24 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1939
Page
1
A man who paid premiums on an Industrial Assurance policy for seven years left the policy to lapse and later received a paid up value of £37 10s after it matured. The case shows the Society's non forfeiture rule allowing benefits despite missed payments after three years, with the payout eventually made to the policyholder.
Tonight Renfrew of the Mounted and The Invisible Enemy return to the screen. Saturday Monday and Tuesday bring Love Finds Andy Hardy and Give Me a Sailor with Mickey Rooney as Andy Hardy in new capers. Judy Garland joins Give Me a Sailor with Bob Hope in a star filled program featuring four new songs by Robin and Rainger.
Sydney report says Minister of Defence Mr Street pledged to complete the £63,000 defence programme by June 1941. He rejected that at the present rate completion is impossible and promised new methods if old ones fail.
Paris and Madrid dispatches describe shifts toward Franco recognition amid debate. Senator Berard urges restraint, while Jordana plans a forthcoming meeting as Shulacher leans toward immediate recognition. France and Spain discuss war material purchases and legal steps before any final decision.
In a post parade exchange Mussolini praised Italian Legionaries led by General Pranos and Shaon for their discipline and victory. The event followed the parade in Barcelona and emphasized loyalty to the fascist cause.
London reports a Japanese aircraft strike on Hong Kong, prompting a protest to the Japanese government. The Hong Kong governor witnessed the bombing and later defended the actions, calling the error regrettable. Britain seeks clarification as the incident raises tensions in the region.
Donations have been received for the appeal on behalf of W Habel of Nhill after Mr Freeland of Stawell was affected by Hall's Gap fire. Total contributions reach 650 with 430 previously acknowledged. The peat swamp at Wackley near Hamilton continues to burn despite heavy rain. it started January 13 and may require two to six additional inches of rain to extinguish.
The 11th annual Horsham Hospital Carnival proceeds tomorrow at the Recreation Reserve. The program features track events, wheel races, boys race and Highland and national dancing. Fire brigades perform, stalls and pets parade add variety with music by local bands. Rain insurance set at 300 pounds. entrants urged to donate and support the hospital.
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