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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 04, 1934
Page
5
Melbourne market report records wheat and oats prices with figures for milling oats and maize, plus notes on potato pricing and a minor price drop in a procometer reading. The text mentions Horsham wheat prices and references a volatile figure in a vague market tally.
In memory of Alfred Styler and dear father figures, family letters ask for remembrance from kin and friends. The note expresses grief and thanks for support during bereavement, with family members Marjorie and Jek named and a lasting memory of a father figure.
An unclear text fragment mentions a Minthesmet action with Temi Gee Me and references Wis authorities and participants. The passage is garbled and provides no verifiable details or outcomes.
The three government allies can block a vital restriction bill while the Senate may derail overseas marketing limits. Observers warn the three-year term could be endangered if Lyons and team must seek a soap election before Prince Henry arrives.
Officials warn critics' remarks could aid foreign interests as Australia braces an overseas chilled beef trade. Deputies urge private briefing after a controversial interview, while stock prices rise on beef market anxiety and experts estimate Noble trading could lift meat prices by two pence to four pence.
The forecast records a mild day with some frost. Conditions include a wilder day with variable winds and overall fair weather patterns.
At the monthly meeting of the Torsha Waterworks Trust secretary Mr. W Pryor reported rising costs and a proposed incremental rate aimed at covering extra money for meters. Chairman F Langlands urged caution while noting a need to fix rusted screens and contaminated water in the system.
At the meeting the President Mr Woodgate noted the prices for bread oats in Melbourne have averaged 43 shillings per bushel for the past 45 years since February. Mr Santos spoke of a 2 shilling per bushel prior price trend and recent shifts affecting Meuwirie deliveries.
At a Tuesday Hor sham Town Craneil session Mayor Ur Barnes outlined gravelling work to improve footpaths. Foreman A I Watt indicated two to three inches of good material beneath the surface and recommended barrows with a surface grader as an effective method.
Uncomplimentary terms were used by Horsham Town commenters after notes from the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation regarding rates and taxes on articles manufactured by councils. One commentator called the issue “bushranging tactics” and another described it as “murderous” while a third labeled the actions as excessive. The town clerk was told to forward the letters to the Municipal Association of Victoria and the Provincial Sewerage Authorities Association.
At a council meeting Dr. Langlands urged planting trees along McPherson street as part of Centenary celebrations choosing the section from Wilson to Baillie streets over Dooen Road. Mayor Dr. Barnes and others supported street greenery and councils urged residents to suggest suitable planting sites.
April rainfall in Horsham totaled 2.3 inches over nine days, compared with 1.73 inches last year in the same span. The report notes the period and figures for comparison.
At Horsham Town Council, Mayor Dr J Karnes proposed improving the east side of the purdems with a concrete family bathing pool for children and seniors as part of broader river works. The suggestion was referred to gardens and works committees with Department of Labor support explored.
At Horsham Police Court on Wednesday Ernest Smith was severely injured when spiked by a gig shaft. Doris Band pleaded guilty to driving without a light and was fined. Atkins Sankey and Smith faced fines for riding bicycles without lights and wrong side of the road. Band said she struck something on Natimuk road on March 16 while three miles out from Horsham.
At Horsham Town Council meeting the mayor Dr J Barnes stated many private crossings were in poor shape and some repaired with timber. He moved that property owners be notified to replace with pipes. Discussion noted sewer work accidents and council ownership, agreeing to enforce pipe crossings.
A city firm proposed robes for the Mayor and Town Clerk in view of Centenare celebrations. Quotes ranged from £20 to £50 for a mayoral robe and 5 to 7 guineas for a town clerk’s robe. Horsham council members found the idea amusing and the letter was merely received.
On Tuesday the Hor sham Football Club applied by letter to control the grandstand at the Recreation Reserve. Dr. F Langlands said the grandstand is a playground for children and cannot be used for sports meetings because children use it as a tramp ground.
A group of about 20 mixed cattle was observed moving along a Horsham road toward New South Wales yesterday. Purchases were made by Mr Hi McReath of Mildura through Messrs Ds & Company Horsham in small lots around town.
Speaking at the Skipton street Methodist Church Ballarat the Rev G Wong formerly of Horsham urged making churches beautiful and seating the congregation as in picture houses. He argued that 20 minute addresses demand relief and comfort to help listeners concentrate and to ease the minister’s task.
Charles McLean Wotton admitted leaving an uplighted trailer on the Western Highway on March St. A service car struck the trailer shortly after, injuring three occupants and wrecking the car. First Constable FE Menney noted Wotton’s statement that he had left the trailer upright on the correct side due to a tyre issue.
At Horsham Police Court on Wednesday Leslie Timms received a carrier's licence and Angus George Timmins gained agent licences for real estate and business agents.
John McMillan faced Horsham Police Court over driving without lights in Firebrace Street Morsham on March 24. First Constable L Benson testified at 7 15 pm the driver admitted no lights but case dismissed due to lack of proof of sunset time. Juanita Mills also faced a similar charge for a cycle light absence and was dismissed for the same reason.
The Girls Friendly Society presents the annual chrysanthemum show at St John’s Parish Hall on Wednesday May 1. The opening ceremony is at art pam. A detailed schedule and trophies for the fora section will be awarded. Pupils of Miss Pops Knipe will perform a program.
Dr FL W Norwood a famed London preacher may address a Horsham meeting on Monday May 21 at the invitation of Rev E G Petherick before proceeding to Adelaide to speak at the Town Hall. The two men were classmates at Ormond College and last met in France after Peronne was captured. Former students plan a dinner to honour him and the doctor will indicate if he can speak in Horsham.
Madame Griffiths showroom on Firebrave street Horsham presents exclusive autumn coats frocks and ready to wear millinery. The display touts latest modes and aims to attract fastidious buyers with featured items. Phone 470 for details.
