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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 22, 1931
Page
3
Melbourne Produce Maree Report from Dalgety and Vo
Melbourne market prices show wheat at 2/4 to 25 per bushel with Horsham yesterday at 2/1. Oats Milling W/1 to 2/,. Barley English 1/9 to 2/0. Maize 4/1. Potatoes 2 10 to 3 5. Onions 1 to 2. Chaff 2 to 3 12. Prices referenced for Horsham area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Dalgety and
Horsham
Rossbotham Frank Aged 30 Die In Hor sham
Death notice for Frank Rossbotham of Livinal aged 30 after a short illness. He was husband of Elizabeth and father to Valerie Beryl and others. Also lists his siblings and relatives with expressions of thanks from Apeulebr y and Family for sympathy cards and messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossbbotham
Horsham
Frank
Hearty Dewer
Elizzabeth
Lowe
Valerie Beryl
Wallace Roderick
Shirlos Telen
Betty Viola
Uml
Alex
Rossbotham
Livinal
Arthur
Tibia
Pinsent
Elwood
Vielen
Dean
Easendini
Lexie
Viuil Dihswuseth
Aim Elia
Llurrisonu
Sr Kildmy
Apeulebry
Australia needs non party Parliament to curb party bitterness
An examination of Australian politics argues that entrenched party bitterness threatens governance. It compares parliamentary systems in France and Switzerland, urging a non party framework and a citizen attitude shift to protect economic welfare and prevent class division from governing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Australia
Bryce
Letwioon Pulitieg Pontivs
France
Switzerland
Ani
Move Toward Non-Party Governance in Australia
The author argues for replacing party politics with a non party system by removing party leaders and organizations from Parliament. He urges electing non party men to run electorates, aiming to end class consciousness and unite all Australians in goodwill and cooperative progress versus Sovietism or capitalist tyranny.
Empire Day Reveres Britain and Empire Bond
A narrative piece extols Empire Day on May 24 as a tribute to Britain and the imperial realm. It argues unity among England, Australia, and other dominions, praises the Union Jack, and urges allegiance to the King and the land of birth as the empire’s might secures peace and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Israel
Greece
Rome
Britannia
Britain
Australia
London
John Bull
Enepire
Kipling
England
Weather Winds Notice Cool Spell and Rain Forecast
Weather has stayed cool with a six point minimum since Tuesday. The official forecast yesterday predicted cloudy unsettled conditions with a renewed general rain from the west and increasing north to northwesterly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon
Wiadls
Horsham Sheep Sale Draws Big Turnout at Yard
Messrs Young Tros Horsham report a highly successful sale at the Horsham yard on Wednesday. A large number of buyers attended and competition was keen. Of the 4300 sheep yarded MU were sold under the hammer. Prices realised up to 16 shillings 6 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Young Tros
Horsham
Horsham man charged with casual knowledge facing trial
Ronald West appeared at Horsham Police Court on Wednesday in camera on a charge of casually knowing a girl between 16 and under 15. He was committed for trial at the General Sessions in Horsham on June 17. Bail set at 35 pounds for one surety and 35 pounds for the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald West
Horsham
Ball
Rainy season boosts regional water storage readings
Latest readings show Fyan's Lake at 14251 acre feet, Lake Lee'sdale 6754, Taylor's Lake 30087, Pine Lake 14543, Wartook 11106 with Wartook and Pine Lakes taken yesterday due to recent heavy rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wartook
Pine Lakes
Horsham Debating League to Host Mildura Team
A Mildura team visits Horsham for a debate at the Methodist School Hall on Saturday. The topic favors immediate self government for India as best for the British Empire. Mayor Dr Langlands to host the visiting speakers at six o'clock dinner. Horsham team members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist’ School
Mildura
Horsham
India
Attead
Miklure
F. Langlands
Stewart Brown
Woodward
Charlton
Seed crops in Victoria and South Australia eyed as wheat price dips
The Weekly Times notes farmers in Victoria especially the Wimmera weigh options in Ninseed amid low wheat prices and weak meat and wool markets. It cites soil, rainfall, and drainage needs, with late autumn sowing and 25–30 lb acre seed rates, plus fertiliser and harvesting methods for lucerne seed as an alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Wimmera
Weekly Times
Department of Agriculture
W. J. Spafford
Hor stam TALC Society Discusses Solar Evening Plan
The fortnightly meeting will be held in the lodge room on Sunday evening. Members are reminded the syllabus item will be a solar evening. The new format is a welcome and popular innovation promising an enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horstam Talc. Society
