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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 15, 1931
Page
3
A scanned price list from a Fonth Bank store shows costs for dairy Butter factory and per pound items, potatoes onions bacon onions bushel pollard bran flour and other goods. Prices appear in cents per unit with some illegible characters but outline typical grocery costs.
Dalgety and Co report from Melbourne market notes prices for Wheat Milling Oats Barley Porpoises Potatoes and Onions with ranges from 2/4 to 28 for wheat 1/11 to 2 for oats 1/9 to 1/10 for English barley and £0 to £5 10 for potatoes plus onions at £2 to £20 and eggs up to 17.
The Kelly family thanks relatives and friends for choral tributes cards and sympathy in their bereavement. They especially thank Dr Pelstead and Mrs Ricketts for support and express gratitude from Horsham Moyston and Webley area communities for condolences and floral tributes.
In memoriam for Annie McRae beloved wife of Farquhar McRae who died at Wartacknabeal on 15th November. A note of faith speaks of death clearing the way and angels keeping the souls that rest. Also mentions grandson Reitil Wills who died in June and a memorial insert for the sorrowing husband.
An article chronicles Goodwill Day’s purpose to curb the causes of war, tracing origins to 1929 when youth urged world peace. It notes widespread observance in schools and churches, mentions messages between countries, and calls for strengthening peaceful thought to counter aggression.
The Advance Australia News Service urges Australians to practice goodwill across divisions to foster happiness and prosperity. It calls for local Goodwill Day events and a Sunday Goodwill Sunday led by churches to bind people with the Golden Rule and promote a brotherhood of man nationwide.
Weather notes record this autumn as the wettest in the Wimmera since 1910 with 69 points from a thunderstorm on Monday. Through the week conditions were warm except yesterday, with a cool spell and a few light showers in Horsham. An official forecast calls for cloudy unsettled weather, more rain, and winds shifting southwest along the coast with possible hail.
Three of four mail bags from the Melbourne express arrived Sunday morning at Horsham were found with tampered seals. Bags were undone and re tied between arrival and handover to contractor Mounlay. Nothing appears to be stolen. investigators pursue arrests.
At a Horsham meeting the secretary warned that by June end the CMM maintenance account would face a deficit. Carnival receipts were £70 under 1900, and patient fees fell to £550 due to unemployment. Baillie urged Wind Institution grants remain intact and letters go to municipalities opposing cuts. Other members urged continued fundraising.
At the monthly meeting held on Tuesday evening the committee agreed to launch a membership drive. A flyer will be sent to non members detailing access to a wide book collection, district Melbourne and interstate papers, journals, magazines, and a section for Australian authors. Members may also use billiards and cam facilities.
The Horsham Police Court of Wednesday granted licences to real estate agents Edgar J. Kimberley Allan E. Kimber or David Anderson and to representatives of Wilson Bolton and Co of Horsham including Claud N. Brand Allan E. Kimber John R. O'Callaghan Jas. McClennan Oliver Tully Leslie M. Tully and Joseph T. O'Callaghan.
A dated discussion outlines rival theories on petroleum origin from inorganic to organic and recalls a Melbourne Shell Film, plus a London born Cyril Mando. The piece moves to a farewell gathering at Bull and Mouth Hotel for Mr and Mrs John Burnett after 18 months of hosting, with praise for their hotelier service and well wishes from patrons.
At a Horsham Mechanics Institute meeting the secretary said a letter had been sent to police about a recurring indecent act at the hall likely on weekend community singing nights. Police will monitor to stop the misbehavior. A committee member reported finding a pair of corsets left at a side entrance that vanished by morning.
A robust turnout for Horsham HLA.C.B. Society met in the lodge room. President Williamson chaired as Father Coughlin praised the group and plans for a concert to aid Horsham's unemployed were discussed.
