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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1946
Page
4
Eye witness reports from a Royal Australian Navy correspondent describe the Hiroshima bombing and its aftermath. The writer details a nine square mile area obliterated, widespread damage, and thousands killed by burns and injuries in the weeks after. The letter notes warnings given a week before and public confusion over the attack.
Evatt's staff observed how men endured the occupation of Japan. Soldiers complained six months abroad was too long due to poor food and little comfort. Inflation surged daily, prices rising. even staple goods cost thousands of yen. A cautionary letter urged avoiding shore visits and contact with locals, advising warm clothing.
All Classes of Monumental Works execute in Marble, Granite and Stone. Designs and Estimates forwarded on request. New Farm Machinery for immediate delivery ex our showroom. WILSON'S MACHINERY EXCHANGE. 397 High Street, WEST MATTLANS. 'Phone 1016. Sure to get fear WILSON'S, Under New Management, CHAS REED, Proprietor.
The Gloucester Sub-branch of the RSS and ATA reports strong 1945 to 1948 activity with a Building Fund target near £10,000 and a series of events. The Rodeo, Ball, and Welcome Home dances boosted funds while plans for a new club building move forward. Mr J T Hicks elected president, and officers, committees, and a Duke of Gloucester invitation discussed.
E Homann formerly of McFarland's Symer now resides in Gloucester District and offers piano, player and organ tuning and repairs. All work fully guaranteed. For details contact Advocate Office or Craven.
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