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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
2
Horsham pages report war effort actions and community events including a hospital concert and an Australian Day program. Police and public notices mention waste depot work, a pondside skating carnival, refugee inquiries, and a venereal disease campaign. A concert fundraiser, charity stalls, and a memorial event reflect wartime solidarity and civic duties across Horsham and district.
A masked report describes Horsham area office activity for home defence enrolments. The piece notes recruitment figures steady and details on temporary fitness assessments and enlistment rates. It mentions the Prime Minister and wartime measures while highlighting the local administration handling recruitment and approval processes.
An appeal for an ambulance for Australian soldiers abroad has raised £584 3s 8d with surplus funds earmarked for extra equipment. The Horsham community lists donors including Mr. David Anderson and many others, plus local club and church notices. Also noted are church activities, weddings in Horsham area, and a FitzGerald-Rogerson wedding at St Leman’s Church with ceremony details and reception plans.
A bereavement notice in memory of a loved one expresses gratitude to those who sent sympathy and support. The card lists appreciation for flowers, visits, and prayers, noting heartfelt thanks from family members and a remembrance of the departed.
The report mentions ongoing election counts in Western Province with Mr Rankin and Mr Saltau as contenders, noting Rankin’s party alignment and expected results. Also included is a weather digest: light showers forecast, with squally conditions possible in the southwest and a note on the shortest day with sunrise and sunset timings.
Reported raids extend from Lincolnshire to Manila with mentions of new external forces and intensified campaigns. Fragmented lines reference multiple locations and entities, including places and individuals, outlining a broad sweep of assaults and reinforcements, details sparse and unclear.
London reports that about 100 German planes took part in a raid last night. RAF fighters claimed five planes shot down and others probably downed. Damage was slight overall with twelve killed and fourteen injured in the attacks across the country.
U S authorities urge Italy and Germany to keep hands off the suits and western hemisphere possessions as the Bla e Department proposes an emergency meeting of 21 American Republics. Washington reports Army intelligence checks unconfirmed rumors of French government relocation to Tunisia in North Africa.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Egypt pledging support for Britain amid European disputes. Mentions of political factions, items from a parliamentary column, and references to ships and military equipment. Details are garbled and unclear, but center on Allied policy alignment and regional security concerns.
On the New Zealand coast a mine was found by a naval vessel. Yesterday a second mine was located further offshore as authorities halted departures for two hours to search all New Zealand ports. The incident follows a prior discovery that prompted precautionary measures and naval scrutiny.
Widespread industrial project planned with construction to begin at once. The Munitions Department announced that a second explosive and filling factory will be built outside Victoria, on land arranged for immediate development. The operation is expected to employ thousands and involve millions of pounds in investment.
Horsham Rotary announces Sammters as president designate for the forthcoming year. The appointment, noted by the club, follows a review of public service roles and community contributions, with emphasis on leadership and service.
An obituary summary notes the long illness and death of a local resident, detailing family connections and a public funeral plan in Mount Physiys. It lists named relatives, memorial arrangements, and references a local hospital or institution where care was provided before death. The notice appears with multiple names and scattered fragments of lineages and addresses.
A fragment discusses Horsham Theatre tomorrow and next week with attention to Lewin Smura and Ken Hall. It notes Australian celebrity visits, the Hardy family, and the appeal of a beloved actor famed for "Dad" roles.```
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