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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1931
Page
2
A fragmented price list shows potatoes per bushel and per quart, onions by the pound, bacon by the pound, pollard by the bushel, bran by the bushel, and a noted float value from a 180th lag entry. The readable items indicate a local market or trade notice with unit pricing and commodity names.
Fragmentary OCR shows barley and wheat prices in Melbourne with mixed figures. Mentions English barley 1/9, wheat price around 2/2, onions and other produce listed loosely, unclear units and traders. Readers receive a snapshot of market movements and local price points amidst wartime uncertainty.
In memoriam for ML Mes-Tn, cherished husband, father and family member. The note recalls a long life ending on the 12th day of December, 1980 at MIT View and Western Australia. Isabel Hotwes is listed as the survivor and memorial organizer.
A 33-year-old man and a woman aboard a private plane failed to resist a fatal fall after an attempted emergency descent from 400 feet aboard the Capeate Wicin aircraft. The accident occurred Sunday afternoon near Carmaen Quiller, with authorities investigating the circumstances and identifying the deceased.
Rain drenched streets for about an hour causing widespread flooding in Roberts Avenue and surrounding blocks. Motorists and pedestrians navigated waterlogged roads with humorous moments as residents awaited clearer weather and farm work remained stalled by saturated ground. Reports from Friday and Saturday list rainfall across multiple towns with Horsham district recording varied totals and thunderstorms in the night adding to the wet spell.
Iniquitour letters allegeWednesday reality Raliswreal cancellation leaves Delangamk East Toolondedal mba and Kunagulk with only one mail per week. Citizens blame Akirte of the Mailwayese. questions arise about prioritizing certain centers and demand continued rail mail delivery and faster service to all areas.
A garbled note describes swans on the Wimmera floodplain near Morishaw Aung. water levels rise as crops suffer. Black swans are seen swimming, submerging fields and fallowed paddocks around Quantong with ponds forming and docks discharged.
Horsham plans a local contest to name the town's most popular girl. The event, judged by notable, including Mrs Ward and Hetty Kemp, aims to honor a worthy resident and boost community spirit. Residents urged to support and vote for the candidate they believe embodies Horsham's virtues.
Mr Fred Rabale of the Horan Post Office suffers facial injuries after a motorcycle collision with a mother and child on a road near Horsham. One eye injured, other eye severely damaged.
Memorial ball offerings valued and memorial troughs planned for Autor and Green Park area. Executors seek further funds and support for Baillie Street west and Fitwhrace areas. Community singing event at Korshdee Street with Mr C At Frencham and Mr W Lawrence, funds for Bowe Hospital raised to £2 18s.
The Horsham branch annual meeting was held in the Town Hall amid bad weather and low attendance. A balance sheet showed credit £35 10s 1d with £1 16s 1d on hand. Members discussed membership requirements, proxy voting, and forthcoming conference participation. Election of officers was postponed.
The Loyal Horsham Masonic Lodge met last Thursday with good attendance. Officers for the next half year were elected after ballots for several positions. minor officers to be appointed May 31 and installed later. The lecture master and another officer conferred degrees, two candidates were proposed, and a debate followed.
The theatre reports a strong lineup with Grum Wit featuring Mende the famous actor in a story of a quick witted old man. Supporting is Anyone's Will with Moran and Mack and The Santa Fe Trail starring Arien and Durkin. Also showing Honor Among Lovers with Claudette Colbert and Frederic Marek. Seventy nine dogs appear in this production and multiple scenes were filmed in California locations.
Fragmented report describes a Friday market sale by Messrs. David Sudorron & Co with a large crowd and competitive bidding. Readable prices cover potatoes onions wheat tea drakes cattle and various vegetables with notes of private sale forthcoming and vegetables available from 2 pm.
Friday’s relief depot resumes at Horsham Town Hall with church groups sharing duties. Donations of food, vegetables, clothing are sought from friendly locals across Tuya country. Over 2 finishings support young children in need. A special sale of Madame’s exclusive coats and evening frocks offers discounted fashion.
The WTEC Mothers Day observance drew a large attendance led by Mrs R Payne with tea and readings by Mrs Sterling and Mrs Pearce. Mrs Pearce spoke on her visit to Queenland as the Girls contributed items and Miss Gollan supervised the music and program.
A large crowd attended the opening of Grabschs Bazaar on Friday with many sundries sold at fair prices. A witty police presence and farm products drew buyers, and the event proceeds planned for completion next Friday after rowe easements.
A series opening event organized by Catholyc Women’s Social Gail will be held at Hervtiam Catholic School Hall on Thursday night featuring an Angullet Bar for dancing and prizes. Scott Kiely and Newton supervise preparations as entertainment includes a waltz contest with prizes and a private entry option. Prices have been reduced for an enjoyable evening with refreshments and arcane notices.
An appeal seeks eight musicians or helpers for a Melbourne event. Mr Jehibin will provide the music for dances. The Society invites any able volunteers to contact Hiayollipg to offer time or fare for a deserving cause.
Police activity in Eilenboy Harrow keeps the town busy amid robberies targeting workmen clothing and valuables. A May 4 gathering of Netwiak Lake Elementary scholars drew 200 attendees, with remarks from former officials and a display featuring school works and memories. Agricultural Soviet merits, optical notices, and road traffic updates appeared among ongoing local items.
A meeting discusses the Kew Agricultural Director role under Minister S. Shiih Sweksty and Wry Petives in Tam Mr. Mallett cited for agrarian practice and public value. The assembly aims to fill the vacant superintendent 2 position with a capable officer as future work and reorganization are debated.
Fragmentary report mentions dental care and salivation tests, with Tim Witt and Mr Wo Thomas involved. A visit by Shentiet to Mirsham vm Friday is scheduled at the Exchange Hotel from 2 PM to 3 PM, with unclear further details and locations.
A fragmented notice details a Frevent company offer involving Driller Pty Ltd as motor garage proprietors. It lists capital in IT shares and names subscribed including Tasman Morton Hinetiare Ernst Heinrich Driller and Gi tain Montgomery Gibbs, indicating a formal share registration action.
Residents gathered to reform the Glenorchy Progress Association after two years of inactivity. They discussed water supply issues, with Mr Grabach attacking citizen apathy and urging better potable service, noting rival towns with longer systems. The session ended unresolved amid calls for improved utility provision.
The Postal Department plans to issue recognizable stamps featuring Australian advertising and designs like kangaroo and kookaburra imagery. The change aims to replace the king’s head in all stamps gradually over months, with a public notice offering details as they become available.
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Fragmentary OCR shows a chaotic report on steamers, wheat movement toward Gorjne, laborers and wages, and references to specific places like Hallarn and Ararat. Mentions of farmers, trades, and various entities hint at a broad economic and labor orientation, with scattered names and dates. The readable portions indicate a midstream update on production and transport factors shaping regional markets.
The report outlines wool season activity in Australia and mentions figures for April and November, with discussion of sales, prices, and market trends. It records state and national comparisons, including references to New South Wales and other regions, and notes varying averages and totals across different periods and lots.
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