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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 08, 1931

Page

3

Local Obscure Names and Relations Remain Fragmentary

Fragmentary OCR notes reference individuals including Wilson Arerson Maxson Weilden Drivete Hegeta Thorstuin Gladys Queenie and several relatives. Mentions a baby Dale and various family connections plus former teaching roles at Abedee’s Clatns and Dring Beth.

Wilson Phoreteetite Arerson Te Maxson Thorstuin Gladys Queenie Dale Ol Tate Deal Atulersen Maystom i Devine Erle Muriel Heryl Abite Arheld Abedee Clatns Dring Beth

Town Loyalty and Economic Strain Highlight Local Ties

A fragment discusses town loyalty amid commercial strain and political choices. It notes residents seeking stability, local business challenges, and the impact on patrols, welfare, and civic sentiment. The piece touches on loyalty in business and home life, and the role of clubs and societies in sustaining community morale.

Tila Vie Teikest Prefectiaioer Uoen Busines

Loyalty and energy sustain Horsham community action

The piece argues that movements lose steam after initial excitement and require far sighted citizens and steady support. Horsham must maintain loyalty to a respected community, as allegiance is the mainspring of concerted action.

Eby Alam Horsham

Weather and council notes from a rainy week

Heavy rain persisted into the night with 48 reported incidents including vehicle boggings and mudbound street conditions. Six inches of rain for the week highlighted by council debates over a blocked footpath and safety warnings from Dr Langhitals and Dr Wilmoth.

Trump

Meeting notes on Obor Shanden Works factors

A Teer meeting discussed factors linked to Obor shanden Works. Dr F Langlands noted no objectors would be offended by a tie factory. Sulth reported factory visits and concerns about drains and safety.

Oborshanden Ebnghes & Co F. Langlands Tirada Qebo R. W. Sulth

Borough Meeting Addresses Town Flooding and Drainage

The borough council discussed severe flooding and drainage faults after heavy rain. Foreman Mr AL EL Writs cited widespread water complaints at May Park and nearby streets. Dr. Smith blamed flooded drains on Dag Fot and Roberts Avenue. officials proposed Plumpton Road outlet and unemployed labor to repair, with works committee oversight.

Chemry Subijoen Tressay AL EL Writs Ian Tha Tuern Dr. Smith Roberts Avenue Kreen Park Plumpton Drs. Rodda Hutchessen

Scouts Seek Town Backing for June Street Stall

Dr FE Patterson told Horough Council members that Scouts and Guides fear losing support without town and parent help. He urged permission for June street stalls to train food sales and a night event if Rows Girls return. Mayor Langlands noted hospital stall concerns and agreed to proceed. Wikneath endorsed keeping traders unharmed.

FE. Patterson Horough Wikneath W. Smith

Old Days Revival Sparks Memories in Horsham

After beneficial rains, residents recall pioneer days as a vintage wagon and harness emerge from a shed. In Horsham the scene brings back memories of bygone years and prompts remarks about the town’s old-time ambiance.

Eime Nara Horsham

Horsham Poultry Meeting Sees Busy Night and Judging Change

Horsham branch of the National Poultry Breeders Association reports strong turnout at the Soldiers' Memorial Hall. Judges tackle Black Orpington and White Leghorn classes after Mr Fletcher’s absence, with I Dace, I Pace, and G Fraser officiating. A poultry demonstration precedes verdicts on each class.

Horsham Horsham Banch National Poultry Breeders’ Association Soldiers’ Memorial Hall Fletcher Longerenong College Dace Messrs Pace G. Fraser O TL Altmann BE. Ladd A. Cowell

Linseed Growth Urged for Wimmera Farmers

A letter republished from Arcos argues linseed should flourish in the Wimmera Victoria with ample moisture. It cites Argentina Canada and Victoria examples and urges a campaign to grow the crop this year to tap a strong overseas market.

Wimmera Arcos Victoria Argentin Oul Anada Maller Entre Rios Sante Fe Buenos Aires Canada Prairies Alberta Sackatchewan Manitoba Victorian Warncourt Calne Winnerd

Horsham Ball Aids Royal Institute for the Blind

Public interest in the forthcoming ball to raise funds for the Horsham Auxiliary Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind grows. Organisers Mrs Wilton and Miss A. Glover plan a cap dance before supper at eight forty nine, with a special orchestra led by Mr R A Jemkin, ensuring a pleasant evening.

