Eight Days of Fighting End In Soviet Communique
A Soviet report says eight days of fighting halted a German lightning victory. It claims German losses include 2,500 dead and 30,000 prisoners in seven days, while the Red Army suffered heavy casualties but defended Soviet land. It notes German attempts along the Finnish frontier, Minsk sector resistance, and Soviet air forces bombing and disrupting German units.
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Moscow
Red Army
Minsk
Lida
Two French Destroyers Damaged in Evening Action
Frayo report states two French destroyers suffered damage in a recent engagement near Manila. No injuries reported and details remain unclear as observers verify the fate of the vessels and the adversary.
Fragmented OCR Diary Item From Turbulent Regiment Report
An OCR damaged fragment describes a German regiment and disruptions near a town, mentioning a bus or vehicle incident and pursuit. The text lists scattered names, places, and actions with unclear chronology, suggesting a wartime skirmish or movement with detours and captures.
Famous pianist composer dies at 80 in New York
In New York the renowned pianist composer dies at age 80. The obituary notes his prolific work as a pianist and composer and his enduring influence on classical music.
Ukraine and Soviet Reorganization Amid Hitler’s Plans
The text discusses Ukraine's economic heft and resources, its strategic importance to Germany, and the political shifts after the Soviet German actions. It mentions Ukraine’s vast grain, coal, steel, and hydro power potential and outlines historical tensions, including Ukrainian autonomy, the formation of Ukrainian Soviet Republics, and later German plans to exploit Ukrainian territories. It also notes the collapse of authority in Ukraine during purges and wars, and references shifting borders with Poland and Hungary.
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Hitler
Uhreing
Europe
Intion
Tkraine
Australia
Russia
Aveer
Mickeaine
TRS
Ukraine
South Russia
Little Russia
Ad Tela
Chenine
Bharupedshi
Orror
Armae
Civ
Soviet Union
Kiry
Yaowembat
Tesla
Krusain
Geh
Volant Hind
Iy Elaint
Tn Reptendher
Stalin
Vaticans
Bessarabia
Jenin
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Horsham Gathers for Onion Seed Gift to Britain
A Horsham meeting of florists nurserymen schools and community groups forms a committee to distribute 400 tons of brown Spanish onion seed donated by the Victorian Government for Britain's war food relief. Plans include plots at Botanic Gardens abattoirs and school-led planting with free seed plus superphosphate donations and house to house canvassing.
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Department of Agriculture
Great Britain
Horsham
R. EB. Charles
Australian Women's Legion
E. E
Britain
Denmark
Holland
England
R. Miller
E. Lord
H. Cameron
Mrs. Miller
T. Ashwin
M. McLean
L. H. Harrison
C. W. Wills
E. Grossman
Miller
Crebbin
Botanic Gardens
Australian Woman's Legion
Open such sacrifices the Koda themselves throw incense
Readers are invited to supply details of the career of district. The note quotes Shakespeare and invites local observers to add biographical information about the figure nicknamed Koda.
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Shakespeare
Ex Longerenong students honored for supreme sacrifice
A list of former Longerenong College students noted for wartime sacrifice and service. GK Stewart, killed in Frevece, earned a Longerenong college certificate in 18H and was remembered as a keen athlete. Parents resided in Melbourne, with several named alumni and families linked to farming and military service during the wars.
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Stewart
Frevece
NF Sones
MD Guines
Calin
Glasford
Langsevnone
Ball Tux
Lewis
Sistralia
Unuican
Rior
Belgadlivewert Glnsturd
Spy Ring Arrests Targeting U S Security
The FBI announced the arrest of 29 suspected spies across the nation. Twenty two of those arrested are Germans, accused under the Anti-Espionage Act of conspiring to obtain and transmit sensitive information to foreign powers.
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New York
Federal Bureau of Investigation Bar
Bush Artillery in Tobruk Strikes German Forces
London reports British artillery in Tobruk using captured Italian guns against Germans. Initial failures gave way to improved gunnery, with the Tobruk defense showing growing efficiency despite rough early conditions.
