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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1944
Page
4
Gur correspondent reports a murder case involving coroner Pratt and merchant seaman Sutton. Medical evidence suggests asphyxia from suffocation during a violent incident. Sutton attributes statements about his whereabouts and identity, while defense questions the witness credibility amid a complex forensic narrative.
Church of England plans evening Christus enrol service and St Cuthberts Boys’ choir event. St Andrew’s to begin Advent with Christmas hymns. Methodist Church holds 10:40 am Christmas Day service. Salvation Army notes a Sunday gathering and carols as part of Christmas week activities.
A chaotic report describes staff reshuffles in a regene committee with temporary appointments to president and assistant roles. It notes an emergency meeting on February 5 and ongoing inquiries through late January, plus a subcommittee to appoint a paid secretary for WS. The piece laments delays and hopes families will reunite after holidays.
AP correspondent reports Super Fortresses bombed Fukyo and Honshu on December 20. Blackouts followed ten explosions across a wide area as enemy air crews conducted waves of blasts. Flak was light and defenses offered little resistance.
Police diverted crowds to depots as queues blocked shops and rail stations. Officers moved pedestrians away from crowds and ensured order after tensions rose and clashes with vendors occurred.
The readable lines describe a column year plan and hopes to renew acquaintances with mothers through the column. It mentions the last week of January and Christmas festivities among families, with unclear references to names and events.
American forces drive Germans from Monovin city and halt their push around Malmedy and Salor. Allied reinforcements slow the counteroffensive as heavy fighting continues with plans for further major operations.
Widespread rain in Victoria brought relief to some districts but little benefit to crops beyond potatoes. Heaviest falls included Glencreiby 185 points and Stawell 128 with smaller totals across the region. Horsham Post Office recorded 78 points yesterday morning as rain eased.
A Concord Telegraph report cites American forces capturing documents showing German losses at the start of 1941 include 110000 officers killed wounded or missing. The tally lists 27 generals and 109 colonels among the casualties.
The Minister for Transport warned that by January 5 the railway service could face a complete breakdown due to coal stoppage and no coal production for 18 days. Existing transport services would be hard to maintain amid the crisis.
Cable report says German forces in full retreat in Slovakia as Red Army breaks strongholds and captures prisoners. Moscow Times correspondent notes Soviet forces surrounding Kosice, the key town in eastern Slovakia, as the retreat continues.
A damaged report describes political debate over wheat policy with reference to Scully's plan and its impact on Australia as a leading exporter. It mentions possible stock adequacy, speculative shortages, and government reaction to export-boosting measures amid uncertain weather and market conditions.
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