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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 03, 1940
Page
1
A mine sweeping vessel was sunk with three officers and twenty five ratings reported dead. Rescue efforts and investigations are underway to determine the cause and circumstances of the loss.
Unidentified man about 35 was found unclothed except for footwear at the bottom of the Oakleigh brickworks quarry. Some clothing recovered from the waterhole. Police note possible breakdown leading him to wander into the quarry and either fall or tire while climbing the steep walls.
Wire from Our Correspondent reports that the Danish tanker Anglo Maersk has been adjudicated by the Prize Court and requisitioned by the British Government.
Primary producers and graziers discussed amending the Transport Regulation Act to grant the board power to impose graduated road fees and mile rates. The issue affects primary producers vehicles and ancillary transport, with calls to protect livelihood and limit restrictions on essential trucking. Also noted were coal shortages curtailing Victorian Railways services and impacts on livestock and phosphate shipments.
Vehaly the Virtuoso with Henri Penn recently returned from England dazzled, but poor patronage and adverse weather kept the audience small. The reviewer notes limited numbers yet praises the performers and the warm applause from local music lovers in Horsham Town Hall.
A cheque for 600 pounds was presented to Horsham Base Hospital by Carnival Committee members amid a community singing event at the Town Hall. The funds, raised by the Horsham carnival and allied efforts, will support hospital equipment and services. Speakers praised local support and urged continued backing for the hospital from town institutions and residents.
Preparations for Victoria's ALF division are underway with drill events and recruitment aimed at forming a Ninth division component. The draft left Blorshan, reinforcements for Gib Division, and pay scales include daily rates plus allowances for dependents. arrivals and medical exams are planned for Med bourne.
An OCR fragment promotes a product called Real Universal Remedy with claims of availability from COOH and SON local agents. It mentions asking for a free booklet and references an obtainable format. The legibility is limited and no clear dates or locations are present.
A British oriented appeal urges Australian farmers to buy the Fordson tractor to support Britain’s war effort. It claims Fordson offers the lowest price per horsepower, modern design, reliability, and long life, arguing purchases conserve British credit and resources for victory.
Secretary for the Navy Mr Edison, back from Pacific maneuvers, says aircraft hold a temporary advantage over battleships. The present design must be altered immediately to address personnel losses and gun protection shortcomings, though ships were not sunk.
A fragmented clipping notes the deaths of a man and a woman in a violent incident. Names appear garbled but reference to a location near Merz and a person named Nora or Nurrbey. The text is incomplete and references a halted inquiry or investigation.
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