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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1940
Page
3
Miss Jivtis Sehuremaem of Dypadel hosts a gathering for volunteers from the Thershaan Data Welfare Centters and nearby schools. The event honors the fallen and notes enlistments of Clyde Penton and others while detailing a charity tribute for a widow and her estate.
The notice shows a social enrollment and mentions a wedding or engagement between family members with unclear dates and names due to damaged text. It references a procession or celebration connected to Mats and JY Jeuktereot with scattered terms including Liboof Detin Spree Horsiwm and Molip Cerne.
The notices report the death of Mrs Mary Ann Northieht of Andrew Street Horsham aged 74 preceded by husband George Jennings and children Alfred John Ernest Albert Kath May Louisa. Also recorded is the death of Mr Peres Kurty manager of Vieambetye branch Porte Crimpeint Trenking with details of survivors and funeral rites. Funeral arrangements list local church services and conductors.
Cable dispatch outlines harsh terms for France including immediate ceasefire, occupation of northern and western regions, demobilization of French forces, and seizure of the French fleet under German and Italian control. It notes French ports to be specified for fleet collection and ongoing restrictions on shipping, flights, mines, and communications. Italy is said to have delivered terms to French plenipotentiaries.
The Rev S D Yarrington lectured to about 150 men at the Horsham Public Library Hall on What Every Man Should Know. He warned that impurity is Australia's greatest internal evil, linked to venereal disease, and urged consulting qualified medical practitioners especially during wartime.
London reports quote British press criticizing France's surrender as not reflecting the majority's will. The Times notes peace terms were unsurprising and aims to destroy French power and fuel the campaign against Britain. Appeals from the French Empire urge continuation of the struggle despite Bordeaux's stance.
Petain in Bordeaux denounces Churchill words as unthinkable to a free France. He says France’s government cannot accept such terms and asserts France’s independence remains intact despite German actions. A subsequent news bulletin notes no armistice terms were included.
London reported General de Gaulle announced a French National Committee in agreement with Britain. The British government said the armistice reduces the Bordeaux Government to a mere subsection and it can no longer be recognised as the government of an independent country.
Situation remains unchanged except along the Atlantic coast where German forces advance toward Rochefort and Cognac. Italian units are attempting to advance on the Alpine front as reported.
A wire report quotes the Prime Minister criticizing the armistice terms as risky and urging unity with Britain. The foreign minister comments on French resistance, warning of consequences if France yields and pledging continued support for Allied efforts.
The appeal acknowledges numerous well wishers and donors including Geo Greenaway A W Peuker Mrs J Kouckey Mrs G L Buchanan F E Sudholz H G Sudholz Frank Eldridge H G Picksord AG Shearwood John Butler Richard Butler F A Hoffmann Hutchinson W Exell D Calder Polkemmet FP Seets H J Sanders H F Finck James Thiele and many others. Donations totaling £615 13 6 are noted and further contributions may be delivered to J Watts at the Town Hall Horsham or to Co H Moore at the High School Horsham.
Moscow reports say Russia and Turkey are negotiating a new pact while Turkish Foreign Minister M. Saratoglu travels to Moscow for talks.
Advertisement listing a mobile tourer and lorry carrying business offerings including secondhand vehicles, tyres and tyre services. References to ls well shod weatherproof items, prices for tyres, recapping and retreading services, and contact details at Mullers and Paires on Firebrace Street.
In Nhill hospital Abr Alick Joseph Eardley aged years dies. Born Windarsh Adelaide he learned plumbing and tinsmith trade and moved to Nhill many years ago. The funeral at Hewener cemetery Cremon was conducted by Major Fardley. He leaves a daughter and a widow.
British sources say the French fleet may have at least part in British ports. The Joan Bart, ready for division, has been towed to England amid uncertain status of the fleet.
Readers are told Palestine moves to full war footing with government measures and mobilization under way. The global community awaits official moves from authorities and leaders amid rising tensions and anticipated actions.
The Empire Air Scheme begins new training at Somers and Bradfield Park. Participants and wireless guardians entered Bradfield Park as part of the program expansion.
A long established Hawleigh route seeks a reliable industrious man in Horsham to earn a good income with steady growth. Apply to THE WOT RAWLEIGH COMPANY LTR. Dept. WIESSS, Brunswick, NG, Vie.
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