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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
5
In Horsham at 69 Firebrace Street the Bank of New South Wales announces chambers with McG and Wettenhall listed as barrister and solicitor for legal services. The fragment indicates a professional service listing or advertisement for legal counsel in Horsham.
An advertisement promises to buy furs skins and renovate or tailor items. It offers large stacks of coats necklets and collars plus dyed fox skins and rabbit skins. The seller emphasizes high prices and no commission for buyers.
Yesterday's Horsham shopping prices list a mix of dairy eggs butter cheese and grains with varying per unit rates. Items include duck eggs butter mild semi mature and matured cheese, honey potatoes onions oats barley and bran with figures showing per pound or per bushel charges.
Wire from our Correspondent reports Melbourne prices for oats barley maize onions and wheat trends. Wheat edged up one penny per bushel with Horsham seeing a further advance to 21.
May Ath born at Wembley Private Hospital to Mr and Mrs L A Tolwell of Limpinie West a daughter.
Me Francis and family thank relatives and friends for telegrams letters cards flowers and expressions of sympathy after the loss of a devoted wife and loving mother. Special thanks to Dr Hog Felstead Matron Wembley Hospital staff and others for support and kindness.
In Western Province the government coalition fractures as Deputy Premier Funes endorses a nonpartisan candidate, while Mr Jones campaigns to stay in the Upper House. Menzies and Goudie are allied with contrasting factions, Geelong Nationalists back Gill, and internal splits threaten the Cabinet. завер
The article discusses proposals to relax the federal penal code to judge individuals by tribal law rather than white norms. It cites the Caledon Bay murder case involving Constable McColl and the subsequent Darwin trials, noting natives’ bewilderment at death penalties for avenging acts and urging national commendation for respecting tribal justice.
Weather notes show cloudy spells across the south with mostly fine conditions elsewhere. North to northwest winds accompany the outlook issued at noon yesterday.
At the Horsham Base Hospital committee meeting the secretary reported receiving a £100 cheque from the Carnival committee as a progress payment toward projected £600 proceeds. Slowness of returns delays final settlement, expected by month’s end.
Horsham Base Hospital president J R Baillie praised a wonderful spirit shown by district residents at a Wonwondah East vigil held for hospital support. He noted positive discussions with municipalities on better infectious disease facilities and a contributory scheme with two doctors to confer later.
Horsham Agricultural Society receives a letter from Mr M E Woetteenhiall M L A promising four cups for the best individual performer at the Wimmera Centenary show. The society plans to increase prize money at this year’s show to honor the gesture.
The Worsham Horticultural Society announces a Centenary garden competition to be held in early October with two sections for home gardens. Entrants may be amateur家庭 members or part time gardeners in section one and home gardeners in section two. Horsham Town Council offers first and second prizes in each section, with no entry fee requested. The society urges citizens to improve their gardens for Centenary Week.
The fortnightly meeting was held on Wednesday afternoon under the presidency of Mrs Woods. Members showed interest in the forthcoming fete with stalls and competitions. The event begins at ten o'clock afternoon with a concert in the evening, and Tea contributions were provided by Mesdames Guest, Harris and Mitchesson.
Ty Keefe of Swanston street Melbourne, a quality optician, has been visiting Tlorslann every six weeks for 20 years. He was reportedly insulted on Friday May 11 during the trip. Ex-
An incomprehensible address from Palestine references sanitary conditions and water access as critical issues. It mentions a vote of thanks moved by Mr Alani Halt and seconded by Mr N Creek amid clamor.
Bronzed Swiss journalist Mr Morganti, native of Basel, arrived in Horsham after an 18 600 mile journey across Australia. He left Basel nine years prior to rove for European papers, speaks German and English, and hawks souvenir photo cards to fund travel while planning a Melbourne return and a book about his voyage.
The Horsham IUSSciLea branch details the formation of the Legacy Club in 1922, aiming to train and prepare boys and girls for citizenship and employment. It notes the shift from war relief to aiding postwar youths and the emphasis on securing work for those aged 14 and up, despite resource strain.
