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Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1940

Page

4

Sheep auction at Horsham yarded four thousand head

Thomas Young & Co. Pty. Ltd. report a special Horsham sale with 4000 sheep yarded and 3100 sold amid heavy buyer attendance from Mt Gambier to Dimboola. Catalog lists cross, merino, and Corriedale wethers and ewes with lambs, fat lambs, and ewes and lambs among totals, plus Red Cross and Blenkley Bros charity accounts.

Thomas Young & CO. Pty. Ltd Horsham Phone Wimmera Warracknabeal Beulah Mioyip Murton Donald Watebew Bilreblp Hupanyup Marnev Wimbevia Natimuk Goroke Douglas D. Eoung Messrs. Thomas Young & Co. Pty. Ltd Mt. Gambler Casterton Hamilton Coleraine Marnoo Minyip Rupan- Fup Murten Stawell Lubeck Nbill Aeccount Harrow Red Cross Account Blenkley Bros

War guilt in France debated by Petain government

The Havas Agency reports a move to create a Supreme Court to determine responsibility for the war. It would replace the High Court, be summoned by Cabinet decision, and impose penalties like common law with no death sentence or reprieves. Berlin criticizes France's leadership for failing to accept peace offers.

Vichy Havas Petain Supreme Court Senate High Court France Berlin Diplomatische Korrespondenz Fuehrer

German Raider Engaged by Alcantara in South Atlantic

The German raider in the South Atlantic was damaged in an engagement with His Majesty's auxiliary cruiser Alcantara. The raider escaped after the Alcantara was slowed by a lucky shot. two British were killed and seven wounded. The Alcantara, 22,200 tons, owned by the Royal Mail Line of Belfast, sustained slight damage.

JG. P. Ingram Royal Mall Line Belfast

Clearing Land for Production in Trrewilllpe District

A rotary hoe tills about six acres daily in scrub up to seven feet high near Volac. The machine, with a four front cut, works through the Trrewilllpe district drawing interest from settlers as it clears land for production at a cost per acre around TH er alee.

Trrewilllpe Volac

Houses Bombed in England Raid On South East Coast

A German plane dropped four bombs on a south east coast area causing a house fire and damaged dwellings. Two people were hospitalized. A separate attack damaged cars and set a house alight as residents sheltered in nearby towns. British fighters engaged. bombs later fell into the sea near a lifeboat station.

London Panay James England

Certainty of Victory in War Remains Unshaken

A news agency asserts that post France the belief Germany waged a half-hearted war against Britain is false. Germany fights Britain with the same resolve and certainty of victory as against Poland and France.

Verlin France Germany Britain Poland Fronev

Four Britons Freed By Japan In Espionage Case

Four Britons arrested on espionage claims were released by Japan but others remain detained. Britain has demanded the immediate release of all arrested nationals amid tense Anglo Japanese relations.

London Britain

Longest Underground Aqueduct Under Construction Between NYC and Catskills

The project in the Catskill Mountains links New York City with Roundout Creek by an 85 mile tunnel. Authorities describe it as the longest underground aqueduct in history.

New York City Roundout Creek Catskill Mountains

Shipowner Faces War Rant For System Breach

A historical notice warns that any shipowner who breaches the novicert system undertaking may forfeit war warrants for the duration of the war, with the threat applying to all facilities and potential water access issues.

U S A ban on aviation petrol shocks war economy

President Roosevelt issued a ban on exporting aviation petrol outside the Western Hemisphere. Britain Germany Italy and Japan are barred from access to U S aviation fuel, a move Japan may view seriously. The Daily Telegraph notes limited impact on Britain while Japan relies on American supplies.

Washington Roosevelt Britain Germany Italy Japan United States London America

RAF records claim heavy July air war losses for Germany

Air Ministry bulletin reports at least 240 German aircraft shot down by the W A F and ground defences in July with over 600 German officers and men killed or captured. It notes additional enemy planes and ground losses and mentions bomber command activity on the Norwegian coast damaging supply ships and enemy positions.

Caple London Air Ministry W.A.F Ahore Norwegian

Control of the Channel Reports in New York

New York City sources describe operations along a channel from Botonque to near Bun Kirk. Artillery lines guard a two mile stretch controlling channel width as rubber floats with liquid alp allegedly shuttle tanks across the water.

New York Wedneslav Corresyac Jeut Sas Leos Emiplacea Ds Emplaciog Uwltiph Artillcers Haerrage Bontogue Bunkirk

Ships For British Ports Barring Without Warrant

Shipping authorities warn that any vessel entering British ports without a ship's warrant will be barred from port facilities and entry. The notice emphasizes strict enforcement and potential penalties for noncompliance, affecting crew and cargo movements.

London British

Greek steamer sink British sink Hermoine oil cargo loss

Italian aircraft attacked the Greek steamer Hermoine bound for the Dodecanese with 500 tons of oil. After the crew were removed the British commander ordered the ship sunk to prevent capture.

London Hermoine Italy Dodecanese

Germany Claims Destroyed Shipping and Planes in War

A spokesman said Germany had destroyed 1 270 000 tons of British shipping since June 25, including 936 400 tons from new units, and 354 000 tons of planes. He also claimed 370 British planes were shot down.

Berlin Germany

Italians Suffer Heavy Losses In Northern Campaign

Fragmentary wartime dispatch reports strong enemy forces marching near Dobel about 30 miles south of Moyale. Italian troops incur heavy casualties after a sharp engagement while allied air support provides cover and sustains the retreat.

Wolfesday Dobel Moyale Cicemey Gellon

No Immediate Invasion of England Warned by Publicist

London reports Signor Garcia, spokesman for Signor Mugs lini, says a sudden invasion of England is unlikely. He predicts a gradual campaign to wear down British resistance after preliminaries are completed. A message from Vole notes possible suspension of communications between occupier zones.

London Vole

Freight Ship Collision Off Wellington In Calm Seas

A freighter and a tanker collided near Wellington after an eastern celebration. The Arciseale and Ole Jeet suffered damage with both ships listing and two tugs dispatched to assist. Weather was calm and visibility adequate as crews assessed the scene and prepared to tow the vessels toward port.

Wellington Arciseale Armidale Wellimgnin

Castlemaine District Angers Society Announces Show Plans

The Castlemaine District grivshark S ciety reveals a decision to slit angus show. It is announced that Lagan tennis club at Wimbledon is teken and pig breeding will be included.

Castlemaine Sciety Lagan Wimbledon

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