Mushroom gatherers shipped large quantities by rail Monday causing delays on the Maroona and Port Fairy lines. The guard’s van and a louvre truck were full with about four cases. Winchelsea loaded 60 cases and more along the line to Geelong. Supplies remain ample around Horsham with gatherers active in paddocks. A Horsham South schoolboy earned 13 in a week selling wares.
In a heavy thunderstorm near Cavernlish and Melville Forest on Monday afternoon, Mr. Ashton Stamp, 41, a respected Melville Forest resident, was struck by lightning while tending a paddock. He leaves a widow and two young children, ages three and a week old, with condolences from Hamilton neighbors.
Remarkable woollen ensemble on view at Madame Griffiths today. Designs are unique and colors attractive with notable pricing. Exclusively made to order for Madame Griffiths. New coats and evening frocks arrived this week in Horsham. See them to save money. Phone 470.
John Anthony Dwyer a 46 year old drover from Warracknabcal was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment at Ballarat General Sessions by Judge Woinarski for sending foul and insinuating blackmailing letters to Mrs Catherine Mary Hird. The judge noted the letters caused great pain and anxiety and credited Senior Constable Baker for solving the case.
Large turnout of mothers and families gathered Tuesday at Hor sham Methodist school hall invited by the Methodist Men's Club to celebrate Mothers Day. Rev. Harold F. Allen gave a hearty welcome as Geo. Ray led old-time songs. Ventroglism by Mr Anns and a magic display by Geo. Ray Wuckley drew cheers, followed by a supper prepared by the men and a vote of thanks from Mrs I F Allen and Mr H H Hobbs.
Splendid tobacco crops are being harvested in Pomonal. Mr. Mo Murphy expects earnings over £100 per acre from his area.
Prominent electors in Lowan approach Mr Leulg Sallmann a Popular member of the Wimmera family and son of Mr and Mrs F W Sallmann to contest the Next State election for Lowan on behalf of the Vulted pantry party. He promises to consider the request. known in the Wimmera for farming and horse breeding and recently involved in large city farming and pastoral deals.
An elderly resident in Adelaide who requests anonymity has diverted his wife’s savings to the Children’s Hospital, prompting questions about the gesture and its motivation.
Mr Linton MLA urged government aid for farmers facing wheat cultivation difficulties. He proposed a 25 percent lien payout to growers to incentivize production and warned against overreach by authorities. He also called for weekly conferences of all executive forces to address the state crisis.
Public interest grows in a ball to raise funds for the Horsham Auzi Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. The Arran fort on Meeday night is run by Mrs. and Miss Glover with bridge tables upstairs at Town Hall. A cap dance leads into a supper and dancing to Mr. B. A. Jenkin's orchestra starting at 4.10.
Advice from the chief inspector of Fisheries and Game to A. Carthew secretary of the Horsham Angling Club states 1000 rainbow trout yearlings will be forwarded from Hallarat to Horsham for McKenzie Creek upper reaches on Saturday May 23.
Talented town members of hith sexer prepare a new revue to be produced soon for the Horsham Base Hus sar. Mrs H. Carruthers is the pro wor.
Judgment was given by Messrs Barnes and Langlands at Horsham Police Court on Wednesday in the case UH 41 Pither v W B Greenmberger ES 1 with 150 costs.
Tonight and Saturday Claudette Colbert and Frederic March star in Honor Among Lovers a witty romance of a secretary and her wealthy broker boss as they navigate love and disillusionment. Richard Arlen leads The Santa Fe Trail with a rugged frontier tale of sheep raisers and cattlemen set in early postwar America. A British film The Middle Watch plays Monday through Wednesday praised for travel flavor and strong cast with Kwen Nar Jack Haine and Frederick Volpe. Saturday matinee invites young patrons with a 115 pm start.
Ballarat Corporation Salesards on Tuesday saw demand for cattle similar to the prior week. Four to five loads of prime bullocks ranged light to heavy with many good cows and heifers. Prices averaged around £14 5s 7d for bullocks. prime weights £13 10s to £15. good £10 to £12. calves to £7 16s. two percent offered. Sheep numbers totalled 895 with brisk bidding and improved values. Merino wethers up to 22s 5d. lambs slightly easier. bulk sale of 4060 sheep and lambs.
