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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 10, 1940

Page

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Horsham Fire Brigade awards honor long service

Deputy Chief Officer Mr. C Daw presented 20 and 12 year service medals to Firemen J Wilson L Hutchesson and A Ballinger, plus retiring certificate to J Wilson. Capt Glover praised Wilson as a steady leader and the brigade showcased trophies won at a recent Horsham demonstration.

Fram Country Fire Brigades Board C. Daw Amcigt Briendy Uni P “Te Wee Gib” Alcock Frederick Gerlach Stanley Wilson Daw Horsham Brigade Conulog Getivedia Fire Fire Brigade J. Wilson L. Rhitchesson Aul KR. Bullinger Wilson Horshayy T. Miley Mesers Hutchoxson Ballinger Horsham Betaude Loraham Tower Mallara Aguiq Winiluz Elzhis Horsham Belzady Captain Glover Bevin CEB Cayman Glover Ura Ain Thee Kirewen E. Gerrard K. Allen S. Wapwa Inechesiou 1. Dougherty J. Harger 5. Tippett X. Wilson Horsham Wlewle P. Glover Mall Goung Muen Okiotneo Argent Ie Han Fecowr Reed Ot Hiss Bei Linstamnat Karsan

Mothers Day Tale Spurs Family Ties Revival

A northern town recalls a lonely mother who received a Mothers Day telegram from her son and belated news from both children, renewing regular letters. Girl Guide and Scout parades join church services at Methodist Church with a family service and a baptism at 3 pm. Next Tuesday the Girls' Comrade Club hosts a social for mothers in Jubilee Hall.

Fone J Tatalier Girl Guide Scout Methodist Church B. L. Semmens Rehhurch F. Borland Presbyterian Church Church of Christ C. Jackel

Red Cross Appeals Donations Through Horsham Fund

Donations to the Horsham Red Cross Society are acknowledged with parcels sent to head office including socks, bed covers, scarves, pyjamas, shirts, washers, caps, helmets, kneecaps and gloves. Additional contributions from Mix Mack and others were announced, with further gifts welcomed at the Town Hall or Horsham Times office.

Horsham Red Cross Society Horsham Patriotic Fund Bou Red Cross Red Cross Mix- Mack N. Campbell Milk Lake Mesars Malthouse & Alien Frank Hardingham Wonnonda Town Hall Horsham

Frayed farewell at brigade track event in Canberra

The passage records a farewell toast as a prominent figure resigns from the brigade track setup. Donors and supporters note his long service and keen interest, hoping he remains active. others toast him warmly and promise ongoing support despite change.

Utop Ntl Brigade

Victoria Left Out Of £500000 Wheat Grant

Minister Cameron said Victoria was excluded from the marginal wheat areas grant after 17 months with no submitted plans. Victorian Premier Dunstan accused the move of sidelining farmers, while the Canberra ministers debated the inadequacy of Victoria’s one year plan affecting 27 settlers.

Cameron Victoria Dunstan Commonwealth Canberra Hogan Str. Cameron Conference of Ministers of Agrculture Gsteean

Minister declines to table conference files on wheat area proposal

The Minister for Commerce Mr Cameron declined to table correspondence and records from the agricultural conference. The action concerns proposals by the States for dealing with the marginal wheat area problem.

Canberra Commerce Cameron Agricultural Conference

Clerk Charged With Larceny in Melbourne Trial

Edward John Harkness a Jackson and Duchan clerk faced trial in the City Court on two larceny counts. He admitted discussing an embezzlement around £4000 after visiting the Detective Office on April 3, claiming auditors pressed him. He confessed misusing funds from Ninwell and spent the money on racehorses, having taken £7000 and repaid £3000.

Melbourne Edward John Harkness Jackson and Duchan Cox Toms City Court Ninwell Sunny Custons

Norway Not A Disaster Says Lord Hirdwood

In the House of Lucia Lord Hirdwood urged raids on German communications in Norway to boost Allied morale, insisting Norway was not a disaster and that success would lift troops daily. He warned against undermining efforts or misreading the situation.

John Moseley Cudaway A.M.P. Society Farker Ind Lord Hirdwood House of Lucia Norway

Sheep Stealing Case Sentences Hit Ballarat Court

Ballarat Court heard multiple sheep stealing charges involving John Alexander Fisher Edward Bennett George and Harold Henry George. Fisher and George received five months on each count, Bennett six months with a suspended sentence, and all were warned against further offences to deter others in the farming community. The Crown Prosecutor was W. Sproule. The Ballarat Courier reports the proceedings and the judge’s emphasis on deterrence and protection of property.

Fionar Sproule John Alexander Fisliné George Weer Tomlin Monty Lang Kal Kal Pty. Ltd Edward Bennett Sears Beaufort Trawalla Murel Langi Calatty. Ltd Harold Henry George Ap Beaufort Beautfort St Te Ember Mara Lani Kal Kal Pty, Ltd Fith Apelt Catherine Gray Troy Jouilma Bite Merl Stockyard Hill Cadwring Gray Tros Jemima McDonald Fumie Fond Sultty Dulige Fisher Emity Bennett Embling Benmatt Ballarat Courier

Hungary's Attitude Diag from Budapest Diplomatic Circles

London report from a Budapest correspondent notes British officials seek to clarify Hungary's stance. The AP dispatch suggests diplomats expect a measured response to recent remarks, with potential influence on Anglo Hungarian relations.

London Budapest Associated Press Ees

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