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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 31, 1940
Page
1
A1939 Victorians piece encourages AMP members to seek financial security for themselves and families. It emphasizes that costs are attainable for small earners and invites readers to request the booklet Peace of Mind to potentially change their outlook on life.
The Horsham Times notes a Red Cross collection drive with Mrs K A Saul Mrs D Bawe and Mrs C J Ward contributing. A depot scene was busy as items like 12 suits 44 scarves 10 banners 29 water bags and hospital shirts were packed for dispatch to headquar ters. Donations will be weighed at the Town Hall and receipts issued by the secretary.
Town Hall hosted a vivid ball titled A Night in Ma wall drawing 700 dancers. Native themed decor, Hawaiian performances by Hur Fun Hawaiian Club, and Jason Minery Orchestra provided entertainment including a hula by Miss Edna Dawett. Prizes and toys capped a festive night with thanks to Jason Fraser and the orchestra.
Melbourne correspondent reports rewards totaling 4155 offered for information on the missing Avro Anson bomber crew of Corporal Hyland and another member. Mrs Hyland, mother of the corporal, has £10 offered and relatives of the other crew member £50. Land search continues.
Vice-Chancellor J G Medley warns of a threat to the university and urges self preservation. He says staff are not disloyal and professors seek to play their part in the national task, denying special treatment or new rights beyond those of ordinary citizens.
A garbled note cites a week of health worries linked to toxic exposure and stomach upset. It mentions a lead doctor, inflammation, sciatica, gout, and various remedies. The text hints at consultation, possible prescription, and ongoing medical confusion.
At Nhill on Wednesday evening RSSLA delegates from Horsham Kaniva Jeparit and nearby towns pressed for local defence units and rifles for training. They warned of fifth column activity and urged action to conscript wealth and manpower while defending loyalty amid German heritage in the Wimmera.
The article argues that organisation of the war effort was chaotic and public spirit must be awakened. It notes Australis starts a new era, questions whether Alles won the war, and marks the Dutch East Indies issue as unresolved. It warns invasion risk in northern Australia and asserts Germany would prevail by British sacrifice, urging shared wartime sacrifice.
Sunday service details for Thy Ratkee church with Welock and a sermon by Freezaa. A Tuesday night talk at Come rade Club promises illumination on Home Furniture. Church of Christ offers Sunday sessions with sermons on adversity and world conditions and the need for civil unity and civic duty.
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