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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1933
Page
5
Today's selling prices for provisions in Horsham stores list butter varieties, potatoes, onions, oats, bran, flour and pollard. Prices are stated per bushel, quarter, or pound with mixed legibility but show general retail levels for dairy, produce, and grain items.
A garbled historical OCR fragment lists various prices and items with unclear context. It mentions amounts like 4, 2S, 8, and references to places or names such as War English and Cope, but the meaning is obscured and no coherent event or subject emerges.
Fragmentary death notices mention Mrs Witelas of Malvern Flora and Mary involved with local families. Names appear in garbled form but indicate obituaries or bereavement notices for residents and relatives in the Malvern district.
Meic and family acknowledge heartfelt gratitude for expressions of sympathy, letters and cards received during bereavement. They thank friends, relatives and staff of the hospital and others for their tributes, with personal thanks from Ned Wilson Street Horsham and family, and from Mrs ForeSELL and family.
Warner Willow, president of the Warracknahacal Agricultural Society, reported hare numbers exceeding last year with hundreds seen in paddocks. Hares eat as much as sheep, threatening crops and feed. organized shoots were urged but many farmers cannot afford ammo. The group plans to seek shire council cooperation.
Officials outline celebratory plans for the state centenary but lack concrete actions and timetables. Critics warn grand schemes like new boulevard entrances and moving the Port Melbourne railway are impractical given time, urging a practical, broadly Australian approach starting soon.
The report notes farmers and graziers anxiously await a solid downpour. The noon forecast described a fine cold night with fog and frost, milder day with increasing clouds and light to moderate winds.
The Minister for Jamis Mr A A Dunstan addressed a Wednesday dinner in Horsham. He praised local citizens, hoped gloom would lift, and predicted Horsham’s soil and climate would drive a brighter era of prosperity ahead.
At a Horsham committee of management meeting the president reported the sub-committee did not meet. Doctors sent a letter stating conference concluded that cost and workload would not justify appointing a resident medical officer. They thanked the committee. members praised ongoing honorary medical officer service.
Minister for Lands lauds town and district councillors for honorary service to ratepayers. Guests include M L A M E Wettenhall and Dr H Krause of Jean University visiting Longere poag College and Horsham Rotary Club. Community demonstrations, theatre listings, and O M & W activities noted with upcoming Wool Week events and sports team updates.
Mr C B Frencham of Hornham Base Hospital reported at the Country Hospitals Association conference in Melbourne that delegates resolved to push for insurance companies to pay hospital treatment for persons involved in motor car or motor cycle accidents. The proposal targets motorists pedestrians and insurers.
Lands Minister A A Dunstan told a Horsham gathering that 1050 boys had registered as junior teachers with honors and degrees but the Education Department offered no jobs. He spoke as a country resident focused on primary production and farmers' interests.
At a Hor sham Hase Hospital committee meeting secretary C B Frenchamp quoted the Country Hospitals Association Melbourne saying that the association with the Metropolitan and New South Wales Hospital Associations would apply to the Postmaster General's Department to retain concessions in telephone rentals and calls, which the department plans to curtail.
Minister for Lands A A Dunstan spoke at Hor sham claiming metropolitan residents face hardship under the Premiers Plan. He noted morning and evening crowds from Flinders Street Station, many losing 10 to 15 percent of salaries yet still seeking luxuries, unlike rural workers who endured longer sacrifices.
Madame Griffiths announces a fine selection of frocks for every occasion with new arrivals daily and options to choose a smart outfit. Smart millinery in popular shades also offered to complements for special events.
Horsham High School ex students invite attendees to the Town Hall for the ball of the season. Decorations in fitting tones, Fiesta Orchestra, supper, floor, novelties include caps and streamers. Proceeds aid the ex students scholarship endowment.
Large attendance filled Memorial Hall for a Hor sham Poultry Club session last Tuesday. Vice president A. Cowell presided while Bert Gray judged the competition, prompting extensive discussions on poultry topics and showing beneficial exchanges of views.
Seaside dreams become affordable as 20 day sea cruises offer visits to the Great Barrier Reef and Whit Sunday group from Queensland. The B S Kareola sails June 3 from Sydney with first class and third class fares listed, while the M V Westralia departs Melbourne May 31 to link with Kareola. Passengers are aboard for the entire trip with hotel expenses eliminated. Details from McIlwraith McEacharn Ltd in Melbourne.
The secretary Mr. C. R. Fremham thanks donors including Mr. D. Mc Intyre Mr. Hunter Mr. Kohler Maurtoa and several others for fruit poultry and six hot water bags. Old linen is also gratefully received from Mesdames Proudfoot Hodges Prowse and Mumme.
Mr W E Thomas a dentist will be in Horsham today from 9 am to 8 pm at the Exchange Hotel He plans further visits to Warracknabeal on Tuesday May 16 and Dimboola on Saturday May 20 as the local notice states
At the Melbourne meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria the president Mr E Merrett urged promoting Young Farmers Clubs in Victoria. He noted clubs exist in New South Wales and Queensland with organized shows and nightly lectures at the Sydney and Brisbane Royal Shows, advocating similar efforts in Victoria.
Prices held steady at Ballarat weekly cattle and sheep sale on Tuesday. About half of 132 cattle yarded were bullocks and steers with prime heavy weights reaching £9 13s 10d, others £9 to £11 1s, cows £5 10s to £9. Calves sold to 7s 8d. best bullocks £11 5s 9d from E M Hitchcock. Sheep yarding 2007. strong demand for wethers, ewes steady to lower, crossbred wethers £1 1s to £1 10s, Merino wethers £0 17s to £1 0s. Lamb penning up 4.0% with prices from 19s to 15s 7d.