The Horsham Auxiliary for the Royal Vietorian Institute for the Blind hosts its annual ball on Monday May 14. New noveltira will be introduced with prizes for best representation of a movie actor and an artist. A set supper with home made dainties and fruit salads will be served and bridge is available upstairs for non dancers.
On April 17 Horsham A N A hosted Jung and Pimpinio for a rifle shoot and bowls clash. Pimpinio took the shooting title 440 to Jung 437 and Horsham 436 while Horsham won bowls 22 to 17 with Jung 15.
At the Ther sham Town meeting a letter from Der. J a Black infant was read. The Memorial Wall Club and Committee discussed trusteeship of the Memorial Hall and suitability of space for a pest team and baby health centre. Mayor Dr J Verena presented the committee’s query on the room and baby health centre needs.
Auction observers report a sale at Goroke on Tuesday featuring ewes and rams with high average prices. Figures show prices around 1s 7d per head, with lambs, two-tooth ewes, and wethers listed among the sale lots.
In a monthly report to the Horshim Waterworks Trust the foreman says boards were removed from the weir by unauthorised persons. Some suspect the thieves were "Creovellers" but the foreman doubts their moisture would suit firewood. Police will be alerted to the matter.
Tonight and Saturday features include Alice in Wonderland with its dreamlike adventures and the four Marx Brothers film Duck Soup set in Freedonia with political satire. Also shown are Heroes for Sale and Penthouse with Warner Baxter, detailing romance, crime, and justice.
The Hor sham onl district sub-hrasea of the RASA will hold its quarterly meeting on May 7. Mr. John McLean will deliver an address titled The Legacy Club. Advertiser notices provide further particulars.
The Horsham Debating League announces its annual meeting on Thursday May 10 at 8 pm. A full delegate attendance is required.
On Monday May 7 A J Reed of Newcastle will present an illustrated lecture on The Miracle of Palestine. The talk traces the Holy Land from ancient ruins to modern revival with cities rising and desert land being cultivated. Admission is free and there will be no collection.
Horsham Town Council heard a Melbourne sustenance branch letter urging proper supervision of men working in return for sustenance. It cites low efficiency due to inadequate oversight and warns that authorities may withdraw the right to call men for sustenance if supervision is not proven.
A letter from Rev. A Wright in Keren to Mr. Thomas Young discusses youthful zeal to train as church workers, balanced evangelistic and educational work, and a shift toward self governing Presbyteries. It urges ongoing support from Christians abroad as Korea acts as a bridge between Japan and Manchukuo while missionaries expand to unreached districts.
At 4pm on Monday the Indies hospital committee will hold its monthly meeting. A good attendance of members is requested.
Horsham Ex-Students' Association held its annual ball at Town Hall on Monday. The Fiesta band directed by Miss Pegler provided music while decorations by the ladies' committee and supper by Mr. Ger Perring created a memorable evening. Emeren proved popular in the entertainment as prizes for Monte Carlo and Lucky Spot were won by A Wyone with L Allen and M Inglis with I Chilton respectively. The National Anthem closed a happy night.
The excerpt describes a heat wave incident in Marrerh where Mr Orr’s fay Hort poorly performed, leading to a decision after six weeks to pursue a different action. A skin was sent to Melbourne, valued around EDM, with a Cheyne for £18 noted. The carcass yielded 35 gallons of and meat fed to dogs. prior to this, Mr Orr rejected an offer of £50 per hind for some of his ballocks from Sir Sydney Kirdman.
Cr J Pryor announces retirement and will not attend further meetings. He protests the council's decision to recon struct tram lines at Ballarat incurring LW for 15 years. Mayor rules Pryor out of order. Pryor leaves chamber. Pryor is father of Horsham Town Clerk W P Pryor.
Seven-year-old Don McLennan of Dimboola East was admitted to a private hospital in a serious condition with a fractured skull and broken nose. He was driving a pony in an old trolley when the horse bolted and threw him to the ground.
The minister expressed worry about permit hurdles delaying coral reef protection efforts. He warned that stalled permits could threaten the project timeline and hinder progress on the coastal reef restoration initiative.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Kingsford Smith and the U S A plane with unclear details. The garbled text references a reward and a search or disappearance event without coherent names or dates.
The Australian railway dispute intensifies as unions voice resentment over wage decisions. Critics attack the recent basic pay ruling, urging reconsideration and arbitration. Movements include speakers urging withdrawal from dispute proceedings and renewals of demands.
A bookmaker's wife, Mrs Mellon, was robbed at night in Sydney by three masked men who overpowered her as she and two companions listened to a radio at home. The assailants escaped with cash after forcing her to open a safe or bag. Police investigations are underway.
Former Director of Education Frank Tate warned that rural education in the United States suffered under state authorities. He noted underfunded schools and strained teacher pay left thousands of schools closed and up to 2000 children deprived of instruction. He contrasted U S with Australia where six state authorities fund education.
A driver from Kew at a Sturt Street petrol station nearly caused a blaze when he lit a match to check the fuel level. The back of the car caught fire but was quickly subdued with minor damage and no serious injuries beyond slight singes to the overcoat.
Fragmentary OCR text references a vote date in May and mentions names like Herbert Simmel and a New Zealand context. The passage is garbled with many misspellings, making a precise event or outcome unclear. No coherent summary possible beyond noting an election date discussion.
The work on the Hume reservoir aims for completion by late June. The reservoir will hold 1,250,000 acre feet of water. Victoria State chairman of the Water Commission notes possible water deliveries and the need to guard against drought conditions.
Miss Maisie Murphy will commend adult classes in modern ballroom dancing on May 24 at Mechanics Hall. Prospective pupils are asked to bring their names to Mr Reumiso.
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