Sunk to avoid being captured near River Plate
Monte-Video Sunday report of Admiral Graf Spee scuttling near the River Plate estuary five miles off shore. Explosions and fire followed the blocking of the harbor as the ship sank in view of 500000 spectators. Casualties and crew saved by destroyer escort amid confusion. Remaining crew evacuated to ships and taken to England for leave.
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Monte
Graf Speeste
River Plate
Sik Innnehes
Crunterfan
Military casualties reported in Exeter engagement
Admiralty reports indicate several sailors were killed and wounded in the Exeter incident. Casualties include five officers and seven ratings killed with additional wounded. six reportedly seriously hurt and others slightly wounded. Official communiqués note naval personnel sustained varying injuries.
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Landon
Armiralty
Exeter
Terion Uieh
Alec Ue Ape
Berlin Officials Report Commander Scuttled Spee
An official news agency states the commander settled the Spee because Prnaagiy refused to allow time for repairs to be effected. The commander also ordered scuttling and directed Wider himself to give Arivtions for scuttling.
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Berlin
Alulay
Prnaagiy
Tig We Westry
Diet Wider
Unclear nautical incident aboard Tacoma port detains crew
A fragmented report describes the Tacoma captain accused of denying port access. The remaining crew are separated, with one crewmate en route to a destination aboard two tugs and two vessels.
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Jesuign
Stinley
Tacoma
Per Aissine
Spee
Aleginil
Bivans Afres
British Casualties All Brought Back to Lines
British forces report that casualties from a recent engagement were returned to the line positions. The report notes troops sustaining injuries while Irish trout line units supported the operation. Local commanders affirm discipline and readiness following the setback.
German Raids Repulsed East of Vosges Front
A French report says German forces raided the Blues River sector last night. Fighting persisted until about 4 a.m. when the Germans withdrew. Artillery fire continued throughout the world. Suvailler raids were repulsed east of the Vosges.
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Blues River
Worlt
Voszes
Germans Report Successes on Western Front in Punctuated Attacks
German official news service describes shock troop actions on the Western Front yesterday. It claims heavy engagements in six sectors, with substantial enemy losses and several prisoners captured. German losses are said to be small, and the report draws conclusions from the actions.
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Berlin
Finnish counterattacks smash Russian divisions on front
London reports Finnish counter attacks on the north central front were highly successful as two Russian divisions of about 36,000 men were crushed and prisoners taken. Stockholm cites Finnish successes with coastal batteries hampering the Russian Navy and notes a destroyer and a tanker were sunk.
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London
Royonieize
Daily Telegraph
Stockholm
Thues
Tve
Finland
Eridas
Pakvul
Wheat Deliveries and Christmas Shoot Notables at District Centres
District centre reports note W Peterson delivering the season's first wheat load in Tung, with O Loughlin weighing 70 bags. Roy proved 13 bushels over ANA. The Jung branch held its annual Christmas shoot with Ada and R Maddern tied for first and L V Dalton close behind. prizes included a goose and plum pudding.
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W. Peterson
Byrneville
O'Loughlin
Roy
A.N.A
Jung
Ada
Thursi
Was
Wohlers
Bert Saunders
Harvest Season Looms In Kalkee District
Weather favors field work as farmers near complete stripping of Lown wheat and harvesting nears general. A local airman Ray Gibbons returned home from Norseman WA to cheers from district residents. Red Cross sent five hampers and a linen parcel valued at £10 to hospital headquarters. First aid class postponed due to leaders’ absence. Royal School opened for a week as exams proceed after head teacher Miss E Pritchard resigned. Colin Mott, sole senior in gain, faces action following a recommenda.
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Ray
Gibbons
Norseman
Red Cross
Great Soldiers Comfort Organisation
Royal School
Beng
E. Pritchard
N. Colin Mott
Recommenda Tis Merin Ceriiion
Successful Red Cross Concert Netted Profit in Town Hall
A Tuesday Red Cross concert in the town hall raised a net profit of £15. The programme featured 10 talented acts including the shinistre troupe. A solo performed entitled The Old Sunlowner was praised. Women performers presented bouquets of silver beet to each winner. Mr G Nitsuhke thanked volunteers and noted all work was voluntary, with Praser and his helper from Horsham assisting. A bountiful supper followed, provided by members of the gentler sex.
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Red Cross
Mir
G. Nitsuhke
Dante mi Tagan
Praser
Horsham
Red Cross Sub-branch Holds December Meeting
The busy session showed the Red Cross sub-branch completing and distributing material. Pajama suits, shirts, balaclavas, and kneecaps were handed out. A demonstration on went on, with a market stall boosting funds and tea and sugar provided by Mrs Grimble and Miss Sandy.
