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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 29, 1936
Page
4
A lighthouse ship Cape Yori reported rockets seen nearby early Wednesday near Mewntone Reef on the south coast. No wreckage or survivors found, search to continue this afternoon. Signals may have originated from the Joseph Conrad, recently nighted off New Zealand.
A correspondent reports an appeal hearing in which the only ground cited concerns a statement allegedly made by Sernellus during police questioning. The decision was reserved by the court, with the case focusing on the validity of the prior ruling and potential implications for the defendant.
Morning service at the Presbyterian Church features Rev E G Petherick discussing the Australian Inland Mission and church enterprises. A 3 pm Coven service follows, with a board of management meeting after. Horsham pre communion service set for Wednesday 5 pm and Oxford Group features draw local interest. Methodist news notes Rex Mathias home mission deputation visiting Natimuk Grass Flat and Natimuk with lectures on Goat Seed Planters and England Home and Beauty. Anglican notes Church of England meeting after evensong with Mr F L Younglands and ex service men gathering for an evening.
The Youth Council of the Church of England, established by the Archbishop of York, issues a policy statement. It pledges surrender of personal life to Christ, dedication to self giving, opposition to social injustices, fellowship beyond barriers, subservience of conflicts to God’s purpose, and readiness to suffer for beliefs to bring Christ to their generation.
A Trades Hall deputation urged extending meat areas statewide with central state administration, arguing current local bodies lack oversight. They noted existing and planned areas at Sheparton and Mildura, and pressed Cabinet for full discussion and decision. Dr Harris signaled interest in municipal authority but acknowledged difficulties and the need for proper meat inspection.
A fragmented notice explains a Post-Minister-General's Department option to prefix telegrams with notification delivery to ensure receipt confirmation. It notes costs for telegraphic replies and the utility of this service for immediate acknowledgment and economic delivery.
Mr. A Parker spoke at Soldiers Hall in Wager on the Bible’s inspiration. He argued the Bible was written by holy men under divine guidance, noting phrases like The Lord Spake appear over 2400 times in scripture. Parker stressed prophecies across both Testaments prove authenticity and that 49 writers from varied backgrounds produced a single sacred book.
Saturday schedule includes Luncheon Semicon from 6 30 to 7 0 with Horsham Times music and modern dance sessions. Evening items feature New Releases and Diggers Session plus Pears Furniture Pry. Bet won 9 20 and Close Down. Sunday offers Selected Recordings at 8 0, Judge Rutherford Location of the Kingdom and other program items.
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