Wimmera Steam Laundry Staff donate to fund
A gesture by Wimmera Steam Laundry Horsham staff saw members contribute 45 to a fund, sacrificing their Christmas bonus. The list names many contributors including Mrs E C McQueen, Mr and Mrs W Thomson, Horsham Fire Brigade and numerous staff members, with varied contributions totaling for the new hospital staff effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimmera Steam Laundry
Horsham
E. C. McQueen
W. Thomson
Ho AL
Hately
Mra. NL. Jamieson
Horsham Fire Brigade
R. F. Anderson
D. Nicks
A. Cox
Sam Rissmann
Arnott
S. Smiths
B. Bonner
Jackson
V. Jackson
F. Colley
B. Stetson
W. Bonner
Malcolm
Helen Forsyth
Margaret
Judith Forsyth
T. Dawson
W. Lehmann
H. Thomas
L. Fechner
C. Blackwell
H. Fulton
J. W. Robinson
Hodgson
S. Dawson
J. Sheehy
WIMMERA SHIRE FUND Acknowledgments and Figures
A fragmented notice lists individuals such as Allan Sanders Mrs E J Sleep Mr W E Dahlenburg and Mr and Mrs RW Eula along with scattered figures like 125 010 0 100 and 2.10 010 0 aT 40, referencing previously acknowledged entries and names including Smith. The text is partially garbled but shows a memorial or financial acknowledgment record with multiple unrelated numeric fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan’ Sanders
E. J. Sleep
W. E. Dahlenburg
Eula
Joseph Nattracs
EW. Goods
RAF Harasses Enemy in Stalled Retreat Report
RAF command reports heavy air activity against retreating enemy forces near Alfintin and Me area. Claims several Messerschmitt fighters intercepted and shot down. Bombing targeted Benina and Benghay as the campaign continues with ongoing donations and aid requests noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAV
Coménanique
Deverwe
Jenemy
Alfintin Tr
Ackrow- If
Messersehmitt
Arouaths Uuese Sctigr
Nfl Raiin Penina Gerailtome
Benina
Benghay Weil
Benghazi by Christmas heavy fighting reported
A Cairo sourced dispatch recounts British Empire forces advancing along the Libyan coast toward Derna and Mekili with air and ground operations against German and Italian units. Reports claim occupation of Derna and Nebili, destruction of enemy planes, and continued pressure as German and Italian troops retreat under aerial bombardment and armored maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eighth Army
Cmes
Teena
Mekili
Cairo
Cyronajen
Groves
Peale Sieily
Vichy
Procosditiye
Reyghar
Empire
Tihyn
Bith Deene
Nebili
Morty
GALQ
Cormunique
Caine
Ratuntes
Diovannisirti
Siwiltuneonsy
Paranit
Ronde
Raf
Caieh Athday
Smith
Horsham Sheep Sale Yields Mixed Prices and Strong Attendance
At Horsham on December 17 a large turnout of buyers attended a sheep sale with 11134 head traded at an average of 4/2 per head. Prices ranged widely with crumbled ewes and corriedale lines among the top bids, while many Merino and crossbred lots fetched modest sums. overall demand remained steady though some lines eased from prior months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Dalcety
Horsham
Sears
Border Leicester
Corriedale
HLL
Ern Wambs
MLS
E.L. Lambs
Lambs
Corpledawe
Sear
Mall
Sal
Navy says U S ships attacked by Cabied Weslington
The Navy reports at least 14 enemy submarines sunk or damaged in the Atlantic and several Japanese submarines engaged in the Pacific. The torpedoing of the freighter Emidio left 29 crew members rescued at Blunt's Reef lighthouse Cape Mendocino area. five crewmen remain missing after the attack without warning by a submarine firing guns then torpedoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weslington
Navy
Colonel Knox
United States Navy
Atlantic
Pacific
Seattle
Blunt's Reef Lighthowse
Ox- Cape Mendocia
California
Navy Department
Two American ships attacked near California coast
A UPI report says an enemy submarine surfaced at Cypress Point near Santa Cruz and fired eight shots at an oil tanker traveling from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The shots all missed and no damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
United Press
Cypress Point
Santa Cruz
Los Angeles
WR RAIDS ON ENGLAND London Sundae
Fragmentary OCR notes describe early air raids over Britain with mentions of attacks, battles, and fatalities, naming unspecified individuals and locations and implying wartime disruption. The text is garbled but suggests a report on aerial actions and casualties during wartime events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Peters Barthensy
England
Soni
Wages Reopened for Tanner Workers in Melbourne Court
A Melbourne court heard a friction over wages for tanners as a Prices court set terms pending further evidence. Witnesses indicated wage changes influenced by factory costs and local employment tensions. The matter centers on employer policies and regulatory oversight of industrial labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promi
Fia
Abhitrathin
Alhoueh
Children’s Concert Brightens Christmas Week Page
DISTRICT NEWS reports a December 17 children’s concert with a full program including national anthem, cantatas and solo performances. The event featured many young performers and offered prizes, with refreshments and thanks to sponsors and organizers.
