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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 13, 1938
Page
7
Yesterday's commercial intelligence lists selling prices in Horsham stores for butter cheese honey potatoes onions bacon pollard and oats and reporting factory and local butter rates. Wheat oats barley maize and hay prices are shown with Horsham wheat quoted at 3/54 to 2/54 per bushel and related grain and feed prices.
Mary Prior aged 7 dies at Port Melbourne with private burial May 6. Daughter of the late Edward and Ann Prior and sister of Catherine David Jonathon Edward William Clara Mrs Brown Frederick formerly of Horsham.
Mr Aubrey Cummings expresses gratitude for letters cards and personal sympathy after the death of his brother at 64 McPherson Street Morsham. He asks friends to accept this as a personal acknowledgment of sincere thanks.
In loving memory of our dear daughter and sister Betty who passed away May 14 1937. Gone is the face we loved so dear. Silent is the voice we loved to hear. A memory dearer than words can tell is the one we loved so well. Inserted by her loving parents and brothers Alt and Billy.
The piece argues the Post Office profits should fund consolidated revenue and influence federal budgeting. It critiques concessions on postage rates, warning reductions shift tax burden to the public via higher indirect taxes and favor uniform rather than distance-based charges.
A fragmentary weather note describes cloudy unsettled conditions with slight showers yesterday morning and the prospect of a forthcoming substantial downpour. The forecast emphasizes unsettled weather with showers mainly to the south of the highlands and a fresh northwest to west wind.
Returning from a dance at Fung, a small roadster driven by Mr Williams of Bruce Small Pty Ltd Melbourne overturned twice on a curve near the Longera junction. Accompanying him were Miss Glathé of Horsham and Mrs Mason. All three were taken to Horsham Base Hospital with Abs Mason bruised, Williams with back injury, and Clarke with mild cuts. The car was extensively damaged with the hood wrecked.
Arthur Vincent appeared at Horsham Police Court charged with driving an unregistered car and lacking a driving licence. Police testified he drove west on Stawell Road then parked on a vacant allotment near Dunit Sheet. He claimed registration would be fixed and that he had a licence kept at a camp. He later admitted attempts to register the car. the magistrate fined him for the unregistered vehicle and for no driving licence.
In 1929 two Canadians in Bristol became firm friends. Fredérick Palmer, aiming to be Canadian Trade Commissioner, spoke at Horsham Rotary on Tuesday night. P F Bredt, president of Canadian Co operative Wheat Producers Ltd and Manitoba Pool Elevators Ltd, had attended the Empire Producers' conference in Sydney. Palmer, seeking Bredt, learned he was in the Royal Hotel. Bruce Clarkson revealed Bredt’s stay, enabling a long awaited reunion before Bredt departed for Africa and South Australia en route to England.
A house and garden party held at the residence of Res A OC Wood on Natimuk road Wednesday afternoon drew over 70 women. Favorable weather, admission priced at 2, and clever games, stalls and afternoon tea raised an excellent sum of £10 for the ladies committee to aid the Horsham Boy Scouts.
On a Wednesday Clyde Baker of Colac did not appear at Horsham Police Court to answer a speeding charge against a Western Highway bus. Constable RK stated the bus loaded with passengers had travelled at 45 to 50 miles per hour, with Baker driving about 25 miles from Horsham when stopped. Baker claimed lateness and a return trip to Horsham. The magistrate Mr H B Wade fined £3.
The Horsham Guides plan a shack at Rosebrook with Mr. G. Carter offering space. A crazy whist party at Riaweng, Mrs. David Anderson's home, drew splendid attendance last Monday. Prizes went to Miss H Wood and Mr J Beynon. supper by Mrs A Butcher’s committee. The event raised £7 for the project.
Satisfaction was expressed at the quarterly Horahgant sub branch meeting that membership had passed the milestone. The president Mr G Farrington spoke of growing to 200 with 15 travelling diggers helped through town. A discussion on Anzac Day observance ended with a decision to align next year’s service with Melbourne. Colonel J W Mitchell received a tobacco jar and pipes presented by local soldiers settlers. Musical items and refreshments closed the evening.
Professor Wadham of the University of Melbourne told the B A S Connell meeting that a supervisor of agricultural societies in the State might be appointed. He reported on the Warracknabeal Chamber of Agriculture Convention and said societies showed weak interest in the convention.