Horsham Royal Victorian Institute For the Blind 8. Wilton Bri. A. Glover Dunving R. A. Jemkin

Weir Reconditioning Approved by Rough Waterworks Trust

Monthly meeting of the Rough Waterworks Trust recommends reconditioning the northern river bank at the weir and patching toward the gardens boundary eastward. Payments available include H J Harper £2, Arnall and Jackson £1 11/9, John Danks £98 11/9, John Wilmot £8 7, Hoskin and Wilson £1 11/9, Postmaster-General £5 8/3, Pope and Kers £1 15/9, and others totaling £100 15/3.

Borough Waterworks Trust H. J. Harper Arnall Hoskin and Wilson Pope and Kers

Horsham Train Service Re-arranged Amid Weekly Cancellations

The Horsham Nationk Balmoral line schedules updated after May 13. The 11:15 am Balmoral to Horsham and the 5 pm Horsham to Balmoral runs on Wednesdays are cancelled. Monday services restructure the 5 pm Horsham to Balmoral via Natink and the 7:45 am Balmoral to Horsham adjusted to 7:15 am.

Horsham

Auction sale at Market Pynscot street by Ander son & Co

On Wednesday Messrs David Anderson & Co conducted an auction of furniture and effects at the market Pynscot street where all goods sold at excellent prices after spirited bidding by many buyers. Today at 2 pm the firm will hold another sale featuring poultry fruit and vegetables.

Messrs. David Anderson & Co Pynscot Street

Machinery agents appointed for Horsham district

Messrs David Anderson and Co advertise that they have been appointed Horsham and district agents for Messrs Mitchell and Co well known farming machinery. They will stock machines and perform prompt service to meet customer requirements.

Messrs David Anderson &Co Horsham Mitchell & Co

Receipts From Grandstand Reported At Borough Meeting

Town Clerk W P Pryor told the monthly Borough Council meeting that the Football Club and Program Association now handle grandstand receipts at the Recreational Reserve. The club will collect revenue with the borough inspector G W Cochran assisting. admission is 1/6 with flex tickets. A 21 tax on grandstand receipts was proposed to be paid by the council. Mayor Dr F Langlands praised the club as amateur and aligned with public support.

Bernigh Council F. Langhitals Alam Hou Wilmoth Burt Harpers Saat W. P. Pryor Football Club Progress Association Boresugh G. W. Cochrane F. Langlands Huteles

Undefeated Judgments Rendered at Hersham Police Court

On Wednesday Judge F. W. T. Norris heard undefeated cases. Phillipe vs Agnew awarded £2 with costs. Short vs Musser awarded £15 with costs. Kings vs Wallare awarded £27 5s with costs.

Hersham F. W. T. Norris T. Chem Phillipe Wm. Agnew Irmond Short X. M T. Musser H. Kings J. Wallare Vost

Jer Sham Borough approves street construction debt issue

At the Jer Sham Borough Council monthly meeting Drs T J Wilmoth and FL W Rodda proposed to issue debentures totalling £2000 to fund primary street construction works. The motion authorizes a special loan on the municipality’s credit to cover plans and specifications approved by the engineer.

T. J. Wilmoth FL W. Rodda Jersham Treslay

Unusual Snake Sightings After Heavy Rains

Heavy rains last week drove snakes out of hiding as two brown specimens, about Soft. long, were killed by Warrackna mushroom gatherers during the weekend.

Round Table Plan For Methodist Men Club Meets

The annual Methodist Men’s Club meeting arranged a round table event to unite old and young church members. Rev U F Allen outlined goals to foster better acquaintance and involve elder views in church work. A social Tuesday night in the school hall featured meals, vocal performances, and a proposal to invite mothers to future gatherings.

Methodist Men's Club U. F. Allen Allen Jon Cies Test Lamarcus Teaiay Messrs J. Hoskin C. A. Hoskin Fr. Oates Sr. A. Jenkin Atlen

Cyclists Faced Theft At Horsham Training Grounds

Cyclista players at Horsham showgrounds suffered losses during a week of training. While training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, clothing and valuables were stolen from the dressing room. After a Saturday match, two visiting players had new shoes stolen. An official will monitor clothing during future training nights. Madame Griffiths advertises woolen ensembles and new coats and evening frocks available to buyers.

