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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1941
Page
2
A published report notes a test at the dithe weighbridge where a trailer and its unit truck showed identical weights when coupled and uncoupled. Grain Elevators Board chair Mr Glowre said trucks must be miscoupled during wheat weighing, citing a mismatch at one weighbridge likely due to approach of the weigh.
News from Rocklands scheme at Mt Balmoral reports Horsham area jobseekers will be recruited for carpentry and labor roles. About 83 men previously employed at Poline Station are to be redeployed. selections by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission will start at Horsham Poline Station at 2 o clock Thursday.
A Horsham rail official, J Dots of Anderson, earned recognition for 39 years of service with Victorian Railways. He joined 39 years ago and continued work despite illness, tallying 12 years in Marlben and Yaeksartandah before moving to Horsham where he supervised patrol duties.
The article chronicles TUE MALLE's steadfast stance amid severe drought and adversity in Millewa. It highlights optimism, community resolve, and local efforts to persevere despite harsh conditions and scarce resources. Names and places reflect regional focus and ongoing resilience.
A long fragment details reformation of a citizens band led by J Buckey with about £80 for instruments. Theatre plans note Autry performances and a ranch foreman tale, while a storm delays a school bus in a subplot about Tommy Ryan. The text blends local civic efforts, entertainment gossip, and crop disease notes with scattered names and places.
W. O. Gillespie, long tied to the old established firm Sim of Young Byps, has left that company. He will join Thomas Ying & Co. Pty. Lead as estate and general commission agent in Horsham. Currently at 15 Wilson Street, Horsham, he begins a new role with his son.
A damaged OCR social note mentions berths, the youngest manager or timber, and references to Bark Balke and Quantgns with unreadable context. The fragment lacks clear actions, dates, or institutions to identify.
London reports Cairo announcement that Bardia fell at 1 p.m. Sunday with 28,000 prisoners taken, including corps commander and four Italian generals. Australian infantry pressed the last pocket as 25,000 additional prisoners were counted, effectively dissolving Marshal Graziani's army. Wounded Australians remained cheerful, awaiting transfer to tents along the Mediterranean with aim of returning to the front.
Fragmented OCR recounts a wartime scene with singing Australians and correspondents. references a big event, a tribute paid in a coup setting, and a cryptic chorus about seeing the Wizard of Ox. The passage is garbled but preserves names of nations and sudden bursts of song amid conflict.
A fragmented report recalls wartime reflections from a veteran figure, noting public reactions to battles and notable figures. The text emphasizes the complex view of early casualties and the evolving meaning of victory in age and memory.
Australians display steadfastness and courage in desert patrols against German forces. Reports describe native allies and Australian superiority, noting night patrols and a small unit of eight men with four guards showing resilience in contested areas.
Sir Thomas Blatney reports to the Pylon Minigher about prisoner totals and military assets. He notes 25,000 prisoners and under 500 enamulties, while Goyer Wavell conveys a message about resistance and capture of mechanised units. Military leaders Burgusizoli and Sewhar generals are mentioned with prisoners.
A dated wartime dispatch conveys praise from General Sir Thomas Blazey to Australian troops. It highlights victories at Bardia and western campaigns, noting thousands of prisoners and urging continued courage and unity. The message thanks the forces and appeals for steadfast support from Australia.
Passed away at Private hospital in Guplang on Friday eight at age 79. Funeral at Horshem Cemetery on Sunday conducted by Re HUYedman Presbyterian. Many relatives and friends attended. list of mourners and local church details appear in the report.
A special correspondent reports Greek troops advancing toward Elbasan endure a white hell high on icy mountains. They face blizzards, wolf packs, and ravens while lacking boots and proper gear. Engineers rush to set up trenches as Italians counter from Perizianae toward Vidona. Captured Greek officers and 3000 men reported in the chaos near Tisebetar with struggling relief efforts and heavy losses.
Waves of German raiders dropped incendiary bombs on London and North Wales last week. Reports describe extensive bombing over London districts and the northern islands as RAF airmen fought to repel the attack.
Eyewitness fragments describe a street wreckage scene after a building collapse. Rescuers rushed to reach victims but three people died before aid arrived. Authorities report extensive debris and damage to nearby structures including the Tate Gallery roof.
A garbled OCR fragment from Bremen reports a bombing incident with unclear details. It mentions preliminary information and references to the RAD and a varied tally of casualties or damage, but the text is largely unintelligible. Entities are uncertain due to the damaged source.
The article describes a rough temporary roofing substitute using timber frames covered by tightly drawn sheets. A cement slurry and blue stone mix are prepared, applied, and sealed to create a water resistant surface. Pigment can enhance appearance. construction aids include brushes and fresh water.
Analyzed dispatches claim possible German conquests and moves across Bulgaria Yugoslavia and Hungary with mentions of Soviet and Balkan reactions. Reports note German troop activity Dobruja and alleged distribution of distraught statements to deter Allied responses in the region.
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