Transfer of Hotel Licence Blaufeld Mouth Hotel Horsham
Melbourne Licensing Court on Monday approved the transfer of the Bul aind Mouth Hotel at Horsham from J A Burnett to Edith E L Wallise. The license change follows standard legal process and ensures continued operation under new ownership. The decision solidifies the transfer details for local patrons and regulatory records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Horsham
J. A. Burnett
Edith EL Wallise
Borough Band Benefit Concert At Post Office
In aid of the town’s unemployed relief funds the Borough Band resumes a programme at the post office tonight from 8 to 9. Tickets for the forthcoming workless concert will be on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneber
Horsham Theatre Screenings Feature Stolen Heaven and Young Eagles
Tonight and Saturday two all talking pictures, Stolen Heaven starring Nancy Carroll and Phillip Holmes, and Young Eagles with daring air feats and wartime romance. A Saturday matinee for children follows Boob at 2:15. Maurice Chevalier in The Big Pond screens Tuesday and Wednesday, with The Benson Murder Case starring William Powell to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aml
Stolen Heaven
Young Eagles
Nancy Carroll
Phillip Holmes
Paris
Buddy
Jean
Din Mommy
Tureday Aml Weedersday
Maurice Chevalier
Maurice
Crever
Peeture
William Powell
Benson
Philo Vance
Deed of Assignment for Alfred Nuske Estate
The estate of Alfred Edward Nuske of Areegra near Murtes is assigned to Mr. 8. Smith in trust for creditors. Liabilities are about £ 5,356 7d after deducting £ 60,150 in securities. Property value after securities is about £ 2,95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Edward Nuske
Areegra
Murtes
Smith
Horsham Police Court Judgments Unpaid Debts Cases
At the Horsham Police Court on Wednesday Judge F W T Norris P M delivered judgments in several undefended cases. The list includes Permewan Wright & Co v Ben Byrne with 15 shillings 6 pence costs, Horsham Times Pry Ltd v B R May with 1318 pounds 8 shillings costs 21, Mary Boyle for estate E A Boyle v W Roselli with 1192 pounds 0 shillings 0 pence costs 15/6, and R G Kay v D Murphy with 3 pounds 8 shillings 1 pence costs 15/0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham
F. W. T. Norris
P.M
R. G. Kay
D. Murphy
Debating Night and Market Auction At Horsham
A town debating league event featured Henry Lawson Mir Walter Beott and other literary figures as judges while penalties were levied for offhand remarks. An auction sale at Morris Davidson and Co offered prime poultry vegetables fruit and apples. British films won applause at Horsham Theatre with The Middle Watch and cricket news England v Australia headline the gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANA
M.u.lo.o-F
Henry Lawson
Mir Walter Beott
Robert Burns
Charles Dickens
the Age
Spectator
H. Main
Marrket
Morris
David Anderson and Co
Horsham Theatre
Gazette
England
Australia
Madame Gridiths Woolen Ensemble Display
The display features unique woollen designs with attractive colorings and exclusive availability at Madame Gridiths. Horsham sees new coats and evening frocks arriving this week with limited stock, encouraging buyers to view before purchasing and save money. Phone 470 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Gridiths
Madame’s
Horsham
Advst
Exposed Weight Violation Recorded by Horsham Police
Janmne Reidel was fined £5 with £25 costs at Horsham Police Centre on a Wednesday by Inspector A. E. Martin. The permit allowed the defendant to carry excessive weight, about 6 tons 14 cwt of furniture on the highway between Stawell and Neill. The offender did not appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reidel
Horsham Poli
FL W. Norris
A. E. Martin
Stawell
Neill
Fines Set in Edenic Court for Forestry and Theft
James Hobertson paid a fine for felling a protected tree in a forestry area. John T. Ryan Frederick Handley and Albert Rowhow were fined for related offenses. F Hamersley fined for lighting a tire in a protected area. K H McKay remanded on theft charges. Trevor Turner fined for threatening language and T Turner jailed for loitering with intent to steal. Frederick Morris imprisoned for trespass at Comerford premises. A Turfet remanded for stealing a water valve and attempting to recover a gold watch or money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edenic
Petty Sessons
James Hobertson
Il Wneally
Apsley
John T. Ryan
Frederick Handley
Albert
Rowhow
F. Hamsley
Kart H. McKay
Court of General Sessions
Hlorsham
Thos, Comerford
Alee
Unclear motel raid across Horsham to Nhill prompts liquor licensing action
A group including Katoniayoaught allegedly stopped at motels in Horsham and Nhill while on licensing duty. Witnesses report a number of men foamed at the Union Hotel and the New Treasury Hotel around 9 pm. Authorities expect further developments.
