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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1941
Page
2
Fragmentary wire news item from Melbourne market desk notes prices for wool and wheat with scattered figures and unclear units. The jagged OCR text mentions balance, star item names, and a few numerical hints but lacks coherent details or outcomes.
Fragmented OCR text discusses a strategic plan involving Australia and allied supply lines. It references military researchers, experts, and government directions, emphasizing practical benefits like tempering tensions and distributing important war materials. The passage is garbled but points to a comprehensive defense and supply concept during wartime.
A gala St Patrick Day event at St Michael's Hall Harsha featured dances and a prize sequence. Guests included Mr Jorgis Orechtysten and Mr Ken Dayton as music and hosts with Mrs Mary Beirne presiding.
A damaged page item references the Goroke swimming pool as a focal point amid wartime and local civic notes. It mentions public works, fundraising drives, and community responses, including a sale in Murtoa and a horse show, with local figures and committees named alongside efforts to aid veterans and hospitals.
RAF release reports a bomber formation attacked Durazzo on the Adriatic coast with explosions despite anti air fire. Another formation scored direct hits on an Italian motor transport north of Tepelini. All planes returned intact. A Greek communique says local attacks were repelled with heavy Italian losses, and 185 prisoners were taken, including four officers.
Belgrade AP dispatch notes American RAF planes from Cairo began arriving at Greek mainland airports. Greek sources say 500000 troops were ready to move to the northern campaign while 30000 would hold the Albanian front and gather the Italians.
Reports describe the Lauriston reservoir scheme using heavy equipment, with a 60 percent quoted tractor in service and land-clearing activity. Nearby, three unemployed men in Horsham are offered railway labor starting March 2, with police available for interview.
Torrential rains flood the Glenelg River and parts of Harrow delaying travel. A Caterpillar tractor rescues stranded motorists as the Balmoral Rocklands scheme advances. River at Balmoral is a rising force with 18 inches of water across roads and several townships reporting high flows.
Two American cruisers Chicago and Portland and five destroyers Clark Cassin Conyham Downes and Reki arrived in Sydney Harbor. Rear Admiral Juta Newton commands the squadron as Australian crowds cheer amid rain. Officers and men join a luncheon hosted by the Commonwealth Government with Parliament suspended to allow participation in the welcome.
An outbreak of cholera in Hong Kong is reported with several hundred cases over three days. Most victims are Chinese and many deaths are feared. Health officials urge caution as hospital and care facilities respond.
A fragmented report notes Mr. Teas at Tom ite Colle Bines transfer of Mr. G. B. Wood gate to Phonic and mentions several teaching staff, council members, and conference delegates. The item references the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and local governance roles including Horsham Town Council and district administration.
A Horsham social event featured a presentation of a chiming item and speeches by local residents. Notable attendees included Mr and Mrs Laker, Doreen Miller, Amie Wont, and Mr. Shinbls. The gathering celebrated community ties and included awards for long-time service, with several guests traveling from nearby towns.
An obituary chronicles the life of Walter Gaveagakellargi and family ties, noting his early years, marriage, and descendants. It mentions Myrtle, Ma, and extended kin, with references to places and institutions shaping the family history and community connections.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions names and an event linking to a fund division. The readable bits reference Mrs F Benurepalys Subba and a playful tone about Carer be il Ve ivision, with a vague tie to Tay Austeniian oo cia Fund and aTimes? The fragmented lines obscure clear facts or outcomes.
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