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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 31, 1940

Page

6

Remists of games pave a Wednrs events at local clubs

A garbled local notice lists various juniors and ladies matches across George Street and Glows Street venues. References to Christ Church, Delville, Beawh Ladies, and Kingasl appear with uneven scores and dates. The fragment hints at midweek league play and upcoming events at Pure Brigade and related venues.

Chareh of Christ Blue A.N Delville Stevens Rovers Beawh Ladies George Street Glows Newtowell Chur of Christ Gold

Stock Burnt in Bush Fires

After last summer's fires, livestock destruction faced delays awaiting insurance company permission. The Graziers Association of Victoria urged Fire Underwriters to cover humane destruction losses under policies. The committee agreed and proposed a clause to include post fire slaughter losses in livestock insurance.

Graziers” Association of Victoria

Diggers gesture appreciated by Horsham townsfolk

A letter to the editor from an unnamed writer thanks returning soldiers for their courtesy in giving up seats at a Town Hall gathering. The note praises the soldiers who showed consideration to the women and describes a warm, memorable Sunday afternoon event.

Horsham Times

Urgent appeal for evacuee hosts and air raid volunteers

Horsham district wardens appeal to citizens to volunteer to take evacuees from Melbourne and other cities and to join air raid precautions work. The letter stresses preparedness for possible raids and the need to learn from past wartime experiences while honoring Allied sacrifices.

Melbourne Commonwealth England Horsham Sof

Patriotic Duty in Horsham High School Critique

Letter to the editor defends Horsham High School amid criticism of patriotism in schools. Describes student efforts during the war and ongoing activities such as first aid, knitting for Britain, Red Cross drives raising funds, collecting war savings, and preparing hospital supplies. Notes lack of flag saluting ceremony but emphasizes practical patriotism and school support for veterans and Empire Day.

the Ana Horsham High School Assembly Australia Great Britain Red Cross Organisation Red Cahoo Lord Bledisios Tate

Lutheran Pastor Defends Civic Service Stance in Horsham

In a letter to the editor, C. E. Thiele of the Lutheran Manse Horsham explains his parish did not participate in a civic service at Town Hall due to conscience. He rejects Nazi ideology, asserts Lutheran loyalty to Australia and the Empire, and stresses obedience to God and country amidst wartime.

Horsham Times Empire Oor Latheray Charch Ari Austrasia Germany Australia I C. E. Thiele

Disloyalty Charge Sparks Horsham High School Letter War

Readers in Horsham respond to a fortnightly claim of disloyalty by a secondary school pupil, defend local teachers, and condemn the accusation as unjust. The letters from Jamieson and Miller defend patriotism and criticise sensationalism, urging unity and vigilance in the district.

A.N A Horsham Goebbels Victoria Ste R. R. Miller

Notes on Waste Paper Drive at Town Hall Gathering

A letter to the editor requests removal of a cardboard box collection fence placed outside the Town Hall after a large Sunday gathering. The writer notes the box was prepared with a Thanksgiving greeting and asks for clarification and action regarding the waste paper drive.

Ering Callie

Four clubs quit Wimmera league leave rest to play on

After a Tuesday meeting Warracknabeal Jeparit Murtoa Minyip and Touullahte withdrew from the Wimmera League. Dimboola will travel to Nhill while Horsham Stawell and Mildura clubs continue two rounds of matches. Fred Hawking guides Dimboola to a strong showing as the Tigers press forward with fewer injuries.

Wng Twesay Warracknate Allit Iters Wimowra League Jeparit Murtoa Minyipy Tourelie Teagde Me H. Cram Brat Dimboola Tures Horsham Stawell Mitl Ara Ates NHS Nhill Tigers Fred Hawking Appear Steone

Another Hard Tussle Likely Between Horsham and Ararat

A contested league match between Horsham and Ararat at Stawell Recreation Reserve promises a tight contest. Horsham, boosted by Wil Patrick and Griffiths, faces Ararat’s depth led by Geery with Candy Moors Lardner and Meek brothers. The Red and Blues aim to break a losing streak as the Magpies seek a fifth win with a strong forward line and speed.

Imarine Horsham Ararat Fend Blues Stawell Rew Blves Wilpatrick Candy Moors Lardner Meek Brothers Magpies Auisharsham

Horsham Team Travels to Rupanyup for League Round

Central Wimmera Horsham heads to Rupanyup as injuries and withdrawals shape the Wimment League. Horsham aims to rebound after recent losses, with Dimboola and Natimuk set to face Pimpin and Rupanyup in a key midweek round.

Horsham Rupanyup Gime Etteet Wimment Leagin Sturton Tomorsew Dimboula Hms Aturnoa Gttive

Table Tennis Lip Hd Plays Gontel and Weeke

Fragmented OCR text mentions table tennis players Lip Hd Gontel Weeke Hiriet Street and several names. Details are unclear, with many garbled words and no coherent event or outcome to confirm.

Lip Mellow Liab Presbyterians Parharens Weilwostay James Lev Tewis Heber Ste Litherans Parerans Motowdist Ushies

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