12 May 1939
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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1939
Page
1
Fragmented ad urges parents to start savings or insurance early for a child’s future education. It suggests AMS policies with regular premiums and notes eligibility by parent age and child age, promising funds when the time comes. The copy stresses preparing money now to avoid lack of funds later.
A report of a weekend event at Hosham Methodist Church with Rev Hex. Mathias addressing large congregations on spiritual force and life context. The discussion covered Christ’s gospel, evangelism, and the need for vitality, unity, and preparedness for divine mission during a Saturday and Sunday gathering with special music and sermons.
A fragmentary notice outlines sermons and events for Mothers Day at local churches. Highlights include a special address by Rev. B. Fyoomqy and a Ladies' Guild meeting with musical numbers, a cake prize, and remarks praising motherhood and home blessings. Also noted is a Mother's Day greeting from Etta, emphasizing joy, love, and family.
A fragmented, archaic text outlines a preacher addressing a congregation about a pivotal moment. It references a climax of certain events and a proposed reversal of a sequence of fortunes, with unclear identities and dated phrasing. The passage emphasizes a moment of change and challenge in belief.
A naval commentator reports that Britain plans to deploy battleships to the Pacific, awaiting government confirmation. Negotiations with Italy and Austria are cited as shaping the plan, with a base at Vic Simza port and a possible Sydney shipyard build. The move aims to deter threats to Australian territory and bolster imperial reach in the Far East.
A London led summary notes British and French responses to Soviet proposals amid ongoing talks. It highlights reciprocal aid concepts, Poland and Russia obligations, and friction over negotiated terms within the European alliance context. The process shows Britain and Russia edging toward a parallel approach while Warsaw remains central to Polish-Soviet relations.
A large gathering of young women and girls met Wednesday for a younger set meeting in Victoria. Officers were elected, including president Miss Tunes and vice presidents Miss Seby and Miss Plant, with Miss Butts Kibertie as secretary and Miss Loyea-Toues as treasurer. The group discussed aims, work, and plans for joint activities with parental representatives and local leaders.
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