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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1944
Page
3
Citizens debate compulsory referendum in a wartime climate as the government pushes Acts including timber and forest bills. The debate covers state powers, opposition positions, and a substantial majority for government measures while parliamentary committees examine related amendments and wartime needs.
An outbreak of chickenpox disrupts life in the town with isolations and school impacts. Mothers' Club hosts a charity event at Mintiny Saturday raising funds for residents relocating to Mowiuttow district. Speakers praise helpers, prize winners noted, and a farewell to Mrs Ridgwell and Mrs Midewell during the event.
The notice lists Sunday worship at several churches including Presbyterian at RD Aunfein s church and Methodist Church. Details mention early morning and evening services with named clergy and locations in the circuit. The bishop seeks unity across parishes and mentions a forthcoming primitivary service and various callouts for congregants to attend.
The church marks its anniversary with services on Sunday and Monday, featuring sermons by Minsirayal Ts and Rise NP seyefill, a special program titled Scenes from the Life of an Army Mother, prizes distributed, and a Salvation Amity appeal. Activities include a 1 pm and 7 pm service, with a late afternoon event and multiple prize distributions.
Sydney reports indicate useful rains in New South Wales helping dry areas and aiding forestry. The Legislative Council debated the Town and Country Manning Bill under the Farmers Protection Amendment. Proposals stressed timber for war uses and forest management to support water reservoirs, with departments coordinating to improve tree treatment and machinery, aiming to sustain timber supply and regional development.
A fragment reports Wing Commander Guy Gilman missing after a 1943 attack on Germany. It notes Victoria Cross relevance and mentions a Marine Elder Dawe and a clearly reported missing team. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
A crown witness in a Sydney case involving four men charged with a crime was killed in an unrelated accident. The accident occurred near Rutherland as people gathered, casting new uncertainty over the pending trial.
Experts warn that major tyre makers face a critical shortage as natural rubber declines and synthetic rubber lags. German research shows limited substitution and the United Nations aims to speed conversion while U S owners await adequate supply amid rising costs and production challenges.
Advent1 services listed for St Andrews Cremythrian Church and nearby parishes include 8 am Holy Communion, 11 am Sung Eucharist, 3 pm Communion, and evening prayers. Preachers noted: Rev T Worsley Maguire BA, Mr V R Heazlewood, Mr J Jagger, and others. Also entries for Longerenong Horsham Park Gisberton Green Lake and Lanarum details with times and attendees.
The report notes Tokyo facing a new threat as Saipan reports air operations. Chungking broadcasts claim American parachutists will be fatally treated if captured. Japanese public expresses anger over the situation.
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