Britain ready for war effort and industrial safeguards
In a letter from Loco ck and the Federation of British Industries, Britain’s wartime mobilization is outlined with duties to protect overseas trade and supply lines. A Horsham reader defends Christian outreach amid by law disputes, arguing religious freedom and nonviolent advocacy despite local by‑laws. The exchange touches on church bells, public disturbance, and a proposal for a public Bible debate hosted by Jehovah’s Witnesses in Horsham.
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Britain
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Federation of Mittal Endustries
Hir
Dis Mosque
Horsham
Jus Mosque
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Aleks Nemarease
Jehovat
R. B. Brickell
Wimmera Gene Jehovah's Witnesses
Horsham, Dee
25 Years To Day Tnsignation Prevalent In Dimbosta
On this date marks the removal push for the shire headquarters from Dim Boola to Jeparit following a meeting at a Dimboola pub. A resolution called for shire president Dr Aoffmann to resign for backing the proposal.
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Horsham
Horsham Cornc T
Railways Department
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Hands That Women Love and Men Admire
Fragmentary advertising line reads as a fashion or beauty blurb urging a soothing cosmetic or personal care product. The readable phrases emphasize allure, clarity, softness, and attractiveness while mentioning men and women. No clear brand or destination is identifiable in the legible text.
Industrial restart mobilises vast assets worldwide
The document outlines a sweeping mobilization of industrial resources, projecting a major reshaping of global production. It highlights the need to adapt instruments of defense, support charitable aims, and maintain essential trade flows, urging careful surveying of facilities and coordinated government planning.
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Australia
Parliament session outlined war measures and reforms
The edited session last Friday shows government pushing a wartime programme with finance, employment, and social measures. Debates over adultery clauses and budget items dominated, while Parliament plans a March return and strengthened Party roles amid partisan exchanges.
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Menzius
Counter Party
Men Viva
Country Party
Camere
Convlan
Weensiaud Latins
Christmas Gift Dilemma and Household Preparations
A rustic letter lists holiday anxieties and plans for Christmas. It muses on gifts, finances, and the home scene with talk of decorations, a possible expensive toy, and the duties of hosting. The writer notes the means to buy items, the cost of daily life, and the anticipation of Christmastide.
Stunted Words Reveal a Hazy Note on a Station Boat
In a garbled passage, references emerge to a station boat and a person or group tied to Debebt. The text hints at a crowd or crowding event, a stage, and a night scene with wine, but the meaning remains unclear and fragmentary.
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Crower
British policy praised as natives educated for self rule
Mr. G. Drew spoke at the Mildura Rotary on the Sudan administration. He praised the British plan to educate brainy Dinka youths and return them to lead their people, noting teachers, policemen, and native soldiers among the educated. He contrasted British methods with Italian actions and described tribal law punishments and local governance aiding self-sufficiency.
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G. ©. Drew
Merbein
Sudan United Mission
Mildura
Oenay
Cartle Ss
Toarey
Drew
Muuch
Italy
Mrr
Australia
All-Wheel Drive Ford V8 Demolishes Terrain Tests
Demonstration near Melbournes region shows a Ford V8 with Murmon Harrington all wheel drive haul artillery, guns, and loads across sand, swamps, and embankments. A 12 ton gross payload with a Stone Howitzer proves six driven wheels outperform ordinary trucks under gruelling conditions observed by Defence Department officials.
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Mel- Sour
Defence Department
Bern
Murmon-Harrington
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