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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1940
Page
1
The article extols savings banks as the easiest and safest defense against sickness accident or unemployment. It urges readers to open a savings account to secure education for children, old age, or the purchase of desired goods, arguing the pass book stands between people and misfortune.
Prime Minister Menzies announced on Friday night that Master for Customs Mr Lawson has resigned from the Federal Cabinet. Mr Menzies will be sworn in as Minister for Customs with a new appointment to follow as soon as practicable. Assistant Minister Mr Holt will carry out duties to reduce work for Mr Menzies. Lawson had served as Customs minister since the Menzies Government’s formation and was formerly Parliamentary Secretary for Industry. He cited public criticism over a lease matter as the reason for his resignation to allow focus on urgent national problems.
Major General Gwynne argues against the stalemate view and says Germany faces total resource drain whether it attacks or defends. He claims a land offensive would waste German resources and end in defeat, while remaining on the defensive would force Germany to fight without immense sacrifices by the Allies.
The statement argues that victory will come not from land battles or devastating air raids or naval blockades alone, but from the united application of all instruments of force. This stresses coordinated military, economic, and political pressure to defeat the foe.
After killing a white Leghorn for the Weekend dinner, an Alstonville resident found a two foot black snake in the bird during cleansing. The rooster showed signs of decomposition and flesh wasting. A second rooster was prepared for the meal.
A historical overview of Turkey's strategic position after Atatürk, noting its control of vital passages between Europe and Asia Minor, the Montreux arrangement, and Turkey's evolving alliances. It discusses custody of the straits, relations with the Soviet Union and Britain, and how Italy's Dodecanese influence shapes policy amid the crisis.
The article urges motorists to leave a car in gear and turn front wheels toward the curb plus apply the handbrake when parking on slopes. It warns that parking brakes can fail and drivers should also block wheels with stones or timber on rural roads, removing them before driving off.
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