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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1944
Page
3
A scrambled dispatch discusses Bulgarian neutrality and German naval movements in the Black Sea. The corrrespondent notes tension over German ships and potential shifts in maritime policy affecting regional powers.
The AP summary describes Japanese air and surface threats to Allied shipping this week. It notes heavy losses including a 1000 ton freighter, another freighter, and seven ships heavily damaged near Darwin and Kal Te Scorn, with reports of direct hits and disrupted sea lanes.
An unclear report mentions Melbourne and a figure described as the discoverer of Fawcullin, with fragmented text about services and a mysterious arrival. Details are garbled, but the item centers on the person linked to the Fawcullin discovery and Melbourne.
Canberra reports a War Office inquiry chaired by Minister Dedman to assess limits on clothing styles for wartime uniforms and civilian wear. The committee will examine how far fashion can relate to material rationing and production mandates.
The Premier Mr Dunstan today approved special trains for Caulfield races this Saturday after accepting 4 pm. He attempted three hours to contact Prime Minister Curtin about a restraint on sporting specials but could not reach him. Railways Commissioner Danny warned that further cuts in goods and services may be needed if coal supplies do not improve.
War time fundraising in Labwrum and district featured a keen drive with a Red Cross shop sale at the Lingland church and a Catholic Lagnes fundraiser. Activities included stalls for produce cakes and competitions with prize dishes won by Mrs. M. Voigt and Lois Ladbrowk, highlighting community support and local volunteer effort.
Horsham and District Comforts Fund prepares a Christmas hamper appeal with listed donors and contributions. The notice includes church services at St John’s and Trinity, plus Methodist and Lutheran services in Horsham and nearby towns, and a schedule of Sunday worship and prayer meetings for September 3.
The piece lists mixed church notices including Church of England prayers, Presbyterian services led by Rev. T Worsley Kluthehre, and Lutheran outreach in Sydney and Bershit. It notes plans for sermons on "The World's Heart" and "Facing the Facts" plus missionary lectures, with Salvation Army appeals tied to wartime prayer gatherings and open prayer at Viretrace and Pyussot streets.
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