19 Jun 1945
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Newspaper
Braidwood Review And District Advocate
Location
Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1945
Page
1
The article outlines rabbit farming values and market figures with varied prices per pound and per dozen, noting changes in rates for different rabbit types and ages. It cites several firms and local sellers, mentions damaged lots and mixed quality, and reflects overall market activity with several price points and entries.
Commander Geno Twibey praises Australian troops for endurance and physical conditioning as they adapt to long campaigns in the Pacific. Retired captain Tunney notes Australians perform under harsh drills, recalling tough hikes and tough gear. The piece highlights respect for Allied partners and their role in late-war operations.
Navy men moved survivors from a Norwegian vessel to Royal Navy destroyers amid threats from German cruisers. Aboard, rescued families endured cold blankets and fear while officials described loving care for children. Report includes accounts of a seven year old boy and other civilians, with mixed tales of loss and small acts of resilience.
A fragmentary report references four members of a group linked to French Gustape and disruptions tied to a wartime broadcast. Sources mention the BBC and a British listener named Lindley pruer with praise for a broadcaster.
A fragmentary reminiscence from a BBC Pacific Service program on British humor in war time opens with a favorite joke about a bound English secretary and a heavy artillery scene. The narrator recalls a night when bombs fell, streets emptied, and a tall figure waved toward a line of tanks, a vivid wartime image.
A recent interview with William Holt discusses a village incident in Mattern Borough. A small shopkeeper’s wife offered a homely gesture, gifting a piece of furniture as thanks for the preservation of her home. Holt spoke to ABC about overseas listeners and the community’s response.
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