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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1936
Page
3
Yesterday's listed selling prices in Horsham include various goods with figures shown beside items such as cheese, fine flour, chaff, and bran. The fragment shows prices alongside product names but text is heavily garbled, obscuring full item details and quantities.
Wire from Our Correspondent reports Melbourne market activity with lower wheat quotes and subdued turnover. Milling and barley show modest gains while onions and other staples reflect falling prices and cautious demand.
A large Australian delegation of scientists will travel to New Zealand in February for the Australian New Zealand Association for Advancement of Science meeting. Sir David Tirf will chair discussions on dairy and food preservation and transport, as exchanges between the two Dominions continue to build mutual understanding and ease trade tensions over potatoes and citrus.
Rainfall for August shows 231 points over 13 days in 1995. The prior period recorded 179 points across 18 days. Local weather notes summarize the monthly totals and rainfall days.
A fine weekend followed a period of bleak conditions with sun returning. The forecast issued at noon yesterday predicts isolated showers in the North East and Gippsland, some fogs, many frosts, and east to south west winds.
A Rupanyup contractor, J Sargent, sustained a broken arm and head injuries after his motor truck overturned on the Murton Rupanyup road. His sons, one driving, escaped with minor harm as the vehicle struck deep ruts midway between Murtonsmd Rupanyop. He was taken to Horsham Base Hospital.
The home friendly event featured Mrs. J Sawyer on piano James Dimboola on cello and Mr Baillie on violin performing Gipsy Ronde Haydn Hesbelger Trio and a Beet hoven Trio in B flat opus 97 It showcased conversational chamber music with songs by Schumann and Brahms and a cello Gavotte by Mr James The president praised Mr Baillie for organizing the program and Mrs Sawyer for her piano work The club hopes to hear more from the trio.
The Frock Salon of Mrs. E. S. Finkemeyer presents spring and summer model frocks ensembles and millinery. Showcased are tiny and evening wear in latest colors with moderate prices for exclusive Madame Griffiths designs. Window display at 82 Sirebrace Street Orsham Adwt.
A dance held at Doven North last week raised £7 11s 9d. Mrs Frew, an organiser, says the funds were given to the Horsham Agricultural Society ladies committee for improvements at the cookery pavilion at the show grounds. Promoters thank all who contributed to the supper.
Charges of being found drunk and disorderly were preferred in Hor sham Police Court against Ernest Peachey John Campbell and William H Alcock. Peachey and Campbell were fined 10 in default imprisonment while Alcock 26. A pigeons race at Shepparton saw birds return late with times slower than prior races.
Dr Earle Page Minister for Commerce called for a coordinated plan to develop British and Australian industries through an Empire consultative body. The aim is to channel British capital into Australian ventures, create factory jobs, and foster new rural industries.
The Melbourne coroner committed Joseph Francis Watts and John William Watts for trial on murder charges after Leslie Thames Brown, a 30 year old laborer, died from a head blow with a picket at Fitzroy on July 5. Evidence showed the Watts brothers visited Brown’s house and struck him as he opened the door.
The Hor sham branch of the Country Women's Association holds its monthly meeting on Friday. Mrs McPherson of Matawell will demonstrate basketry using pine needles and rush material.
Residents along Hamilton Street faced rising waters as authorities deployed horse transport and motor vehicles to evacuate people. Foreman A E Watts led operations from 9 AM to 9 30 PM with council workers assisting. Some animals were lost and many riders were swept by the current as floods peaked Sunday night before gradual recession.
The Crown Prosecutor urged abolishing the Crown’s right to challenge jurors and favoring majority verdicts. He pressed for changes at today’s session, asking for reforms to juror selection and trial procedures.
Mr Archibald McKellar, chairman of the Victorian Hamani Bacon Curere' Association, urged Tariff board to retain existing duties on lard. He said expanded export of frozen pork would boost supply, making it essential to reserve the Australian market for local producers.
News chronicle from St Jean de Lau notes four delegates from loyalists and rebels met to discuss a ceasefire and independence for Guipuzcoa Catalonia and Navarre within a federal system. In Madrid area fighting, 30 rebels killed and 60 wounded as insurgents fail to advance from Guadarrama while large scale bombing appears from the south and west.
