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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 10, 1938
Page
5
Commercial intelligence from Melbourne reports yesterday's sell prices for provisions in Horsbaat and related items. Wheat moves were noted as quiet with prices around 3/7 for feed oats and various barley and potato figures listed, alongside onion and hay quotes.
The family expresses sincere gratitude for floral tributes and personal expressions of sympathy in the loss of their father. Special thanks to De Henderson Sister McQuillan and Mrs Baker for their kindness. please accept this personal acknowledgment of heartfelt appreciation. Bennett family expresses gratitude.
The chairmen of the Victorian Wheatgrowers Corporation announces a payable advance on all wheat delivered in the treatment. The advance amount will be 1 shilling per bushel with freight charges deducted. Payment to be made on May 11.
A Melbourne health and finance issue outlined by Jon Asstralia's Popiladed notes a falling birth rate and aging population. The Victorian Parliament appointed a committee two years ago to investigate, with concerns about delays and the need for stronger protection against future demographic shifts.
A garbled weather note mentions frosts blocking grass growth and a forecast of cloudy, isolated showers with frost and cold night, variable winds. The text references an upcoming forecast day and conditions affecting rural activities and grassing.
Severe drought in New South Wales leaves stock short of feed, many lams and older sheep dying while rabbits decline. Abcendiate report indicates water bores relied on as 18 months with little rainfall stretch. Isolation ward notes hardships from Dimboola to Bendigo near early May. Two cyclists knocked down by car near Malian road.
Five girls drove a tractor and tested a pig carcass competition at a local farm fair last week. The event aimed to decide which team could perform best in the tractor task and related farm activities.
Fragmented OCR summary recalls a Melbourne event at Wesley Church and a street incident on Collie Street. It notes a murder mystery involving a Washerwoman and a man named Wert en, with witness accounts and a parade accident by a tram machine, plus a late notice of a tractor owners meeting in a public library.
A fragmented local column describes a Victorian era ladies group meeting with discussions on building plans memory of pioneer women and a branch formation for Crippled Children. It mentions representatives from the Rotary Club and a focus on home economics activities including pruning, flower arranging, and plant care plus demonstrations in dry cleaning and shoemaking techniques.
Fragmentary report discusses winter crop prospects with misread figures and unclear names. Mentions Canada and European prospects, potential wheat outputs, and a referenced bank or market context amid garbled words and stray place names.
The Wimmera division held a Guides Conference at Dimboola with attendance from Warracknabeal Minyip, Horsham and surrounding towns. Sessions were at the bowling club and lectures outlined movement work and progress. Lady Chauvel invited Marc A. Bennett to act as district commissioner during Mrs Guthrie's absence abroad.
The report covers Wheat grower issues and imperial duty debates, noting a suggested continued duty to protect Australian wheat and British markets. It also recounts a Dimboola Empire Ball, a Broadford grazier assault incident, the postponement of a sports carnival for public health, and wheatgrowers seeking government information access and marketing reforms. Melbourne wool auctions data closes the item.
A garbled notice reports a regional weights and measures crackdown leading to revised enforcement, potential store inspections, and plans to reopen markets under stricter supervision. Authorities aim to prevent improper weighing and protect consumers, with watchdogs prepared to enforce new rules in the area.
A Melbourne report notes a commission to examine slum abolition and housing schemes. Details are unclear but the issue centers on urban renewal and targeted improvements amid government efforts.
The Federal Secretary of the ANA J S Parker proposed a government six month stay to allow time for a full scheme and amendments. He noted search payments would cover private hospital benefit insurance and the average insured person would pay about 3/8 per week.
The Melbourne City Council at its quarterly meeting voiced strong opposition to continuing the marketing of beef from metropolitan and suburban markets. Officials noted residents were consuming more imported beef while prime local beef supplies remained unsold in Werribee.
Frank Savage a Bendigo sharebroker was charged at Bendigo City Court with conspiring to obtain gold from the Central Blue mine between November 1, 1986, and May 31, 1987. Prosecutor Mr T P Mornane alleged the Little 180 Company, linked to Savage, encroached on Central Blue property and removed about 1700 tons of ore.
Report from Shanghai and nearby fronts describes Japanese counterattacks repelled by Caples Shanghai Xisvtay Chinnan and Japanrser forces. Weather worsens as tropical storms complicate assaults on the Semi-cirenlay front, with Chinese detachments holding lines between Tangchong and Taierbihwang.
Melbourne reports Judge Drake Brockeran ordered a variation to the award reducing the hours of signalmen and shunters in the transportation branch from 88 to 44 per fortnight. The change, effective June 12, addresses the special strain and arduous nature of duties performed by railway staff.
A government plan to expand public works amid budget gaps faces delays as a Swedish committee reviews needs and timing. The aim is to boost employment and stoke activity while maintaining private enterprise involvement, with construction to begin in a forthcoming period.
A humorous anecdote recounted in the Swan Hill Guardian describes a famed scene at Flemington where a spectator’s feathered horse inspired a wave of laughter as the steeplechase riders prepared to start. The tale centers on the crowd, the rider Fred Barn Nimwell, and the notorious long-legged horse Pict.
George and Aire o Armune improve after operations at Wembley private hospital. Uitings from Horsham list social engagements, club events, and personal notices, including Mr Welman and P Curnow managing duties, Farewell to President Mr Job Harrison, and local club appreciation.
Obituary fragment notes the passing of Mrs Atmolle Trotones wife of Jatin Trebiay. It mentions her early life in Vaudoit Hoyabain Waime Melbourn with family ties to Vi joa Proctor and a shipboard connection to Pasko Wrenard.
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