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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 17, 1939

Page

8

Australia to abolish six military districts for regional commands

The Federal Cabinet moved to replace the six state aligned military districts with five regional commands including northern eastern southern and western regions plus a special Darwin command. The shift aims to end state boundary demarcations in military planning, enabling mobility and unified headquarters control while preserving the army under army command. The change follows the view that regional defence needs trump state divisions to counter aggression and allow rapid reinforcement across vast coasts and cities.

Northern Command Queensland New South Wales Victoria Tasmania South Australia Western Australia Darwin Defence Australia Newcasfle Bydmey Wollongong

Potato Embargo Sparks Federal Government Debate

Federal government debates a potato embargo policy outlining export limits and domestic supply safeguards. Lawmakers, farmers, and industry groups weigh potential economic impact, price effects, and trade implications as discussions continue.

Farm dispute ends with axe wound trial verdict

In a Rainbow area court, Murphy Murphy was tried for wounding Willis in February after a farm dispute. The jury found him not guilty of grievous harm but guilty of a lesser charge with strong provocation, and the judge imposed a two year bond and strict good behavior conditions.

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Accused Tells Version of Incident

Michael Murphy testified under oath that on February 6 he damaged his fence and gate, took tools except the axe, did not move Willis's car, and stayed near the house, explaining actions and intentions during the incident in a sworn statement.

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