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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 14, 1935
Page
8
At a Melbourne meeting of the Girls Employment Committee the question of domestic service was discussed. It was proposed that an unemployed man be hired for a post, with Mrs H W Tilley noting the man, who has a wife and three children, is efficient and keeps the house cleaner than any maid she has.
A notice reports a seven year marriage with numerous births including single, twins, and multiple births, followed by a divergent query about Crime and Punishment read by a London newspaper reader. It details a carpenter husband’s life, travels to French Canada, and a speculative question on healing and punishment.
A farmer Mr Tewin Huf of Hoth or Mayet claims success with divining rods to locate water, provoking laughter yet drawing local interest. Rumors swirl about a water-sharing plan and a contested match involving a Sayers team, with memories of past games and calls for clearer demonstrations.
An Australian farming tale parallels a century of tobacco’s rise and decline. The account links fox trading, plantation profits, and a grudge against colonial restrictions. It notes crop bans, fines, and wartime shifts, with lingering hints of regional reform and industry recovery.
A fragmented account describes a debate on extra costs and compensation for a club, touching on Commonwealth policy, revenue allocation, and protective production measures. It cites figures and arguments about state expenditures, shared burdens, and national economic balance amid broader financial strains.
A discussion of wheat bleaching tests and flour output under weather and rainfall exposure. The piece evaluates the value of bleached wheat, grain quality, and the impact of milling on flour yield, noting the role of government and industry figures in assessing productivity and costs.
A British report notes nearly 20 percent of all cinema features and 27 percent of all films originate from Australia, with Kingston cited as a source. The piece suggests British Dominions influence most capital cities’ screens and mentions Runshine Susie Tell Me Tonight and Jack's The Boy as examples.
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