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London
Coke
Western
Desert
Tobruk
To Let Fire-roomed House West Street
Fire-roomed house with bath room and heater, floors covered with Vindlewa blinds and garage. Meat and wine offered. Apply at 158 Bailie Street West.
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Baillie’ Street
Lost Merino and sheep herd notices in Horsham area
Stray livestock alert lists Merino wethers branded AM and other marks near Greenland Dam and Horsham Creek. Entries include J Turnbull and J Kelly's farm owner details with several dozen ewes and wethers, plus a stray colt eight months old. Officials Thos Young & Co contact Horsham for claims.
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Yen
Merino Wethers
Winder Lense
Dalgety and Company Limited
Horsham
Yeetis
J. Turnbull
J. Kelly
Greenland Dam
Thos, Young & CO
State Rivers Commission Tender For Carriage of Firewood
The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission invites tenders for the carriage of firewood from the State Forest to the Works at Rocklands Reservoir. Tenders close by 12 noon Wednesday July. Full particulars available at the Commission's Office Balranald Dam.
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WTMT
Ieparit
Coir Ouis Dimboola
Wil F
Bole
Snhill
Hattihow
Horsham
Warrackia- Kent
Dimbooka
Aostice
Carlton N.3
Wzw
Henry Tidway
Duntonakle
Warricknitest
Karkmore
Ararat
Dist
Stawell
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Commission
Rocklands Trin
Ralnorat
Xtate Forest
Lands
Occ
Ockande ‘Dam
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Landen
Stoscow
Berlin
Germany
Carheiteal
Gamay
Gersyn
Central
Hletiel
Tawow
Stockholm
Ye “Daily Telegraph
Extonia
Istanbul
Or Times
Aix
Constanta
Ay Cable
Sj Big
Manila
Ori Aly Hs
Pompats
Hriab Warreliyee
Satuday Aerate Slamimgead Tekor Tarase
Enya
Cable
Tobin
Bitiluyy
Cilien
Bere Kidlet Ani
Asm
Nowall
Moston
Cai Transferre d
Mabon
Vonruna Naval
Thayer
Pianst
Paderewski
TRE Keadow
Mom
Cnet
Horsham State School
Horshams Union Seed Commlnion
Australis
A.lf
Wimmera
W.vk. Pte
Mis Briaze
Whar Lake District
Libya
Grove
Crete
Vable
Cada
Grabsutt Pty
ST. Nurse
Koo
Fetter
Lottie
Guitner
ET Corney
Tulew Hil
Coleraine
Melbourne
Jenkin's
Firebrace Street
Cotlie Sherp Dees
FW. Grabsch Pty
Camper
Vortland
Jean Ewuty
Iosnanttitts
BUICK
Vickers
WB. Motors
Pynsear Street
Pimpinio Hall
Ally
Balmoral P. & A. Society
Sutledules
REATY
Won
Seervtry
Halmurn, Tel
Balmoral 7
Public Works Department
Cee Morsham Theatre
Loretta Young Way van
Richard Arlen
Ald Ulline
Babson
Tay Pai
Ie Ea Ae
Cee
Ronald Colman
Ows
Meara
Eiemi
Waste Views
Etteophis Speedie
Sarialny Ys Shige Dubie WP Dental
Voniwner Atthadoal Tye Matriglie Ajypeils Committee
W.S.U.C.P
McMullin
Lawson
Aetitis Seon
C.W.A
McCombe Bros
Ciatrasy Petre Una
Mershiane
Inden
Pam. Cove
Mediterranean
Syria
Trans-forsant
Mfries
Horsham Times
Mneseeel
Country Roads Board
Wonwondah
Rocklands Reservoir
Ted Maitland
Horsham Town Hall
Pam
Horsham and
Dimbodla
Horsham Base
Ringsitie
Coefortalle
FORD
DODGE
Wagmonde City
Surewice
Charles Motors
Engent Street
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