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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1941
Page
1
Remarks honor two years of service by Waterworks staff including Wilmoth and Horsham. Recognition notes that the workers completed periodic duties and will retire or transfer to new roles. The ceremony referenced dates and locations, with attendees expressing appreciation and approving future assignments.
The Horsham district comforts fund shows increased activity with more items dispatched to headquarters. Volunteers note urgent need for water conserving gear, washers, cream tins, jam jars, and assorted clothing and equipment from Australia to support Middle East forces during winter.
A nursing assistant is jailed for perjury after falsely claiming a promissory gift in a brief case in Honorett. The acquittal or further actions remain unclear as reporters note the incident involves Gardiner and a coercive ruling in an unspecified quarter.
The report notes thefts in Canterbury from Bourke and at Keele Street from McMahon. Stolen items include cash, clothing, and cigarettes, with approximate values cited and details obscured by damaged text.
The Hotel team beat the Railway combination 59 to 28 at Hornham Recreation Reserve in a charity fixture for Hospital funds amid ideal weather. Gate receipts stood at £11 4s though patronage was poorer than hoped. Maitland and Reid led scoring with multiple goals and the local Pipers entertained the crowd.
Cabinet discussions focus on prisoners of war and an appeal from Adur. Cables from overseas are noted as part of the ongoing diplomatic communications and wartime handling.
Melbourne Monday reports Prime Minister Menzies warned of a dangerous Pacific position in interviews. He cited cables from Britain and officials in Tokyo and Washington while urging Australia to prepare for emergencies and support a timely cabinet plan amid tense times.
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