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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 02, 1941
Page
2
Yesterday's Horsham store prices list butter eggs potatoes bacon cheese and flour. Entries show varying weights and price figures in pounds shillings pence with factory and local butter and different cheese maturities.
Fragmented OCR notes from Melbourne market show wheat and barley items with quantities and prices garbled. Mentions bagged wheat, bulk lots, milling feed and oats, scarce legible values, and scattered vendor terms.
In memory of loved ones, the bereaved express sorrow and gratitude for kind telegrams visits and support. Dr. Peteraul and MLitren join in honoring a cherished relative with prayers and remembrance as the family reflects on the loss and holds dear the cherished memories.
Sorrowing daughter S. Aspinall sd grande hibdinen, with family mourns the loss in a blurred obituary fragment. The notice appears to recount a memorial dedication for Tuntei in a constrained, damaged OCR line likely from a historical newspaper.
The acting Prime Minister Faden and Minister Menzies back a national ministry proposal as Labor weighs participation. Prime Minister Carting faces rejection from the Federal Labor Party though leaders warn the move should not signal opposition to wartime policy.
In harsh, garbled language the piece suggests Labour must serve the war effort over factional interests. It notes pressure on government and opposition ranks to avoid party divides and preserve national focus on war prosecutions. The fragment mentions nonpinions and conttitumen as critical language.
The week has brought alternating mild sunny days and chilly nights with temperatures ranging from 59 to 71 degrees. An isolated shower was possible yesterday as clouds moved in and then dispersed, while a cool south to southwest wind remained in the forecast.
A Wednesday night tre bell alarm at the David street section drew many people into the streets. The crowd was relieved to learn the alarm was a false one.
The Horsham Australian Womens Legion invites young women to join, promising broad war duties from signalling to air raid precautions. Recruits will train under discipline and may serve in field roles if required, with a parade night set for Wednesday at the Presbyterian Sunday School Hall.
The Horsham Town Band will perform a periodical programme on Sunday at 3 30 pm for patients and staff at the Horsham Base Hospital. The public is invited to enjoy the music.
The salvage committee of Horsham Town Council calls business premises to deliver waste paper to the depot off Delville Street and avoid burning it. Volunteers are invited to assist with sorting on Saturday afternoons.
The Horsham Agricultural Society will hold its annual meeting at the Masonic Hall on Friday May 9 at 2.15 p.m. The agenda includes the presentation of the annual report and balance sheet, election of retiring committee members, and discussion on holding the 1941 show.
Reports of socials and other functions arrive unsigned. Correspondents are asked to sign all contributions to guarantee good faith and ensure publication.
Police Magistrate Mr P Biggin warned truck drivers at Horsham Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday. Ivan E K Reynolds of Burnt Creek faced charges for driving 35 mph with a load over three tons near Burnt Creek on March 26. After weighing phosphate, the load was 6 tons 16 cwt. Reynolds claimed speeds near 50 mph and 30 mph limits, but was fined £7 7s 6d with costs. James Rogers of Brim also pled guilty for speeding on the Fenty Highway near Doven on March 7 with 1 ton hay, totaling 3 tons 10 cwt. he cited concern for his ill wife and provided a doctor’s letter, receiving £5 7s 6d costs.
The Horsham Times relays reader congratulations for the final instalment of Mr. William Crerar’s history of the Wimmera. It notes high regard for the accurate data and extensive research behind the twelve part series and thanks Crerar for the substantial effort.
At a Nhill Fathers' Association meeting the motion passed unanimously urging that all exemption applications be submitted to a local committee familiar with the applicant’s circumstances and that all exemptions granted be reviewed by that committee.
Ing Crosby stars in Paramounts The Star Maker a musical comedy drama tracing the life of Gus Edwards from penniless songwriter to radio show business. Louise Campbell Ned Sparks Laura Hope Crews Walter Damrosch Linda Wars and a young singing discovery appear with crooner Crosby performing favorites. A Deadwood Dik matinee follows at 2 pm tomorrow.
About 30 men work on the Rocklands water scheme eight miles from Bahnoral. A 25 roared house is built to accommodate some workers with Mimy Marsham and Naéthmik men employed and likely engaged for four to five years possibly permanently. L K East of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission says any frugation from the scheme will be near Hor sham and elsewhere there will be ample water for domestic use with a flow of water along the river once or twice ten.
During the week starting May 5, Mr O Short of Horsham will run a free radiola service campaign for Horsham and district residents. Bring faulty receivers for free repairs except for parts. Amalgamated Wireless Asia will have a technical rep on hand. Short hails his service and testing gear as equal to or better than Victoria stores. He is the Fisk Radiola distributor, offering residents this unique service.
On Friday May 9 at 3 p.m the Women's Auxiliary of the Returned Soldiers League will observe Mothers Day with a commemorative meeting.