The Rotary Club of Horsham runs a year youth appeal week with a full programme for town children. Monday features High School addresses, Tuesday about 30 High and Catholic pupils visit Longevening Agricultural College. Wednesday tours of local sites, and Thursday a matinee for children at nominal terms.
James Francis Donovan of the White Hart Hotel Shorsham faced a charge of admitting men on the premises during prohibited hours at the Palace Court. Two men were also charged with being present. Police testimony described visiting the hotel and finding two men in the passage with the Overseer. Donovan failed to offer an excuse. The licensee and both men faced penalties with fines imposed.
The Nhill Fire Brigade celebrates its half century since May 7 1888 with plans to honor the milestone as the training track opens. The original station behind the New Treasury Hotel moved in 1891 to Nison Street, was destroyed by the 1897 cyclone, rebuilt, and again burned down in 1930 along with trophies and equipment valued around £25. Captain Fischer notes forthcoming anniversary arrangements and hopes the event will be marked when the training track opens. Also reported is Roy Sanders' accident at Netherby where a wheel cog clipped off the top of his middle finger, requiring surgical attention.
At the Hor sham Punlie Library monthly meeting Mr W Lucas reported 210 subscribers on the books the greatest in years. New books were circulating shelves were improved and a regular overhaul underway replacing damaged volumes. Substitutions for the month exceeded £34 an increase from last year with committee inviting member suggestions for parcel improvements to the members room.
In the Hoysham Methodist Jubilee Hall on Wednesday June 1 at 8 pm Professor Qsborng will give a lecture on The Romance of Scientific Discovery. Admission to this interesting evening is one shilling.
Advertised by the ladies committee of Horsham Agricultural Society a special cookery session will be held at England Hall on Friday May 2 30. All women interested in cookery are cordially invited to attend. Members are asked to bring a spare...
In a fatal race accident at Morphettville on Wednesday afternoon two leading jockeys died Ray Wilson Victoria's top rider and Kite a premier rider in SA both suffered severe head injuries and Wilson died in the casualty room shortly after while Kite died soon after though he was re mounted briefly before being unable to continue Higson Jeune Star rider injured Bromley unhurt Medhurst escaped injury.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd. cites 2.4 million bales or about 85 percent of the season's availability in a drought impact report for New South Wales. An Horsham Police Court order on Wednesday awarded Percy Logan £10 plus 156 costs against Stanley Terry.
The Horsham district agent Mr S Davey promotes the TAK two stroke car with four to five seat comfort, front-wheel drive, independent suspensions, and a 50 to 55 mph top speed. It features a large wheelbase, rear seating forward of the rear wheels, a hand-brake between seats, generous leg room, and a trunk mounted on a backboned chassis.
The annual children’s fancy dress ball under Hersham St John’s Girls Friendly Society will take place on Wednesday July 27. Participants expected to wear themed costumes and enjoy a community event hosted by the church group.
A Sunday morning fire at the residence of Mr James Smith near Halpin Park quickly destroyed the dwelling and furniture before firefighters arrived. The house was insured, but Mr and Mrs Smith suffered substantial irreparable losses, saving only a few clothing items.
At a meeting of the Ainyip Football Club committees complaints were raised about noise from children in the grandstand during matches. The disturbance to spectators led to plans to curb the nuisance, with threats to close the stand to children if warnings are ignored. mentions of agricultural seed trials and various plant species follow, including subterranean clover and evening primrose, amid unrelated notes.
Canberra reports that a proposed Health Department headquarter project and Institute of Anatonity were dropped after government spokesmen revealed a last minute intervention. Officials warn against reckless tampering with land while calling for a permanent parliamentary committee to review development projects before approval. A Sailors Home fundraising event is announced for May 19 and a found badge from Hor sham Cemetery is handed to police for return to owner Badge No 68766.
Norman Shick faced charges at Horshagy Police Court for driving a motorcycle without proper silencers. He failed to appear to answer the charge. Constable Nelson testified he heard the bike a half mile away and, after pulling it in, Shick admitted removing the fishtails from the exhaust. He was fined £2 by Mr Wade.
