Horsham News Roundup and Wartime Letters.
A Horsham town council meeting discusses Wawunna road gates open continuity and consolidation of a Horsham school with site inquiries. Pte Jarred's letter from Tarakan describes frontline life, captured Japs items, and aims to return home. Also, Mother Goose pantomime comes to Horsham with Bert Ray, and Nine Men at Horsham Theatre features Jack Lambert and Jane Withers in a wartime program.
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Pte
W. AL Jarred
C. H. Jarred
Doven Road
Netherby
W. H Jarred
Tarakan
New Guinea
Mello
Horsham
Horsham Town
Bert Ray
Brary
Horsham Theatre
Libya
Horham Theatre
Jack Lambert
Jack Horsman
Dugban Light Infantry
France
Jane Withers
Jimny Lydon
Local Church Guild Gift to Mrs Boyes at St Johns
At the weekly St Johns Church of England Ladies Guild meeting in the parish hall Tuesday afternoon a mulga wood service ring was presented to Mrs M Boyes by Rev Canon N S Fettell on behalf of members. Mrs Boyes and her family are leaving to England soon as Australians repatriated to Rapand include Staff Sgt Murray Storer and others who were with Dai ety and Co in Horsham, now abroad with the R A A F. Mr and Mrs A Arnott report their son Pvt Gilberth Arnott arrived in the Union. Pvt Arnott was captured at Tobruk in 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Puyeday
Pryor
Kath Medure
Phinig
Dhe
Max Thorothy Uebergame
Garten
Balan
Falk
Callins
Hailetimesen
Metbernor
J. Sawer
Wlakion
Auild Wuabes
Lta
Wawunka Road
W. J Sinclair
W. J. Mibus
Wawanns Road
Horsham Town
Emanuel
Charles
Mibus
Dunstan
Horshaw Town
Education Department
Horsham
L. Hutchesson
jShoul
Crs
Emanual and
St. John'a
Rapand
Stall
Murray Storer
Messrs Daiety and Company Limited
F. W. McPherson
Gerald McPherson
St. Storrer
England
Jack Kennedy
The
Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney Ltd
R.A.A.F
R. R. Robinson
Arapiles
A. Arnott
Department of Information
Gilberth Arnott
Uni
Arnott
Tobruk
W. Dawson
Northam
Western Australia
Lnte Mrn
Louisa Dawson
M. Dawson
David Street
Sheatiwool
Tharshamy Tins
T Hwtuns
Geary Shewewoud
Bunden Street
Luenttix
Phewet
Alf
Mey
George
Ratty Fife
Lens
Shaw
Finilly
Atak Hey
Andrew
Phi
Milins
Mick Aed
hemmStth
Vestine
ABU Iisl
Vt Authority Ganerning Ie
Longorenong College
Aslits
Santas
Vries
Snk Nodortukin
Lee
Hargely
Magia
Rvpy Nd
Laren
Roti
Trumhant Wald
Counett
Eliirielty
Shothi
Hauibastin
Shin
Uci
Atu
Fragmentary OCR item about people and places
A partial OCR snippet mentions several proper names and places in a tense morning context. The text is garbled but preserves multiple individuals and possible locations, indicating a local event or notice with uncertain specifics. No clear event, date, or outcome can be determined from the fragment.
Water saving appeal from Horsham Trust meeting notes
Horsham Waterworks Trust chairman R G Emanuel urged residents to cooperate in saving water at Tuesday night’s meeting. He warned storage levels were at their best yet and drought conditions could force stricter restrictions before summer, with the trust lacking jurisdiction over water in tanks.
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Jay
Horsham
Bsaq
Wedding Memory in Fractured Local Notice
Fragmented social column notes a May wedding involving Mrs Walker and Mrs Patyietl Street families, listing numerous relatives and witnesses. The garbled text mentions a May 2 ceremony, a reception with gifts, and attendees including named individuals and attendees from nearby areas, reflecting a bustling community event amid foggy OCR.
Okinawa Campaign Advances Amid Weather Challenges
United States forces press the Okinawa campaign on June 5 as the 10th Army advances on all fronts. The Sixth Division seizes Naha and pushes toward the junction with the First Fleet. the 24th Army Corps clears the Chinen Peninsula and the Sixth Marine Division expands control on Oruku Peninsula. Admiral Nimitz congratulates the Pacific Fleet and predicts the campaign may end in three to four days if high speed maneuvers hold.
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Guam
10Th Army
Okinawa
Poe
Naha Kiffield
Juncion
24Th Army Corps
Chinen
6Th Marine Division
Oruku Peninaun
Nimitz
US 10Th Army
MacArthur Reports New U.S. Lamdines in Saree Thursday
General MacArthur forwards a new U.S. landing or force report mentioning planned operations or movements on Thursday. The dispatch notes corps involvement and emphasizes ongoing U.S. military activity in the region.
Obituary notices from Horsham mourn local pioneers
The Horsham paper recalls the death of Miss Mary Young a longtime church worker and teacher at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church. It notes her 85 years born at Ballarat and active roles in Christian Endeavour, the Presbyterian Missionary Union, and other groups, plus family connections to local firms. The report also mentions other funeral notices including Mrs Louisa Dawson and Mrs Mary Baker and details of services at St Andrew's and Horsham Cemetery.
