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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 09, 1941
Page
3
Allied forces report successful operations in Basra area with heavy rebel casualties. RAF aircraft supported Habbaniyah and Rashid targets, destroying a railway hangar and damaging a key aerodrome while ground forces cleared a plateau overlooking a station.
Report describes German docks and ships hit as RAF bombers attacked Hamburg and coastal targets. Wartime dispatch notes fires across floodlit waterfronts, damage to vessels, and searches for missing air crews as allied raids plague northern Germany.
The German air assault continued against Britain and Scotland with heavy raids over cities and river districts. Nine raiders were shot down as daytime patrols battled the us forces, with bombers targeting Clyde and Merseyside and aerial forces pushing toward central Scotland.
Troops report German forces pressing in Tahruic with heavy fire and motorised units. Australian defenders face intense heat, airless conditions, and persistent bombardment as both sides deploy rifles, machine guns, and tanks amid advancing lines.
Edward Maitland denies dodging a fight and offers a 15 round contest with Carter for the title and purse. The winner would claim the full purse, the loser a share after charity deductions totaling 60 percent of takings. Maitland pledges 10 percent of prize money to Bordher Rae Hospital or Comforts Funds with a £25 stake noted at Clarrie Taberace's hotel.
The Horsham Club schedules a men’s four ball best ball vs bogey and a women’s 18 hole trophy tomorrow. Results from yesterday’s secret nine include Mrs Gill 42 81 27, Mrs McGregor 47 13 86, SA Anderson 50 18 32. A stroke competition is planned for tomorrow.
Melbourne dispatch reports 300,000 casualties or captives in the Greek campaign not to exceed. Australian Forces engaged numbered about 16,001. A list of wars for gallantry in the Greek will be announced tomorrow. Meanwhile local ads list various sales and services from Horsham and surrounding areas, including motor vehicles and farm goods.
Numerous listings advertise mineral sower 21 tyne combines and Shearer Welw 8cP with limited use, Grabsch Pty Ltd posts several sale notices for twin cyl tractors parts and electric tools. Also marketed are portalies and electric press items at bargain prices with brief condition notes.
The readable portions describe a religious timetable with references to Holy Communion and Evensong, mentions of pastors or church figures, and scattered place names. Entities include Sam, Deryck Wong, Rev, McKenzie, and Seaview. The remaining text is fragmented and hard to interpret.
Opening matches were held Wednesday with a large crowd. President Mr. W Papst welcomed all and J Isbel bowled the first bowl. Results include Purple defeating George Street 24 13 and Searle Street over ANA 10 13. Next week’s program lists eight pairings.
Cr A W Coles foresees U S Navy firing first shot in war as tensions rise over pacific conflict. He argues American industry would shift to support war needs and urges federal control of imports and production to prepare for potential combat.
An unsigned artifact reports a pact between Davied Vichy and Gersamay outlining border controls for goods and movement between occupied zones. It mentions allowance for relatives to travel during illness, daily upkeep payments for the army, and terms that hint at concessions to Germany. An old relic from the Ararat Shire yard is also noted.
The Church of England reports fourth Sunday services at Sty Jolla and Emghund with Holy Communion and evening prayers. Additional services listed for Longerennog Brimpaen and Haein. Vestry members not present at evensong. Church of Christ mentions Mother’s Day address and two solos Memories Of Mother and Mother Knows. Mothers invited to services at Serial Shelety and Christian Endeavour. A talk by Miss Curnow of Batlaent noted.
Tenders are invited for the supply and delivery of culvert suppliers and road making pivot pieces in the Grampians area. The notices specify marked trees and trench works between NavLraMA and Hepoait with a 3 percent accompanying tender, with the lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Submissions to the Shire Secretary in Horsham by May 14, 194.
Fragmentary text mentions multiple names and items with garbled terms. No coherent event or clear entities to summarize into a factual item.
Quotation for supply of goods will be received by the Commission for the Lor of Oates Chap for To Tondo. Full information available at Connibsvow's State Branch, Third Floor Public Offences Treasury Gardens Melbourne. Allocation and dates to be advised to the secretary.
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