17 Dec 1943
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1943
Page
1
Garner's Cash Store advertises boys suits plain knee style in sizes 6 to 12 with strong lining and coupons, men shorts and trousers in khaki drill, denim and heavy fabric, sports coats in grey and fawn checks, plus crockery glassware furniture and hardware. It promotes Soldier's Boxes with three sizes and five coupons for many items.
Allied bombers dropped 248 tons on the Gasmats area of New Britain with attacks on Cape Gloucester and Rabaul by Beaufort aircraft. Australians press Lakona in New Guinea and repulse three Ramu Valley counter-attacks near Bonga. Red Army advances approach key cities as German counter-offensive stalls near Kiev. Italy and the Balkans see Adria tic gains by Eighth Army and Yugoslav Partisans claim heavy German defeat at Zara aided by Allied air. Britain and America reportedly reject Bulgarian peace feelers. Japan faces urgent drive to boost war production under strain and U.S. prepares offensive actions. An Eden report signals confidence. Chinese forces rout retreating Japanese positions at Changteh.
The Stock Inspector reported a mysterious, undiagnosed disease among horses that had been trucked by rail and fed after re-trucking. Symptoms appeared after transport with horses becoming shaky, then collapsing and dying. He suggested feeding before re-trucking might prevent Shipping Disease.
The notice urges nominating former staff now in the Army or elsewhere for prompt return to employment and expresses willingness to hire experienced personnel to boost milk production. Applications should be sent immediately to the local War Agricultural Committee and Control FP, 1-27. Issued by Cominian.
A varied selection of garments and accessories offered in multiple styles and fabrics. Includes coats, blouses, gloves, hosiery, shoes, and handbags with coupon offers and limited quantities across sizes from XS to OS.
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