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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1943
Page
6
A contemporary account describes the escape of French General Henri Giraud from German custody during World War II. The narrative follows his confinement, plan, and daring breakout aided by a trusted French agent, detailing the tense pursuit by Gestapo and his eventual flight toward French soil via a perilous crossing into the Mediterranean.
A dense, OCR damaged overview discusses coal’s brighter future postwar, highlighting demand, mining technology, plastics, and industrial applications. It mentions chemistry and manufacturing plant expansion, energy trends, and potential government or corporate investment shaping the sector’s outlook. Names and places are fragmentary due to the text quality but point to broader industrial context and future projections.
Osa Hens Dooen North hosts a pre marriage social at the Pire Brigade Hall Horsham Friday evening. Guests wore white. Miss Tucker and Miss Crafter performed interludes. Mr Shenrowndy spoke, presenting gifts for the Tong association. The event included singing and a generous exchange of best wishes and presents. rainfall reported about 50 points over the week with potential crop impact.
A garbled 1920s style report mentions Glenorchy railway official farewelted and farewell events. The fragment references Mir RW Meath, five Mentone, a station promotion, and a presentation wallet. Mentions of Mr A V Martin and Mr D H suggest district proceedings and appreciation notes without clear context.
A garbled notice covers a community event titled Patriotic Afternoon in Lower Norton featuring donations from Mex Planets and a prize won by Miss Smith. It mentions teacher and resident Francis and Forsyth, May deadlines, and a long program of performances by students, including songs, dances, and a play, with fundraising aims for the state school drive in May.
On Saturday at Miga Lake the event featured Crosstown rivals and an organized play day. Participants included Mise A Ryan and J Koacdonnht HTK with a clock shot by J Way and Mew K Campbell. The afternoon tea was served by the district women.
A fragmented OCR item mentions a party or event labeled Kavhre at a location with a person and welding context, but details are unclear due to missing text and garbled phrasing.
The Riverside stil branch of the Ted Crom manine reports a successful year with street stalls entertainments and sales. Donations and weekly activities supported a total 601 from which 1911 was paid to the Horsham Neanehamt R steuben Trophies leaving a balance. A notable knitting drive produced many items including face washers socks and pyjama wear. Re-elected representatives Mrs H Teel and Mrs Ac Wihfers oversaw projects and members thank supporters for help and attendance.
An unclear text fragment reports a district manager appointment for Dulgets & Company Sime, mentioning Mr Phillipy as eldest son and prior associations with Tal vetys and Ararat, plus overseas service and discharge from the Arms, though details are garbled.
Cpl KT Simmons of Wal Wal learned that medical care could not save his foot after a motor accident during a military duty near Bonigo last December. He endured his injuries with fortitude for twenty weeks and is wished a speedy recovery.
A wartime appeal honors the fallen and applauds leadership and heroic deeds across land, sea, and air. It stresses home front devotion, munition workers, miners, and factory labor, urging steady readiness and daily sacrifice as the nation marches toward victory. The message frames ordinary citizens as essential to national strength and timely victory in a period of global conflict.
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