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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1941
Page
6
A fragmentary report discusses costly repairs and engine wear from a turbine valve event. It notes piston damage, cylinder wear, and a database of parts requiring overhaul, with mentions of petrol shortages and emergency readiness in various regions.
A visiting writer reports Australian troops posted in up country Malayan towns are embraced by locals. Malays and Chinese share friendly exchange, with Aussies praised as good hosts. Restaurants, clubs, and cafes flourish as troops enjoy widespread goodwill and generous hospitality.
A garbled OCR item outlines wartime measures and community mobilization. References to Hall meetings and war funds show local efforts, while unclear passages mention bills, appeals, and possible adaptations for wartime needs. The piece underscores civic response and sentiment amid conflict.
Rupanyup July 1 letter from J R D Alton former Hall's Gap resident and Bush Fire Brigades' Association secretary argues Grampians need distinct bush fire strategies. He warns dry belt scrub and stringy bark timber create severe fire risk, endorses patch burning and water-preserving practices, and notes Forests Commission measures and funding from timber royalties. He questions total reservation and suggests grazing in droughts to reduce scrub.
Readable lines speak of a peppermint cure claimed to ease conors and colds, with fading garbled text around a playful ornament and vague personal reflections. The fragment hints at a nostalgic scene and interpersonal sentiments amid product mention.
A garbled OCR page recounts widespread odd vegetation and scattered plantings as if describing a perplexing garden scene. The piece intermixes place names and disrupted phrases, mentioning Metairie and park areas, with no coherent narrative or clear event.
Local notice advertising W. Cook & Son as agents in Horsham with offer for a free booklet titled Free Boukiet.
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