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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 19, 1950

Page

3

Cattle Wandering On Grampians Road Disrupts Traffic

Complaints from Horsham area residents report cattle wandering on Grampians Road near Horsham. The Shire council noted two patrols at the site at the last meeting, with a second incident occurring later. Cattle were seen on the road and were returned to J Mirrae of Stawell Road after escaping a fence.

Grampians Road Ee Pirns Horsham Bate Withdinets Shire J. MirRae Stawell Road

Coconut Meal On Market

Department of Agriculture notes small quantities of coconut meal are entering stock-food markets. The meat has high fuel value and two thirds of its fat content preserved. Fine seeds absorb water to form a laxative, while the product may aid livestock digestion in small amounts.

Who Department of Agriculture

Truck Not Registered Had No Licence

George Ronald Abernethy of Darlot Street Horsham faced charges for driving without a licence and using an unregistered vehicle on the Western Highway near Burnt Creek. He claimed the trade plate belonged to J A Bini Motors Horsham and had swapped plates for a Melbourne car. He produced an expired licence and was fined 2 pounds for no licence and 3 pounds for the unregistered vehicle.

George Ronald Abernethy Darlot Street Horsham R. F. Hunter Abecourt Abernethy Westenn Burnt Creek Abernthy Ararat Heto J. A. Bini Motors Melbourne Singer Utility Hunter Biggs W. E. Jeffrey Wits Wilson Street Maryborough Biggin Hamilton

Wakeman Discovered Antibiotic Streptomycin At Rutgers

Selman A Wakeman a 61 year old microbiologist and discoverer of streptomycin is described as the discoverer of an antibiotic that treats meningitis tularemia and other incurable diseases. He is a Rutgers University professor of microbiology in New Jersey. Royalties from the drug aid the Rutgers Institute of Microbiology. The Virus Research Centre at Rutgers was recently completed.

Selman A. Wakeman Dr. Wakeman Rutgers University United States Institution of Higher Learning New Bruneawick New Jersey Rutgers Rutkers Institute of Microbiology

Haven to receive polling booth after review in shire

During a shire polling booth review after the titre by election rob. Esgle highlighted neglect of Haven ratepayers. A booth was moved from IrA Huf residence to Byrneville State School, with Greenland Dam. Kalkee and Wail booths under consideration for removal to improve access.

Haven Greenland Dam Rob. Esgle Shire Riverside Horsham Horbith Tr J. Waters Vaeryions Dr. Waters Nod Tr RK Leviteke Byrne Calle A. Huf Perth Byrneville State School W. E. Doblenborg North West Wail Kalkeve P. F. Hen Cr. Dahlenberg Ralkee Kalkee Os Dr. Dahlenburg Greenland

Warns On Likely Bag Shortage

The Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Mr McEwen warns of a probable bag shortage as India’s curtailment undercuts supply. Australian officials consult with the Jute Controller and Wheat Board to assess nine month needs and the India Pakistan agreement, if rapidly renewed, could ease shortages.

Commerce McEwen Indias Sue Wheat Board India Pakistan

District News Highlights Brighten Farm District

Eighty one points of rail fell on Friday improving pastures and benefiting farmers. A district tournament was held in Brinpaen Hall with prizes awarded to Thr Tes Hallam aml Me OC Daly and others. Proceeds from a concert by the Pimpinio Methodist Sunday School raised funds for the Building Fund, totalling £14/2/. The event featured a long programme of recitations songs and instrumental pieces led by local children and teachers. The South Wana Presbyterian Ladies' Guild hosted an evening gathering with supper and dancing, celebrating continued community support.

Pimpinio Methodist Sunday School Marie Blake Marva Thamm Viennna Woods Prine Rose Bud’ Wetion Kindlergarten Max Bartlett Netind Betty Fisher Sonide Pitts Ennifer Jagger Bowsariel Jennifer Jagger Tartlett Youstring Wil Mere Baker Larna Thatma Pipers Paneer Noein Bartlett Omir Avis Oj Wolke Long Pho Pine Sha Mise N. Bartlett Chopin C. Binker Leos Ghughd Atotha Pinseus

Wool reports Merino wool to 144 pence at sales

Australian Mercantile, Land and Finance Co reports sales held May 19 with 5736 lots offered and proceeds due May 31. Bulk Merino and comebacks ranged to 144 and 126 pence. results include Craiglea WDM Hamilton Stawell Yarram and other consignors with xbd and mer grades. Melbourne Woolloakers note 7,600 bales opened the season. Goldsbrough Mort & Co catalogues 5,162 sales due May 20. next sales start June 26.

Australian Mercantile, Land and Finance Co Craiglea Hamilton Stawell Horsham Melbourne Goldsbrough Mort and Company HAG Heathvale Horsham Cr Tineview Hersham

Beulah and Cuven Sheep Auctions Report Strong Demand

Dalgety notes a Beulah sale and a Cuven sale, with high attendance from northern buyers and robust competition. Merino and crossbred sheep fetched varied prices, several top pens sold, and figures list fat lambs, ewes, wethers, and pens with bidder activity from local exporters and dealers. Detailed quotations cover crossbreds, Corriedales, and fat lambs across multiple weight classes.

Mildura Pearson Bros Mering Wethers Sears Corriedale Dalgety Amlem Beulah Mies Mir Ronnek Ils Vitalis Canriedale Ewes Ovenes

Irregular Meat Market Report Highlights Baconers and Hogs

A has noisy cattle and pork report notes baconers mixed with breakfast products. Prices show varied weights from light to medium with several entries in the low pounds, while backfatters range from fair to good with no heavyweights listed. Trade terms reflect modest declines and cautious buyer interest.

No Trouble to Sell Wheat Despite Market Pressures

A fragmented report quotes Australian agricultural officials claiming no trouble selling wheat at reasonable rates. The text includes garbled words and names, mentioning Minister Joe McEwen and references to commerce and agriculture policies, with uncertain dates and locations amid unclear context.

Australia Coamerer and Agricnturs Joe McEwen Feyherntis Cnindil

Laughton Becomes American in Oath Ceremony

British born Sorenge Laughton takes oath of allegiance to become American. The ceremony featured a calm pledge and the new citizen expressing pride in joining the United States.

Sorenge Charles Laughton Laughton Allegianer Wa Co

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