22 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
1
A munition worker appeared at St Kilda Court charged with shooting at William Gites and with attempted murder of another man. The defendant, aged 93, was remanded on both counts and held for further hearing.
The Horsham theatre screens Charle Chan in Reno and Blon ldie Meets the Boss tonight, with Fast and Loose as the main attraction. The program also features The Return of the Cisco Kid, The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok, Jamaica Inn, and Burn Em Up O Connor with matinee offerings tomorrow.
Wire reports from Melbourne detail a bribery sting tied to milk distributors urging pressure on government MPs. The Dowall Commission chair denies evidence of any bribes being offered to MPs, while the Milk Distributors Association secretary and other officials debate terms and possible inquiries.
Proclamation under Defence Act calls male residents of Horsham area to enrol for Citizen Forces. Eligible men born July 1 1908 to June 30 1918 must attend medical examination at Horsham Drill Hall on January 4 or 5 and report early to avoid delays. Non compliance carries up to 20 pounds fine or three months imprisonment. Area Officer plans visits to nearby towns on January 6 to 20.
A Melbourne hotel employee with a bullet wound was found beside a road two miles from Fern Trew Gully. Investigators said the suspected murder occurred during a Christmas reunion with his wife, with officers detailing the tense scene as they pursued leads.
The Horsham branch of the Australian Natives Association reports a six month balance sheet with funds over £5,000 and membership above 200. The meeting at the public library discussed branch work, the Melbourne excursion by special train, Angling Club support for a Konnee Bear Sanctuary, and plans to improve branch activities with new honorary inspectors and January discussions.
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