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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
3
Fragmented wartime notice outlines sale of war savings certificates and new bonds. Mentions government plans, employee participation, subscription drives, and a push to fund the war effort amid varied local responses and upcoming events.
Fragmentary text describes donations by multiple individuals for a local event or fund. It lists names such as Mr Netty Yor and Mel Cunningham and mentions a Mrs F Wale, with references to gloves, gowns, and sewing items. The damaged lines reference a public sale or notice context and unspecified dates.
An audience at Horsham Public Library heard Rev D. Yar ringts extol women’s influence on national health and morale. He quoted war era hymns and noted Christian duty, praising steadfast motherhood and women’s purity as essential to France’s future and the empire’s strength during hardship.
Educational lecture shown with pictures and slides aimed at laymen, detailing innerval disease and prevention. The Rev. 319 presents a Sunday evening program at RAO, with Hiersioum Thuaien and MLive Illustrated Hecture featuring a 4008 test by Stila Taylor.
The Mayor of Ararat Dr M Hayes presided at the Paramount Theatre to acknowledge youth work and community safety efforts. Attendees praised leadership and urged continued focus on engaging young people to understand local issues and responsibilities.
A public notice urges a house to house collection for the Australian Comforts Fund Horsham and District Branch. Mayoress Mrs R J Wilmoth stresses broad support and invites direct contributions while a sample collector card is shown. Donations listed include Noske Bros and several individuals with varied amounts.
List of used tractors combines plows harrows and plow parts offered for sale. Items include 120/27 tilt tractors case tractors McKay and Mitchell brands plus plows furrowers and related equipment. Contact Watney Street Naill by phone after hours for inquiries.
A dense notice related to a probate matter dated April 19 1880 outlines the estate of a deceased person with executors named. The page also features a string of classified items including furniture, real estate offerings, a TRUCK model, and various commercial notices from Beaurepare’s and George L Hala, with price points and locations.
Fragmentary OCR shows religious notices and service listings across several churches. Items include Divine Service themes such as The Mystery of Thee, The Chris LUTHERAN, and “The Church's Hive” with dates, locations, and participant names like Bee 1 A Tepper HoubstLAM. Arrival times and fellowship hints appear alongside donation notes to a local fort or town hall.
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