30 May 1930
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 30, 1930
Page
1
An Australian health association article discusses love, marriage, and household harmony. It advises improving exercise, care for spouses, and studying partners to reduce quarrels, noting marital strain and rising divorce. Readers are invited to submit health questions for answers.
Quotations at the STOGE markets show heavier supply of cattle and sheep, with many well bred animals selling between 15 and 21 and prime sorts reaching higher figures. Prices for prime wethers ranged around 12, while lambs dropped modestly. overall activity varied as buyers pressured ferocity of competition and market tendencies amid a quiet week.
An advertisement extols Magnesia as a fast safe remedy for sleeplessness and indigestion. It asserts the product clears fermentation in the stomach and relieves flatulence, promising restful sleep and refreshed mornings after use.
Wire report says Amy Johnson crash landed near Eagle Farm aerodrome Brisbane after a gusty wind. She emerged unhurt and was driven to the hangar amid a large crowd after a noted reception on the aerodrome route to Brisbane.
The Melbourne committee has decided Amy Johnson will land Fremington on Sunday. June 35.
Crowds gathered at Charleville aerodrome to greet aviatrix Miss Amy Johnson en route to Brisbane. She arrived safely after a mid afternoon detour via the Jangle River Quilpie and landed again at Charleville before dark. Miss Johnson, moved to tears by the reception, went to bed directly after arrival. At Longreach a large reception in the shire hall saw Mrs Invin lead a gift presentation by the women of the district.
The Paris paper notes Miss Johnson’s keen observation skills and claims aviation is an inborn gift. It mentions a potential marriage to Charles Lemberg and hints at renewed veneration of aviation. It also reports AMY JOHNSON receiving free passage from The Po and Shipping Co on return to England and possible cost coverage if she flies.
Stage hands in Melbourne have threatened to cease work amid allegations that actors at a theatre performed tasks that should have been done byTheatrical Employers' Association members.
Letter from Vision defends visiting fruit hawkers against Horsham Traders Association opposition. They urge council not to intervene, arguing consumer access to decent fruit suffers under distribution restrictions. The writer advocates hawker sales as the only practical option for affordable fruit.
A Horsham letter from W Reed of May 29 urges local ladies to organize a coup kitchen to feed children kept home from school and unemployed townsfolk lacking hot meals. He cites hunger among families and asks who will take up the effort in the town.
Agricultural Journal reports 1930 wheat sample improved over 1929 with 27 percent screenings. Protein about 10.87 percent, flour yield higher though clean-bran extraction tougher. Water absorption lower, flour color yellowish poor. leaf volume up, gluten figures similar to prior years.
A classroom style debate centers on nationalising hospitals with Mr Fox and the College side arguing for central authority and public funding. Mr Nattrass and Mr Perston defend non nationalisation while Mr Wood and Mr Malone urge freedom and tighter oversight. The adjudicator awards the College the win with notes on needing more facts and proof.
The Governor predicted abolition of the South Australian Legislative Council and a reduction in the number of members of the Legislative Assembly were planned as the new State Parliament opened its session.
A. J. Coad offers motor cars buggies gigs and wagons renovated and painted with good workmanship. New and second hand vehicles of all descriptions on hand. Address Navin Street Dorrfram.
The death of Edward Harrison ex police magistrate is announced. He was a highly respected, scholarly man with mastery of law, languages, and science. Colleagues honored his retirement with a gold watch and a farewell chorus, and he remained deeply devoted to study and teaching in court service.
Melbourne union officials say a speedy move is needed to abolish the 424 cm oop charge under the Tur aon plan. They argue wages fell with living costs and seek removal of the charge, hoping for substantial savings for consumers. representations will likely go to the Federal government.
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