27 May 1930
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 27, 1930
Page
1
The Australian Better Health Aspiration introduces De, Geo, E. Payne Philpote? with a focus on health wealth. The author, an Australian native with worldwide experience, writes in a bold voice praising a “oath to millions” and discusses health and wealth topics across alternating articles.
A lengthy, garbled discussion on toothbrush design traces the debate over brush shape and size, claiming some styles reach the back teeth while others fail. It notes dental experts favor certain bristle patterns and spacing, with references to gum health and mouth cleanliness, ending with a general health tip.
Witnesses describe a traffic crash involving George Park Praying a traveling music teacher and piano tuner from Roberts Avenue Horsham. The jury weighed negligent actions by Frederick Wilbert Stephan and the defendant, noting last chance to avoid the impact and detailing vehicle speeds and positions near Victoria Street and McLellan's garage.
A party including engineers McNab Welsh and D Clark visited Horsham then surveyed the Murra Murra area. They inspected the upper valley near Paddy’s Castle, noting the water from springs would support eight to ten times Wartook or McKenem Creek outputs. The visit emphasized the project’s potential to relieve unemployment by supplying Glenelg River water and urged government support for proceeding with the scheme.
Me. T. We Brimaroute states receipt of a letter from the Minister for Water Supply Mr. Briley. The letter indicates efforts to address water supply issues in Horsham district during the upcoming parliamentary recess.
The headmaster and local officials spoke at a school day ceremony praising duty and national unity. Mayor and Payne referenced past colonial ties and the war effort, urging students to honor God and country while acknowledging broader freedoms and sacrifices for employment and harmony.
A the gi yrarvid Amy Jehnees wins through 0 tiet fase of adverse sitcato and completes a 20 day flight from Ringland to Darwin and onward to Alexandria Station. A telegram from Darwin reports her 3.37 am landing at Port Darwin with 427 Victoria tine. Newspapers hail her as an equal to men, praising her endurance and courage.
Lord Wakefield argues in favor of women entering all trades as essential to national progress. Captain de Maviblml notes women can perform as well as men, while the Duchess of Bedtun insists the era will see broader female roles and opportunities across work sectors.
Reports detail a hospital fundraiser concert at Rupanyup’s Mall per formed by local groups including the Horsham Hospital committee and the Murton committee. Performers received applause, with funds and bids noted, and a separate event in Morton featured vocal items and a combined choir. A separate 1929 Australian statistics note a birth rate of 23 per 1000 and a death rate of 9.55 per 1000, with minor shifts from 1928.
The Railway Commissioners announce full bookings for the Central Australia winter tour leaving Melbourne on June 21. Leongatha grower Mr. J Haney reports five years of onion experiments to export to America by late January or early February. He promotes the Brown Spanish onion as a long keeper and harvestable earlier. A court case fines him £3 10s damages and £5 4s6d in waste.
Our Melbonene correspondent reports Miss Johnson escorted by Qantas machine to Darwin then Daly Warne at 1210. The party traveled to Mtoxansteiy Station on the Barkly Tableland where they will spend time. She continues to Chincurrel peel then Brisbane and Melbourne, with plans for a visit to Melbourne on 7 4 1 Jui. The piece also notes public interest in the English aviator Amy Johnson and a tribute in Smith's Weekly.
Dalgety and Company provide a semi final catalogue of wool sales with regional variation and current week values. Notable lots include Montrose and Ballangwich consignments with quality and conditioning affecting bids, while other lots sold at varied prices and some stock advanced as offers renewed.
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