Bucharest reports a Romanian cabinet reshuffle aims to place Romania among fascist states and form an authority bloc from the Baltic to the Black Sea, increasing Czechoslovakia’s isolation as rearmament concentrates.
The Queen Mary sets a new Atlantic blue riband time by beating the Normandie on the return voyage. Officials record a fast crossing with the average speed noted as the ship completes the westward route in the stated hours.
Joyce Smith, 10, drowned after slipping into flood waters of the Wimmera River at Dimboola while playing with her cousin. Fisherman Mr. W J Telfer made a gallant rescue attempt, swimming across flood creeks but failed. Dragging operations continued through the night as police and locals searched.
Japanese representatives attended the opening of the wool sale in Sydney but did not bid. Strong demand came from Bradford and Continental nations led by Germany and France. Purchases were led by Wool brokers with some lots passed in as early sales reached 200d and prices rose five to ten percent from the 1950 close.
Mellomine reports the Royal Ha Haine Society of Australia awards Senior Constable Gi J McDonald a silver medal for bravery in restraining two men at Newstead on January 27. It is the society's highest award in Australia this year.
In Melbourne on Monday the Licensing Board awarded compensation to owners and occupiers of hotels in the Castlemaine and Kyneton districts. Chairman Mr KR Barr stressed the need to improve public facilities including efficient hot water systems.
In Avellino Italy Mussolini warns that Italy can mobilize forty thousand men quickly. He rejects perpetual peace as unrealistic and states fascist doctrine requires strength, sea control, and readiness to face destiny while subordinating national life to Armaments.
This advertisement touts Pinkettes as gentle laxatives and liver pills to relieve liverish symptoms. It claims faster return to good humor, reduced gloom, and improved digestion. Sold at chemists and stores in a 1/3 bottle.
A Horsham Town Council statutory meeting convened with three representative citizens present to elect a mayor. Speakers praised past service, discussed council integrity, and thanked staff and the Horsham Times for its coverage as the new mayor prepares a ceremonial civic service.
Capetown headlines report Captain Dalton of the Benoni Lisht club piloting a two passenger joy ride when the plane spiraled out of control. Miss Atwill aged 16 and Miss Kreuger who had only nine hours flying time took control as Captain Dalton was strapped to his seat. They managed a forced landing and escaped unharmed.
Police charged a crowd of about 10 000 demon strators in Victoria Park East London as fascist and Jewish ex servicemen clashed. Officers used batons and 18 arrests were made among the demonstrators.
Horsham will face a Central Wimmera sec ed team at the Recreation Reserve next Saturday. The season has seen high standard football in the league and this match will test the relative merits of the competition as Horsham fields a strong side in an eagerly awaited game.
After the match the Pimpinio team captain orchestrated a gesture for Reg O'Connor as he led the win and premiership celebration. Secretary Baker prepared a presentation with the club speaker Loyyn present, while wallets and coats were observed among attendees.
In the Mid-Wimmera League on Saturday the second game between Tepeerig and Murron will be played at Murron. Pitas silerr, tised.
The Horons district football league tribunal met Friday to review umpire KE Holliday's report on August 22. Green Park's Wilson challenged decisions in the fourth quarter and faced reprimand. the panel, led by chairman Mr. thu, considered his long record before a light penalty.
The Hoshan Cricket Association holds its annual meeting at the Fire Brigade hall with elections for officers. President D R Maddern is set to serve a sixth year, with Wes G and F P Baker as vice presidents and Mrs BR Maddern as secretary treasurer. The club notes strong social relations and successful seasons for senior and junior sides, and reports a solid financial balance of £7.
Dimboola Club held a social event with chess and draughts on Saturday. Visitors enjoyed supper as local players faced strong opponents, with scores showing Beith Ashmore second and Ausmore? leading early rounds. results listed include Arnold Vernon Leslie Ganzelic Perry Potter Trainor Clarke Wiedermann Baker Holland.
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