia, and calls for moral reform to avert societal decay.
Unemployment registrations in Melbourne dropped to 473 last week from 510 the prior week and 410 in July. The national figure also fell for January to about 12 150, down from three months earlier. About 220 men were contacted about work and roughly 12 percent did not respond, risking deregistration if no satisfactory explanation is given.
Neville Chamberlain speaking at the British Industries Fair in Birmingham argues Britain cannot return to the gold standard until workable. He notes rising wholesale prices as a prerequisite for removing exchange controls and quotas. He calls for higher tariffs and asks for international cooperation on a new international standard. Wartocks beds reported total 14,878.
A London article discusses Midland Bank director J F Drirling proposing a strategy to exploit cheap wheat and high currency value. It mentions a hypothetical elevator for 100,000,000 bushels, a wheat holding venture, and a government guaranteed capital structure at 34 percent per year.
Despite rabbit-proof barriers, emus and wombats, protected native animals, are crossing into pastures. Gragriers struggle to keep rabbits at bay as large animals dig holes and disrupt containment.
The Narracgotte District Hospital board marks ten years with V. Petherick M.P. as chairman. The district has raised about £12000 for new hospital buildings, aided by government subsidies, and carries a current loan and modest bank balance. The hospital levy under the Rating for Hospital Purposes Act remains about £450 per year, funding over 41,000 patients annually.
Mr J R Darling of Midland Bank proposed buying up wheat at low prices and storing it to push prices higher. Merchants in Melbourne doubted the plan costing about £10,000,000, warning large stockpiles could depress prices for years unless a sudden shortage or spike in demand occurred.
The Horsham Police Court grants T H Devlin of Horsham a business agent's licence. An important sale of land will be conducted by David Anderson and Cheacon at 1 pm at Goroke offering valuable land near Gersheim tied to the Kiely estate.
Minister in Charge of Sustenance Kent Hughes orders a countrywide visit by J. J. Beanlen to inspect travellers ration distribution. Investigations target how recipients are selected and the system's integrity as eight weeks are given for home return and new cards issued after registrar review.
During a cricket match against North Godeng, a player named Greeves aged five from Worth Geelong fell into the Maw off the Cresco Fertiliser wharf. The crowd rushed to the scene, the men dived in fully clothed, and pulled him ashore. Resuscitation began. police plan to notify the Royal Humane Society to recognize the rescuers.
A Stawell Railway junior cricketer, A Boswell, was badly shaken after a blue tour car struck him while crossing a railway line on a bicycle. He suffered an injured knee and bruises, the vehicle stopping briefly before driving away.
Gramophone companies warn of radio station closures in New Zealand as a proposed ban on broadcasting record fees could push losses. Legislation aims to end the current fee system, with estimates suggesting potential yearly profits of about £250,000 from reform.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a blaze with mentions of groups and figures amid smoke. The text is garbled and lacks clear entities, locations, or outcomes beyond a nocturnal fire threat and crowds gathering.
The article praises Schmidt as a well deserved coach appointment for the Richmond club Tigers. It notes his expert status, anticipated impact, and the community cheer for the selection while acknowledging losses to Horsham and wishing Schmidt good luck in his new role.
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