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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1941
Page
3
A long commemorative piece profiles Wimmera district service members and their families. It lists soldiers from Horsham, Stawell, and nearby towns, detailing enlistment dates, units, and wartime roles, with emphasis on local sacrifices, civilian ties, and the impact on kin across Rainbow, Marton, and Nedlands.
Fragmentary report details Sidon's fall after bombardments by Allied, German, and Vichy forces. Australians fought street by street, while British ships were drawn back and Syrian cities observe evacuations. Generals move to secure wider territory and establish administration as Allies press toward independence aims.
London reports that Rashid Ali and his cabinet faced German oil, railway, and airbase demands. Berlin sought cancellation of oil contracts, a 12 mile wide belt along the Baghdad railway, and transfer of regional airfields for the war. Disagreements among Iraqi leaders hastened the collapse and revolt in Mesopotamia.
From Our Correapond Sydney, heavy demands on labor in Victoria prompt the Manpower Committee to warn that difficulty in obtaining employees will hinder munition factories being established in Victorian provincial areas. Under current conditions little more labor can be found for war industries in Victoria and South Australia.
A Victorian push by Christian groups and farmers seeks reforms in food production and distribution. Leaders from Anglican and Roman Catholic rural movements back a plan for a postwar “new deal” delivering fuller shares for primary producers and farm workers, while improving access to education and amenities. The movement frames militant Christian action as a path to easier life for the common people and broader international support for grain and wool producers.
An Air Ministry communique says fighters swept the Channel and north France early Saturday. A bomber squadron with fighters hit airfields at S omers and nearby buildings, destroying three enemy fighters in combat. Additional daylight raids hit Cherbourg area airfields and a German convoy. one bomber is missing. Bomber Command also attacked industrial targets in Cologne area that night. fires started but visibility was poor. All aircraft returned safely.
In a formal ceremony at Venice the Croatian delegation joined the Axis alliance. Attendees included German Foreign Minister Ribbentrop and Italian Foreign Minister Galeazzo Ciano, with other Croatian and pact representatives present.
Official report states two German planes crashed near the village of Amaroles after being shot down. Both crews reportedly had one or two survivors who escaped by parachute before the craft hit the ground and caught fire.
Air Marshal Goddard admits error in a May broadcast claiming that airborne troops alone could not seize Crete. He says the opinion reflected mistaken information, not a lack of air power understanding.
The Victorian branch of the ESL urges improved pay for garrison guards. President Huttons notes long deferral pay causes hardship for veterans and asks for compensation to cover missed wages. The proposal aims to ensure guards who served for extended periods receive timely remuneration.
For sale a hack with noted calf, mare linset and broken harness items. Also McCormick tractor almost new, 500 acres work capacity. Stop cough remedy advertised from Peacock’s Pharmacy.
The Horsham Associates golf club held stroke competitions with rain mild and links in fine order. Winners included R Errington on a solid card of 417-67, G Minch 765-71, and R Cook 100-27. A grade champion G Hach led with 3 80 76 239, B grade winner R Errington with 92 87 81 283. Mrs Cook leads the championship with a 73, and Mrs Gill, Mrs McDonald, and Mrs Dowell posted multiple nine and eighteen hole scores.
Motor listing from WE MOTORS at 4749 Pyusent Street, Norrham. Ford Tourer in good order with minor blemishes. Chevrolet Tourer also in good order, unworn. includes one registration. Aussie Tractor by S.A. Vickers listed. tractor in good working condition.
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