Dinshows Inquiries To Soma By Rau and Holet
Rau and Holet file inquiries with Soma amid unclear text fragments. The note appears to reference writing requests or questions directed to Soma, without clear context or dates.
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1941
Page
2
Rau and Holet file inquiries with Soma amid unclear text fragments. The note appears to reference writing requests or questions directed to Soma, without clear context or dates.
Fragmentary weather notes report a forecast at noon of cloudy skies and occasional showers. South and easterly winds are mentioned with variable intensity and possible showers in the afternoon.
A lengthy wartime address criticizes leaders for lacking conviction and prioritizing comfort over sacrifice. It cites Australian support and calls for decisive government measures to regulate production and curb shortages as the war effort demands.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Melbourne produce listing with items like wheat, barley, onions, and fowl, plus scattered figures and codes. The text appears to be a catalog or market ledger with irregular formatting and partial numbers, not a coherent article.
A wartime column praises British troops in Crete while noting the planned withdrawal from Greece. It stresses the fierce German air and armor superiority and calls the Crete stand a grim lesson for Rome front defenders, honoring those who faced the onslaught with resolve.
A local shire meeting discussed sanctuary proposals for Lane Wallace and the Take Wallace area. Officials noted a pending decision, with intentions to balance conservation against potential hazards and land use. The article also covers CWA activities, annual meeting notes, and community plans in Horsham area.
A garbled snippet outlines a monthly meeting for the He Horan Le Bani group. It mentions planning and potential attendees, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A deputation from the shire appeals to authorities over farm shortages and rural depopulation. The group argues for government action to preserve agricultural livelihoods, citing a population around 5000 and regional drought pressures.
A Dimbola Trad ers Association meeting resolved to recommend to the Dimbola A and P Society that this year a show be held and to enlist the support of its members. Deputation from the A and P Society attended. Finance was debated but supporters urged launching a show with community backing despite concerns over expenses. Members discussed fundraising canvassing and donations in support of a successful exhibit effort. The motion to back the show carried unanimously.
Fragmented report records judges praising a performer from Stawell while Horsham branch opposition to national government unfolds. It notes Labor and Liberal motions, assembly delegates, and local political tensions amid broader parliamentary debate.
Fragmented OCR passage reports various items including personal notes about individuals such as Dollie wletsh and Captain Russell Wimoth, mentions of travel, meetings, and upcoming events. It references a university Melbourne research survey in Mulbourne and a Caulfield Miliary Ffoapital update, with unclear sequencing and several names.
The death of Mr Torrenne John Keenan aged 46 occurred at Horsham Hospital on Thursday evening. Born at Romsey, he moved to Horsham about ten years ago and worked in munition manufacture before joining the sewerage works. He was married at 28 to Miss Doixma Chenewetls of Nill and leaves a large family of seven children. Funeral arrangements were announced for Horsham Cemetery after a service at SS Michael and John’s Church conducted by Father Coughlin, with pallbearers and local officials listed. The obituary notes his involvement with the church and community.
Cairo reports that French and British forces under Sir Henry Maunsell crossed into Syria at 2 am, with about 20 000 Allied troops, in a three sided advance from Palestine to Beirut, Trans-Jordan to Damascus, and Iraq toward Aleppo. Reports say Vichy authorities claim fierce fighting but unclear if major battles occurred.
A fragmented report notes air attack activity over a distant region with heavy casualties feared. Military observers warn of substantial damage as navigators describe dive-bombed targets and disrupted transportation routes amid speculation on attacker identity and strategic aims.
Readable fragments mention a local public notice action with officials and a deadline. The text is damaged and contains misordered words and garbled names making precise entities unclear. The item appears to be a generic public notice rather than a clear court or police action.
Fragmented text reports a petrol shortage and related supply issues affecting daily life. Mentions of positions, breaths, and unknown names create unclear references. The piece suggests economic strain and potential responses but lacks coherent details.
A Melbourne court heard allegations that a petrol seller offered money to crown witnesses and that tickets were not issued. The defense claimed witnesses refused to testify and that the prosecution implied improper conduct by the accused.
Fragmented text references Stawell, a stunt, and a Leeks owner with scattered phrases. Mentions clients, a 2 pit average, and Methawene vest. Content is garbled with no clear event, date, or identifiable individuals.
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