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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 02, 1941
Page
3
London reports indicate a major evacuation of Empire troops from Greece totalled about 60,600 with 3,000 killed in action, primarily at Mt Olympus Grevena and Thermopylae. Most evacuees reportedly reached their lines safely as German losses are described as heavier.
A film on the expedition by Inox Gree released by the Department of Information showcases most photography gear in use. The event highlights the scientific effort and the role of professional photographers in recording the journey.
A garbled account praises Royal Navy and RAF crews for courageous actions against German forces. It notes heavy fighting, heroism, and a joint effort to protect troops and ships, highlighting Allied resolve under fire.
Fragmentary text describes Italian and German troops being harassed by British forces near Saltsm ersterdine with air and desert conditions affecting visibility. Mentions towns Tongarda and Monghis and references to air patrols and ongoing desert fighting.
London reports British losses heavy in Luftwaffe raids last night over Mannheim. German news agency claims RAF bombers flew over southern Germany and dropped incendiaries and bombs causing local fires but few casualties. Berlin reports incendiaries scattered with damage and many deaths feared.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a record for a month since the war began and refer to attempts and plots. Names or clear events are unreadable, but the text hints at aviation losses and wartime metrics. Further readable details are not present in the fragment.
A Washington report cites the Americas Aircraft Industry spokesman noting that United States annual production plus Britain's output equals new axis totals. The President seeks a civil aviation survey to determine planes for democratic use, while plans for distribution remain undecided. Local notices and service ads fill gaps in the page.
Classified early 20th century style ads seek a refined experienced farm hand with good recommendations. Also seeks a boy or man for milking and other farm work with awarded wages. Several names and places appear in Hamilton area. A for sale notice lists tools and equipment including hoes and long floats.
Fragmented OCR shows a bundle of farm equipment mentions including McCormick Witt Tractor Suregrip tyres McKay Combine 118 row and 31 row references, plus Shearer plots and paddock notes. Some entries point to Horsham and Wilson Street with unclear branding, likely inventory or auction snippets.
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