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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1943
Page
2
Optometrists D. I. McDonald and partners from Webster Jack and McDonald will visit Gloucester regularly and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel. Hours of visit are from 9 a.m. to p.m.
The phrase signals a greeting to readers as the publication extends its courtesy and welcome. No clear event or names are present in the fragment, but the tone suggests an opening note or editorial salutation typical of early 20th century newspapers.
The Advocate announces the last issue before Christmas will be December 23. There will be no issues on December 28 31 or January 4. The first 1944 issue will be January 7. Calendars prepared for 1944 were delayed due to manpower shortages and will be issued with the first paper of the New Year.
General George Marshall Chief of Staff US Army recently visited New Guinea after attending the Castro Teheran Four Power conferences. He conferred with General Douglas MacArthur Allied commander and other South West Pacific leaders before continuing to Western Australia Darwin Salonians and Pacific commanders.
Tamworth inspector Frank Madden of the Pastures Protection Board cites rabbits multiplying from six to 600 on most holdings due to manpower shortages and wartime conditions. He urges action, noting prosection campaigns could impact many landholders. A Sydney message says the Agriculture Minister asks for more Commonwealth workers for rabbit destruction amid high prices and strychnine shortages. Boxing Day sports at Barrington promote a monster day with at least 50 horses and a dance that night.
Radish leaves are identified as an excellent vitamin C source to help prevent scurvy. Nutrition experts urge their inclusion in wartime British diets, noting leaves taste milder than turnip tops and are easy to grow. They can be eaten raw in salads or cooked as greens.
In this country, where they can be grown, greater use should be made of high value fruits such as guavas mangoes and pawpaws. These fruits offer superior nutrition to common apples pears peaches plums and cherries, which predominate in the southern Australian fruit diet.
The Little Rock Gazette lauds Australia as a silent partner in the South Pacific war. It highlights Australian troops in New Guinea, Lae, Finschafen, and Tobruk, the air and sea support under American command, and civilian sacrifice. It notes vast Commonwealth war spending and reciprocal lend lease aiding U S forces.
The C W A Association terminated activities for 1943 at its annual and monthly meeting in the School of Arts Gloucester. President Mrs Deards and others attended, reports were read, officers re elected, and future annual meetings set for February. Music and tea followed with guest of honour Mrs Kaylock speaking on group work and the Younger Set report.
The C W A Netters hosted Mrs E Young for afternoon tea and presented a bouquet and a Doulton ware dish in gratitude for her hot water provision and support in patriotic efforts. The gift was presented by Mrs P H Deards. Mr Jack McRae recovered from a bad turn over the weekend and is getting around again.
A programme has been prepared for sports at Belbora on January 8 with proceeds going to Patriotic Funds. Entries will be taken on the ground.
The Premier reflects on a wartime Christmas 1943. He notes four power talks in Egypt and Persia, the Allied shift from 1940, ongoing bombing of Axis cities, and the Pacific war still to be won. He expresses steadfast resolve and wishes for peace with God’s grace for all to endure until victory over evil and a return to peace.
Experts from the Division of Animal Industry NSW Government say grain feeding of milking cattle often yields equal or better returns than feeding grain to pigs. They note dairy cattle can be restricted by feed shortages, and suggest reallocating grain to cattle for higher profits. with certain protein feeds, extra grain can boost milk yield and weight gain, making cattle feeding at least as profitable as pig feeding.
Cabled news from Atlantic City reports the Netherlands delegation to the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration says relief priority focuses on foods for direct home consumption to end hunger. It notes Holland may need early dairy herd support and describes reconstitution of livestock for milk, while shipping space first moves food, then cattle feeds over grain to support milk production.
Clyde Sawers of Bennett's Central Motor Garage explains common radio reception problems and focuses on aerials. He emphasizes a good earth, proper insulation, and a robust lead-in, noting the old belief in 200 ft aerials has faded. He advises replacing the serial wire every two to three years and treats the aerial as the radio’s ears for full performance.
The piece argues Rome's fate reflects Europe's tragedy and that preserving the spirit behind its monuments matters more than keeping stone structures. It cites past wars and bombings in London Warsaw and Rotterdam, insisting the enduring value is the spirit that built the works.
Quotes from Richard Law Sir William Beveridge Ernest Brown and Professor Gilbert Murray discuss international society peace health reform and preservation of European intellectual culture amid wartime pressures. They emphasize collective values government duty to individuals and maintaining cultural standards against rising passion and arrogance.
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