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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1940
Page
3
A Horsham Town Hall gathering led by Mayor Dr. R J Wilmoth urged citizens and others to fund war efforts and recruit troops. Dr J E Menadue delivered a stark speech on the enemy and invasion risk while committees for recruiting and war finance were formed and an ambulance fund established.
Wimmera Shire discussion centers on shifting council support to new priorities. The council member argues the change could ease local tensions and better serve residents. Perspectives from stakeholders highlight concerns about impact on services and community projects.
A beleaguered session speaker warns that the Empire faces destruction if internal strife continues. He urges citizens to unite, defend liberty, and resist dictatorship, promising loyalty to the Throne and a mass mobilization to preserve their way of life.
A Horsham RSS LA branch speaker recounts experiences under German rule and condemns oppression, urging unity and mobilization for defence. He calls for a broad national effort, highlighting youth, conscription, and perseverance to resist invasion and secure victory for Britain and its allies.
A fragmented wartime message warns of dire danger to Australia with calls to boost enlistments. It laments German aggression and urges collective sacrifice, praising British naval power and promising continued resistance to invasion and occupation. The plea emphasizes national resolve and shared burdens amid a surrounding threat.
An appeal urges citizens to back government war finance through savings certificates and gifts. Sir Stewart F Brown cites two factors boosting morale and urges individuals to fund the war effort, noting that certificates are available with no risk and can be carried for their value. The message highlights speeches at Melbourne and comments by the Federal Treasurer Mr Spender on accessible finance and rapid deployment of funds.
An appeal to private the sum of £400 for an ambulance unit is chaired by Mr Moore with aid from Mr Watts and local volunteers. Citizens of Hoyatia contribute. notices list donors and planned deliveries while urging further donations to fund a needed ambulance for the ATF. The appeal is coordinated by Hosham Hall officials and local secretaries, with many residents named among supporters.
In a town meeting motion, Mr. Brown advocates recommending War Savings Certificates and loans to all citizens. Mr. Langlands and others argue for direct public sacrifice and government-led wartime finance, criticizing small appeals and hospital carnival fund drives as insufficient for England and New Zealand’s needs. Committees are appointed with Messrs Newins, Wtnoth, Carter, Semen, Smith, Pryer, and others.
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