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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 23, 1930
Page
7
The notice reports the death of a woman identified as the wife of Rog Stephens and mother to Tinold Ke, George, and Bila, with mention of other family members. The text appears to be an obituary fragment with location references and names unclear due to OCR errors.
Daily gelling prices for provisions including honey onions bacon and flour listed with per unit rates. Prices shown in varied units and spellings reflect market quotations of the period.
Dalgety and Co report shows prices for wheat at 477 uy and avs, oats milling at 3/6 to 2-1 to 3, English, Aga te Resaoe at 2S to OO, mat ar heat at 44 5 to £ 5 2, Pomtees at £ 5 it, Asiens at £ 3.
The fragment notes the price of wheat in Horsham and mentions Flor and references to wartime wartime pricing during the First World War.
An international wire report outlines changes in cable service arrangements affecting newsrooms and press agencies. Details touch on rights, access, and potential impacts on information distribution. The brief notes collaboration between major outlets and policy questions raised by the shift.
The article argues the relief money will fund a Mallee channel project from Merimngtr to Morkalla to ease water famine. It suggests £25,000 is allocated with broader state funds totaling £500,000, and calls for immediate work despite funding debates and local relief tax considerations.
Severe frosts have returned for several nights dampening early pasture growth. A recent mild spell aided grass development but the new frost period is likely to slow the young grass in local pastures.
At Roberts Avenue, W Chilton,.blacksmith, was shoeing a horse when it kicked him under the eye. He received a deep gash and six stitches were needed. A movie and theater ad section follows with noisy, mixed summaries of films, acts, and local entertainment listings.
Community singing hosted by the Horsham Progress Association takes place Sunday evening at 8.30 in the theatre. Admission is silverwood with song books for sale. local specialists provide a well rounded program led by prominent local performers. Saddlery for winter season offers draught collars, steel ploughs and ch ham s, harness tents and rigs from A Arnott & Co at 1 Firebrace street.
London dispatch reports Amy Johnson preparing to depart at six on Thursday morning with plans to reach Darwin by Friday if the engine functions and weather holds. Possible a descent at Bima if issues arise as the journey nears its final stage.
The town clerk received a letter from the Comptroller of Civil Avia tions indicating steps to enforce the regulation preventing fines for offenders. Preservation authorities, with a caution to act against violations, may proceed if proof supports action. Lodge honors conferred at Horshem MAURO meeting with district officers traveling to confer lodge degrees and entertain visitors.
A Borough Council request for overnight protection prompts the police chief to refer the matter to the Treasury Department for an official report. Officials indicate similar replies were sent to Traders' associations and representatives.
The ladies committee of Ne Hoe stam Pipe Band plans an evening of popular old-time dances at the Mechanics Institute. This social event aims to entertain attendees with traditional tunes and community spirit.
The St John’s Church of England Society holds its monthly meeting in the Parish Hall on Monday evening. Rev. W. Reed will speak on the History of the Church of England. A lantern lecture on English cathedrals and other English stones will follow. All interested are invited.
A motor vehicle travel along a newly under construction road when a load of furniture shifted causing light damage. The journey proceeded with little delay and no serious injuries were reported.
A disjointed local notice reports declining attendance at a chapel served by the Nari muk circuit with services moved to Grass Fhit. It mentions a traders association hinting at eye purchases and new government egg regulations affecting grocers. A business change notes Mr. W. Shore buying Mr Jenkins’s hate dressing and toiletry shop with staff and expanded facilities supervised by Mr Boselli.
A garbled notice indicates a sale of sequestered property including pntheirs and wagons, with an impending forfeit sale date. The text mentions Brinepain and an auction scheduled for May 20 and a second sale of Mrs A Pillrbanks on Tuesday next, May 22 at 215 pm, with prior ads.
A new brick building on Pynsent Street West to include shop and dwelling features a well lighted arcade room kitchen and utilities. It was erected for Alm Weight and leased to Sing Lge as laundry and residence with plans by Mr Trine Shillington under architect Mr W O Lucas supervision.