Welcome Home to Returned Soldier at Wimmera
A large crowd gathered to honor Private Ball returning from service. Guests included Miss To Tollenting and Mr. MeN, with Vanne Reintwetms Pa and Eileen Mein dancing. The W. Danew Band played as funds were donated to the Red Cross and a chest of honor presented gifts and notes from local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Daltenburz
Thirler
Vanne Reintwetms Pa
Eileen Mein
W. Danew
Stein
Chest of Honor
Neela Keartlerr
Vonne Reinheimer
Sturlerie Hawes
crConner
Raker
Scholarly Concert by TOOLONDO Scholars
Last Thursday evening a concert was held in the hall with senior scholars and younger participants. Teacher Me. eallary received praise for organizing varied tunes and skits. After the program, a small reception followed with a Christmas carol and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weniors
Ting Tote
Khort
Eallary
Mickle Mouse
Wali
Father Qnorss
Reg Gree
Wiltiaa
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Thomas Young & CO. Pty
Wimmera
Warracknabeal
Be Iah
Mins
Marwa
Donald
Watehew Rirebip
Dennys Lascettes Ltd
Wool Brokers
Teelong
Pallarat Hauking Company Ltd
Union Trustee Company of Australia Ltd
Melbourne
Victoria Assurance Co. Ltd
National Insurance Co
W Zealand Ltd
Orient Steam Navigation Co
Cooper's
Thomas Borthwick & Sons
Fatlamb
Bub-Axents
Australian Mutual Provident Society
RD Dealers
Sarvien
Enya
Sala
Warter
Deing War Savings
Thomas You
Worsham
Riverside
Morsham
Pridal
Peery
Kewell
Thomas Young & CO. Pty. Ltd
Horsham Factory
Harriett Street
Phone Ice Works
Urquhart Alata
T O.o'artan
Manaeey
Goldsbrough Mort and Company Limited
Wilson St
P.O
A. B. Topfield
David Anderson & CO
R. Grey
Wilson Street
David
W. Anglia: A Co. Pty
Rd. National Mutuat Life Asociation Mirechan & Co. Ltd
Ballarat Land Mortgage Co. Ltd
Royal Insurance Co. Ltd
the Trustees, Executors & Agency Co. Ltd
ANCES
John Kimberley & Sons
Bank of New South Wales Chambers
Firebrace Street
Katrice
Rider Smith & Co. Ltd
George Hague & Co. Pty
Perpetual Ereditors & Trustees Association of Amst. Ltd
South British Insurance Co
Sandhurst Marual Permanent Investment and Hailding Society
Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency
Wilson Bolton & Co
Horsham St
Collina Strest
D.'s. Wallis
Sycret” Gaunser Fund
Horsham Layer
Wimmera Shire Fund
Shire OF
Arapiles Fund
Benghazi
Derna
Detna
Dalgety and Company Limited
U.S.A. Navy
Cable
Ivy Ashwin
Hersham
Chevrolet
Woot Balet
Fron Jo Ap
Beahers
Tse Empire
Forester Motors Pty. Ltd
Rorsbam
Remaphavi Bia
District News
Quantong
Childern
Geena Elraras
Witte Gums
Abu
Sewattzing
Charus
Siewh
Kovlyn Walker
Nuala
Phang Chauhan
Fois Overell
Nancy Query
Mi Vans
Hirota
Tno
Gwen Randall
Morse
Beng Punt
Ruler Dakobi
Dork
Bagi
Boia
Hore Sakobi
Mary
Nwa Gow
Wittinane Feys
Don Overnil
Phpetane
Nola Dwkobi
Doer
Stibeut
Apa Bi Sante
Met Book
Aidan Goreening
L. Hutchesson & Gy
Vansent Street
Hersam Tey
Lenin Amy Funeral Pan
Tor H. Rabon
Pimpinio
Mitcham
Lavender
Pewsey
Yardley
Anne
The
Aeenme
Mee
R. McMullin & CO
Toolondo
Inc
Tm England), ‘Wool Brokers
Mt Warfield
Heveiam
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