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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
6
Report of a legislative council election event in Horsham with references to R C Rankin and political figures. Mentions deputy premier and government backing. Fragmented OCR text suggests party alignment and official statements during a tense political moment.
A fragmented report discusses government policy on wheat pricing and substitutes, detailing farmers in Gippsland and the Wimmera, the push for less costly wheat, and proposed controls. It notes how direct buying could cut costs and mentions margarine concerns and wartime economic measures affecting producers and consumers.
Near the port of Portland plans are described for a national government drawn from all parties to lead wartime efforts and develop the port. Leaders emphasize unity, registration, and coordinated action, with focus on grain and coastal infrastructure.
A garbled text review references Australia’s manpower, ministers, and wartime planning. It mentions the Army Minister, various committees, and policy concerns, with scattered names and places blurred by OCR errors. The fragment hints at national mobilization and defense structures during a period of strategic review, though details are unclear.
Fragmented OCR text outlines aid and comfort for soldiers, mentions nurses and hospital settings, and references charitable actions and support programs. It lists names and places in a disjointed form, indicating a historical wartime welfare effort without full readable details.
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