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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1941
Page
5
Weather favors crops as early sown fields show strong growth. Local events include Mothers' Club assisting the War Fund and a Queen of the Fights charity ball raising funds for the Red Cross. Community reports cover afres dances, competitions, and guild activities amid festive autumn preparations.
The Horsham council processed a flood of correspondence from the Area Management Board Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation and the Department of Munitions regarding home front munition production. Other items covered include local road and streetlight repairs, electric service upgrades at Horsham Base Hospital, relaxation of by law enforcement, and requests for charitable fund donations alongside public works and land and surveying issues.
The Kalkee Red Cross held its annual meeting with members attending and officers listed. Secretary Miss Stith, assistant secretary Miss Steynelils, and treasurer Miss Woirsletent are named amid talks on prisoner aid and district solicitations. event included refreshments and a clothing distribution noting items like shirts, jackets, and underwear.
A fragmented report covers a pigeon homing race from Mtwywool to an inland venue with a 12 mile distance. Weather cautions were minor with light winds. spectators saw several bidders and committee members, including Max Bayle, involved in organizing the event. Donations from Mrs Williams and others supported mile race setup, while schools in Horsham and Shepparton are mentioned as hosting or aiding related races.
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