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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1931
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text provides unclear items with multiple misspellings. The readable portion mentions water and fecal topics but lacks coherent facts or identifiable persons, places, or organizations to form a solid summary or headline.
A fragmented verse finds Valgar Guest noting themes of love and night, hinting at a poetic trial or improvised piece. The text mentions a sky of stars and scenes of river and home, with stray lines about music rooms, practice, and the idea of a tuner and a piano shop title appears.
A garbled essay mix cites figures such as Pope and Shakespeare, threading quotes and misprints to discuss intellectual movement and governance. It references battles of ideas, the role of the inventor, and a call to examine direction, with scattered names like Henry, Shakespeare, and Meoran or Meorn.
A lengthy critical note by Arthur Mee celebrates mothers as brave figures defending children. The essay extols maternal courage across cultures, linking motherhood to sacrifice and faith. It references a Strand traffic scene, Thornycroft’s monument to Gladstones, and echoes sermons about mothers' role in education and the home.
The sermon at Horsham Church honors Mothers Day, praising maternal spirituality as central to home life. The preacher cites the origin of Mothers Day, urges mothers to guide children toward Christ, and warns against strong words and drink harming the family atmosphere.
The Archdeacon of Ballarat, assisted by his son and daughter, will assume charge of St. John's Parish in Horsham this week as the Venerable Archdeacon Hest arrives. The current Vicar Rev. W. Reet is on holiday. The clergy move includes occupancy of the stone vicarage residence and a period of clerical rest. Mr Weed will travel to Portland.
Nellie Deviaigall of Glenhurst wed Lindsay Mefutyee of Draglas on April 29 at Presbyterian Church of Maca Thur. The ceremony featured Miss Co McIntyre and Miss R Proas as bridesmaids, Rev RT presiding, organist Mise Fox. A reception for about 200 followed in a spacious marquee with guests from western districts and telegrams from friends unable to attend. The couple plan to reside in Mulhorkn and begin married life together.
Hosiery specials advertised include Sandy Betty and Kayser items with fiber content and color variants. Additional notes mention WN Vesta wool items, May Belle ladder proof bloomers, and related brassieres and dance belts with pricing near 4/01 and 3/11 dates.
Dr Harriett Clisby, noted otologist and pioneering figure, died in London. She arrived in Australia in the 1840s and founded Adelaide’s first Australian magazine The Later. Her career bridged medical innovation and journalism across continents.
The discussion centers on wheat production and land ownership, with references to Professor Perkins and delegates at an agricultural conference. Officials caution against overreach, noting farming’s wartime and postwar roles, and consider price controls, area reductions, and policy shifts impacting bread prices and supply.
A historical report warns Britain that Japan expands its own manufacturing power and seeks market share in woollens, risking British exports. It calls for joint export groups, aggressive marketing, and government aid to stabilize trade in China and other regions while urging Britain to intensify efforts amid rising Japanese competition.
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