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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 25, 1934
Page
5
Advertisement for the Bank of New South Wales listing M C Wettenhall barrister and solicitor with contact at Chain 69 Firebrace Street Horsham and phone Baz.
Fur buyers advertise purchasing fox, mare rabbit and water rat skins. They offer fence dyes and coney garments, with high prices and no commission. Write for prices and large stocks of quality furs and skins.
Yesterday’s Horsham store prices list a range of commodities including butter dairy products and flour with figures for duck potatoes onions barley and oats. The clipping shows varied per unit and per measure prices with several figures partially obscured.
A wire report from Melbourne lists current prices for wheat oats and barley with ranges and units. It notes Horsham wheat at 2/04 per bushel and includes regional price observations and variations across grain types.
The United Australian Party threatens to block a September general election as Parliament reconvenes. Government backers push for early action to avoid a March country approach, aiming to prevent a Labor split that could yield a triangular race with UCP and ULAP opposing Labor. Current House tally shows GAPS 38, WGP Jr, Federal Labor 14, Lang Labor 5, Independents 2. Redistribution could reshape outcomes.
The readable text hints at a forecast or plan mentions a forecast description about the weather and a satirical reference to a figure named Satan. No clear events, dates, or places are established.
The forecast reports frost and fog in the early hours, with little prospects of widespread rain. Expect isolated coastal showers and generally fine weather inland, with light south easterly winds.
Horsham musician Abe the Bendigo and other participants excel at diction and tone contests on a Wednesday event. Rea Davidson, a Horsham resident, wins the solo performance with Who is Sylvia. Davidson studies under Mrs. T Cameron.
Mr Eo Kermodé the tourist committee chair announces a surveyor will visit the McKenzie river ford area to mark the roadway reserve for a new bridge. Construction is planned to begin after timber deliveries, with work starting at the ford and proceeding within a fortnight.
At a Tuesday meeting of the Arapiles Shire Council Town Clerk Horsham reported on a conference about restoring the Morshim Mase Hospital infectious diseases ward. The ward had fallen into disrepair. the cost estimate to renovate was £500, with quotas set for Horsham Dimboola Arapiles Wimmera Dunmunkle Kowree shires. Kowree Dimboola and Wimmera portions reflect local hospital use. government subsidies reduce Arapiles’ share to £82 10s. The council approved Arapiles Shire’s £5.0 quota after Dr Zorbst questioned the ward’s neglect.
Ralph John De Gale Henderson admitted riding the Adelaide express without a ticket claiming urgency to join a ship. Conductor William Donald Simpson and police testified, with Henderson later saying he hoped to join a boat in Adelaide. He faced a magistrate and was convicted and discharged after a brief hearing.
The Horsham Choristers will give their first 1934 concert at the Town Hall on Thursday June 7 under conductor Mr. Tom Cimeron. The choir has progressed well and will present a splendid programme. An added attraction will be the appearance of the well known soloist Mr. Stan Tories, who has enjoyed success in Horsham. Ticketing details are provided for entitle holders.
The Minister for Agriculture faced questions on whether the Murton works should reopen amid grain and lamb shortages. In the Riverina and northern Victoria farmers pressed for breeding ewes as lamb exports rise. Officials argued for export restrictions to protect primary producers while finding an outlet for the growing lamb supply and avoiding harm to Empire meat shares.
Last Tuesday evening the Methodist young men entertained the mothers of the church in Jubilee Hall. About 50 to 60 mothers attended with rulos by Messia C. Hoskin and V. Baker and Mr J Muller gave piano solos. Ale. Ivan Mashlern won the word game with Mrs Stawyer second. A supper followed and Mrs AL Beynon gave thanks to the hosts before the group dispersed after Auld Lang Syne.
Madame Griffiths announces the disposal of her business effective from the first of the month. She invites customers to new stock in ladies wear including gowns frocks and millinery at substantially reduced prices for the next several weeks.
At Amami Police Court, Alan Martin of Conn Roads Heart prosecuted Glarenes F Tipu of Horsham for driving a motor truck on the Western Highway in April with a weight over six tons. The vehicle weighed 7 tons 12 ewt 2 qrs, excess of limit. Tipu claimed a full load after Melbourne and a ahead vehicle caused overloading. The court fined £12 with 3/6 costs and three weeks to pay.
The quarterly meeting of the Hor sham AWA was held on May 22 with Miss Donagherty presiding. Officers were elected including President Miss G Dougherty, Vice President Miss Z Hilmond, Secretary Miss M Myles, Assistant Secretary Miss A Murphy, Treasurer Miss D Menuthas, and Auditors Miss Tsheland. The group discussed band arrangements and ongoing commissions.
Readings show district storages with figures for War Tovk Taylor’s Line Lake and others, alongside notes on withdrawals and storage conditions. Melbourne branch updates report condolence, football club clearance, and votes on general business closure.
The program lists Richard Arlen and Chester Morris in a farming drama about two brothers one seeking fortune in Chicago, the other rallying farmers to halt foreclosures Barbara Stanwyck stars in Ever In My Heart set around World War I love and duty Halph Lynn and others star in Summer Lightning a caper with a pig theft and romance The lineup includes That s My Wife a blend of comedy and romance with Claude Allister David Burnaby Betty Astor and others in the cast.
