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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
1
A fragmented advertisement for Cox Bros offers a wide range of goods including drapery dresses silks millinery coats undergarments menwear tailoring boots shoes furniture hardware and pet supplies. It emphasizes easy terms with every purchase.
Melbourne Thursday Aubrey Baillie of South Melbourne claims 10000 damages in County Court for injuries when struck by a motor lorry in a city street last December. Wheels passed over his head causing near total blindness and mental impairment. He was riding a bicycle to the Lost Dogs Home to reclaim his dog. Hearing adjourned.
The Prime Minister described the measure as the greatest emergency in Australia’s history and said unprecedented powers are sought. The bill would allow the government to require individuals to place their properties at the state’s disposal.
Our correspondent reports Perth sees the Admiralty Court grant requisitioning of the confiscated Italian steamer Remo. The ruling allows seizure under wartime authority. The action shifts the vessel from private to government control as part of wartime measures.
A draft measure would authorize disposal of the Commonwealth and direct individuals to perform specific services and locations. It would grant power to regulate Brest without warrant and to act against those suspected of law breaches and the treatment of prisoners of war.
An ANA gathering in Horsham honored Mr J. Joanne president and Mr Rushbrook for service to the association. Mr Cox resigned as secretary after long tenure outlining his work with Horsham district football, cycle club, and various committees. The event noted Cox opened a bicycle shop, founded leagues, and supported local activities before his departure for new duties.
A Victoria deputation pressed for reducing unemployment relief taxes while the state government weighs how low relief funding can go. Premier Dunstan indicated retention while considering possible reductions, signaling ongoing fiscal balancing amid business concerns and public tax pressures.
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