The Natimuk Methanical Institute hosts a United Country party women’s ball on Wednesday. Dimboola A. and P. Society speaker Dr. Bob, a veterinary surgeon, warns of botulism in livestock from poor diets causing animals to eat bark and rubbish. He cites cases in the district, noting high fatality and no cure once ingested, and recommends calcium phosphate supplementation to prevent deficiencies.
A Vancouver steamer Masuba carried 2 040 000 feet of logs and about 764 000 feet of timber to Sydney after months at sea. In a separate note, the State Galinet agreed to aid water users in the Caliban area affected by irrigation restrictions. Aid will target necessitous producers, with exact support to be decided by two investigators and may include interest-free loans rather than only the deputation’s suggestion.
At Cinberca on Thursday the Agricultural Council recommended continuing the apple and pear grant for four years. Opening the conference acting Minister for Commerce Mr Cameron said the Commonwealth Government wished the whole question of fixing a home consumption price for Australian primary industries to be exhaustively examined.
Entomologists from each state will confer with the Council for Scientific Research to form a common plan to control the grasshopper menace, aiming for a coordinated effort and shared guidance across jurisdictions. The conference seeks actionable steps and regional collaboration to curb crop damage and safeguard agriculture.
From our correspondent in Melbourne four schools competed on the River Yarra with tense racing. Melbourne Grammar beat Wesley College to a long length, time about five minutes. Melbourne Grammar also defeated Geelong College by roughly one and a third lengths in five minutes twelve and three-fifth seconds. Scotch College triumphed over Navier College by a narrow margin in five minutes one second.
Melbourne dispatch reports on the Bendigo Court action against Frank Savage, a Melbourne sharebroker. Miner William Madre cites an incident in November 1935 where an instruction blew up a rope access to the Central Blue mine. The shift boss feared miners would seize gold if they saw it, and the mine manager contemplated paying full miners’ wages.
Sydney reports from Thursday note America with 12,090,000 unemployed faces political and social tension. Experts warn democracy may be tested as business activity falters and uncertainty grows. A non‑party middle‑ground movement could emerge to push for united national action.
Geneva, Wednesday. The League of Nations council discusses non intervention in Spain and the push to end what is called a sham policy. Britain argues for limits on foreign intervention amid Italian reinforcements and a British-Italian agreement. Lord Halifax and Mr. Jordan back moves to send a mission to investigate the situation.
Government announces the suppression of a fascist rebellion and arrests of leading conspirators. About 50 killed, with only five loyalists among the dead, according to early estimates.
The Mount Everest expedition faces concern over an early monsoon predicted by a London Times correspondent in Calcutta. The forecast could shorten the window for a final assault, which had been slated to occur before the end of April. The expedition is unable to receive weather reports from Calcutta.
Mr Hal Colebatch told the Cardiff Overseas League that present Britons cannot found a new empire and that liberty is a sham. He urged a ten year plan to raise the people’s mental moral and physical standards as the audience sat silent.
Meésars from Horsham arrived home Monday after a five week stay in New Zealand. They travelled by air over about two thousand miles covering Auckland and Sydney before sailing on the Wanganella back to Australia. Waves 60 feet high and storm damage were reported during the voyage.
Engagement reportedly announced for Millicent II, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J I Williams of Hindwarsh Street Dimboola, to Albert Edsvin Hoffmann second son of Mrs R B Hoffmann and vice Mr Hoffmann. Wisteria decor featured in plans.
Francis Edwin Harris of Hawthorn Adelaide died after a prolonged illness at 67. Born in Jung, he farmed there before moving to Rainbow and then Adelaide about 15 years ago. Survived by his widow and many relatives in Victoria and South Australia. Funeral held at Faitham Cemetery with widespread attendance. Alfred Hill, a notable WWI worker, died in St Kilda after long illness, survived by husband and children. Mrs. Alfred Hill had aided soldiers during the war and helped with repatriation efforts before her decline. Marty Prior, former Horshall resident, died at Port Melbourne aged 72, survived by four brothers and a sister. funeral private.
Sydney reports police believe Mrs Jane Gash, 31, may have shot her two year old son Stanley and herself after setting fire to a cottage in Morindah. The case emerges from the discovery of two bodies in the ruins. Weather conditions have driven mice into wheat stacks in Ware, Racknabeal, Benivh, and Hopetoun districts.
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