The firm Ho Matheson and Sons of Ropanein, a farming concern run by Mathwen Alexander Thomas Matheson and Hugh Disle Matheson, is named insolvent. The liabilities total £1802 with creditors showing £8 and £704 in unspecified categories.
Schools plan Empire Day observance with a brief to be presented by a guest lecturer and other activities marking the occasion.
Current reviews praise a high standard maintained by the Columbia Graphophone Australasia. Offerings include Shotich choir English folk dances harp solos Beethoven's Choral Symphony and operatic selections with voices and instrumental solos, plus popular and Italian pieces featuring artists such as Merl Williams Fraser and Ervin Aru.
Parents reminded vacancies will exist at Horsham State School on Monday June 2 for children of 41 years cod onwanis, and not onder that.
Miss Langley former manager of Gilpin's Horsham establishment sails yesterday from the daily train to Melbourne en route to England to visit her parents. Pastor G J Andrews resigns Wartarknabeal circuit post for Shupparton. Mr George Hes to succeed. Heinrich Alfred Poneker of Green Lake dies January 20 1920 leaving estate to relatives with legacies to Lutheran Church and Base Hospital, Horliam.
Dispatch reports a full agreement reached at a Melbourne conference between parties identified as TW and Hedmon. Details are unclear in the text, but the note suggests plans for a formal submission or statement at an upcoming event or venue.
Fragmentary report shows a hung parliament as Labour faces a crisis over unemployment and naval treaty policy. Conservatives press for a decision while Liberals and Labour clash, signaling a volatile political moment and potential resignation fallout.
An obituary tribute outlines the life of Mrs Murparet Stephens of Horsham who died at Camberwell. Details recall her arrival in the district in the forties, marriage to Mr Edward Stephens, and her roles in the Presbyterian Church and local society. The notice lists surviving family members and a broad circle of friends from Horsham and former residents.
A damaged dispatch from Washington states Australia refused to sign a naval treaty, delaying the process. The report notes pressure on Canberra and references Allied discussions and potential impacts on Allied naval strength.
A fragmented report describes a raid at a salt depot. Police charge an unnamed firm and individuals amid confusion. Details are unclear but indicate a confrontation and arrests during the event.
The House vote endorses a fourpart comprehensive policy to safeguard the industry. Officials from the Lente party push for stronger protections amid concerns about financial exposure and regulatory oversight.
An invented dispatch from Merlin reports IV infants died and others suffer under alleged tuber treatment. Officials say no prosecution will be pursued at this time.
A dispatch reports a mine explosion at Burten colliery, Natal, entombing several men. The situation is developing as rescuers work to reach those trapped.
A fragmented note reports the Graf Zeppelin is making progress on its journey. It mentions a pilot or guide from Pernamtern and Fen wil, and a mysterious prophecy about the airship’s arrival next Tuesday.
A Paris dispatch notes Australia’s Davis Day player making 41 in a Prenel lawn finals. The piece mentions flurry around the semifinal round and mised foullies as contenders.
A detailed account describes a March wedding at Horsham Market Hall. The bride Mrs Kathleen Seater, groom Mr James Elgar, and families of Bereton Woah Lane attended. A reception featured white dubs and a shower bouquet with dress codes noted for bridesmaids and guests.
Unclear text reports an alleged bribery attempt connected to a federal hearing. W. T. Conder, linked to a broadcasting company, is named in relation to the investigation and its officials. The fragment hints at a courtroom or hearing process involving government entities and branded individuals.
Fragmented text describes an Antarctic expedition led by coordinated teams from MAC and government entities. Mentions Robert An and Poe Poles with references to the Lecter and wave in Nerewaber, along with dates and personnel unclear due to garbled OCR.
A disjointed, OCR damaged excerpt references a wheat pool and a long list of names, places, and terms. It mentions Wheat pool items, dates, and figures amid garbled text, with scattered references to people such as Seiji and Beatie Caplaned, and to places like Croton. The fragment resembles a collapsed ledger or society notice with many unreadable sections.
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