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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1942
Page
6
A health ad preaches that kidneys must remove acids and waste through 15 miles of tubules. It links acid buildup to a range of pains and urinary issues, urging readers to use DOAN'S BACKACHE KIDNEY PILLS for quick relief and to flush out kidney tubes.
Frank Svenson, about five, prayed with eyes closed in a lifeboat for his parents and shipmates after a 374-ton steamer was sunk by a U boat. Survivors, including the Svenson family, were rescued by a British warship and landed in a northern Scottish port after an hour in rough seas.
The article lauds a war loan appeal turnout described as over-subscribed, highlighting the district's resilience after adverse seasons and its ready spirit of patriotism. It notes community effort and determination to sustain wartime production and morale through the period leading to victory.
A mixed page blends sentimental verse about a loyal dog with a woolly appeal for knitted items for the Red Rose Shop. It also offers home remedies and kitchen tips, including lemon preservation, catarrh cures, and simple wartime food preparations, reflecting domestic life and wartime charity.
The article discusses wartime appeals for aluminum scrap to bolster the war effort, detailing how scrap metals, rubber, and other materials are being redirected from civilian waste streams. It notes the Munitions Department nationwide drive, collected substantial quantities, and urges continued public participation to conserve resources for military needs.
An ad requests Victorian ladies to mail for a free booklet titled Healy for Women. It promotes motherhood duties and health goods, directing readers to Melbourne address 204 Collins Street. Established 45 years, the notice is a framed catalog-style appeal.
A long, muddled recipe guide suggests using sheep in varied dishes from stews to roasts. It lists mutton preparations with onions carrots and herbs, plus fried balls and grilled cuts, aiming at hearty winter meals with detailed steps and temperamental notes.
W Cook and Lernt Anorta are listed with Horsham reference and a 44k figure tied to a free rankled notation. The fragmentary line hints at asset or transfer details concerning persons and place, but lacks clear context or actions.
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