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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 12, 1940

Page

4

Blackmail Leads Dark, Fast-Paced Drama With Robinson

Edward G. Robinson stars in a Stark fast-paced film as a decent man wrongfully jailed for a lie. He shifts from loving husband to vengeful inmate seeking to wreck vengeance on the betrayer. Ruth Hussey, Gene Lockhart, and Guinn Williams co star under HC Potter's direction.

Edward G. Robinson Chtisen Gene Lockhart Ruth Hussey Esther Dale HC. Potter Vernon Irene Castle Tom Sawyer

Manic Mother Attacks Family in Sydney Home

At Croydon Park early today William Thomson aged 17 was fatally wounded and Dorothy Thomson aged 10 badly wounded after their mother Mrs Clarice Thomson battered them with an axe. Hilma Thomson awoke to see her mother over Dorothy with an axe, disarmed her, and left to fetch a doctor. The mother later cut her own throat with a razor but is expected to recover.

Sydney Croydon Park Willam Thomson Dorothy Hilma Clarice Thomson

War Savings Certificates Drive Gains In Horsham District

War saving certificates campaign reports rising activity with new groups formed including Nurcoung State School two members and the Church of England Ladies Guild with 35 members. Horsham district acknowledges strong support from War Loan Committee Melbourne and calls for all groups to register via secretary S T Webster P O Box 203 Horsham. Proceeds from jewellery exchanges advertised in The Horsham Times will fund certificates, with banks handling sales at market value and providing owner reports.

War Saving Certifcates Campaign Nurcoung State School Church of England Ladies’ Guild War Loan Committee Melbourne Horsham and District Horsham Committee 8. T. Webster P.O. Box Horsham Tta H. G Cooney

Local Theatre Screenings Include Comedy and Serial Features

A programme highlights the comedy Ladies in Distress and the oil well fire sequence. The showing runs through Tuesday with Saturday matinee featuring Black new serial Flying G Mel shorts and news reels.

Toolando Charity Game Football Practice Match

A charity practice football match is scheduled for tomorrow at the Recreation Reserve. A strong muster from the Flat 18 is expected to form the nucleus of a team to meet the Seconds, with proceeds benefiting the Red Cross. The Toolando district plans a local match with a good turnout and onlookers invited.

ASHAS Kiehd Horsham Seconta Mateh Recreation Hewrye Witneses Ak Fl Recreation Reserve Tootonda Toolands Red Cross Toolondo

Local Ballarat notes and Red Cross aid donation

Insults of yesterday's 18 hole stiok lay wax referenced with names Mrs Be Cook and Mrs W McGregor and scores. Donated by Mr J Fraser of Chines for the Red Cross and Comforts, a consignment of 10 bullocks sold for £402 5. Fencing galore and a lively old weather. third awake discovery on the same property in recent weeks. Ray Walden, about 22, injured when a traction engine back fired. crank handle struck right arm fracturing forearm. ambulance and Base Hospital care. Younger Bet members visited the municipal rubbish tip to collect metals for patriotic purposes.

J. Fraser Chines Ballarat Corporation Luna Og Trantor Urunguiaty Ray Walden Wagge Wagne Bet Tunee Red Cross Society

Rates on land that did not exist sparked council referral

A strange request to refund four years of rates on 220 acres of land that supposedly did not exist led Korong Council to seek municipal association advice. J McNicol of Korong V applied for £4 refund. The matter was referred to the Municipal Association for guidance.

Korong

Public Meeting Report From Arimgaon Shire Fund Drive

A public meeting at Arimgaon discussed the shire effort with a focus on fundraising and committee formation. Notable attendees included J Lawdle Sinclair and F Urwaley with secretary Wealtienting leading a lively gathering and pledges of stock and cash gifts featured from local supporters and Freemantle groups.

Arimgaon Coren Doloy Noeadiahn Mort Cuimuttow Fal Tarts Arthur Hews A. Tluntan B. Zevlna Rulers D. Roberts Jack Mattie FMC Airs Pluek Arthur Rees Gen

Methodist Church Calendar and Special Services

Church notices outline Kalkee service at 2 pm Sunday with H B Freeman to conduct the interview at Greenland Dun. Girls' Comrade Club hosts a social event with inspected tables next Tuesday reviewed invitations. Church of Christ lists Sunday worship and a special evening service focusing on church dedication and stewardship with a sermon and solo.

Chumch Sirs Re Kimberley

Following Christ as supreme loyalty amid world conflicts

A meditation arguing that ultimate allegiance must be to Jesus Christ rather than state or society. It condemns dictators and secular authorities imposing standards, urging believers to endure hardship while remaining steadfast to spiritual authority and moral integrity.

Scotsman Acre Jesus Jesus Christ

Wheat Growers Urge Prices and Silo Construction

Farmers facing insecurity urge government action to secure a minimum price for wheat at the war level and to back immediate construction of country silos. They warn of debt, famine risk, and unemployment if shipments and markets stay disrupted, calling for sustained payments and storage capacity.

Mal Wne Hon. Sinitevn United Curr Barre

Drung South Auction Yields Prizes And Subscriptions

The Drung South event drew a crowd for a benefits drive with prizes won by Mise Jie Hl and Mr. Fitek Pa. Wingers were Mt erry, and a Comforts Fund subscription drive collected twenty fiber5. The first weekly collection began, with proceeds supporting a pilonerd initiative. The event took place in July and included raffles and announcements by Senders.

Wwe Wy Fold Mr. Fitek Mt Erry

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