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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1941
Page
1
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News reports from London outline German propaganda threats against Yugoslavia as Berlin seeks to set the stage for action, while British forces push toward Asmara after the fall of Keren. Yugoslavia reassures citizens as German ships encounter Danube restrictions and frontier patrols near Bulgaria. Simultaneously, British advances from Harar and Diredawa cut routes from Addis Ababa to the coast, with 3,775 Italian prisoners captured so far.
In a Bristol speech Minister for Labour Ernest Bevin urged fierce retaliation against Germany. He praised Bristol’s spirit and told Hitler buildings may fall but hearts endure, promising escalating reprisals and victory ahead. MP R H Bernays said reprisals had begun and predicted Germany’s bomber strength would be surpassed.
Gloucester district lists names of men who have passed medical and are serving. It notes difficulties in compiling the list and asks for authentic information to correct errors. The roster includes numerous surnames with many places such as Gloucester Barrington Rawdon Vale and Invergordon, plus a note that one enlistee, Turner Ronald W., was killed in an air crash.
Ed vows to support the war effort as men depart for overseas service. He joins families and communities in prayer and resolve, reflecting the nation’s mobilization and collective sacrifice during a period of global conflict.
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