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Newspaper

Horsham Times

Location

Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 01, 1940

Page

3

Horsham Hosts Regional Bowls Championship Feats

Ballarat and regional teams gathered for the state bowls championship in Horsham drawing about 196 visitors. Horsham No 2 beat Ballarat No 2 20 to 1 in the men’s final while Ballarat No 1 led and Ballarat No 3 scored 100 to 7 in a women’s division. Mayor Dr. Charles welcomed delegates and noted growth of the Horsham Association since the new hall.

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Piny First Round Results Signal Tight Race

The report lists early round results from the Piny event with numerous entries such as Marghorough, Whill Noa, Mendigo, Ararat, Bendigo, Murton, Wyebepront, Ballarat, and Horsham. The finish shows third round progress toward the finals and names a final matchup between Horsham No and Mt. Armand No.

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Horsham Women's Championship Semifinals Report

The Horsham association held its annual Women’s Championship events with Ballarat and Ballarat teams advancing. Delegates elected Borough as State President and State Secretary, praised meal arrangements, the dinner, and overall organization. The committee led by Str. J Omant and J Tippett received strong accolades for a record-setting event.

Horsham KE. J. Omant

Ballarat Triumph in Championship Playoff

Ballarat wins the decisive match to secure the championship, with players and officials commending the smooth progress and festive reception. The secretary is thanked for handling the entries and arrangements as celebrations continue.

Australian Airmen on Active Service in the Western Desert

Australian airmen are listed as on active service in the Western Desert theater. The dispatch notes personnel and unit affiliations among service members facing operations in the campaign.

Long Range Guns Hit French Docks and Warehouses

A Vichy report claims British long range guns and the RAP battered Northern French ports near Lorient with fires visible for miles. Docks and warehouses were destroyed while ships were sunk, hindering invasion routes. Royal Air Force raids and naval actions are described as severely damaging coastal facilities and channels.

United Plan Lorient France Ware Cairo Sunder Royal Austration Aje Foren RAF Perm

Relief Fund for British Air Raid Victims

A local relief effort for British air raid victims reports additional donations totaling £200 20 RSSUA and contributions from individuals such as Mr and Mrs Emanuel and others. Urgent further donations are requested and will be acknowledged in these columns. the appeal notes be sent to the town’s relief office at the Plorakam Times location.

Daylight raids on England by German bombers

The Air Ministry reports seven German raiders shot down today with two British fighters down but crews safe. German sources claim about 5000 tons of bombs dropped on England, 4000 on London, while daylight RAF defense and poor night bombing are noted as failures by observers and the Daily Telegraph aeronautical correspondent.

London Air Ministry England Daily Telegraph R.A.F

Alf Plays Football Im Bata Alf In Battle Worn Britain

Australian soldiers in Britain played an Australian rules match at their camp near headquarters. The clash between the probable and improbable sides drew officers and privates together, with diverse uniforms and a fast pace. The improbables won by 11 points in a lighthearted display of camaraderie.

Britain Grten Blur Army New South Walshmen Queensland Texalmont A.lf Coulsot McEachern Sergeimte Capin Contelo Bosworth Roberts

To Let and Trade Notices from Horsham Area

Classified items advertise a house to let in central Horsham with auctioneers John Kimberley and Sons, trailers for hire by Al Wynne and Son offering 2 and 4 wheel options, timber and sand delivery, and a sale of watches from Fetting at 2 Wilson Street Horsham with cash or credit terms.

John Kimberley & Sons Torsham AL Wynne & Son Wilson Street Horsham

Savage Daylight Incidents Roar Through England

A chaotic daylight assault in London left 133 raiders destroyed in a frenzied Friday clash, marking the fiercest hour in a fortnight of violence. Authorities report escalating raids and a decisive police response across the capital.

London Hig

Victory Aid Updated With Victorian Fund Total

A Melbourne cable reports another cheque forwarded to the Victorian Fund bringing the total to £192,500. A further £50s was earned by the Lan Atayor today, with the Australian High Commission in London arranging sums for British bombing victims. The joint fund total now stands at £1,350,000 and the overall fund in Britain is £12,600.

Melbourne London Fond Im Trian

Australia to join British French Indian force in Middle East

A Daily Telegraph reporter with a brigade in Egypt notes Australia troops completing training for Middle East operations alongside British French and Indian forces. The observer sees strengthened defenses and clearer intentions to maintain a fortified stance as 2001 approaches.

Autralia Middle East Italia Jondon Telegraph Egypt

Invasion Threat Warned by Naval Circles

London reports warn that autumn and winter will not remove the danger of invasion. A seal like the second surge typically occurs in the first weeks, enabling flat bottom boats to navigate the Channel. German preparations at Channel ports are too consistent to be merely diversions of British bombers.

London Suniay Itwae Channel

Smashing Blows on Invasion Bases on Coast

English coast watchers report bursts of bombs over invasion bases during a rain storm. Bombing fronts illuminated the French coast with many impacts, especially near Le Havre and the surrounding region.

London Howlogne

New Axis Pact Claimed By Japanese Press

Japanese press admits a new alliance among Germany Italy and Japan directed against the United States. Pact allegedly covers mutual military support if any party is attacked and signals a broader aim for a new world order. Japanese reports suggest Germany and Italy back Japan in Asia while probing Russia and Vichy France for influence.

London Myoni Germany Maly Japan Britain Forres Wa Tokio Alverien Meas Asahi Shimbun Tna Asiatin Orier Italy America Tallores Lonton Suntay West Hand R. Applethe Tonia TON China France Russia Indo-China Dutch East Indies Stalin Chiang Koishek

Wanted ads seek man for team work and milking

Classified notices show two wants: a male worker to assist with milking for 25 per week and a large unfurnished room in a comfortable home with board. Also listings for music supplies at Jenkin's Music including mouth organs accordions guitars. Phone 300.

Shire Offers Aid to Lord Mayor Fund for Britain Relief

The Shire of Arapiles Connell council endorses the Lord Mayor of Melbourne relief appeal for Great Britain. Residents are urged to donate at the Shire Office, with funds to be forwarded to the Lord Mayor’s Fund. J Massimo, Shire Secretary.

Connell Melbourne Great Britain

Date of Closing Extended for McTavish Estate Tenders

Executors of the late James Frederick Mc Taviah of Laharam invite tenders for about 60 beehives, 2 honey tanks and one extractor, and a site at Glenisin Cross known as Bria combe s Site. Tenders to Stewart F Brown Solicitor Wilson Street Horham with enquiries and inspection arranged, deadline Saturday October 5, 1:0.

Lnte James Frederick McTaviah Laharam Glenisin Cross Horham

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