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Young
Cr Hornham
Mise Leadus Young
Warracknabeal
Wedneminy
Anc
James Young
Ballarat
Horeham
Wade
Mint Young
St. Andrew's Predigterian Church
Christian Endeavour Society
Presbyterian Women's Missonary Union
Church Ladies’ Commites
Sewing Guild
Presbyterian Girls’ Association
Charles Rennicon
Thomas Young
Messra Thomas Young & Co. Pty. Ltd
Miss Young
George Young
Proposed extension of electricity supply in Horsham region
The Horsham Town Council discusses extending electricity to nearby areas, weighing plans and costs. Debates cover generation capacity, authority to take over tramway lines, and the need for ministerial approval, with officials suggesting potential delays and economic implications.
Progress Association Meeting and Town News Update
The June Progress Association held its annual meeting with a surplus of £51 on the balance sheet. Officers elected include President Alf W Baker and vice-presidents McRae and Chas. Biker, with P. A. Young as secretary. Membership for 1941-45 is likely a record and invites local residents to join. Other items note Melbourn visits by residents, station returns, and housing by laws and regulations under preparation.
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M& Hair Wiesel
Hus
Ding
Bennie Warft
Progreny Association
Progress Association
Ofiers Rexuile
Alf W Baker
Messrs
McRaeaml Chas. Biker
P. A. Young
Romimitter
Mwatineh
A. Kosch
AIC
White
Anator
OL Smith
Pervonal
Quantong St Pumt's Ladies Guild Meeting Report
At the fortnightly meeting on Wednesday May 30 the Pauls Lastles Guth group discussed future programs and decided to hold a covered coat-hanger competition at the next meeting. Prizes were awarded with Mrs A Overall first and Mrs R E Chequer second. Miss E Jo Kobi was appointed assistant secretary.
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St. Pumt's Ladiess Guild
Mawell Shire Council Hears On Building Regulations
At the Mawell Shire Council monthly meeting a letter was discussed regarding standard building regulations. Officials considered compliance, permits, and possible amendments to local rules affecting contractors and property owners.
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Mawell Shire
Church Notes and Evening Services Across Town
Church notices describe a Sunday program with hymns and an organ, mentioning Sister Berry and Mrs Meksm. The text notes a service at North End and street activities, with mentions of youths, a server, and a planned gathering. The wording implies a local church bulletin listing attendees and upcoming events.
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Tointey
Ballanat Trustfes
Opicllon
Paitmeny
Preaton
Ballarat Trustees Executors & Ageney CO Ltd
Awad Ufficl
Ledind
Ciby Melon St Hamelton Brarch
von Verne
P1aan & Mercantele Agency Co
Cr. F. M. Baker
Wimmers
Aspita
Servicw
ATP
Darwin
Tyr. Erle W. Edwards Turs
McKennie Crosdon Prn
A. F. Weight & Sons. Funeral Directors
Pynsendt Sv. Horsham
Hepiwe
Atadoes
Omer
Uwe
Ani
Satiwik
Gok Rusong
Gommergial Intelligenge
LW Ksham
Ah Ath Haine Ae Pedatar
Muiny Murrey Bahr
Volnnaah Baker
Trane Thay
Young Pimist
Pmc Ti
Vette Ie
Yusfem
Niele
Erst Gyeh Ik
Vant Lei
Unis
Benven
Aniheneat
Dores
Taney
Wits
O'Rlock
Tiey J Chintie Forrest
Hiv Chammreraseattty
Ali
Athens
Wilelh
Stas Indianiers
Wawel
Wien
Cocoa A. Otter
Hersham
Mothers’ Club
Cra. Livernace
Rodda
Walker
Mathew
Bilireens
I. Sauth
P. Matthews
Adf
AtrTt Bes
Tirlae
Gitskier
Orange Hague
Nueen Aillies
Erin
Grampians
Cyrus
THER
U.S. Bris
MacArthur Reports
U.S. Lamndines
Maca
Corps
Lew Doong
China
Horsham Bas
Texitenes
Thardvem
Altro
Sonia
G. Morgan Sigil
StiWation Army Melaka Alf
Welsh de Sone
Climewe
Archangemyents
Galtin-ledirers
Tooley
J Comroy
Dsgeaan Paemts Tiles Ee Eee
F. ©. Heard
Lake Banks
Noradjahs
Ins
Phily. McCanat
N.C. Sinclair
Longeranong College
Aw. Doven
Commission
Butt Aim
Speallie
Espatinbenian
Commissafon
Dr. Wilmnegh
Bansimiaarerstieneral
Ettelt
District News
Jung
Les. McRae
Melbourne
W. Fisher
Lawrence O'Loughlin Ho
Lac
Bill” Wohlers
Ashwell
Yeh
Wembley Privat Hospital
Caine
Ute
Ste Conummer
Geet
Venables
Rouge
Oath
Giles Mery
Quantong
Stawell
Hee Gason
Christ
Medway
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