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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 03, 1938
Page
5
Yesterday's selling prices for property in Horstuns market printed in Commercial Intelligence report show varied values. Data includes multiple parcels with assessed sizes and owners, reflecting a active real estate market in the town.
A fragmented report describes a chaotic incident near Ballarat involving horses and a factory barter. It mentions injuries including a chest wound and rib injuries, with references to riders and handlers. Names and places are garbled, but the event centers on coercion and animal mishap during a dispute.
A fragmented wire report notes fluctuating wheat prices and potential market signals. Limited readable items mention dates, places, and prices, with references to shipments and market conditions.
A light truck driven by Broderick Kemp from Horsham with his two brothers and a 12 year old passenger overturned after colliding with Donald Constable’s sedan on the Western Highway three miles west of Horsham. All occupants escaped serious injury with minor cuts, while both vehicles sustained heavy damage and bystanders helped to safety.
Horsham branch members of the United Country Party gathered at the Methodist Jubilee Hall on Friday afternoon with only 18 in attendance. President C S Purvis opened, noting the branch strength, active year, and three elections. Officers were elected including vice presidents S Gros and H Rudolph, secretary treasurer E W Peucker, and a large list of committee and delegate appointments. A Bellarat conference report stated the party is more united than ever.
A false alarm at Horsham occurred between three and four o clock Sunday morning from O Callaghan's pan ic. The fire brigade found no blaze after arriving. the siren was broken and police were informed. Infantile paralysis cases include a two year old from Dim- Booig and a five year old girl from Coleraine treated at local hospitals.
Amy and Elale Baker entertained Horsham Music Club with a delicate program of piano and vocal duets. They received praise for artistry and technique in numbers including Gardens in the Rain and Fire, Stand Spell, with strong piano playing and singing from both sisters. The recital opened with Overture from A Midsummer Night Dream, but broadcast issues limited some items and prevented a bass piece from being fully heard.
A fragment notes a vehicle in poor condition with severe wear and misalignment. It mentions the machine being inverted and described as badly repaired, indicating a washed out or poorly restored state amid the damaged scene. Named entities or dates are not provided in the readable text.
A Victorian Wheat Growers Association meeting in the Wimmera and Mallee regions faced disputes over wheats from Llanstoi and Portland. Arguments centered on inferior shipments and a proposed 14 percent impurity threshold, with leaders urging growers to ship only top quality grain to protect regional markets.
In Horsham, a rider on a horse lost control when the beast reared, throwing him and causing a serious injury. He was carried to hospital by ambulance with multiple rib injuries and will require at least eighty weeks of recovery. The accident prompted a call for a football club social committee and outreach efforts in the community.
Light car entrants crossed Horsham on Sunday as part of a Melbourne to Horsham trial covering 315 miles. Drivers began at dawn using a rough Melton Ballarat Bendigo route via multiple towns including Stawell Ararat and Hullarat before returning through Stawell and Ararat. Of the M4 starters eighteen finished on time amid three ramen competitors.
A contractor from Dinbovle was knocked down while cranking an engine. A cow attack near Lillimar injured a woman, necessitating hospital care. In Laborborough district dogs attacked sheep, killing one and mauling another. The Horsham Country Women’s Association meets May 6 at Maxonie Mall to discuss a memorial cottage with a dry-leaning demonstration by Mrs. Finnist. Melbourne wool prices averaged 11.28 pence per pound for week ending April 30, with an average bale weight of 282.55 pounds.
A British company announces commercial development of cotine a new natural fibre grown experimentally on the continent after years of botanical and chemical research. The plant yields a strong absorbent fabric usable for clothing and towels with potential applications in various textiles. Licences and agreements with firms in Canada Poland Italy Sweden and Japan accompany the launch and planting plans while other items discuss motor vehicle safety and rear vision mirrors in a separate note.
Uneasy OCR reads show at Horsham St John s with floral displays and craft items. The only autumn event in town features Bowers displays and a choral program by Emil Aventne with Heereh expected to attend.
Sydney report of a man named William Maxwell aged 36 a glass worker found guilty of common assault for biting Charles Garvey at Redfern on March 12. He faced 100 compensation and a five year bond as part of sentencing.
The cryptic report cites Minister Gomtle predicting a huge congregation in the Commonwealth near the Susrar valley. A four year old, Dastlemmingruth, is mentioned in a garbled infant death note with unclear details about a Tuesday incident and medical transport.
A study by E T Beruidgon and A Morgan analyzes sheep grazing efficiency on small irrigated pastures. Results show sheep rapidly consume short green herbage, with palatability driven by species and contrasts between grasses and legumes, favoring certain forages while preserving others to avoid overuse. Rotational grazing with defined paddocks improves pasture balance and productivity. Continuous grazing reduces valuable species and invites inferior plants, while prudent stocking and periodic pasture renovation are recommended for sustained yields.
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