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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1941
Page
4
Fragmentary notice lists several dates and names for sales events including Thursday July 3 and Friday June 4 with unclear locations and organizers. Names such as SuIDAT St IENF Mapheey NATIMER and Merker appear, but details and venues are unreadable.
Thomas Young & Co Pty Ltd announces a Horsham sale of 9000 sheep including merino ewes rams and wethers. Animals range from 12 year old merino ewes to comeback wethers and lambs with varied ages and quality, offering large numbers of comebacks and dam-line stock for June 25 at 2 pm.
Multiple farm properties offered by THOMAS YOUNG & CO. PTY. LTD. Horsham. Listings include 110K acres with clover and dams priced at 2800 with 1000 cash, possession immediate. 49 13 6 per acre in Hamilton district with fencing netting and dairying facilities. 100 acres near Heywood with clover and river access at 25 per month. Includes terms and contact details.
Wartime reports show Australia securing full wool yarn production for military clothing and exports to India and other allies. UK mills endure reduced civilian output while Australian mills boost scouring and carbonising for the war effort, with jobs shifting and supply chains tightening across the Commonwealth.
Brisbane dispatch reports a registrar wounded by a bullet in an incident described as a Telex clipping. The injured official was rushed to hospital where his condition remained unclear as authorities investigate the shooting.
Mesars Dalgety Co Ltd report a Marsham sale addressed by late season cold weather and weak demand. A yarding of 7000 sheep sold only 2166 with merino wethers to 16s 6d and other lots priced per varied market conditions.
Competition at Town Hall featured 30 teams in a knock-out for Red Cross funds. George Street and Maylands advanced from Monday and will meet next Wednesday to decide the winner with about £8 expected to be available.
Angling workers at Wartook and Pine Lakes spent the weekend planting and cleaning up. Boats moved from Pine Lake to Wartook for maintenance while nitration and general cleanup were carried out along the inland shack. Reservoir at Warrick remains low but expected to rise with winter rains and better fishing outlook.
Unclear readable text notes a golf event at Doorn Club with names such as Sten and Molle and a few phrases like Mem Shark and Mrs Pal. Details are fragmentary but hint at a competitive round and participant list.
A fragmented OCR item mentions a ten noted match moment with players Jem Lote and Billy Goon in a timber title contest.
Article discusses moves by army authorities to grant deferred pay privileges to home service personnel. It notes home force duty includes guarding internees and coastal defense duties, compares overseas pay, and argues for parity to improve recruitment and postwar reintegration. It also covers political debate on a national government and potential overseas trade union visits.
Industrial agencies promise to treat all applications on their merits after wartime controls. Officials say every request will be considered fairly, with no bias toward any industry. The statement reiterates commitment to orderly processing during heightened economic demands.
The article outlines plans for an air show at Ke aerodrome with 800 mana accommodation. It notes completion within 18 weeks and lists facilities including hangars, dining, kitchens, chaplains, and four large hangars for meroplanes. It references staff, HQ, and associated vendors and supporters.
The Bishop presented candidates for confirmation at St Paul’s on Monday. He stressed the importance of the sacrament, the reception of the Holy Spirit, and the church’s mission to spread Christian faith, citing church history and unity.
A local Telangatuk East football game ended with a narrow win for the visitors. Key players Buck Qerralt and BL Cozens provided scoring while Chandier led the home side in a competitive display. The match highlighted community involvement and support for the water supply project ongoing in the area.
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