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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 16, 1941
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lists destinations including Natimas, Dimboola, Stawell, Ararat and Warrackina Wattee along with mentions of Will Rowstunm and Liguties beoP0 visiting several towns in a regional itinerary.
Commercial intelligence lists yesterday’s store prices in Horsham for butter cheese and meat products. Entries include dairy butter factory butter and various cheese types with quoted per pound and per hundred weights, though several items are garbled in OCR.
Birth record mentions Alay for ASbatsteigh rebate deepinth tear and Mrs H Walettoot of 2 Pi eent Street nose a Lar retiawe A Mert.
Funeral notice states Lathe Dobra will be interred at Weisht & Sanus Chapel Hersham address 27 Museen Street TW 26 MOOG with cemetery service at 11 am. Sent via A OP WEIEGIIT & SONS ATEN.
MEI and Mrs Cyril Sander thank all friends and relatives for letters tributes and expressions of sympathy in their bereavement. Special thanks to Mrs Alf Berry Dr Felstead and Director Snow for support and condolences. Please accept this personal expression of our gratitude.
In memory of a dear wife and mother who died May 1 1900 at Horsham Victoria. A loving wife and mother, her equal on earth, may God grant her eternal rest. Inserted by her daughter Dorothy and husband George W. Hayes.
Acting Prime Minister tells the public to subscribe to war bonds as a measure to support the war effort. Calls emphasize stronger finance and government borrowing while critics question the impact on Germans and the overall war strategy.
The Horsham region promotes war loan subscriptions with totals reported across districts including Geelong Bendigo Ballarat and local towns. A mobile recruiting unit toured the area as Mayor R Charles welcomed officers and staff to Horsham to boost enlistment and support for the war effort.
The Victoria Railways announce a one month extension of the passenger mail rail motor service from Marsham to Goroke on Mondays, extended to Carpolae.
Inspection itinerary covers May 26 to May 30 starting Melbourne to Ararat and Hamilton. Visits include Pomonas weirs Lower Fyans Creek Stawell water supply Wannon headwaters Glenelg Valley Dunkeld and Hamilton area with stops at Mount Zero basin Hor nhem and Horsham. Final return to Melbourne by 2 pm.
Last week Joan Jackson, 53, daughter of Mr and Mrs Reg Jackson of Boolite, suffered a pitchfork accident when a prong penetrated her right foot. She was admitted to Warracknabeast Hospital and is making good progress.
Mothers of members and the congregation attended a social evening in the Tor sham Methodist Jubilee Hall. Mrs KE Shackell welcomed them as floral sprays welcomed entrants. Miss Greta Baker led the “hand with kitchen utensils” novelty and Mrs Reinheimer thanked the club for the gesture.
Mary J Holligan sues W J Hendrie for possession after notices to quit served in April May. Hendrie denied proper reading. The Horshnmi Court of Petty Sessions issued a warrant of ejectment to be executed within four days.
Brigadier-General C H Foott announces that V D C units will assess required numbers and then enrol non returned soldiers to reach strength. Men aged 45 to 65 who are natural born British subjects and fit will join for the war period and remain liable for other service as required by D A. Further note appears in Digger Doings on page 6.
At the Horsham Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday orders were made in cases including W B Motors versus J H Barry with costs and amounts owed, M H Ryan for £4 03 8 with costs, and E L and F Gerlach versus J Page for £27 6 5 with costs.
At Horsham Court of Petty Revisions on Wednesday Alfred Peterson was fined 20 shillings for riding a bicycle without a light at 9 10 pm on April 7 in Meade Street. Constable B Clowes testified. The defendant did not appear.
St John’s Church England Ladies' Guild held a pleasant social afternoon in the Parish Hall on Tuesday. About women attended and played competitive games with winners Mealames Tean Hartigan and Payne. Before tea, items were given by doycelyn Lindsay and Misa Ronatti, and Canon Fettell spoke.
Victorian pupils break for May vacation today and resume May 27. Governor Sir Winston Dugan issues Empire Day message urging children to pray for victory and lasting peace and happiness for the Empire.
Manager Joseph Boe returns from Sydney with exchanges to Golowyesayer Paramount Universal Columbia and British Empire Films. Upcoming releases include Convoy Young Tom Edison Forty Thousand Horsemen Scatterbrain Escape New Moon and Gone With The Wind. A special horror night is set for Friday June 13.
A Melbourne letter from AL G Allmute MVEA argues against a ministerial plan to appoint wheat growers committees across Australia saying the scheme is impracticable and will hinder the war effort. Victorian Wheatgrowers Association members and a Melbourne correspondent echo concerns about enforcement, licenses, and yield variations undermining the plan.
The wool growers chairman Sir Owen Disent said appraisals for 1640 will close the second year of the purchase scheme. The season will see 29 dates appraised with a value around 4084 140. Average wool price for the Commonwealth was 122nd, Victoria Tad. The committee will drop death deductions for reclassification or repacking and appraisers may reject plants unsuitable for appraisement.