Cyclista Horsham Showgrounds Deven North Madame Tediay Kewl Madame's Horsham

Adulterated Petrol Scrutinized at Horsham RACV Meet

At the Horsham RACV annual meeting Mr J Crase raised concerns over petrol adulteration and discovery of kerosene in some samples. The committee cited lack of reliable tests though Mr Wind Sweem proposed boiling tests as a possible standard to judge petrol composition.

J. Crase Horsham Racv Beady Alout Melhinwene Merlew Sand Sweem

Thief Steals Supper at Local Cyclists Meeting

A chaotic scene at the Hlorsham Mechanics Club Evening shows a thief snatching baskets of food during a cyclists event. Several attendees fled through the back, while the hungry crowd contended with the disrupted supper and missing supplies.

Weekend Cinema Features At The Rex With Serials And Stars

Tonight and tomorrow the Rex presents The Royal Vile of Bromsway and The Tes an with Frederic March Mary Brinn and Gary Cooper Fay Wray The schedule includes Grumpy at the Grumpy Grump showing Cyril Maude plus Amy Waly’s War Moron Mack and Neil Hamilton with Amy Waly in supporting roles Matinees begin Saturday at 2 15 PM with no afternoon show on Sunday.

Royal Vile of Bromsway Frederic March Mary Brinnaml Gary Cooper Fay Wray Pampas South America Comsuelu Killiel Texas Torslay Cyril Maude Amiras Eble Aml Amy- Waly Arte Moran Mack Gramophone Fame Tennessee Darkida Neil Hamilton Joan Peers Tennessee

Long-lived horse of Constan tbnople and aging son noted

A 140 year old human pack horse in Constan tnople carries 20 pounds easily and has a 97 year old son. The ad notes dental work improving vigor in people under fifty, with W. E. Thomas the dentist visiting Horsham at the Exchange Hotel from 2 pm.

W. E. Thomas Horsham Exchange Hotel

Horsham A N A Nominates Officers At Fortnightly Meeting

Horsham Australian National Association held its fortnightly meeting on Tuesday to nominate officers. President candidates were J E Menadue and BR Hutchinson with K R Hutchinson J W Orrisos E Gerlach trenemier W P Helmore as secretary A A Rogers and assistant secretary W T Papet EF Gerlach as auditors BR J Wilmoth A E Carthew JE J Edwards R Bierke committee KE Gerlach J R Kelly W T Papet J W Morrison RL Bielke L Hutchesson and press correspondents W D Helmore and J BR Kelly.

Horsham A.N.A J. E. Menadue BR. Hutchinson KR. Hutchinson J. W. Orrisos E. Gerlach Trenemier W. P. Helmore A. A.rogers W. T. Papet EF. Gerlach BR. J. Wilmoth A. E. Carthew JE. J. Edwards R. ©. Bierke E. J. Keating Gerlach J. R. Kelly J. W. Morrion Bielke L. Hutchesson W. D. Helmore J. BR. Kelly

Waggon Accident Injures Mr A Wing at Booroooki

Report states Mr A Wing of Booroooki slipped from the shafts causing the wheels to pass over his shoulder and legs with severe shaking and bruising. His niece Jean Baker remained in the waggem as he quickly tried to restrain the horses to avert further harm.

A. Wing Booroooki Jean Baker

Nuisance weed case in Natimuk Police Court

Mr E F W T Norris PM presided as Inspector Brows, of Lierham, presented evidence. Garaut pleaded guilty and was fined £1 with 12 pence. Hil pleaded guilty and was fined 12 pence. Sehrmidtt similarly fined for illicit poisoning weeds in Toesding area.

Natimuk FE. W. T. Norris Giraut Ann Hil Enliy Wests

Warrant Granted To Eject Tenant In Natimak Parish

A writ was issued in Natimak parish to remove a tenant from an apartment in the town. The Borough Council meeting heard the treasurer’s report and related financial details including expenditures and balances.