A fragmented fashion item notes styles appearing at Madame Griffiths on Firebrace Street in Horsham. The text mentions a showroom section and a display of new designs with vague descriptors and dates.
A large attendance at the Horsham C Y M S weekly meeting elected Mr Mithen captain and Mr E McSweeney vice captain. Correspondence from the U E A M L S and I L A C B S congratulated the GEMS on winning the cricket premiership. Debating league relegates elected were Messrs Mithen and Williams.
A wood laden motor truck and trailer along Hamilton road Horsham derailed after the trailer uncoupled crash but no injuries were reported. The trailer overturned briefly before regaining upright.
Licences were granted at Horsham Police Court on Wednesday to several applicants including L Her chessony J.P. Wasson, de Bethune Gorake, Warrick Vaetis Must, and Jack Friedman Hor shan.
The Horsham Mechanics' Institute held its monthly meeting led by President W Lucas and secretary G Lancas. Six new members joined. subscriptions reached £24 5s with £5 15s in arrears. Books ordered were mostly unavailable. sixteen books sold in April. donations noted. a membership tea was planned for later. two top billiard players were invited for a challenge.
The Horsham Debating League held its annual meeting in Memorial Hall. Officers appointed include President A Malone Vice Presidents Healey and W PlDavery Secretary Thaompson. Delegates set to organize the league with team composition to be finalized at next week’s meeting.
The estate of Ernest Clifford Clarke of Newaypurr Nhill has been assigned to T. W. Durant in trust for creditors. Estimated liabilities after reductions are £1032 15s. Securities held by creditors cover £268, leaving net property about £58.
Samuel Nicholas Matigan of Trosco charged with stealing ten haga of wheat valued at £2 5s the property of John Drirlingy Souls at the railway yards Lake Boga between 20th Derwaber and 1st February 1934. Sivansilt Court ordered £10 fine or two months imprisonment in default.
A fragment reports a traders protest linked to railway departures and Sunday travel disruptions. Mentions Thomas Stawall, Traders' Association, and travelers seeking action ahead of a Friday or Sunday protest at an unspecified location.
A local notice states a ward dance at Saidoe School is postponed to Wednesday May 16. Details on venue and attendance are not fully legible.
Fragmented OCR reveals items about Mrs Hartfield of Croydon with 22 sons and two husbands, a 79 year old widow living in tiny homes, and a series of wartime losses. The report also mentions a centipede bite on Mrs Flynn during a Sydney ferry journey and a court case led by Mr Flynn regarding injuries and a related push for proof.
Local miner Mir.élin Gethstelay collapsed and died suddenly outside Libeck Mechanics' Hall on a Saturday night. He was about 70 years old and one of Lubeck's earliest subscribers, survived by his widow.
A veterinary club formed at Beulah aims to enroll 200 members to secure a resident surgeon fee. A public meeting of all stock owners will be held to express views and opinions on the matter.
The new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church, Right Rev J Mackenzie, urged a tougher religious tone at the State General Assembly opening. He warned prosperity bred soft thinking and urged Australians to face adversity, envisioning a future where men and women stand with strong convictions and spiritual loyalties.
The Riverina may be accepted as a guide without compulsion to reduce wheat areas. Farmers, seeking better returns, voluntarily cut wheat to boost sheep rising and expand mixed farming. Banks and financiers show a hopeful view, ready to unlock funds to support producers as grain area may shrink further. Wool and mutton production could rise while grain assumes a secondary role until export markets stabilize.
At the North-West district council meeting of the U.CiP Mr A Wilson presiding discussed needed legislation to allow water rates for farmers in arrears to be written down as part of national rehabilitation. The Walpeup branch supported adopting a resolution to ensure water access, arguing it is unfair those far from the channel pay the same as closer farmers.
An old newspaper item promotes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a first aid remedy for coughs colds and influenza. It presents the product as a swift at home treatment with claimed quick results and wide usage.
Fragmentary report from Melbourne outlines a discussion on petrol refining policy. Government aims to ensure petrol content compliance while assessing imports from Borneo and the impact on local refineries. The narrative notes pressure from refinery managers and anticipated testimony by Mr Pollock.
