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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1940
Page
3
The Arandora Star, a 15051 ton liner carrying 1500 German and Italian internees to Canada, was torpedoed off Ireland at dawn. It sank in 20 minutes. 1000 survivors reached a Scottish town, and captains and many prisoners were missing amid panic and chaotic crowding aboard.
Newswire recounts night air raids with German planes attacking. Report notes six German aircraft destroyed and four damaged. The BCE dispatch claims 100 planes lost by the enemy along the coast and emphasizes alert wartime conditions.
Report describes a successful movement with only two casualties after steps were verified aboard a plane near Vienna warships and British ports. It notes defensive and offensive actions against French plots and mentions Admiral measures, outlining ongoing operations and conditions.
Precautions Against Invasion described as a concern in Budapest with mentions of patrols by armored cars and lorries. Reports say a night patrol commander took measures against an invasion and potential missile incursions.
Reports from Castlermuide where Premier Dunatan outlines concessions on rate controls and decentralisation. Cabinet weighs central coordination, municipal autonomy, and new ministerial oversight while tensions rise over urban migration and regional development.
Fragmented report from Melbourne notes an immigration quota issue in Australia with references to English education, religious services, and a public notice about lost items and local church events. Names and places are garbled but indicate a broad wartime era public notices column.
Fragmented notice lists several used farming machines including combines and tractors for sale. Names and specifics are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a variety of brands and models with several items and prices mentioned in a memorabilia style classifieds listing.
Vichy reports the French Government calls a National Assembly to renew the constitution. A Havas Agency message notes 20,000 French troops faced Germany along the Maginot line, with two days of fighting after the ceasefire.
The notice states a court will redeem voters lists at 220 pm on a Friday at a specified location. Issued by the authority, it calls voters to participate in the process under local election rules. The text is garbled but indicates an official public notices procedure.
The Shire of Arapites MITICE announces voters lists for the North Central and South Ridings, detailing residences and wards. Notices urge residents to verify names and property details and to respond in writing by the stated date. The posting cites specific post towns and ridings including Westmere, Crns, Crnnalegy, McKen nie Creek, and related precincts.
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