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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1940
Page
1
The article describes a mobilization effort urging young men to enlist, with references to district tours, a matinee schedule, and local officials promoting duty. It notes volunteers, measured predictions of turnout, and mentions several named places and individuals involved in endorsing the recruitment.
An energetic charity clash between east side and west side residents is announced for Saturday at Horshan Recreation and will feature over-45 players with birth certificates. Four 12 minute quarters, up to 16 player changes, and post-match entertainment are planned to raise funds for the Hesham Patriotic Fund.
Methonume Thursday The Transport Board appeared and interpreted its functions wrongly causing concern for railways. Josses said Mr HW Shellard today while advocating renewal of transitory licences. He contended that once the board granted a licence it had nothing to withdraw it.
Translated note from Hull and Martant Eyehange Hotels lists ex footballers set to participate at a Keer Suturiay event. Names include Benton K Findlay D Smith I Robinson and Artie Wood among others. unclear date and venue details due to garbled OCR.
Local fundraising notes show contributions to the Horsham and District Comforts Fund including amounts from Thomas Young, Mrs E. Nattrites, Mr O. Matuschka, Mr Leslie Smith, and others. Donations appear via the Comforts Fund office or treasurer Mrs R. Cook at the Bank of New South Wales in Horsham.
Donations to the Horsham Red Cross Society revived by the secretary include £522 previously acknowledged. A busy Red Cross shop last week yielded encouraging proceeds with a Riverside sub-branch event noting prizes such as dolls and cigarettes. Further contributions are welcomed at the Town Hall or Horsham Times office, and will be acknowledged in columns.
War Savings Certificates appeal notes growing district interest in forming groups led by Me Ho i Noones. Several schools query details to join, with Durhwid and Kangusau schools requesting forms, and banks ready to handle old jewelry exchanges for certificates. Proceeds quoted from jewellery sale via Horsham bank totalled £87 pounds.
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