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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 07, 1935
Page
4
M C Wetterhall a barrister and solicitor announces preparation of income tax returns by Firebrace Birert for clients. This brief notice states professional services offered and the names involved.
A local funeral service provider on Wilson Street Horsham outlines after hours arrangements and standard procedures for bereaved patrons. The notice references The Weight & Sons Funeral Directors and provides contact details for after hours assistance.
In Memoriam section presents an obituary fragment with several garbled phrases and missing names. Readable bits mention a memorial tone, a person named Powell or Hewett, and locations like Weehf and Alon, but critical details are obscured by OCR errors. The item resembles a formal notice honoring a deceased individual but cannot confirm identity or date.
The report covers NE weather conditions and a quiet holiday forecast with intermittent wind and rain. It notes a disrupted school sports event after a broken leg incident and mentions local street Jubilee celebrations, market activity, and a Phillips relief fund conclusion. No commercial intelligence. metal marker quotations unavailable due to a public holiday.
A long list of Horsham and Wimmera residents receives Jubilee medals issued by King George VI in recognition of service. The honors include Cr Barnes, Cr Cross, and many councilors and officials from Shire and town bodies, with medallions struck at the Royal Mint in London and presented with red and white ribbons. Local figures and hospital officials are named among honorees.
Luther League events dominated the Horsham area with a morning service at Veetie Layhorns Church and a social program at Horsham Town Hall. The tempo included church meetings, administrative remarks, and a bustling social with fashion items and a focus on winter costs.
Lost items include groceries in a sugar bag and a motorist glove found near the police station after a collision on the Western Highway between Beaufort driver Grant Dougle and coburg motorist Munday. A passenger suffered a cut hand and a woman received a facial injury. Munday's car headed to Ararat, while Dougle headed toward Beaufort. Apple shipments delayed by recent rain, with prices expected to rise.
A Melbourne crowd faced police action as unofficial candidate Madame Webs was arrested during a street rally at Monte Marie. Police later moved to calm the scene near Royal Park where a royal review followed, featuring Hawker fighters and a display of discipline by the Royal Regiment. Sir T. Blamey praised the crowd as troops were shown and the King’s cordial appreciation was conveyed by cable from the Secretary of State.
An echoed report from Athens and Lund describes a court martial involving Mt. Ventreton, listed as a former Prowler, and General Panthan. The tale references a “Readers of the revolution” and notes involvement in absentia.
The motor yacht Waroline arrived from America today at Suva. Passengers include Thinglas Fairbanks, the celebrated screen actor, and Lady Ashley.
A students ball held last Tuesday evening at the Dimboula Star Theatre drew about 400 attendees from surrounding districts within 50 miles. Miss 8 Eldridge led committees with Mullett and Rs Robinson, and Moses 8 Hirth. The event raised over £60 for the hall decorations and supper, with color schemes of red, blue, and gold and multicolored balloons. The Revellers Orchestra provided music, and Mr C Deneys served as master of ceremonies with supper organized by the Ladies Welfare Club.
London reports the king and queen on the balcony amid tumultuous cheers as crowds throng Hyde Park and Trafalgar Square for the Jubilee. Observers note international papers praising the monarchs while discussions on national penance and charitable efforts rise in Parliament and public life.
The Natimak Methodist Church annual Sanday School anniversary drew large crowds with the singing of the child choir as the main feature. Rev. H. Mulls of Goroky preached at both services and prizes for the year’s work were distributed in the afternoon.
A jumble of local items describes the Quantum Cricket Club hosting a premiership ball on Thursday night while Miss Williams orchestra faces issues. Church events mark an April 2 anniversary with Rev R W Little recounting biblical unity. April totals show 97 points for the month, 277 across four weeks, and a public ball event on April 4 with Mrs Thiers marrying Mr RL Netherway.
At the meeting the Horsham Agricultural Society honors the late Sir Thomas Yu with a formal motion of regret. The vice president chaired as members observed a period of mourning for his substantial contributions to the district and to the society.
Wire from our correspondent describes a partly melted heat rubber foam on the Sandringham beach near Methowrie Muwilay. The writer Mike Hobart hints at a potential fate tied to unidentified suspects. Finger prints will be examined by the service in Eastgate to match a possible Paseo imprint.
Tuesday broadcasting slate lists Langlands Luncheon and Good News sessions, Horsham Dinner, News and Market, and a five million sheep death report. Drought toll includes 10,000 cattle and 2,000 sheep moved from interior Indenalamt, stock trains losing sheep, and relief from transport delays.
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