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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 22, 1936
Page
1
Melbourne University professor Wadham told factory managers and secretaries at a conference that the dairy industry was merely playing and pottering with its problems. He urged balanced production and an overhaul of manufacturing methods to address cost disparities.
Andrew Young and partners, experienced horse breeders from Black Brush, arrived in Adelaide with a string of Clydesdale and Shire stallions from overseas breeders. They plan a three acre freezing establishment, described as the most complete in the Commonwealth. The Roman Catholic Bishop of Ballarat, Right Rev. Dr. Higging, visited Horsham, arriving by carry-all drawn by horses. Horsham recorded 183 points of rain over the last four days.
The Transport Board in the Western District announces decisions on road operator licences. The chairman Mr. P. D. Phillips says seven licences were refused and seven granted, with a new rule extending operating radius to 43 miles around Edenhope, though rights to licences remain contested. Recipients include V. Mansfeld Gordke, V Brown Natimuk, R. F. Clifford Hetherleigh, J. L. Brooksby Edenhope, and G. J. Brown Harrow, all for general goods within the 43 mile radius of Edenhope.
A Bradford lecture by W J Crossland Briggs championed wool as superior, noting cotton led global textile output in 1935 and rayon and staple fibres grew. The speaker urged mass education of wool benefits, citing wool’s warmth, comfort, and versatility across garments while acknowledging rival fibers.
Canberra reports a government rebalance on cement duties. On motion by Mr Hawker the government accepted an amendment to raise duties on British cement. The higher duties will apply until December 1, after which the situation will be reviewed.
Melbourne reports the Electricity Commission announced orders worth 104 pounds 65 shillings for equipment to supplement the Yallourn generating plant.
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