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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1940
Page
3
London endured renewed air raids as German planes dropped explosives and incendiaries on the south west and London proper. Casualties were reported, with heavy anti aircraft fire and fires ignited by incendiaries. The northeast suffered its longest raid, and coastal towns in Wales faced bombing and gas main damage.
An unclear report notes air losses and retirements amid a wartime situation. Key figures or units are unnamed, but the text references a military air effort and personnel changes during a period of conflict. The fragmentary source mentions dates and events around aviation losses and retirements without full details.
The report states British air forces destroyed 34 enemy aircraft in the operation while several premises suffered damage. One family lost a father and ten younger children. many others were injured or killed in the raid. The account notes no horses were reported killed and some buildings were demolished.
Berlin endured a Monday air raid with blasts heard into the evening while western fronts saw renewed activity. Reports say targets in Germany, Belgium, and Holland faced bombardment as Allied air forces pressed operations. The American Associated Press notes contested zones, with Hungarian territorial shifts cited amid ongoing strategic moves.
An incoherent wartime notice discusses Balkan relief and mobilization, mentioning Italian and Greek forces and Albania. The text references a large mobilization and a warning about possible attacks, but details are garbled and attribution unclear.
A British AAD report describes action around Fort Capuzza. Claims include a relatively fierce clash with casualties, and allegations of British fighters being shot. Separate notes mention raids in multiple regions and defenses repelling attackers.
A garbled wire service style item claims a German correspondent remarks on a supposed royal event involving England and German soldiers. The piece cites phrases about snipers, a king’s inspection, and historic allegiance, though phrasing is largely incoherent and unclear.
Wire from Our Correspondent reports four company directors and a barrister faced conspiracy charges in Central Court. The case was adjourned for four months to allow their solicitor to inspect documents. Police examined records for ten months. Sergeant Forde indicated allegations involve over 250000 pounds, with a suggested charge in the vicinity of 1000 pounds.
The Melbourne Grand Jury in the Supreme Court returned a true bill of indictment today against Constables Calwell Me Tonene and Exkine. They face trial on charges of perjury in a case linked to a North Aldlbourne Club picnic. The proceeding is noted as a rare instance after magistrates refused to commit the defendants initially. Alphonnus Tobin, vice-president, is mentioned in relation to fines arising from the affair.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a man accused of disgorging a sum of 100 pounds at a banking location. Names and context are unclear due to damaged text. Further details pending reliable transcription.
The Scotts and neighbors in Arden street Gillingham Kent receive letters from landlady Annie Arnott stating the houses will be left in her will. Mrs Arnott, a widow travelling from Rochester, left over 8000 to heirs. The families have lived there for decades and face losing their long homes.
The Fire Brigade defeated the Bremen side after five tight quarters in a wind influenced match. Key players included Len Hutcheson and Dowd, with Alcock and Watson starring for the winners as stamina told late and attendance enjoyed a spirited firefighting themed clash.
Wire from Our Correspondent Adelside Monday says Alioa Hows, 26, faced charges of stealing £5000 from her father Ro bert Ross of Syde Tt The alleged theft followed a September 5 1949 bank deposit and a later October 21 disappearance of the daughter and fiancé The police allege she fled with a man named Allen and later took over an hotel in South Australia.
A jumble of references from The Rav tar official RAC journal links Shakespeare lines to motor terms and gear notes. The piece lists quotes from Henry V, Hamlet, Macbeth, and other plays, alongside modern ad items about jobs and boarders. It presents an unusual fusion of literature and automotive jargon with several unrelated notices and classifieds mixed in.
Notice proclaims candidates duly nominated for council seats in Whitmera and announces if vacancies exist. It records elected councillors for wards and lists returning officer Horsham, date 28th August 1940, and names Purvis Rehuming and John Johnston among candidates.
A grateful note thanks the Electrical North West for restoring the writer to the Shire Council vacancy. The author pledges strong support for ratepayers and service to the Shire, aiming to act in the best interests of the local community.
The notice lists examination dates and locations in Bendigo and Shepparton with entries to be reviewed, and states that application forms and requirements may be obtained free from the Heart Office of the Sanitary Timber Authorities. Applications must be forwarded to the Secretary at 110 Spencer Street Melbourne by 1 September 1940 with fees.
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