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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1941
Page
7
The region endures persistent floods and heavy tropical rains causing rising water levels, road closures, and displacement. Local officials urge caution as weather systems move inland, threatening further river overflows and damage to homes and agriculture. Community aid groups mobilize to assist affected families and secure temporary shelter.
Fragmented OCR note mentions sewerage work and plumbers with unclear details about a local project. No clear dates, places, or names readable to specify entities or outcomes.
In a council session, officials argued that unlicensed plumbers were not paid for town sewerage work. Tenders for house connections exceeded engineers' estimates, so the authority opted to perform the work itself via the town engineer and a licensed local plumber on part wages. The arrangement aimed for better quality and cost savings versus hiring licensed sewerage plumbers.
Fragmented account notes British authorities not yet confirming a denial linked to Pieeston and ongoing debates over German methods and Allied intelligence. The piece hints at strained communications and a cautious stance as Allied forces face uncertain maneuvers amid recruitment trends in the Southern Command.
The article discusses recruitment challenges as men seek higher pay and safer wartime roles in munition factories, noting Australia faces a financial strain if frontline troops must be better compensated. It recalls Britain's sinking of the Hood and the Bismarck’s pursuit, praising naval resilience and morale in the face of loss, urging continued sacrifice for victory.
A Berlin Foreign Press conference featured a Nazi spokesman arguing Germany is not bound by international law to feed civilians in occupied lands. He cited the Hague Convention of 1807 on occupancy rules, claimed Germany observes them, and attacked Britain’s blockade as illegal. He blamed shortages in France Poland and the north on the blockade, not German occupation, and warned that feeding occupied populations would prolong the war.
An article in Popular Mechanics recounts Jimmie Lynch testing front versus rear tire blows to study road safety. He demonstrates the dangers of braking hard and explains handling a blowout on flat curves, emphasizing controlled braking, gradual deceleration, and steering into the skid to preserve traction and prevent loss of control.
Monthly crime section notes interruptions and repairs to water mains. Engineer Vinod Worrell reports work commenced on the 1 inch main, with deliveries expected in coming weeks. Warden’s notes reference water supply concerns on Bent Street. financial position and treasurer’s report referenced.
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