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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1925
Page
4
A reader reports potato plants damaged by a spider pest. They describe using a lime and potassium rosphare mix as a spray, applied at partial strength, hoping it helps others. The note suggests monitoring plants closely after treatment and sharing results.
A tense incident described as a senseless prank unsettled Warrack residents, prompting a police response and highlighting public safety concerns. Controversy spilled into discussion of a new film, with critical praise and questions about artistic responsibility and the impact of media.
Market notes indicate mixed activity with several items sold at auction and varied quotations. Prices featured include prime wool and related textiles with ranges around 27 to 32 shillings, while other goods showed smaller bids and modest demand reflected in limited sales. Local stores report subdued competition amid uneven wholesale bid activity and several lots shifting hands.
A sale by public auction of farm stock and household effects will be held at Ararat. The consignor CHIENAe will auction ambulatory and stationary items including 14 head of fine merino sheep and multiple station bred wethers in various ages. Also offered are farming implements, machinery, vehicles, and a wide range of household furniture and fittings. The sale begins at 1 pm with stock at 2:30 pm, with 2 percent rebate to agents for outside purchases.
The advertisement lists the National Trartees Executors and Agency Co Ltd Victoria Insurance Co Ltd National Treuranen Co of Lew Bealand Ltd and Austrafina Motus Treuraner Bariety Ltd. Cooper's Sheep Dip. It notes a motor garage in Hamilton Street Boreham open to the public with phone 145 and agents for Buick and Ford. Repairs by competent mechanics.
Land seekers apply to A. H Smith & Co Jot Fenton & Co Hamilton of Learmonth & Co Merino for full particulars of subdivision sale near 1900 era. Mention of Merino Downs Estate held by Francis Heaty descendants, twenty years terms, including fattening lamb raising and agricultural land once part of Taltaver estate.
A dense 19th century ad list outlines a multi day sale calendar for Horsham and surrounding districts. It features numerous Special Off Shears Sales, Stock Sales, and clearings at venues including Willaring, Kaniva, Nhill, Hamilton, Kaniva, and Netto. The notices promote large consignments of district bred sheep and cattle with precise sale dates from November into December, noting miles from Horsham and estate auctions.
R T Plant listed as stock and property salesman and agent for multiple firms including Commercial Union Insurance Company Limited. Mentions various products and services, township land entries, stock and standing, with references to older auto firms and suppliers in France and Australia.
The notice outlines Wilson Bolton & Co operating as auctioneers and general agents in Victoria with branches at Goroke Murtoa and other towns. It advertises sales of livestock and store stock at Corio Geelong on Mondays, advances on wool, and investments in stocks. It lists agents for The New Zealand Loan and displays a full machinery stock at Horsham.
Wilson Bolton & Co on instructions from Mr J B Crnrage invite tenders for two rate properties in Horsham. Part of allotment 1 section 4 and part of allotment 7 section town and parish of Horsham. Each has house, 2 garaging, sewered, with frontages on Dooen and Darlot Streets. Inspections available before closing. Tender deadline 2 pm Friday November 1th 1985. Highest or any tender not guaranteed acceptance.
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