Car Taken From Garage In Hamilton Incident
The Rev Father Kerin previously of Horsham reports his car stolen from a garage in Hamilton. It was driven into a war fence and found damaged at the corner of Brown and Lonsdale streets around 1 am Thursday. Police have the matter in hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerin
Horsham
Hamilton
Brown and
Lonsdale
Banl
Indian man refuses bank interest over religious beliefs
Mohammed Ali Khan in Minyip rejects 114 pounds interest from Commonwealth Savings Bank claiming it is against his religion. He directs the money to be given to Post Office staff or donated to the blind. Postmaster W J Dober reports the incident as he closes his account before departing for India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minyip
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Mohammed Ali Khan
Inia
Alli
W. J. Dober
Hugo Fischer
Commonwealth Transport Department
Commonwealth Public Services
Mins
Marion Atlee Hunt
Geelong Fish Society Cuts Yearling Trout Price
The Geelong Fish Acclimatisation Society sells yearling trout at £10 per 1000, down from £15 previously. The stock remains small for eating, with past seasons seeing a record 72,000 brown and rainbow trout. the society hopes to match that total again this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geelong
Geelong Fish Acclimatisation Society
Appointment deferment and salary questions for colonial leadership
Financial grounds prompted Home authorities to delay appointing a new official in Britain. Imperial officials considered whether the Lieut Governor should reside in Browning Town or whether an acting Chief Justice was needed. Sir William may keep the Governorship salary of £5000 while declining his Victoria Chief Justice pay of £3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Hogan
Browningtom
William
Victoria
Burglary at Beaufort Co operative Store
Beaufort Co operative Society store was broken into last Friday. Thieves entered through the reef and stole tobacco tea and butter valued at £70. Local police investigating and seeking witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaufort
Co-operative Souciety’s
Thivvas
Sandringham Council Considers a Year’s Holiday Overdraft
The Sandringham Council faces a heavy overdraft of £26 174 and proposes a year of leave for members from Sandringham and Black Rock Wards with deficits of £10 520 and £13 055 to cut expenses. Dr Chisholm urges a prolonged absence to reduce spending while Dr Steele argues for continued saving efforts. A pipe band fundraising event is announced for May 27 at McKenzie Creek hall and the Horsham Music Club recital is postponed to June 1. Horsham Police Court grants a licence to RM Gry of David Anderson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandringham
Horsham
Ahave Tienedr
RM. Gry
David Anderou
Empire Day Observed by Horsham Schools
Empire Day events in Horsham featured afternoon addresses at the Horsham Theatre for a mixed audience of local schoolchildren. Archdeacon Best and Mr. R. K. Wilmoth spoke on British Empire values, with the Mayor Dr. F. Langlands introducing speakers and stressing national pride and historical roles of explorers and colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham
Archdeacon Best
Hullarat
St. John’s Viegrige
RK. J. Wilmoth
F. Langlands
Aga
Archdeacon
Kingdom of
Englam
Scotisne
Ireland
Great Britain
Drake
Clive
Australia
Wilmoth
Queen Victoria
Britain
J. Hore
Embezzlement Charge At Horsham Court
F K J Playle of Tumbéen faced embezzlement charges at Horsham Police Court before Mr Nor ta. Accused, employed by H Waters & Co Pty Ltd at Moreham, allegedly converted £93 10 to his own use on February 17. Witnesses described bank access, shortages, and a confession. Playle pleaded guilty at Melbourne’s Supreme Court, with restitution and bail set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. KR. J. Playle
Tumbéen
Horsham
F. W. T. Norta
Playle
Tan Bennett
James F. Collins
H. Waters Sty. Ltd
King Street
Melbourne
Hm. & A. Benk
SH. Waters
Ube
Clark Ao
C Lark
Plavie
Mawle Amlatk
Lindsay
Sol
Marshall Rubeamentic
Shieretors
Brown Snl
Etilenes
Aml Spotted
Bennett
Patrick Martin
BS. Aml A. Bank
T. Clark
Cateminnel Mavle
Triad
Reapereny
Giltin's May Sale Offers Deep Reductions On Men's Wear
The article promotes Giltin's Chalp Stores sale starting May 28 featuring large discounts on men's socks and wear. It lists reduced prices on wool and cotton socks, artificial silk blends, all wool cashmere socks, ribbed and fancy designs, and sport and golf sacks with GiveAway prices. Also notes sale items include dress tweeds and yard goods.