A Saturday collision in Nhhill between a Buick driven by Mr A Oliver of Jepant and an Qherland car driven by Mr W Richards caused the Oliver vehicle to overturn and injure Mrs Oliver and three children with one girl receiving eight stitches. Richards escaped with minor injuries. Other items note Warrock acreage, local dances, a Horsham cadre party, a court order, and Australia’s export figures to British Malays.
Melbourne reports a couple believed stranded while returning to Victoria from Western Australia on a motorcycle. They had not worn for a month from the wife’s daughter Mrs. Bradies who with her husband sought police help to trace them. They were traced 400 miles west of Fowler's Bay along the Australian coast.
The Presbyterian Assembly issued a final ruling with eight dissentients on church attitudes toward dancing. It declared dancing on church property for congregational purposes inexpedient and urged supervision of church functions. It allowed freedom of conscience and urged tolerance among congregants.
Naval petty officer J. A. Hulling was found dead at the foot of Trentham Falls yesterday. Traces of poison were found in his stomach and authorities believe he is the same man who escaped from jail after being charged last week with illegally using a motor car.
James Alexander Lindsay of Wodonga was granted a decree nisi for divorce from Margaret Victoria Lindsay after the State Full Court overturned Mr Justice Lowe. The wife was denied costs as there was no justification for her defense. Lindsay alleged miscontact with Gordon Strang of Wodwige.
Mrs Agnes Brown of Albert Park was leaving the Windsor Hotel when a thief grabbed her handbag. He struck her, knocking her to the pavement as she resisted. the bag contained £40 in bank notes, a gold ring valued at £11, a Savings Bank book with £1100 credit, and two deposit slips for £7.
Mrs. Dorothy Weir of Elsternwick suspects a young woman about 20 who had previously spoken to and jostled her in Flinders Street City for stealing her handbag containing £2 10s on Tuesday afternoon.
The Full Arbitration Court varied the metal trades award as an emergency measure to let employers suspend or cancel apprenticeship indentures if orders are scarce or financial difficulties prevent finding employment and training for apprentices.
Marjory, four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W Kck Smith of Stawell, was injured Tuesday when she reached for chips near the wood heap as her brother chopped bark. The bark struck her right hand, nearly severing one finger and badly crushing another, and she was taken to Dr Williams' surgery for treatment.
Jake Polidori, an Italian about years old, has been missing from Pomona for a fortnight. Authorities fear he may have died in the bush after a thorough search failed to locate him. He stands about 5 feet 5 inches tall, has a dark complexion, and bears a scar in the center of his forehead.
The Rev H C Arthur of the Methodist North West Mia mon Moree NEW urged government aid to young couples by furnishing a home. He proposed a furniture grant with a gift after three children within five years. He cited high furnishing costs as a barrier to marriage. Police reported a Melbourne suspect received six months jail for a related offense.
From Livingston Tennessee and surrounding areas comes news that seventy or more people were killed by tornadoes on Tuesday. The disaster impacts multiple communities across the region amid debris, casualties, and ongoing rescue efforts. In other notes, reports surface of renewed Javanese offensives, heavy aerial bombardment, and tentative diplomatic moves involving Roosevelt and British tariff discussions.
London reports in the Daily Express by RO Bettingtom argue Jardine provoked animosity during the Test tour. He criticizes a win at any price stance as deplorable while praising Australia for sporting behavior and noting critics’ belief of possible injuries intended to harm opponents.
A muddled excerpt reflects cricket discourse on the Ashes, with talk of fair conduct for tourists and reforms. The text hints at debate over reaction to the Ashes win and future remedies amid uncertain statements.
Fragmentary notes describe Landon Loyalty to Jardine and disputes among town members over leadership. Some sources claim support for a new captain while others express doubt about the present leadership and future directions.
Geneva hosts a conference on wheat issues as U S official Morgenthau vows cooperation to restore farmers. A survey begins in Ontario and western Canada shows spring wheat sowing forecasts down from last year.
Paraguay formally declared war on Bolivia in the Gran Chaco region after a boundary dispute worsened the conflict that had been ongoing since June. The move sparked general rejoicing in the country.
London reports that the appointment of a Royal family member as Governor General of Australia will be discussed in speeches at the Empire Dinner, signaling royal involvement in Australia’s governance.
In his speech Mr MacDonald stated new information supported prospects of reaching agreement with America on instituting an immediate tariff policy. He cautioned that details remain delicate and echoed remarks from last Thursday about the fragile state of negotiations amid the ongoing discussions.
A bill passed the Senate and was sent to the President for signature. The action advances the measure from Washington as lawmakers approved the proposal amid partisan debate and procedural steps before final enactment.
Fragmentary text reports the seizure of property during a Nazi retreat with mentions of Bertin Werkvestgy and Stairs, along with references to stores and chimes. The legible lines indicate loot and property action by authorities but lack clear details or dates.
A Scots millionaire linked to a controversial death in Wales is reported amid a tangle of names and vague details. The fragment hints at a legal or inquiry proceeding involving Mr Coppingdale and associates with unclear outcomes.
Trade reports show exports around £110,000 million with overall volumes down for the four months ending in the period. The data notes weaker performance in London markets as imports and shipments trend lower amid shifting Beltish trade patterns.
A distorted report notes ministers of the Presbyterian church offering salary reforms. The Rev Meloan Bhoge claims the Stipends Board refused proper allocations, urging repayment while many ministers shed motor cars to show sacrifice.
Peter Dawson arrived Tuesday in Merournte and confessed many of his songs lack value. He described his wartime recordings as frightful and said no singer should saturate audiences with his voice. He suggested performances should avoid overexposure as they age.
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