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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 01, 1944

Page

2

Optometrists Visit Gloucester Saturday February 12

Optometrists and Opticians will visit Gloucester on Saturday February 12 and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel. The visit is organized by McDonald and McDonald (Sydney) Pty Limited, London based firm Honours FSM.C. (London) of Webater Jack. Houra of visit: Anam to Fam.

McDonald C.A Fsm.c London Webater Jack & McDonald Sydney Gloucester Commercial Hotel

Teacher comment on Intermediate Blight remake report

The Headmaster writes about an Intermediate class failure and erratic effort. Six pupils passed, twenty failed, with standard and driving pace both below last year. Some sections of the paper show signs of bias and the writer notes parental non cooperation and inadequate study discipline.

Mway Tom

SITU BOAR MAULS YOUTH AND RAILWAY FATALITY IN 1944 GLOUCESTER TOPICS

Noel Dixon, 18, was attacked by a valuable stud boar on his father's property near Dubbo, suffered multiple leg wounds, and escaped after firing at the boar. the animal was shot dead. A railway worker, William Hendleston of Dynear Street, Kempsey, died after being struck by a special train near Col**ombat** on Tuesday. he succumbed at Kempsey hospital. The Bishop of Goulburn criticizes the cities as barriers to martial life, while Majestic Theatre advertises upcoming films Yankee Doodle Dandy and When Johnny Comes Marching Home and notes Women make the best barmaids in a Daily article.

Dubbo Noel Dixon Willian Ilendlonst Dynear St Weat Kempsey Kempsey Chilompatt Collombattl Inain Xempsey

Curtin Warns of More Casualties Ahead in War

Prime Minister Curtin warned on Friday that Australia would incur heavier losses before the war ends. He said aggressors against world peace cannot succeed and that the price already paid will have to be paid, though the effort remains justified.

Mr. Curtin Australia

Soldier Refuses Release Draft in Local Tale

A soldier from a town near Winiloor Waa declined to sign release papers claiming he joined to escape both his father and his wife. He said he would stay where he is to serve a spell, noting his father would not pay him even a wage while with him.

Winiloor Waa

Inaugural Pearl Harbor Flight Delivers Massive Cargo

The flying boat arrived from Alameda to Pearl Harbor with a record cargo of 13.1 Mb of men and war materials, 20 passengers, and a crew of 15. It covered 2400 miles in 18 hours 48 minutes, praised for smooth travel. Admiral Nimitz notes demand for long range air transport and the U.S. effort against Japan.

Ada Flying Boats Hugh Mara Pearl Harbour Alameda California Paxaongers Admiral Nimitz Japan

Australian raiding parties press advance near Bogudjim

Australian raiding parties exploited gains on June 1 during a wider Kamail advance, advancing over 7000 yards as they pressed toward Jupslard villages near Bogudjim. Japanese retreat continued at Mull with many vehicles destroyed or damaged at Quik. Luftwaffe raids on Berlin, Frankfort, and Bremen disrupted communications as Germany faced heavy air attacks with hundreds of bombs dropped in ongoing operations.

Bogudjim Sir Das Tt Quik Romya Durin Danneary Berlin Prankfort Bremen Stockvntm Germany Thuysday

Postwar public works target set at £400 million

The Commonwealth aims to have £400,000,000 of natural works fully planned and ready for immediate start after the war. The National Works Council in Canberra decided on planning a £200,000,000 two year programme as the first instalment. Queensland Premier said some works were planned to begin before the war’s end.

Commonwealth Harry Brown National Works Council Canberra Queensland Wnaper

German Sergeant Describes Russians in No Man’s Land

A BBC Radio News Reel report quotes a German sergeant describing Russian soldiers in no man's land. He notes their readiness to endure bombardment, sleepless vigilance, and stubborn nerve, aided by rain soaked pockets and occasional vodka bottles.

No Man No Man's Land BBC

Obituary of Mrs Glilys Edna Carney at Taree Hospital

Mrs Glilys Edna Carney died at MRD Hospital after a long illness. Survived by husband, children Lew, Crt hunter, Bees, Dallas and Niel Carney, two sisters Mrs E Parley Gloucester and Mrs G Eyesinghim Nabiac, step-sisters and step-brother. Funeral held at St Mary's Church Taree with burial at Dawsun cemetery beside her husband.

Kambach Yewldont Mt & Nan Glilys Edna Carney MRD Sie Nfer Ble A. J. Hyrelwood Gloucester Wingham Wallhep Witter Patrick Cunnoy Worriagey Conlon Helwvk Low Verre Taree Dyer's Crossing Ita Sugmellin Carney Carey Cirmoy Aku Pure Nos Lew Cane Hunter Bees Dallas Niel Channey Jonn RAN Margaret Fat Shwe Alan E. Parley G. Eyesinghim Nabiac C. Clarkson Narrabri Cpl Rita, Hazelwood Awas R. Williams Kcle Hazelwood Glnunester St. Mary's Church Pest Fether

Blind snake blamed for fever in heifer incident

South Rumpsey farmer Mir Gill found a small blind snake after a heifer ran feverish. He killed the 16 inch creature and sent it to veterinary authorities. Museum staff identified it as a harmless blind snake Typhiops polygrarumicum, a burrower feeding on ants.

Mir South Rumpsey Fiid Gill A. R. McNiven Holfer

Church Notes Reflect Parish Life And School News

Church notes report improved health after a three week holiday and thanks to benefactors for rent aid. Rutline street service revived after a three year lapse with continued parish activities planned, including a Sunday school start and a trip by van to country centers. Parish reports cover winter fundraising for the Soldiers' Foster and the annual parish meeting, with confirmations of improvements in local grammar school exam results and cooperation plans between Presbyterian and Methodist congregations beginning February 201.

Church OF England Weekes Sid Relf Rutline Uw Chueh Women’s Guild St. Paull's Chur T. Murray Par Besdale Laurin Jupp J. A. Suilth Presbytertan Sesto Taree Mareh Presbyterian Church D Glyn Dunes

ELITE NEWS FROM ALACKLEG AND NORWAY

A Swedish paper ran a tall tale from Bergen Norway about two women chatting when a passerby listened in. Policemen arrived after a claim of listening to London. A Norwegian rider at BBC News was arrested for a bizarre flatroom incident.

Bérgen Norway London Naet BBC News

Combat casualties since Pearl Harbor announced in 1941

The report lists total deaths 92,082 and wounded 47,925 with 32,890 missing. Prisoners total 198 percent mortality among those captured, most died in camps in Japanese-occupied territory.

Japan Penrl Campa

Fragmented note hints at a torus event and timing

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a torus related topic with unclear place and date. Key names and specifics do not survive, leaving only a vague reference to an event or item described as a torus in a potential timetable. The readable elements suggest a brief local card rather than a full article.

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