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Red .Cross. Society
Grimble
Vectas Veetis and District Red Cross Meeting Summary
Second meeting of Vectas Veetis and District Red Cross branch reports good attendance and steady collections. Workers completed 96 articles including clothing items such as shirts, pyjamas, knitted gowns, and various fabric goods, all despatched to headquarters.
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Trea i Med
Igorois ES Mg
Fite Veeetis
Alenadkinet
Gei
arBelus
Various For Sale Notices From A Historic Paper
A dented collection of sale ads lists items such as prams, Singer sewing machines, wardrobes, beds, chests, leather goods, trailers, batteries, furniture sets, and household effects. Advertisements reference prices, locations like Park Street and Firebrace Street, and sellers including Wilson Bollon and F Pulse. The text includes garbled spellings and partial phrases typical of OCR from an old classifieds page.
For Sale Reliable 7 T Ap International Harvester
Partial OCR notes list a for sale item including a 7 ton AP International Harvester, rebuilt or refurbished, with dual rear wheels and tires, description mentions a tray body and well, located at Pyusent Street Horsham. The text includes price references around 70 pounds and mentions an order and appearance.
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Reid
Brucé ‘Street
Witti
Dua International Harvester’ Co
Pyusent Street
Horsham
War era laughs and cinema buzz in West End nights
Amid air raid fears West End venues kept spirits up with jokes and stage acts. Saloons stayed open during alerts while cinemas in Central London reopened and audiences queued for stars like Robert Taylor Ginger Rogers and Errol Flynn. Attendants and workers trained as wardens of the cinema and theatre helped run shelters and safety drills.
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Rand
West End
Syd
Arthur
Walés
Abojntro
Rae
London
Rober Taylor
Im ‘tLaday
Ginger Rogers
the Gaumont
Joan Bennett
The
the Odeon
Errol Flynn
Dodge ‘City
Warner
Leicester Square
Updin
Mr. Chips
To Let Furnished Rooms Central Position Horsham
Classified notice seeking furnished rooms for rent in a central Horsham locus. Contact Box 101 for inquiries and details on availability and terms.
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UGT
Horsham
Doookie and Lon gerenong Agricultural Colleges Prospectus
Applications invited for enrolment at Dookie and Longerenong Agricultural Colleges. Fees total £50 per annum or £25 per term covering maintenance medical sports laundry. Courses include Agriculture related sciences English bookkeeping rural economics animal husbandry dairying poultry pig breeding fat lamb balancing building construction blacksmithing shearing wool classing. Prospectus and full particulars from Gillior, Secretary, Central of Agricultural Education, 61 Spring Street Melbourne. Retires Horsham Agricultural Society.
Fodder Conservation Competition at Royal Agricultural Society
A noted Royal Agricultural Society event in Victoria outlines a fodder conservation contest. The program aims to promote efficient feeding, environmental stewardship, and practical husbandry among local farmers and agribusiness participants.
Fragmented OCR hints political bribery mention
OCR fragment references bribery of a parliament member. No clear names, places, dates, or actionable facts present. Summary notes ambiguous political corruption tease without concrete details or context.
Lost horse notices and wanted items from December edition
A fragmentary classified page lists lost horse descriptions near Lith Ist and Whitridge with reward offers. It also includes a wanted to buy ad for a pedigreed Shorthorn bull and a request for a “Rea. Cardiguin” near tennis courts, plus a reply address at 4406 hime Office. December notices mention Winder and King Glenthompson as contact points.
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BUAND
Wweek
Bok
Hobbs
Jonn Street
Cardiguin
Winder
ASOT
Whitridge
Glenthompson
Shire of Wimmera invites applications for key posts
Shire is inviting expressions of interest for the positions of Shire Ranger and Deputy officer. Applications close at noon on Friday 22 December 1999. Undersigned Shire Secretary Otter Wids Gray notes details available at Shire Offices.
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Wimmera
Afl
Shire
Otter
Wids Gray
Entries Close for February 1940 Agricultural Contest
The notice announces entry close date February 10 1940 with fees of 5 shillings per entry. Prizes include first £7 second £5 third £8 for Royal Agricultural Society district competitions open to farmers and graziers. Entries must be made via subsidised bodies near the property, judging April-May by an RASV approved judge.
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Teva
Qush
Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria
Stirting
Brim Spriggs
Rosebrook
Quenfe
Whuilig Ot
Islee
Vie Hat Rice
Cuteles
Tha
Winn.ng
J. T.hardingham
Exchange Welter Ilindivap
Beren
Duehenhe mbrra School Adds Bottle Covers in Parcel
The children of the Duehenhe mbrra School added two hot water bottle covers and six hot water bottle covers knitted by girls under seven years old. The parcel also included slippers nine pillow slips one pair underpants 22 fave washers 17 toilet bags. The branch will hold its next meeting in four weeks.
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Hot Walter
Tycolitihs
Goth
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