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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1941
Page
1
Fragmented excerpts from soldiers abroad describe longing for home and comforts. Soldiers recount air raids over Crete and Greece, daily dangers, and moments of courage amid bombardments as they wait for ships and await further orders.
Readers invited to supply details of local servicemen killed or missing in action. The notice requests information on the careers and sacrifice of Wimmera district soldiers, compiling under a public column.
A damaged OCR story reports Natimur's first fatality noting a soldier died of wounds. It mentions Aly, the Seal of Narlwak, and many disjointed names and events, including references to a driver score, individuals in the army, and a line about a national cure. The fragmentary text hints at wartime casualty reporting and official notices.
The Hopuhim branch of the Royal Ened Soldiers League backs affiliating with Horsham Patriotic Appeals to fund a Prisoner of War drive. W P Denholm appointed organizer to raise funds to shelter two prisoners for a year, with a wind-up ball planned for Horsham Town Hall on May 18 and a Friday public appeal each week before then.
An in memoriam tribute honors a minister, praising decades of priestly work and spiritual leadership. It recalls his devotion, personal kindness, and influence on congregants, noting the sorrow of bereavement and prayers for comfort in the wake of his passing.
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