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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1941
Page
4
Local sale notices list sheep lots and dates across Marnoo Horsham Natimur and other towns. Events include Friday July 16 Adelst and Friday August sales with dozens of sheep per lot, along with a special sale at Horsham on August 13 and August 15 at Natiank Farm over 314 acres.
A fragmented public notice lists livestock pricing and sales terms in Western Australia. It mentions a store or trader dealing with sheep and lambs, including fat lambs and fat sheep, but the readable text is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates.
Border Lester ewes four tooth with two hundred per cent. Corriedale merino ewes and lambs listed. Wethers forward to fat, weaners tied, wool trade noted. Includes ewe quality, ages, and uterine stock terms. Four months payment with approval implied.
For Private Sale find hoo ou property near railway station on C2B road. Originally red gum timber on 40 acres crop and 2 7/10 acres cultivated with 550 acres in clover. Rainfall 27 inches. Carries sheep, cattle and cropping with outbuildings. Price 25/10 with easy terms. First time in market. MIXED FARMING. 6500 sda under wheat and rye, lucerne, improvements include barn, machinery shed, dairy, sheep yards. Price £6 per acre or £500 cash, balance easy terms. Inspection tainted. THOMAS YOUNG & CO PTY LTD Horsham. Ph: 3.
In Melbourne on Thursday Prime Minister Mensies stated the government supports the fighting forces and will not tolerate interference with national war effort. Semi official circles discussed potential threats stemming from a decision not to release the Sydnee hanger report. A tribunal report reading was promised to provide a complete answer to the case on behalf of the men. Representatives from unions prepared to meet at Trades Hall to decide further action as the government’s stance is explained.
The week end remark by Council for Civil Liberties president Mr Blackburn argues the men face double punishment in all circumstances. His leading article comments on dogs in England and patrol duties, noting they have no entry and focus on Waukings.
On Saturday August the club runs a mixed foursomes and 18 holes for men with trophies valued at 10/8 each. Details advertise. An 18-hole competition later yesterday afternoon yielded results: Mrs Gill, Maitto, Mr McGregor, Stes, Martin scored 112-32-80.
The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Ltd announces a sheep sale featuring weaners and ewes of various breeds including Border Leicester and Corriedale. Catalog lists 400 comeback weaners, 110 comeback ewe weaners, 4 and 5 year mated ewes with lambs, Merino ewes with high lambing percentages, and multiple aged ewes in good condition. Ready yarding of sheep expected with stand-by trucks and drovers. representative N Houston present.
Proceeds from a State Wide radio party at Horsham Town Hall supported the Australian Comforts Fund. The event hosted by Mrs Wilmoth raised funds through bridge, euchre, piano, and games with prizes and a later bowls tournament. The committee thanked all who contributed to aid Australia’s fighting forces overseas.
In Melbourne a munitions factory was alleged to have workers kept idle for long periods. Mr Holrold spoke of 90 idle workers and one shift with 50 idle. Workers were told to do nothing despite available work, while payment continued. Senator McBride acknowledged some truth and described output reductions and shortages, with plans to discharge workers as the issue drew public criticism.
The Horsham district reports donations to the Red Cross fund via the Gift Guides stall, raising 20 pounds 18 shillings 9 pence. Prizes included a flower title won by Amy Newton, a theatre ticket by Horsham Theatre for E Richards, and a dressed fowl won by Mrs Hutchinson. Volunteers including Mrs Rutheber and Mrs J A H Smith thank the committee and helpers. Upcoming efforts by Abbotsleigh Hospital staff and Laharum residents are noted as continuing.
Items donated by district centres have been returned to the Memorial Hall in Horsham. Mrs Ward reports 3 pairs socks 4 pairs long stockings 1 flannel shirt 1 scarf 1 pullover 4 caps 1 pair mittens 4 pairs thumb mittens.
Church notices outline Holy Communion at 4 am and morning rites at 11 am with evensong at 7 pm. St John and parish services in Laharum and East Norton start at 3 pm. Methodist visits include Rev H Paburr 0 lips delivering sermons at Plupinio and Horsinwa St. Elf Shackell to speak on Revelation. Church of Christ urges readings on Halting and awakening. Danish baking claim notes 13 percent bran in rye bread as health claim.
A garbled transcript describes the Returned Soldiers Conference discussion on postwar policies. It notes Wey and Briain figures, calls for universal conscription, and debates over wealth, employment, and exemptions for defense. Delegates urge plans affecting veterans, industry, and future war effort.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention soldiers and a preference for certain personnel. Historical context unclear as text is garbled. Key entities include Ge-Slaw Methods and Musite forks, with references to Fraual country and Mi fem. Terre fo set apm cemuniltie.
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