01 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1939
Page
1
An ex sailor travels from London to Zealand seeking employment opportunities. He advertises his seamanship, navigation, and deckhand skills, hoping to secure a position aboard a ship or vessel. He emphasizes reliability, adaptability, and readiness for hard work at sea.
A baronet appeals a lengthy sentence in a 35 foot lifeboat case involving alleged blackmail and robbery. The court records show ongoing legal contention with references to witnesses and parties, as the defense challenges the rulings and duration of the sentence despite the complex wartime logistics implied by the converted lifeboat scenario.
Readable fragments show price references for woollen jumpers and fleece items with figures like 6/11 and 2/11. The text mentions flames usually 54 and men’s wear with brief pricing cues, indicating a shop clearance or catalog listing with uncertain context.
A 61 year old man faced three counts of murder connected to the disappearances of Thomas Rollason commissioner Timothy V Shea driver and William Bartley of Narromine. Police allege Moss held items linked to Bartley and evidence placed suspects near Bartley’s camp.
Sydney correspondent reports former Works Minister Thorby saying he is generally satisfied with the Royal Commission's findings on the G tract but notes irregularities of procedure and laxity in places. He questions the judge’s remark on tact in addressing the committee and urges careful handling of the report.
A letter to the editor discusses local concerns about district matters and a proposed rest home near the post office and base hospital. The note mentions Horsham July 20 and contemplates a rest home location. The item also notes Sir Gilbert Dyett’s 20 years as Federal president of the Returned Soldiers league.
Population figures to end March show Australia at 646,439 with a gain of 18,745 for the quarter. The report cites natural increase and net migration variations, noting Tasmania’s population up 3,346 due to natural increase offset by migration loss. Males predominate in all states except Victoria and South Australia.
The Three Musketeers offers light humor with Silver of the Sage as support. Lives of a Bengal Lancer stars Gary Cooper and Franchot Tone, focusing on bravery and a captain’s hunt for a kidnapped son. Also featured is Everybody’s Baby on the Sth Century-Fox set with Sylvia McChune. Maryville family comedy follows the Pill regime and modern childrearing amid riotous misadventures.
By his will, Henry Cohen merchant of Sydney, left 10 000 for a fund named the David and Hilde Cohen Fund. The income will be distributed in alternate years among Jewish and Hol Jewkes charities.
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