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Newspaper
Burrowa News
Location
Burrowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 08, 1942
Page
1
An eyewitness account describes a high altitude raid by B-17 Flying Fortresses against Japanese targets. Crews endure extreme cold, electric heated suits, and intense flak as they approach enemy harbors, with the bomber formation cruising at 250 miles per hour and aiming for precision bombing while facing perilous conditions.
Primary producers play an increasingly important role in Australia’s war effort. The government outlines steps to boost dairy, fruit and vegetable production, flax, wheat, and barley management, with price supports, licences, and manpower challenges acknowledged as limits to output.
The Wall Street Journal reports a critical shortage of cutting diamonds threatens Hitler's war economy. Nazis reportedly divert precious gems to industrial use while American industry expands imports by reopening long-unused mining avenues in Arkansas.
Australian Minister for External Affairs and Attorney-General Dr Evatt arrived in London from the United States to report and confer with British leaders. He said the Atlantic flight was tiring and that he will participate in war council discussions with Prime Minister Churchill, not replacing Sir Earle Page, and planned to meet in London soon.
A wartime scene describes a bomber squadron in tight formation as hush hush aiming instruments glow on the panel. The captain notes Messerchmitts closing in and orders retreat toward home, declaring time for victory.
The annual Flower Show at Rye Park on April 25 aided by War and Patriotic Funds was financially successful. A strong flower display and well-stocked stalls accompanied trade at the Heopla stall and ice cream. Awards covered sections A to G with numerous exhibitors including Mrs J Southwell, Mrs R Armour, Miss M Noakes, and Mrs A E Muscott.
Mrs. R A Armour broke a small bone in her right wrist when she slipped while gathering. She is being treated at Yous District Hospital. About 75 points of rain fell in the village last week with larger falls since recorded. For rubber stamps, orders go through Burrows News Office. A book of designs is available.
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