Reports from the Grampians tobacco sector show optimism despite earlier losses. Local officials A W Vastu and Ali Wallis emphasize continued growth, with Victorian crop estimates around 350 tons and signs of favourable conditions for next harvest.
A garbled wire report from Melbourne notes the governor opening a motor show at Linse inant. The text hints at large orders and Austrian manufacturers, with figures quoted on future vehicle worth but remains largely unreadable.
Unclear OCR text describes Gables playing under Nazi associations with references to parents, authorities and a complaint involving a league. The fragment lacks coherent events or identities to confirm specifics.
A preliminary probate notice reports Mrs. Arthur Connell, 23, as beneficiary of £50,000 from the estate of the late Madame Boothay of New York. The estate includes £12,000 in custody and a New York jewelry business plus Brooklyn property. Solicitors pursued six months to locate the heir.
Calcutta reports the Society for the Prevention of Animal Sacrifice failed to halt a measure to sacrific e69 animals at Ellore in the Madras Presidency. The event follows a decree tied to a supposed decrease in smallpox spread in the region.
A former officer is charged with stealing prints and volumes from the Melville Public Library. The case references names and details in a city court filing, with release and bail noted as part of the proceedings.
Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were cornered by police today in Texas. They were killed or mortally wounded while fleeing at high speed, ending a long run of bank robberies kidnappings and killings across the west.
Mrs Vernon Smith of Shell Co. gives evidence to the Petrol Commission about petrol price drops in Victoria and depot shutdowns. The commission hears that Shell Vacuna depots closed and that the Texas Company faced no formal arrangements amid taxation claims on profits.
Expert Roy Tuckett films the Centenary Air Race route in London on Wednesday. The footage shows entrants braving severe climates and rough conditions, suggesting a large moderate speed air liner might outperform the single engined craft. The film to be screened in October.
The executive of the Australian Labor Party on Augusts tenth appealed to the High Court against Justice Gavan Duffy’s decision overruling the expulsion of former Premier E. W. Hozan from the party. The hearing is unfinished.
Ar Adoglas Vickers, director of Vickers Limited, meets King Carol in Bucharest. The visit occurs amid the presence of the director of the State Arsenal.
Sir Harold Bellman, chairman, reported at the annual conference that British building societies advanced 10 million pounds to borrowers in the last year, pushing total assets beyond 500 million. A message was sent to the King praising the societies for aiding homeowners and developing a personal stake in their communities.
In Sydney on Thursday the V Presbyterian Assembly accepted Dr. Angus’s assurance of essential church faith and moved to allow the General Assembly of Australia to consider a revision of the served.
The Governor General Sir Tsane Teanes presided at Queen's Hall investiture as King s honors were conferred. Principal awards included Simon Higgins with KCB and Vice Admiral Hyde with KB to Sir Gillery Dyer.
British delegate Mr John Topstein told a Federation of the League of Nations Sovieties meeting that an armament firm agent secured orders worth millions of pounds in Bolivia during the Holm e Divaging dispute. A colleague was equally successful in Paraguay.
Yarding of 176 head showed heavier consignments and varied demand. Prices ranged with prime beasts lifting to about £11 and calves around £8 3s, while lighter cattle and sheep saw softer bids. Quality improved in places but overall market remained mixed with steady to easier tone.
Belus doubts the council’s legal power to clean a private drain on Toorn land after a private owner objects. At a April meeting, the Arapiles Shire Council asked municipal association solicitors for advice. the association replies that the council may enter land to clear the drain under Local Government Act Section 696.
Unclear text references a Sydney area figure and a payment of 12000 pounds to or by a person named Wes LenTuing. Details about the event, date, and parties are not readable.
The statement notes a credit estimate on property by deducting one quarter of the securities held by creditors. The amount cited is £2181 17s 6d.
Murtoa residents and Dunmunkle Shire councillors toured Horsham Hospital, praised its work, and pledged continued support. The delegation, including Cr Curtain and Cr Sudholz, lauded the management for expanding care and discussed potential inter-shire arrangements for infectious disease treatment.
The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission pursued two abusers for taking water without authority. Antonig Arigo faced charges of unlawful water use and channel obstruction, with fines of 10 shillings each and costs. FP. Partiltl admitted guilt for similar charges and paid fines plus costs after a withdrawal.
An OCR fragment notes Great Peppermint marketed as a remedy for coughs and colds. The brief mentions a cure claim and appears in a historical newspaper snippet with limited context.
A long list of obituaries from Nhill and surrounding towns details many deaths and funeral arrangements. It notes Henry Herbert Welity and several Macdonald and Dickinson relations, with services at Box Hill and Nhill cemeteries and amid local churches. Many names and kinships appear with dates and places throughout the region.
The incident on Sloane Street involved Mr Walter Fithall and Mr Chapman when a terrified horse pulled by a buggy collided with a tram engine. Mrs Gilbert assisted as the horse bolted, riders were thrown, and Mr Chapman sustained severe shock and abrasions while bystanders helped free him.
The town considers reopening Sie well as a military training centre under army approval. Citizens are asked to pledge cooperation to support attendance and training. At least 49 younger district members must enlist if a local detachment is raised. Cant Bina invites all interested to attend a meeting to discuss proposals and requirements.
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