British barrage balloons drift over Sweden and Denmark
Dozens of British barrage balloons were reported drifting over southern and western Sweden at night, trailing steel cables that damaged electricity, supplies and other communications. The balloons extended about 30 miles into Swedish airspace, giving Stockholm its first look at the modern war device. Forty balloons were sighted over Denmark, where damage was also reported.
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London
Sweden
Storkholm
Denmark
Battle for Wannon contest hinges on wheat belt
In Wannon a tight electoral race unfolds among four candidates including T. Bell of Portail representing the TAD interest, J. Melel for Labor, J. Ports as Independent and D. Crawford an Independent. Voters face two ballots for Senate and the House, with polling at Horsham Town Hall and local speeches planned at the Exchange Hotel and Mack's Corner.
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Wannen
Mrt
Bell
Portail
Melel
Gringegalzonn
Kanlea
JE. Crawford
Gnuzier
Flamin
Santas
Cwn
Satadivisten
Lee
1937 Election Figures and Wheat Industry Note
The piece reports on the 1937 election results, noting Labor gains in several seats including Ham and Portland, with mentions of Scholfield Melrod Rankin and other candidates. It analyzes the impact of wheat farmers in the Wimmera on votes, and outlines polling procedures, absentee voting rules, and voter eligibility.
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Gires
Mead
Seholfiell
Hersham
Warmaiylynd
Metant
Ham
Portland
I Scholfield
Melrod
Rankin
Fusterton
Teevive Et
Kehm Medcot
PME
Wauen
Hay
Wimmera
Senate voting urged for Australia war effort
Wartime Australia faces a crucial Senate vote with calls for careful marking of ballots. The government emphasizes efficiency and majority support, noting many sitting senators retire and urging voters to follow the printed guidance showing the recommended markings. The notice lists government, Labor, and independent candidates and stresses orderly ballots.
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Australia
Saynyday
Senate
Srey Senate
Brand
W. G. Gilson
JW. Leckie
Spicer
Labor
Cole
Collie Street
McLenn Iaonnenes
Searhoro Command Announces Trainee Camp Details
From Melbourne a wire report states the Searchoro Command will notify universal trainees of camp report times at September 20. Trainees will receive uniforms two singlets two underpants two forks towels and personal items. recruits supply others. Victorian Granters Association calls on military authorities to arrange trainers for country districts.
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Melbourne
Searhoro Command
Victorian Granters Association
Water storages at low levels threaten irrigation supplies
Dry conditions raise concerns across Horsham district as storage levels fall to about half of last year. Storage sites including Bil Tarmore and Pampa face pumping constraints and potential leakage, prompting call for water conservation and careful allocation to farms. Local officials warn of continued pressure on supply lines and urge prudent use until rainfall improves.
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Horsham
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
D. Clark
Jin Sim
Roetesi
Presen
Vine
Lanie
BOM
Darke Laake
Monra Moor Roseryiat
Sin
No Voting For Internees Prompts Debate On Election Rights
Fragmented text discusses voting restrictions for internees and government figures debate over eligibility. Mentions Prime Minister Hoth and British involvement, with references to Austinitin factions and tensions between friends and enemies. Notes potential suppression of voting at federal level and internees’ status.
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Hoth
Friends of
Austintin
Navy to Expand Overseas Ratings Training
Navy Office announces overseas officers and ratings will receive expanded training in submarine defense. The notice indicates AS ratings will be trained for overseas service and mentions naval trawlers and related vessels in the deployment plan.
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NAVAL
Overseas
Melbourne
Navy
Xervier
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