A letter from Mr. Tomlinson, Chairman of the Australian Barley Board, explains the final basis of distribution for the pooled Australian barley crop. It notes 6d per bushel differences between grades, an additional 2d per bushel for No 2 and No 3 feeds, and transport adjustments paying Victorian growers 2d more per bushel. It clarifies that No 1 grade was never intended to receive 4s 2d per bushel and traces no official statement to that belief.
At a Dimboola Shire Council public meeting to appoint committees to welcome and send off soldiers only two attendees besides the committee were present. The meeting condemned local apathy and adjourned for one week. An advertisement notes interest will be charged on unpaid rates after June 10.
Ai’s Boccia Club hosts a dance evening with a bridge and dancing theme at Mi Shael’s Hall on Tuesday May 22. Heard’s Orchestra will provide the music and supper will be supplied.
The Canadian Wheat Board sold 120 million bushels of wheat to the British Ministry of Food deliverable by May. This stands as the largest single wheat transaction in world history. Earlier in August the British bought 140 million, and in early 1940 purchases included 50 million Australian bushels and 150k tons of flour.
Sir Early Page speaking in Sydney urged the public to hoard foodstuffs especially in the country. He proposed taxing in states to keep food indefinitely and warned a blockade would require vast land and storage for military needs. He framed decentralisation as lacking and called for provincial storage schemes.
Cyril John Henry Carter of Evienhope faced a charge of selling sausages without proper Health Act labeling. The wrapper was unreadable and analyses showed preservatives below legal limits. Health Inspector testified. judge ordered costs of £215 4s 0d against Carter.
Australian scientists report a dehydration process yielding powder from beef. Tests over 15 years ago produced 1 lb concentrate from 6 lb beef. J B Cramste claims a 1940s method could ship without refrigeration and fit large scale use within six months. Government consider options to ease meat shortages.
At the May Kowree Shire Council meeting Dr. Walker proposed pro rata payments to Narracoorte Horsham and Hamilton hospitals based on patient numbers and treatment costs. The council adopted an amendment to split those grants by services rendered, keeping other grants the same and adding two new appeals.
Week special attraction opens tomorrow with Clive Brook in the Convoy drama. Judy II Edward Chapman lead a well chosen cast. Admiralty co operation aided production. London preview featured officers reacting to a torpedo moment. Australian audiences praised the film. Shorts newsreels and a matinee follow.
A compiled list from W. Fr. Fardstein via the New Yorker highlights individuals linked to famous achievements. It includes Teddy Pear from Chicago, the crinkled hairpin inventor, Pasteur inoculation pioneer, and others such as Don Willard of New Orleans and Mrs A Lewis of Boston, with ages and sparse biographical notes.
A Pittsburgh man, after witnessing a deadly mall fire and oil refinery blast sixteen years ago, left the fire department to become a full time life saving expert. He travels the country studying equipment and training to rescue victims, dedicating his life to saving others.
A man named Johansen sustained facial and hand burns at the Sitwell hand room last Saturday evening when a gas oven, heated by a fired ring, ignited during coffee service. He received first aid and was taken home in shock, but his condition was not life threatening.
In Cohen Court last week the case law on noxious weeds was discussed with sympathy for farmers yet a public duty to maintain land fertility. Defendants were fined two pence and five shillings for failing to destroy weeds, underscoring state-wide weed control.
A wood drive organized by Mossie F Dartanil G Binns of Nhill enlisted 28 axe men and eight truck drivers to cut and cart 30 tons of wood to Nhill Hospital. Publicans and local business people provided refreshments for the workers.
New Zealand will require conscientious sectors to serve in non combatant roles or civil work under government conditions and pay. Officials state exemptions are replaced by service obligations, with location and duration details to be set by the government.
The Misses Lilian and May Ling were feted in Horsham as guests of honour at a town hall tea marking their 13 years of service. Mayors, Red Cross and Girl Guide representatives praised their civic work and presented gifts before the pair leaves for Ballarat after the May vacation.
A tribute at the Presbyterian Nowship Girls Association meeting notes Miss Ling’s valued service. Reverend Heatelo expressed praise for her work with the group and wished her well in her new role. A crumpet supper followed with best wishes for Miss Ling.
Report notes waterside workers refuse daytime shifts citing time restrictions and uncertain scheduling. Details are sparse with fragmented wording but indicate ongoing labor action and disputes over working hours.
The report notes Mr E C Bradley representing the Trosteex Executors Ltd Melbourne this week in building operations with the Base Hospital. Secretary W Hy Shoebridge pressed his pressure in the eye while dealing with local district affairs as the company handles maintenance funds and regular accounts.
Fragmented social column records multiple weddings and engagements. Kathleen Elvie and others are mentioned with addresses on Sounzer and Creuhart streets, plus Elldrige and Potter families noted for Lake Methodist ceremonies. Attendees include Mr Grabseh and local family members. outfits described in detail, with bridal gowns, bridesmaids, and bouquets highlighted amid church and reception scenes.
Ocuer College edged Xavier by five lengths in the 5 minutes 14.35 seconds heat. Melbourne Grammar beat lone Grammar by half a canvas in 4 minutes 58 seconds. The final is set for 2 pm tomorrow.
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