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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1940
Page
1
The article describes a Red Cross appeal and a fundraising effort by a local group named the Morsbain 1 webermstirks Fetlawanige, detailing donated items such as sacks of grain, hospital supplies, clothing, and personal care products sent to soldiers. It notes collection efforts at town hall and community events, urging continued support.
A formal proclamation exiles Australian youths aged 20 to 24 for service in the Air Force. The document, issued Wednesday, outlines the call up under the Defence Act and applies to males from 18 to 36 years. It emphasizes compulsory military service and the power of the government to compel attendance.
Muthourie correspondent reports upcoming announcements on dates for national events. The piece refers to preparations and a defense ministry statement about countrywide plans and regional arrangements.
A plane crashed into the mountains near Milford killing the pilot Batre Wan and the two passengers. Rescue teams and local residents searched the area as the wreckage lay amid mist and rugged terrain. Investigators from the region arrived to inspect the scene and determine the cause of the accident.
A court reduced the sentence of a shop proprietor after an appeal. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the case involved imprisonment and a local legal process.
Fragmentary reading shows a local charity drive, Hor sham and District Comforts Fund, with mentions of Mrs A Seyancuie Wilmoth and Mrs Roa Mins Hated and other names connected to fundraising efforts. The text references a Bank of New South and cottons but details are unclear due to damage.
A reader requests brief letters on general topics for the Horsham Times. The correspondent notes weight comparisons of poultry, bread, and loaf sizes, urging action and referencing “Posse” signs, asking for space in the paper.
Local Horsham squad prepares for a semifinal clash against Central Wimmera rivals as Morahan and Rupa Fup lead key scorers. Despite late-season injuries and service issues among attendants, the Horsham lineup aims to secure a spot in the final, with strong support from listed teammates and officials.
Horsham district pipe band will lead football teams to the Mouth ground for a charity match at 2 pm at the Bull Hotel. Admission adults one shilling with proceeds for the town’s worthy institution. Teams include Exchange Hotel and Bull and Mouth lineups with local players named for a thrills filled afternoon.
Report lists golfers with scores in a local event including Mayes Newton and McRae. The B grade final saw Mrs McGiregor narrowly defeat Met Short by a single stroke.
Methodist and Church of Christ gather for Sunday services with themes on patience and Revelation chapters 2 and 3. Messages highlight Bible durability and influence, with reference to U S Alaska populations and Montana abundance in historic context.
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