10 Sep 1926
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1926
Page
1
A fleet of Fiats will parade through Horsham on Monday September 1 as part of a tour promoting the new Fiat model. The vehicle features four extra horsepower, longer wheelbase, four wheel brakes, and updated suspension, touted as more reliable and shaped by Fiat’s design standards. Local dealers encourage viewing the showcase and spare parts availability.
Report on a Tuesday council gathering where Dr Barnes urged quick action to fix a street issue. Members debated delaying a date while powers were granted to enact charges. Several speakers urged clarifying the matter and planning for possible future changes.
Orient Line steamers to sail to London via Colombo Egypt Naples Toulon Gibraltar and Plymouth outlining the long voyage route for the attached liner schedule and port calls.
The annual report from Mensre Strachan Murmay & Hhansos Geelong notes higher prices at Sydney and London auctions, strong demand for comely breds, and no stock surpluses. It lists Geelong sale dates from October to December and outlines planned quantities, with expectations of good prices and competition across regions. The piece discusses wool selling strategies, market trends after November and December, and urges growers to sell at public auction to obtain full market rates and accurate valuation.
The Empire delegation plans a stay in Horsham with a schedule of meetings and briefings. Officials anticipate around 70 party members including government reps and press, with visits to Irrigation and Agriculture College and Doven, while railway authorities pledge cooperation for early settlement talks.
The Horsham High School staged a three act dramatic farce featuring Profimar y, Miss Madeline Marslonahl, and Jones, with a cast including Mr Wo He Frelertek, Miss Minx Kot Gritithe, and others. The Horsham Orchestra, led by J R Baillie, performed Jolly Fellows and The Volga Boatman's Song as the audience enjoyed genuine laughter and a bustling set built by local craftspeople. Proceeds will fund seating improvements at the High School.
The text argues for correct weighting and regulation of wool offerings to reflect current values, enabling growers to secure advances at bank rates. It stresses public competition protecting growers from private buyers and warns that selling on the ground could undermine the market and depress prices.
A muddled council meeting discussed financing for a new building and ongoing maintenance. Proposals included funding from a mix of sources, with potential loans and annual contributions from the Athletic Club and other bodies. The deputation urged a plan with about £200 in council support and anticipated revenues from existing arrangements to cover operating costs.
The Horsham Teachers Association Progress Association and ANA branches announce a Shopping Week on specified dates to promote the Made in Australia campaign. Representatives from the Australian Native Association Australian Trades Protection League and Victorian bodies join the event aiming to boost local demand for Australian products through patriotic advertising while denying material benefit to any single firm. The warning ceremony will take place.
The text records a disjointed meeting of Bacough Council with unclear speakers and chaotic dialogue. It mentions various names and roles, references a plan involving a Frog theater, and alludes to issues of taxation, street work, and local projects amid garbled OCR.
Fragmented OCR leaves a jumble mentioning antacids and magnesia brands, suggesting a health product or remedy page. It references beverages and digestion, with scattered brand-like terms and unclear attributions. No clear dates, people, or events are discernible.
The Torn committee will elect a time and the event will be performed by a prominent public figure and TH school children. They will be in attendance from 2.10 and will move to the Picture Theater for a display of the council's times.
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