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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 20, 1932
Page
6
A figure identified as MacDonald was discharged from a hospital after a period of rest amid unspecified medical issues. No further medical details were provided.
An old article reports a Sunday service at a Methodist church noted by a panel of pastors and lay leaders. Worship featured a sermon by Rev W Es MU tlk and prayers led by Pastor Mars Prayers, with music and a short program, followed by mission notes and announcements.
A chaotic Liberia situation prompts calls for international aid. Investigators report burned victims and child casualties as unrest spreads. A request is made to the League of Nations Council to dispatch a delegation to assist in stabilizing affairs.
In London on Wednesday investors showed active demand for Australian stocks amid selling of British five cent war bonds. The move aims to channel funds into Australian securities as market activity grows.
Early morning survey notes five annual crops on show as farmers report grass and crops showing the impact of a long dry spell. Rainfall begins to ease concerns with crops expected to benefit from recent showers. Local meeting on Federal Land Taxation set for May 24 to discuss reducing assessments and avoiding appeals costs. Mice relocate as remaining wheat stack is moved to new quarters. Rechabite Lodge elects officers with Royden Ackinmill as Chief Ruler and Alan Holdsworth as Secretary.
In Dundas Stawell and Ararat the post counts show the ALP candidate ahead as absentee totals grow. W Slater appears headed for defeat after 15 years as member, while in Stawell Ararat Toutcher leads McDonald by about 156 votes with about three counts remaining.
The Times review links Victorian election results to government pressure for Lang’s exit and Moore’s likely victory in Victoria. It notes calls for a united Australia under free governance and cites financial stock declines tied to Mr Lang’s fall, as the Commonwealth pursues strong fiscal policy.
Fragmentary OCR shows names such as Rev Te Strom T and Mr J J Landry along with several garbled place names and titles like VECTIS EAST and TRAM. The text lacks coherent context or events, mentioning multiple individuals across uncertain locales.
The note lists services at Haven with 2.15 and 3.15 times, Salvation Army meeting at Citadel, Tau time schedule, and a preacher Archdeacon of Ballarat. It mentions meetings, prayers, and hymn singing with brief remarks on guidance and welfare.
Minyip council discussed improving the town reservoir at Monvip with the Water Supply Commission. Dr Murpiss urged action while concerns about silt and poor treatment of water were raised. The council sought district engineer Mr Godkin and debated funds for sub-centre expenditures in the shire.
A review notes price trends in March for Australian meat exports to overseas markets. Lambs from all states averaged about 36 lb with Victorian first quality at the same price as 36 lb and under. Tasmanian lands shipments rival Victorian lamb quality while end-March UK carcases and continental trade figures are discussed. France limits frozen beef, talks for hindquarters advance.
A.N.A. meeting last Monday featured a bowls tourney and shooting match. Lex Thamm won bowls over H Milington. Alf and Herb Paker tied for top shooting with 120 possible and ten shots. New officers elected for six months: President F J Murphy Vice President M A Baker Secretary I Thamm Treasurer J A Miller Assistant Secretary Alf Baker Press Correspondent W Dawson. TELANGATUK EAST Euchre party and dance followed last Thursday night.
Wanted to take in all kinds of kaolting and sewing. Miss Ballinge, 1 Pyasent Street, phone 114. Wanted general work including watch clock jewelry repairs by A G Tooley 80 Firebrace Street. For sale second hand gigs buggies wheels shafts at affordable prices. trades considered by Wynne and Son. For sale pure bred Jersey bull five years old quiet. price 10, Caldow, phone 15, Kangawall.
Telangatuk East Hall winds up the 1981 82 tennis season with East Kowroe Association duties and to present the pennant to Kanagul. Mr J Flavell apologized for a delayed arrival and could not bestow the trophy. Elliott spoke for Kanagul. Miss Murray and Mr J Hallam won the enchre tournament. Miss Howard and Mr L McDonald won the booby prize. Music by E and J McDonald with Mr Murray hosting.
TENDERS are invited and will be received at the Shire tiie Noradjuha up til 11 am on Tuesday 24th May 1832 for works under the Country Roads Acts Laying timber wearing surface to Feard's Bridge Horsham Hamilton reward A preliminary deposit of 2 per cent must accompany each tender Plans and specifications may be seen at the Shire Office Nomadjaha Lowest or any tender but not necessarily accepted
A sheep strayed into a paddock is branded HE and can be claimed by the owner who covers expenses. Contact G Francis of Lower Nocton by phone to recover the animal.
Tenders to be received by 11 am Friday May 27 for cartage and delivery of goods and furniture to and from the railway and Government Departments in Victoria. 12 months freight duty. Deposit £10. Details and forms available at Horsham Police Station or Tender Board Secretary Gisborne Street Melbourne.
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