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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1941
Page
1
The Horsham Advisory Committee outlines petrol rationing for primary producers and farm machinery. It describes preferential and heavy reductions, seasonal adjustments for stationary engines, and special licenses for supplementary quantities to meet farming needs amid fuel shortages.
To the Editor of Horsham Times the mayor advocates a district appeal to aid soldiers held as prisoners of war. Led by W P Denholm, the drive seeks donations and sales of certificates, a concert, and a patriotic ball at the Town Hall on August 18, with proceeds to the Red Cross.
A fragmented wartime era discussion reviews Australian wool labeling and consumer limits. Officials push stricter tests to curb nonessential outputs while urging pooling and producer plant options to stabilize supply, with emphasis on real consumption needs and regulatory oversight.
By decree of Bishop Foley the Apostolic Delegation Prisoners of War Information Bureau will broadcast prisoner of war messages via Vatican Radio to Archdiocese Panico and relay them to relatives. Enquiries for missing relatives go to Catholic Welfare Organisation Melbourne at 118 Queen Street. Further details from CWC or St Patrick's Cathedral Melbourne.
Government agrees to transfer Parkdale municipality to Mordialton Cheltenham authority with council approval. Officials at handover ceremony outline timetable and jurisdiction changes affecting services and governance.
Town and District War Appeals report totals from Wonwondah North and Wonwondah sub-branches at Reid Crom Shop Red Cross Shop. A record £49 14s 3d raised last Friday with gifts like a birthday cake shaped by Grime Gough. Girl Guides, Abbottsleigh Hospital staff upcoming events noted.
A wartime relief note lists items distributed by the Horsham and District Comforts Fund including stockings, bonnets, gloves, scarves, stockings, and other knitted goods. The distribution centers and recipient hall are noted as Memorial Hall at Morellie Sir and Ward Osis.
The article lists Sunday services and events at multiple churches including Presbyterian at Stawell, Methodist Ladies' Guild gathering with solos by Mrs Walls and tea, and Church of Christ led by Pastor C W Jacek with sermons on love and gospel. It notes a concert, a rose culture talk, and a plebiscite drive with Rev Stewart Perse visiting. Dates and places referenced include Stawell and local church halls.
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