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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1940
Page
2
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Fragments honor several relatives with memorial lines dated 1905 and 1985. Names such as Jennings Mackery and Mackley appear among bereaved families. The text includes lines of remembrance from spouses, children, and nephews, with garbled OCR rendering of dates and relationships.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss a national day of observance linked to Victorian events, empire unity, and wartime sentiment. It references the king, dominions, and allied nations, urging support for leadership and liberty, with religious and civic undertones. The text mixes names, dates, and party references, yielding a murky record of a wartime proclamation.
A Monday night fundraiser in Horsham coordinated by Horsham Masonic Hall raised 42 pounds for the Comforts fund. Henri Orchietsten led the program of modern numbers with novelty dances and various competitions, including slipper and stocking contests, while Miss RB. Htnret managed secretariat duties.
A local Methodist church event features a fair with wartime foods and crafts plus a Variety concert. Readied are children's performances, a female soloist program, and a men’s concert. The event showcases quality items and entertains the public with multiple acts during a day of community frugality and morale boosting.
Horsham carpet bowls association sends 125 members to Marton by rail for a meet at Marton Media Hall. 34 players wore uniforms, reception by local officials, supper served, and notes of support for upcoming United Artists Teen show in Hersham Town Hall. Milestone harvest gift of ambulances mentioned by Melbourne correspondent.
The Horsham area discusses safer cycling and wider road sharing at a regional conference. Leaders from the AWA and AAU highlight traffic courtesy, with local figures and the Horsham Chamber noting plans for a military camp and community services. A NSW pest inquiry mentions rats, plagues, and public health concerns. The piece also records a courteous gesture by Mr. Taylor at a railway stop and replies from authorities.
A Horsham visit is planned for Sole Brow Circus and Zou, appearing on a Wednesday in September. The programme features Nubian lions, elephants, ponies, and performers from London theatres with a flying act by the Flying Elin ers. Tickets cost 7s 6d to 9d with child concessions.
A fragmented OCR narrative reports Nazi outlets praising British resilience while Britain faces internal and external pressure. The piece mentions German publications like Hofman and Frankerneter Zeitung, and references wartime sentiment, Allied resistance, and propaganda efforts amid ambiguous details and garbled names.
A garbled public notice reports price fixing on second hand bags and related goods at a Commonwealth market. It lists various bag types and discounts, mentions a sales period and penalties, and notes a forthcoming eminent sale or enforcement action with a Wednesday target.
During the night the Germans launched the largest air raid in the London area experienced during the war. About one bomb fell short of expected, while the RAF attacked enemy military objectives including forested areas in the Black Forest and the Harts Mountains. Five pilots were reported safe despite 120 bombs dropped.
Ambiguous text describes a U S lease of seas and air space to the United States, mentioning Captain Tandon and Widinostas. It cites a warming welcome to destroyers and a presidential announcement of safety. It asserts the exchange is legal and Senate ratification unnecessary.
Fragmentary newspaper item notes a Hitler speech reference about a four year war. The text hints at Britain’s defenses and anticipated struggles ahead while discussing wartime rhetoric and Allied responses. No clear dates, names, or places are fully legible.
Fragmentary wartime report quotes Hitler vowing further air raids on Britain. The message claims he announced a large claim of bomb production and a long campaign, promising heavy bombardment for months to come. Names, places, and exact figures are unclear due to the damaged OCR text.
Cable London reports that German transport activity increased off the Skagerrak and along the Baltic coast. The Gothenburg and Copenhagen correspondents note British warships deploying to deter operations while several merchant ships were destroyed near Clo suring and an oil tanker of about 10,000 tons was sunk near Oxford. Rumors claim British submarines attacked ships transferring men and war materials from Narvik.
In South Australia, a council hearing chaired by Mr EH Amemek addresses a count of noxious weeds invading diverse centres east of Roath-East. The audience listened as the speaker described weed spread and proposed actions to curb the problem.
The United States is reported to sign a treaty of conciliation with Britain Canada and Australia on Friday. Details suggest a formal accord to ease tensions and foster cooperation among the allied nations.
Prime Minister Winston discusses the transfer of destroyers to the United States and Britain, calling it potentially a turning point in the war. He argues the action reflects a new American opinion and is more than a simple commercial transaction, signaling a growing alliance though dismissing any immediate public withdrawal.
The Romanian cabinet resigned yesterday, General Ab Aatoarser was commissioned to form a movement, but a royal decree with a pending confirmation paused the process. An undercurrent of anxiety spread as crowds anticipated protests while guards prepared.
Tender details appear to be listed for an event at Horsham Town Hall with dates and pricing, though the OCR text is garbled. The fragment suggests a formal notice regarding a sale or tender process with potential references to Tree price in WasMeper and a window on Thy 4 ntusneday Tanking Co. nf Rydnas.
The notice records engagements and family details from Derby area society pages. It mentions Matis and Aotharets families, forthcoming marriage in Larwonm, and various names including Sean, Keoki, Flores Adeline, and Balinlea, with dates and locations implied by the fragmentary text.
The obituary notes the death of Mr. F Forster of Canterbury and mentions surviving family including a wife and daughter. It records a lengthy family history, his service, and a request for prayers. details of burial arrangements and local ties are noted in a somber memorial style.
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