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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1941
Page
1
Melbourne reports negotiations with the Victorian Railways Department lead to storage arrangements for bulk and bagged wheat at Geelong. Chairman Sir Cliveis Pherson warned growers of possible delay and disorganization due to Office staff call ups.
The regulations declare that only Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day are holidays at all workplaces in Australia. Annual leave may be taken over the period but with illness or emergencies exceptions. Employers must pay for lost leave, and the first payday after January 1 marks compensation. Shops generally must close by 6 pm, with exceptions for essential goods and later hours for perishables.
Melbourne reports Justice MacFarlan in the Practices Court granted probate of the will of Flight-Lieut Albert Stevens of Hawthorn. The case notes death presumed but lacking direct proof, citing legal precedent on death in wartime cases and a seven-year wait for proof of death in non war situations.
At Friday's council meeting the Wimmera Shire Council approved a £250 donation to a fund established in response to the Lord Mayor's appeal. Donations to date were £250 with further acknowledgments to follow.
A report records donations to the Arapiles Shire Council fund following last week’s appeal by the council president Dr J T Heard. Contributions include amounts from Russell Mel and CWS McDonald, with acknowledgment planned in the Times.
The Horsham United Artists present a Town Hall revue on Baxay night to support the Sydney cruiser fund. The program features soloists duets trios ballets dancing magicians led by Jaffre Singh with famed magic acts, plus instrumental numbers from saxophone reel guitar and other ensembles. Proceeds aid the building of a new cruiser and patrons are urged to attend despite travel restrictions.
The Amalgamated Engineering Union organiser N Roberts criticises the Federal Government for cancelling holidays beyond three principal days. He warns production would fall without a spell for workers. He notes many union members have endured 12 hour shifts for two years.
The federal government issues new limits saying cafes restaurants and shops selling bread pastries confectionery post drinks felt fruit and vegetables may extend trading hours. Booksellers and newsagents must close at 6 pm while chemists and butchers keep usual hours and all other shops close at 6 pm.
Tennis event at Horsham Lawn Tennis Club tomorrow aims to raise funds for the Military Hospital at Heidelberg. American mixed doubles feature, with trophies donated. Entries to secretary Mr. K Harris at Commercial Banking Co of Sydney. 1s 6d entry, 6d for afternoon tea.
A brick wall at a Galle flock factory in Proneik collapsed crushing a section of the building. An elderly man, A. Booth, aged around 70, was rescued from the house as the wall fell but no injuries to others were reported. Fire brigade and local authorities investigated the scene.
Notice for Hornham Times subscribers in Surry. Readers who do not receive the paper should report by telephone or mail to ensure delivery.
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