Theatre Use Motion Passed By Mayor and Radford Move
The proposal for theatre use was moved by the Mayor and seconded by Mr H W Radford confirming approval. The record notes their roles in advancing the measure during the council session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Radford
Four youths face murder charges in Coburg death
In Melbourne Criminal Court four youths from Coburg are charged in the March 20 death of 16 year old Arthur Slead the victim allegedly was kicked to death. Accused are Allan Ward Ralph Fuller Richard Jackson and Leslie Lewis. The case continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
L Uw
Arthur Slead
Tedehar
Coburg
Allan Ward
Ralph Fuller
Richard Jackson
Leslie Lewis
Co Bore
Joathee Devine
Bagomg
Labor Government Reverses on Municipal Elections Law
The State Labor Government faced a reversal as the Monetary Minister Mr Werber sought leave to amend the law relating to municipal elections. The vote was 21 to 0 in favor of the opposition. Later, several government members were mildly reprimanded by Premier Mr E J Thigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Werber
Thie
E. J. Thigan
Canberra Mail Bag Robbery Report
Canberra police recover most of the stolen money after a mail bag robbery. About £100 is missing in notes, linked to a larger theft exposing tensions between local communities and authorities. Investigations continue as seized cash is traced to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Melbourne
Deynesits
Ayedlney
Ex-MP Appeals Five-Year Sentence Over Alledged Offence
Former South Australian House of Assembly member Albert Augustine Edwards applied today for leave to appeal a five year sentence on an alleged offence. The appeal was supported by a crowded court who argued lack of corroboration in the accuser’s story. Decision was reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uighour Today
Albert Augistine Edwards
South Autralian Phoase
Assembly
Unuit
Ber
Unclaimed funds at Baore Court adjourned amid distribution failure
Liquidators of Bawra rovding ap seek guidance on £33,718 unclaimed assets. Court in Baore adjourned after efforts to distribute to rightful owners stalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bawra Rovding
Dusties McArthur
Baore
Clash on the Wharf Front Police Responded
A disturbance at the North Wharf drew police to the scene as volunteers clashed. Ten men reported being assaulted but no arrests were made.
Queensland's Basic Wage Reduced by Industrial Court
Brisbane reports the Industrial Court cut the basic wage for adult males from 3 1T to Gh 1k and for adult females from £1 1G to 1 1¢. The change applies to all workers in Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Neenstaml
Supposed Cave of Wealth Draws Prospectors to Desert Trek
Dr Herbert Rasmdow, a Central Australian explorer, leads two prospectors with camels and small motor cars toward a cave about 300 miles from Allow Springs touted as containing enormous wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelnidy
Thiurslar
Herbert Rasmdow
Sheetly
Allow Springs
Silencing the Press Debate Sparks House Row in Australia
The Speaker Mr Makin faced criticism after moving against freshmen who abused House privileges. He warned against emergency powers saying censorship could be imposed on the Australian press if abuses continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Repes Sentatives
Mr. Makin
Cee Long Sai
Australia
Press and Democracy
Euse
Largest Australian tobacco plant grows at Powona estate
A tobacco plant claimed as the largest ever grown in Australia is thriving at Australian Tobacco Plantations Limited Powona. The freak plant, though similar in species, has shed over 100 leaves and continues to grow. Experts estimate potential yields with dry leaf per acre possibly reaching high returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Australian Tobacco Plantations Limited
Powona
M. Morphy
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