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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1941
Page
6
Warracknabeal Shire Council discussed granting concession rail fares for soldiers at any country station on production of valid passes. Dr J H Fletcher argued concessions should apply beyond camps and troop centres. The council approved the motion.
A soils erosion survey across New South Wales is being conducted by the Soil Conservation Service. Director E. Olton notes a map will show soil losses by region and climate, with basic research at Cowra and new Australian built instruments guiding remedial engineering and vegetative measures. The work aims to inform a comprehensive statewide erosion control scheme and reach rural communities with proven methods.
Ree Vengus faces Jay Woods at the Great Peppermint Cup in a matchup likely to draw fans. Both sides bring veteran teams and strong defenses to the event, with local supporters expected to fill the arena.
The Returned Soldiers League notes large growth in April and May 1940 to 1941 donations, with total fund contributions rising from £2920 to £7980 and overall donations reaching £32,000. The executive contributed £6000 to the Australian Comforts Fund over the past two months, bringing the fund total to £434,000. The Anzac Recreation Hall at Royal Park cost about £2750 to complete and furnish. Plans indicate broader overseas distribution of funds as policy. Digger dances continue at Memorial Hall with a fortnightly event inviting couples. Horsham VD.C/4 training includes range practice at the Drill Hall with over 40 present, sharpening rifle range skills ahead of Saturday group activity. Keenness grows in the practical defence training at Opal View.
A white woman formerly Feeky Castledine of London remains in Beltane South Australia living as a lubra with the native community after her husband Jacky Forbes's death. She had married in Bourke in 1916 and has since rejected civilisation to stay among tribal rites and corroborees.
Dawn in Malaya reveals the vast Australian Red Cross support at Kiz Hospital and its corner block housing the Australian General Hospital and depot. Day by day volunteers stock towels, toothpaste, slippers, and walking sticks while patients receive medicine, paper, stamps, and cigarettes, with excusions and crafts planned to ease confinement and speed recovery.
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