Nearly 130 cars supplied by the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria carried nurses and incapacitated soldiers in Melbourne for Anzac Day. Since the last war RACV members have quietly aided veterans, with weekly drives for Caulfield Military Hospital occupants and transport of returning wounded to the Caulfield repatriation camp. Government ration tickets replace petrol used in this patriotic effort.
Nhill hospital committee accepted tenders for a new hospital on Nelson Street. Costs include brick building and services totaling 21 805 pounds plus 4 700 for freehold, 2 450 for equipment and furnishings, 1 605 for fees, bringing total to 31 000 pounds. Government grants and donations expected to cover 23 000 pounds, leaving 8 000 pounds to be borrowed privately. Noske Bros. Pty. Ltd. donated 150 pounds.
A patriotic appeal and Country Women’s dance at Masonic Hall on Monday drew strong attendance. Heard's Orchestra played well and Alfred Berry served as master of ceremonies. Novelty dances featured. supper was provided by Horsham District C.W.A. under their auspices, with proceeds benefiting both groups.
Councillor W. J. Morrow of Avoca, also known as the White President, received advice from a trainer about two young men seeking to take horses for military service. He agreed the horses might be better used with the Light Horse, rather than racing, if authorized.
Arrangements are nearly complete for a War Loan rally at the Horsham Theatre on Tuesday night to promote a Commonwealth War Loan of 35,000,000. Melbourne speakers George Holland and Dr. C H Innes will address adults only. Films from Libya Greece and Dunkirk evacuation will be shown. A collection will support patriotic causes and local subscriptions are urged to full capacity.
A returned soldier interrupted the Anzac commemoration at Mechanics Hall Maffra during a Medbourne speaker's address on war causes and Australia’s role in the last war. He protested and declared the ceremony about Anzac and not war. Security allowed him to leave, and soldiers filed out briefly before the address resumed.
War era motor trade eyes gas producer units with plans by S A Cheney Pty Ltd to establish charcoal depots across Victoria and along the Melbourne Sydney Brisbane route. Forresters Motors Pty Ltd becomes Hor sham district agents as tests show smooth Vauxhall 25 with a Pederick gas unit, enabling engine operation on charcoal with petrol only for boost.
Mrs Rudolph presided at the WSUCP meeting in Mrs Ampt’s absence. A monthly cake stall for the Comforts Fund proceeds, a parcel of cigarettes was sent for Easter. Delegates reported on the Ballarat conference. Mrs W Rodan elected president. next meeting at her home. A Soldiers' Comforts Fund cake stall will be held in Firebraek Street on Wednesday May 7. All cakes homemade. public support urged.
Gunner G. Burns writes from Goroke describing Arab sheep shearings in the Middle East. He notes how shepherds catch and tie sheep, shear one side then the other, and ignore wool along the midback and limbs. After shearing, the wool is bagged and carried on a donkey to the village.
Rainfall over eight days last month totalled 124 points, an increase from last year when 20 points fell. The report highlights the April precipitation pattern and compares it with the previous year's figures.
Railway figures for Easter Monday with Stawell Athletic Club carnival show higher totals than last year. From Melbourne 450, Hamilton 203, Maryborough 248, Horsham and Warracknabeal 27, Ballarat 468, ordinary trains 218, total 1886.
In Border Watch style notes the piece warns against cruel animal acts at Red Cross and patriotic fund events across the country. It urges caretakers to supervise draught horses, donkeys, roosters, and other animals, discouraging whip use and prohibitions on mistreatment while highlighting humane concerns.
Nursing staff at Horsham Base Hospital hosted a surprise party for five successful candidates Gladys Hiteley Billing Heard Dymke and Nora Landrigan who received certificates and badges from manager W H Shoebridge and Matron G Arthur. A dinner at the Royal Hotel followed the results.
The marriage of Miss Lyla May Winderlich to Mr. Victor Ediffund Maddern was celebrated at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Bacchus Marsh with Rev W G Lewis officiating. The ceremony featured family attendants, detailed gowns, and a reception at St Andrew’s Hall with toasts and telegrams. the couple will reside in Jung.
Dr Coles M.F. contends that despite claims, Britain and Germany remain ahead and Australia should stop luxuries to boost war production, arguing for stricter national priorities and efficiency.
Whitfield, aged 37, former farmer of St Helens, died Monday in a private hospital at Horsham. He served over three years in the A.L.S.E. in World War I with the 5th Infantry Battalion and was twice wounded in France. He leaves wife Ruth Constance Sanders and children Audrey and Normal, plus sisters and brothers. Funeral service at Horsham Methodist Church conducted by Rev E Stuck, with graveside rites by returned soldiers.
Wire copy reports Britain plans to impose subsidies on the wheat industry and related producers. The article notes a planned addition of 9 shillings the next budget and mentions funding levels tied to Commonwealth assistance and postwar sharing.
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