Satimak Valley Mir FW Norris Lenard. Azeur Manik Elshrh Seerbon Parsh Natimak OT Norris

Amateur Athletes Annual Meeting Held at Town Hall

Members of the Hersham Agiotur Athlete Club are urged to attend the annual meeting at the Town Hall on Mendle night. Attendees will review the upcomingVenser event and organize committee roles for the year ahead.

Hersham Agiotur Mt Cri Mende Otters Stuer Cinete Asm

Chess and Daughters Club Plans Winter Talks

The Chess and Daughters Club, with Worsham Memorial Atom Roemer, will run weekly sessions during winter, featuring casual and competitive games to promote study and foresight. Visitors are welcomed, and meetings occur Saturdays with coaches guiding play. Mr W Sheehy handles information.

Chess and Daughts Club Ciess Aml Demaght Othe Worsham Atom Roemer Settiprelk Pournhemrs Pm Heath Bowers Hemel W. Sheehy

Horsham Debating League Opens With Methodist Team Victory

The opening debate between Moetha jst Men's Ciah and Celt im Danes saw the Methodist side prevail 284 to 2a. Speakers highly praised for solid preparation and excellent English. chair KOOW Polarmoun tain presided. A thanks to the moderator followed by an ensemble supper.

Horsham Potaring Rue Moetha Jst Renitie Maplin Radford Othe College Fen Mlessrs Nattmes Cochrane Leos R. J. Wilmoth Weme Elewerky Wilmoth Ami Mer. Koow Polarmountain Maddern J. Nattrass

Proposed Young Farm Clubs Aim to Spark Show Interest

At a conference with school inspectors from Stawell and Hamilton, plus Rotary, agricultural society and Education department reps, the plan to establish young farmers classes was approved to foster interest in the show among youths, noting the Balkural Agricultural Society's success.

Brisbane electors overhaul city council representation

Electors at the Cite ell election swept changes in municipal representation. Fifteen council members who had governed the city for six years were defeated, and the new council will include representatives from four parties, replacing the prior four party balance.

Brisbane

Railways revenue falls for April despite livestock gains

A Railways Department return shows April revenue at £225,010, down £24,600 from last year with declines in passenger and refreshment rooms. Gains in livestock and produce transport offset some losses as total year to date revenue rises to £5,???. Poultry industry adopted by Minister Slater seeks export growth and recognition at Blackburn conference.

Railways Department Ciility Poultry Brewiure’ Association Blackburn On Satantaw Slater Vitena Victoria Sintereny Ant

Me Pye Retirement Honored by Agriculture Officials

The Minister of Agriculture expresses appreciation to Mr HL Pare, a renowned wheat genetics expert, in a retirement tribute. The note highlights Pare’s decades of service improving wheat varieties and boosting state wheat prosperity.

ME. Pye Agmeninane

BoA Teekeepers Seek Relief Over Interstate Honey Imports

Representatives of the BoA Teekeepers Association met the Chief Secretary Mr Whitford seeking relief from a West Australian embargo on honey imported from other States. The Minister indicated the Government would consider a remedy. The article notes broad legislative moves to restrict primary products across states, with prohibitions on farms, poultry, and eggs.

Boa. Teekeepers’ Association Mr. Whitford West Australia

Bank Price for Gold and Mint Rates in Ararat District

At a district mining meeting in Ararat the gold price cited by the bank was £3 080 per ounce in natural ore. The Mint price for standard gold is 12s 1d per grain with refined gold earning a premium of 0.5 percent. Exchange rates with Great Britain affect the payable value, and Mint policy favors preferred methods at face value.

Ararat Miying Bank Great Britain

Historical Plate Honors English Chapel Stone

Dr Cranswick of Sale visited a church built in 325 and placed a stone in the chapel wall at Bishopcourt. A plate next to the stone records the historic origin and creators.

Enogland Cranswick Sale Bishopcourt

Cat Causes Trouble In Wellington House Fire Suspected

A damaged Wellington notice reports a cat and photems left inside a house to drive mice. A fire started in the night, endangering a mother and three children who were overcome by smoke. others escaped as the family faced danger.

Wellington N.Z

New South Wales Education Debate on College Entrance Tests

The article discusses the New South Wales education department's stance on admission tests. It mentions that many admitted students are defective in portions of the tests and that a paper in dictation and a leg certificate examination will be used for entrance consideration.

Neways Wales

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