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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 08, 1925
Page
9
A garbled discourse extols happiness as a duty of all, praising sowing mulching and watering to cultivate a joyful heart. It warns that perfumed minds obstruct growth, urging steadfast, joyous determination to alter life’s inevitable ills. The prose equates happiness with active effort and moral vigor.
A scrambled report describes Liverpool shipments and fluctuating prices across the grain trade. It notes buyers and sellers adjusting quotes, with mentions of millers, traders, and merchants in Melbourne and London, and signals overall firmer demand for certain grades while lower grades show mixed activity.
Market prices for barley honey and jute goods appear dull with limited demand. Local notices record births marriages and a death, including Tollner and Ward memorials, and a family thank you message.
Mayors clash over timber policy as Hortus Borough Council weighs preservation versus supply. Debate highlights plans to conserve native forests, support future timber needs, and pressure government action. Critics warn of national shortages and economic impact if supplies falter.
The Ford car raffle proceeds from the Horsham Hospital carnival total £578 amid delays in drawing prizes due to ticket-holder apathy. Secretary G W Cochrane reports ongoing inquiries as a committee meeting in Horsham Town Hall aims to settle matters and refund unused tickets.
The passage argues for government led afforestation stressing the need for time to realize financial returns. It notes government continuity beyond personnel changes and asserts the task should be undertaken at a large scale for meaningful growth of trees.
A local advertisement states The Neate Cable votes against sanctioning the proposed alienation of 12 acres from Otway Forest on Motte MW. The notice emphasizes opposition to government action and calls for review of the plan.
Police seized two safes in a Rotterdam warehouse containing red wrapping and 170 kilograms of raw opium. A second warehouse yielded crates of opium hidden between outer and inner wrappings. In total about 1000 kilograms of opium were seized, with one alleged smuggler, a Russian, arrested.
Wite-Frum correspondent reports that Barra held an extraordinary meeting where a resolution was passed to pause a proposed action due to ongoing litigation. Sir John warned shareholders about potential liability, while warrants totaling £170 were issued for teller theft at the National Bank of Australia on Colline Street. Teller Thomas Gall remains at large since Saturday.
An unknown man attacked Mrs Evalyne Getshaw of Chyleon and Mrs Mar Coombs of Cholwen as they walked along Maint Nepean road. Each was assaulted at separate times with an attempted strangulation, driving them to scream for help. Mrs Grimshaw is in hospital with injuries. Mrs Coombs has a swollen brow. A union secretary, Mr A Taylor of the Vis crim branch of the Australian Bun ny Mion, died recently.
The Chancellor warned of using House authority to push measures against heavy imports from the Continent. Questions were raised in the House of Commons regarding imports of watches, locks, and motor cams, with Mr. Churchill saying he would act if revenue estimates showed signs of excessive importation.
Nine accusers in tumed rows faced the Assize Court on Tuesday charged with murder. The accused aimed to give a statement and described how the crime was carried out, naming Sinthy as the victim and detailing the method of the killing.
In Nunoupeed Olga is engaged to Rupert, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Le Rhyt, of Graman, and a member of the Leviteke family. The couple's union marks a notable liaison between prominent local households.
The report describes a late nineteenth or early twentieth century wedding at Horst Presbyterian Church. Bride Miss Violet Hartley wore ivory satin and silk net with orange blossom and a shower bouquet, while groom Mr. Hartley attended by his brother as best man. Reception at the bride’s home featured pink decorations and family attire, with guests including Mrs. Towept McCartney and Mr. Robert Bnnley Jr. The ceremony was led by WG Lewin, and the couple planned their honeymoon at Lorey and Melbourne.
Fragmented report indicates naval operations off the U S coast involving a blockade of a rum fleet. Wireless communications from Washington guide strategy as authorities confirm ongoing government actions at sea.
Paris dispatches report French and Moroccan forces clashing at Taounat heights after strong resistance. Telegrams say French officers suffered 44 killed and 150 wounded while Rif tribesmen reportedly hold well supplied positions with aeroplanes and artillery.
The Social Democrats officially protest the validity of Fir Marshal Von Hindenburgs election claiming irregularities and demand the election be declared null and void.
British Foreign Secretary Austen Chamberlain has convened the League of Nations Assembly for September 5. The agenda includes consideration of the Geneva Protocol.
Catholic priests report a severe famine in the Kroc Chow Province with villagers eating leaves and bark for sustenance. The crisis in several villages is described as severe, with concern over widespread hunger and malnutrition among locals.
A Melbourne based wheat pool arrangement sets a second payment of one shilling per husky with freight charges to be collected on and after a specified date. The notice names Hoates and gives payment terms after the 124-25 pest period.
Poem fragment reflecting autumn's senescent beauty as leaves fall and decay. Verses note yellowing foliage, wind, and mortality with ornate language characteristic of early 20th century verse. Preserved here as a historical poetic excerpt dated May 1908.
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