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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 12, 1940

Page

3

Unclear fragmentary social item at local meeting

Fragmented OCR text references social gathering, individuals, and a meeting at an unidentified location with garbled names and dates. Contains no clear event, outcome, or identifiable organizations.

Conference on Electricity for Neighboring Centres

The Conference of Town and Dunmunkle Councils discusses electricity planning for neighboring centres. Officials from Moron Down and other districts outline proposals and view potential schemes, with numerous council representatives attending to assess infrastructure needs and timing.

Conference of Town and Rante SHE Council Enestam Syat Trottenaesb Desay al Sauna

Additional Money for Defence Sought in Session

Fragmentary report notes President Roqueret asks Con a to authorize more defence funds for land, sea and air defences. It mentions an amount near 14.000.000.003 and partial warrants. The text is incomplete and unclear about full context or outcomes.

Cane Washington Wranceday Roqueret Cona

Daylight Rhine raids near Dover fail to close channel

The Air Ministry says British fighters shot down 14 German aircraft as daylight raids targeted the Dover Strait shipping lanes. About 130 German planes took part. several bombers reached coastal targets before being repelled. Two British fighters were lost. civilian casualties reported along the south coast.

London Air Ministry Germany Straita Dover Hmictal Histol Norfolk Messerschmitts England RAF

British Bombers Cause Damage and Traffic Disruption

Fragmentary OCR notes claim British bombers caused damage and disrupted traffic at Brenner Pass with references to railway, cable disruption, and haters departments, notes suggesting rotating divisions and ongoing inquiry.

Raval Action Near Crete Reported by Admiralty

An Italian report describes a naval action near Crete with a chase of Italian ships. Italy claims damage to British units including a cruiser possibly a battleship, while the British statement cites a hit on an Italian heavy unit. Italians admit 29 dead and 69 wounded aboard the Italian ship. The Admiralty reports sinking in the Mediterranean as British units strike in the region.

Raid on Malta Reported by Italian Planes

RAF fighters and anti aircraft guns were alerted during a light raid on Malta. The report notes aircraft activity and defensive actions, detailing limited damage and no confirmed casualties. The account reflects wartime censorship and chaotic press wording from the period.

Otterdam's Dead Commemorated and Aftermath Report

Fragmentary report details commemoration of Rotterdam victims and ongoing accounts of destruction. Mentions a cleric and local reactions as authorities recount casualties and the aftermath of the raid.

General Blamey Orders Sports Plan for Soldiers

General Blamey approves a sports initiative to combat staleness among troops. The program aims to provide clubs and exercises in all units and grant sports officers broad authority to organize activities as needed.

Thoras Hiamey Hms Tritins

Control of the Darbaneles Note May Be Expected

An Istanbul dispatch reports tension over the National Assembly session and a Russian note signaling possible actions. Meng Chae Rosin demanded Ali sastyol of the Laardeweling, but he withdrew, prompting cautious diplomacy.

Laamton Istanbul Inary Utica Meng Chae Rosin

Munition Workers’ Special Branch to be Set Up

A government plan outlines creation of a special branch for munition workers. The initiative aims to streamline production, improve security, and coordinate labor with wartime demand. Officials say the unit will operate under existing defense arrangements to ensure rapid mobilization.

Unclear text fragment on military enlistment details

Fragmentary report describes personnel enlistment dates and a welfare discussion. Names and places are garbled, hindering precise reporting. The lone readable cue cites a July 1 enlistment and mentions a correspondent.

Horsham market ad offers and services mix

A cluttered page lists trades and ads from Horsham including repairs sales by PETTLING and BEAUREPAIRE'S Firebrace Street. Items range from batteries and tires to fruits vegetables and clothing. Service notes mention demonstrations and local weathered retailers with contact hints.

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