Farmers hold nearly one million bags of wheat at railway yards in North Victoria. On the Thobinvale Kulwitt line there are about 94,000 bags and Quambataok has 83,000 bags awaiting market changes.
At a Dublin inquiry Professor Wadham of the Wheat Commission says the wheat industry remains under threat if reconstruction continues around the impossible, risking the market for under stale wheat. He urges protecting poultry interests from price controls while aiding growers and maintaining fair work pricing.
In Adelaide on Thursday Kenneth Coxall, 23, a manager, faced a murder charge after an outburst in which he claimed his father was shot. The magistrate noted the gun did not discharge accidentally and the case moved toward trial in the Deputy Service Court.
The Minister for Agriculture told manufacturers of dairy products they may sell during a period not exceeding 45 percent of stated production time within specified limits. The announcement outlines the window and conditions for sales during the period.
A Sydney Trust has offered the Government five million pounds for the purchase of the Sydney and Newcastle tramway system.
George Watson, 62, was jailed for four months in Melbourne on a charge of disposing of goods obtained on credit outside the normal business dealings. He earlier attempted to form a collective buying agency titled the Country Storekeepers' Association.
Testimony at the Wheat Royal Commission in Dubbo reveals farmers, facing high bread prices, are baking their own bread as wheat sits unsold. Farmer Ward questions why farmers pay more for flour than city residents, while millers and bakers risk profit loss. Professor Wadham says milling will be examined after the wheat side.
London reports a French air liner crash in the English Channel with six believed dead. Search reveals wreckage but no survivors as British planes and rescue efforts worked through fog and hours of search without sighting any survivors.
London reports a plane piloted by Mr D2 Kirwan struck a garden fence after an excursion near Hayworth. Mr Kirwan son of Sir John Kirwan President of Western Australian Legislative Council, suffered facial injuries. Two passengers escaped with minor injuries.
Washington reports a collision between the cruiser Milwaukee and destroyer Shupson during fleet maneuvers in the Caribbean. No casualties are listed, Shupson heads to port while Milwaukee extent of damage is unknown.
Gunfire targeted Governor Sir John Anderson as Bengali youths opened fire near Le Bong cantonment. One assailant died, two others were arrested, and the Governor narrowly escaped. A European woman was wounded in the ankle. Military units cordoned the area and two more suspects were captured.
The Calcutta Corporation announced a holiday to celebrate the Governor's tape showing, marking rejoicing in the city. The proclamation urges businesses and public offices to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and public cheer.
London reports Sir Alan COBLAM discusses plans by Sir Man Goblin to refuel for tests and begin a journey to Australia within two months. The plan involves a single engine flight aiming to cover the distance in a few days using a twofold line approach.
Biographical notes describe Lindsay Gordon's unrequited love for Jan Bridges aged 77, daughter of a Worcestershire farmer. Bridges refused Gordon's marriage proposal on his departure from Cov Anstratia, faced tears, and later married twice, shaping a romance amid social constraints.
Historical ad copy highlights Bayer advertising Aspirin as a trusted remedy. It claims aspirin does not affect the heart, digestion, or other functions, urging reliance on genuine Bayer aspirin over imitations. It references the medicine's introduction and consumer assurances to the medical profession.
The article details the April 4 wedding of Mary Tierney daughter of Mr and Mrs William Allison of Avondale Auckland. Rev W McGoog conducted the Nuptial Mass in the Goroke Catholic Church with a white satin gown, pearl veil, and pink floral accessories. Attendants included Miss Mary Tierney sister of the bride and Miss Atay Mined. A reception followed with pink decor and a decorated wedding cake. The bride and groom plan to travel to Melbourne for their honeymoon.
Report of sheep killings on a Hawkesdale property with inspection revealing more deaths on a neighboring paddock owned by Mr. Tene Wustler. The incident occurred Saturday with several animals found dead or dying on the O'Brien property and adjacent holdings. Local response included monitoring and concern over further losses.
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