William Dirago of North Carlton bit into an apple bought at Victoria Market on Monday. He felt a steel grate and narrowly avoided swallowing a needle, which appeared discolored and likely placed as a joke after being in the fruit for some time.
On Sunday evening the Rev. M. C. Gooden of St. Pauls Church Linton presented an Easter story titled Entilbes and Blos soms. Lantern slides illustrated the tale and a large congregation found the narrative very interesting.
Dr D. L Davidson an American anthropologist who has returned from Australia says after 15 months study that claims Aboriginals are among the lowest intellect races are entirely incorrect and that the race has been much maligned.
In the Nuorilim district near Murchison an unusual sight shows many sheep being shorn amid abundant feed. Farmers take the chance to fatten stock quickly with wether shearing, with one farmer reporting over 1000 sheep shorn this period.
An Australian political scramble over the Senate vacancy caused by N. E. Elliott ends with three nominations by the Nationalist party Sir Neville Smyth Alured Kelly and T. Brennan after a party assembly vote Although some figures urged cross party support the final outcome favored the three nominees amid varied backing from Country and Labor factions including Sir Stanley Argyle and Allan Dunstan.
The Perth Presbyterian Church faces economic strain as at the Assembly on Wednesday the salaries of married missionaries were reduced from £20 a year to £18 and of single men from £7 to £5.
Fragmentary report describes a violent incident involving George Cooper and others. After a funeral service a firearm incident caused death and injuries. The article hints a religious figure wishes a calmer resolution and notes there were better ways to settle disputes.
Members discussed the coupon system in relation to settlers and wives, with ministers and MPs citing economic effects and distribution. The Chief Inspector reported no hostility, while some speakers urged reform or abolition of the coupon mechanism.
The World Chief Scout Lord Baden-Powell and Lady Baden-Powell arrived in Melbourne from Tasmania on Tuesday. They were greeted at the wharf by Mr. F R Sanders, secretary of the Boy Scouts Association. They left by train that night for Perth to embark for Finland, traveling via South Africa.
The Law Reform Bill debated in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly includes a key provision to cut barristers and solicitors fees by up to 38 01-3 percent.
The estate of Albert Edwards Adamswell is assigned to a trustee for creditors with liabilities around £504 and property value about £975. The estates of Harry Leslie Lewis and John Fox trading as Laws and Fox are assigned for creditors with liabilities near £413 and property about £508. A broadcasting station for Hamilton is planned with authorised capital of £10,000 in two shares and several subscribers. Wireless licenses increased across Australia in April with NSW posting 2305 new issues and 1552 cancellations, Victoria 012 new issues and 285 cancellations, and overall growth in wireless adoption and electric sets.
Since the season start the Willioa bags have largely shipped from Geelong Port with 2:12 warming reported by Monday. Large stacks of bags remain at North booehuts though receipts continue from December 1 Wu Louweidls bag shipments exceed last year while Geelong crews report ongoing arrivals at about ny trucks daily. In Anzac Day events the Returned Soldiers League received a donation from a Geelong musical and elocution contest but the Soldiers Club returned the funds due to ongoing Anzac observance disputes.
The Institute of Agriculture reports the serenge under wheat in France for the current season totals 12 000 acres, marking an increase of about folded acreage from the previous year.
A petrol filling accident at Tantangola in Mitaamuer district injures carrier Th Randall. While trying to move a burning truck he catches fire, the shed and 24 gallon petrol drum ignite, stock of petrol and explosives explode, destroying a wagon harness and causing a small earth disturbance felt miles away.
A young woman employed at Lucas whitework factory had a small machine needle embedded in her right hand for four years. It was finally removed with X-ray help after the finger became painful and swollen. The note also mentions medical observations and a dentist visiting Horsham with hours. Two counterfeit coins were detected recently.
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