13 Feb 1942
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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1942
Page
1
A reader denounces a dog poisoner as scum, laments a tragic canine death, and urges reporting nuisances to authorities. The writer cites Kipling and a US counsel, reflects on loyalty of dogs and the pain of losing a pet, and signs as BY WHAT RGHT.
The war letter from Oflag VB in Germany shared by Mrs Blydell reports Lt. M. G. Blydell of Brisbane receiving his official next of kin parcel sent from Melbourne plus Red Cross food parcels from Britain and Canada. He mentions six handkerchiefs and a shaving brush as welcome items and notes regular parcel deliveries.
A letter from the mother of an Australian prisoner of war in Bolzano Italy thanks supporters for parcels improving the prisoners happiness and wellbeing. She notes the son, aged 21, expresses joy at the parcels saying they feel cared for and describes how his family has a history of service. She omits few details while praising the aid effort.
A straightforward public notice urges posting a letter only with the aid of the Red Cross. The wording emphasizes clear assistance and safety guidance for post distribution.
The inquiry reveals Stalag XVIII A at Line Drau Austria holding about 500 British prisoners from Greece with good ventilation lighting heating and sanitation. Medical supervision by seven British and six French doctors and hospital space for 400. Red Cross parcels reach prisoners. Stalag XVIII D at Wolfsberg Austria holds about 4900 British prisoners from Greece and Crete with modern equipment sanitation and showers. Labour camps are well organized and food is delivered in air tight containers.
A POW letter notes weekly Red Cross food parcels since June and the supply of French language books journalism and photography texts. He mentions abundant fiction and reference books and a blanket towel pyjamas new boots and asks for £3 to be sent in January with thanks.
Thirteen crew members of H M S Prince of Wales survived by escaping through an open hatch as the ship sank off the Malayan coast in December. Petty Officer W M Horrigan, stationed in the sick bay, helped organize the evac and was rescued after four hours in an overcrowded boat.
The reconstituted Queensland Country Party argues for a Living Price for primary products tied to a Living Wage for country workers. It cites lower country wages than city levels due to producer prices and calls for organizing primary producers to secure fair postwar living standards.
A call to residents to buy locally and support local industry to keep the town thriving. It urges shoppers to choose local businesses over outside options for economic vitality.
An article in the Saturday Evening Post praised Australian shipbuilding and munition making, highlighting Whyalla’s B.HLP works. Edgar Saythsa, visiting journalist, described Australia’s war activity as a major publicity boost for U S readers. The piece appeared just before Japan attacked the United States. The Post has a 3 million circulation and is read by about 15 million. Australia gained this exposure at no cost.
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