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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1942
Page
3
Pastor Walsham in last week's sermon contrasts tombs and temples using scriptures from Jesus and Paul. He argues light versus darkness, impurity versus purity, and Satan versus God, noting death’s symbol and Jesus’s victory for those who trust in him.
Alexander Cameron of Papinbars near Hastings River recalls the 1942 pursuit of Jimmie and Joe Governor on the North Coast. The story covers their movements from Fat Harney’s place to Cooper’s station, barney Dougherty’s property, Branson and Young at various huts, confrontations, capture attempts, and the ultimate retreat toward the Hastings and Dingo Creek country before Jimmy Governor was captured at Robin Creek.
Yardings reached 2576 cattle with prime weights firm and overall demand easing later. Prime cattle and yearlings held firm while rest declined. vealers to 54s, steers 49s, heifers 44s, cows 41s. Pig prices surged with 1700 offered. heavy baconers up to 20 dearer and light to medium baconers rising. Rabbit skins strong with varied prices across grades.
A Dungog Chronicle note describes a nighttime blackout in England where a Warden taps a frosted bathroom window and is told the light cannot be seen. He insists, "I can see you," leading to a splash and scramble amid darkness. The tale highlights curious blackout tricks and public fascination.
Canberra reports a conference of state and federal producer organisations will gather in Sydney next week to address stock evacuation from coastal areas during emergencies. Minister for Commerce Mr Ley said the action aims to establish an evaluation plan under practical control to move stocks inland in catastrophe conditions.
London reports that all Australian food shipments to Britain will be virtually reused. It is believed this will reduce Britain’s supplies of meat dairy produce and dried fruits and affect the general food position considerably. Only occasional cargoes may come from Australia for a long time due to wartime needs. With war in the Pacific ships are required for armies and munitions. Shipping losses fell recently but Japan’s entry and U-boats off the American coast have altered the situation.
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