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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1940
Page
1
Melbourne report says 972 tradesmen completed fulltime instruction under a Commonwealth scheme for defence services and munitions factories. Of these, 673 joined TAAF, 46 to ALL, and 48 as toolmakers. 2,596 are in training with 86 more to join soon.
A Sydney wire from our correspondent reports Russia’s stance as a barrier to German advance in Europe. Federal Attorney General W. M. Hughes notes Russia’s occupation of Hvasarabine state and suggests a strong wall could halt German forces exhausted on the Western Front. The statement, from a main speaker yesterday, emphasizes Russia’s strategic role in the conflict.
The Washington Defence Commission negotiates with Telit to supply three different yarns for uniforms. A potential ally named Anetra Jinnwrod is mentioned. Mr Tinghes expresses cautious optimism about real allies assisting the deal.
An audience of about 1000 filled Horsham Town Hall on Saturday to hear music, song and story from a gifted sextette led by Miss Joan Jones. The program featured instrumental solos, vocal items, and a lively comic sequence, with Mr. Thomas Goodall yielding a strong baritone. Proceeds benefited Horsham Hospital, with Mayor Dr R J Wilmouth and the Horsham Music Club praising the performers and committee.
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