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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1940
Page
3
An appeal from Horsham Times editor and local leaders invites donations for British and allied relief amid German air raids. Fundraisers planned at the Bridge and Town Hall, with volunteers listing donors, organizers, and expected contributions toward a 25,000 pound goal.
Melbourne report notes six hundred instructor wardens trained by the Metropolitan Ere Brigade in 15 months to train others in civil duties. Auxiliary firemen trained and municipal wagons reconditioned for futura use alongside appeals for help with various wanted items and local notices. Prices and ads include sale items and parts from local businesses.
A September meeting of the council discussed a by law to demarcate a railway line from Wal Wall Path through Horsham to Natowk. The event lists 26 entrants with Mr HV L as winner and Mr E W Pescher as tester. Winners and judges praised sample standards though some weights exceeded expectations and purity notes were made.
The Shire of Wimmera will hold a sale at Horsham on tomorrow Saturday with a diversion prior to sale. Secretary W 1 Oiray notes the event and time.
The Shire of Arepites invites tenders on Tuesday September 140 for cleaning drains and related works. Tenders may be submitted at the Mail Office Natinuk and at the Shire secretariat Noradjuba with a deposit enclosed. SIMMONS Shire Secretary.
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