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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
2
The text records four days of enlistment activity with names and numbers, noting payments of 45 pounds and entries for family support. Identifiable details are fragmentary but indicate recruitment and financial records from the period.
Unable to extract clear entities or events from the provided garbled text. The fragment mentions a hospital, equipment, and people but lacks coherent action, dates, or identifiable names to summarize into a proper news item.
A Horsham publication known as The Horsham Critics announces its regular issues on Tuesday and Friday each week entering its seventh year. The note references an FDNY sinking incident with unclear details.
The Horsham Area Office reports rising draft numbers from the Wimmera district bound for Melbourne depots. A 10 am train will carry 40 more, with over half from Horsham, after the drill hall procession by the Horsham Pipe Band. A further 54 men are scheduled to leave Tuesday, with the previous group including W. H. Hutchins, J. Kerr, R. Lancaster, J. Pearce, and others from Rainbow, Dimboola, Warracknabeal, Hopetoun, and Kaniva among those listed.
A long, fragmented page records a mix of notices from Horsham area events. It mentions recruiting for the Royal Australian Air Force, dances and social gatherings, a Red Cross ball at Jung, and appeals for patriotic funds. It also lists municipal announcements, a pipe band meeting, and various community notices with names, places, and dates.
The Horsham Molivend Church marks its anniversary with services on Sunday led by Rev. Dr Calvert Barber. Barber, a former university professor and minister, is praised for his ability to translate complex ideas for ordinary listeners. Choirs will perform both morning and evening.
A coastal evening carnival at the Sered Skateng rink featured an entertainment program for church business and community fund raising. Performers included Mrs AGriMths, Miss Beverley Nunn, Mesdames Cum ming Whitelock and Siltons, plus a tap show and a play by local residents.
Fragmented OCR text notes rising prices and sale terms for a wedding or classified notice with references to July 1 and new rates. Details are unclear, but mentions selling prices, timing after Hatuniay, and weekly classified listings.
Hong Kong dispatch hints that British forces blew bridges as a precautionary defence. The China Mail notes Japanese warships arrived at Far Hong and likely began screening operations. In Chung King over 100 planes dropped 600 tons of bombs. casualties not yet determined.
A Chinese report claims Japanese forces occupied Mirs Bay near Hong Kong, detailing the advance and its strategic implications for Japanese control in the region.
Fragmentary text references a flight or event involving England and names such as Thurman Vin West and Kalitor Lyre. The readable lines are garbled, with no clear event dates, affiliations, or outcomes to establish a coherent news item.
A difficult draft notes widespread mild influenza in Pupkapurt with many residents not seeking medical care. The report lists significant illness and casualties among the local population, including references to general facilities and scarce resources.
Parliament was told the government would keep Turkey out of the war while continuing defensive measures and declarations. Britain and France urged Turkey to follow neutrality terms after Italy’s entry, aiming to avoid provocation and preserve peace for Turkey and its neighbors.
Agreement reached amid talks involving Turkey, Iraq and Britain regarding defense, with plans for coordinated actions and potential military aid. Officials announced a formal accord aimed at deterring aggression and stabilizing the region.
A wire correspondent reports on a farm work training program in a rural area. The article mentions participants like walks and workers training under supervisors, aiming to address labor shortages by preparing youth and adults for farm tasks and related labor.
The minister for art Br Fairbeirn said material on hand suffices for 300 of 723 Tiger Moths ordered. By October stocks should allow 300 more and orders placed for imported materials for an extra 300 machines ordered last month.
Distorted notes indicate Horsham changes for tomorrow’s Central Wimmera encounter. References to players Farah Pisher and Grimme imply injuries and possible reshuffles as the squad prepares for crucial action.
Entertainer Ded Bert Bailey and the Aus Wwaliee Oly will perform one last time. The act features Des Red Beth and other composers of the hit song Booth of the Border. The piece linked to Gone Autry and Preston era cinema, with plans for Republic Pictures to acquire a title for a new film. The production includes a mystery segment with magicians and marks a peak in the touring program.
Fragmentary text references messages from Biabope cooperation unit Uy 401. No clear events or names beyond the partial notes. Unable to determine concrete action, date, or place.
A garbled note discusses wages and a commenter named Wile amid confusion at a tunnel mooring last week. It hints at government action but the text is unclear and partially unreadable.
The passage records a statement by the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, former Undersecretary of State for the Colonies, criticizing the Irish government’s stance. He argues that Ulster did not admit President De Valera’s agreement to a united government under Britain, warning that Ireland’s centrality would trigger British defense undertakings.
The readable fragment notes a rare event in Hersham with mentions of Nati and G. iasee, indicating a scheduled treat or gathering. Details are incomplete, but the piece centers on a notable local occurrence in a county setting.
August Lindner died suddenly at his Weeds South residence on Monday morning after farming duties. Survived by widow Bertha Lindner and siblings, the funeral was held at Quantong Cemetery with Rev J F Noack officiating and a large attendance.
The article outlines Sunday services at a Daglyon church with roles for Cheech and Sundar. It notes a morning service with Lena and a question on hymn selection. It mentions a communion in the evening and a lead sermon focusing on gospel outreach.
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