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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text outlines a Red Cross appeal and community fundraising events. Mentions Hopson Red Cross, donations, and volunteer efforts tied to local schools and colleges, with references to trustees, teachers, and students contributing to relief work and distribution of aid through special drives and meetings.
The Horsham Labor meeting debated anti traitor talk and Sixth Column fears, urging government supervision to preserve unity. It discussed rest room site ideas near the power house, evacuation plans for children, and support for candidate R Hankin in the June Legislative Council elections.
In Horsham area, 84 volunteers left for metropolitan depots and another 3 to entrain today. The contingent includes Mossie WOH Cunningham TE and many others from Horsham Warracknabeal Jeparit and surrounding towns. Lowan member Lamb enlists. country party leader Bowden hopes for overseas posting. Some men departed Melbourne for camp next Tuesday.
The document outlines the Australian Women’s National Register and its volunteers. It references correspondence from Mollasiene Thuestbey and notes contributions from women across Australia. The text mentions Victoria and Melbourne in connection with nationwide women’s volunteer efforts and national identity.
A debated motion claims the motor car industry act was sabotaged by Labor dissidents threatening the government. The Central Executive nullifies Ingleby’s preselection due to electoral rule breaches, with fresh nominations set for June 29 and possible ballot on July 20.
Negotiations with Defence Authorities secure a new 900 yard rifle range for Horsham on a site miles from town along the Natinuk road. Funding of £1,140 from the Department of the Interim and Defence Department supports construction, with plans for three huts and a full military range near the hospital and golf course.
A fragmented notice describes a scene with Mr Tine and a tense dispute involving Sothusiien relations. It mentions prices around $9, a saddle, and a person named Jay Hans, with references to Apphien and Traltetee. The readable text hints at a civil matter and an owner, but details are unclear.
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