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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1941
Page
1
Wire report from Melbourne notes the third division must raise several thousand men to fill vacancies since it first went into camp. The article lists several men aged 33 at registration who are now being called upon for renewed service.
Dimboola tomato growers push against forming a tomato marketing board for household use. The group urges letters to political leaders and agents to oppose board creation, citing waste, price concerns, and consumer costs. The Victorian Housewives' Association shares opposition, arguing against wartime control and government meddling in markets.
Obscure patent remedy promotes release from coughs by Hollenbeck and Colts Woods. Claims hinge on peppermint oil formula hailed as a universal cure. Public interest mixed with skepticism as patrons flock to sample the elixir.
The Treasurer Mr A Fadden announced Canberra that the year closed with a cash surplus of £2,000,000. War expenditures totaled £168,?55,000 and after charging excess receipts to war, the budget remained nominally balanced. Excluding £12,000,000 on behalf of India Egypt and Governments, the year’s total outlay was £45,500,000 less than the estimate.
The Horsham branch outlines donations to the Red Cross Shop and Prisoners of War Fund and announces a monthly euchre event and membership drive. Volunteers from Wonwondan Notts sub branch and Girl Guides aid the drive with sales and appeals, while competitions award knitted items and gifts.
The Army Air Corps plans a direct transport service between the United States and Britain to speed travel for officials and personnel. A Washington source notes potential ties to the Pan American route via Lisbon, reflecting expanding postwar air connections.
The Minister for Air Mr McEwen announced the minimum enrolment age for the Royal Australian Air Force has been raised to 30. Previously 18 year olds were accepted, but in future men below 25 would not be taken.
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