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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 07, 1941

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Smart Beach Wear Daiglo Towels in Gaily Coloured Designs

Advert describes Daiglo towels in bright patterns for summer use with bathing costumes. It promotes vibrant beach wear and matching towel designs for holiday shoppers.

British patrols push 70 miles into Libya near Tobruk

War briefing notes Britain extends operations inside Libyan border near Tobruk as forces threaten Bardia and lines form along Gebel el Aqaba. Analysts question Mussolini's strategy while noting supply and water advantages for the Italians and the harsh desert terrain ahead.

Greeks Seize Aim at Valona In Albanian Campaign

Greek forces push toward Valona penetrating outer defenses and advancing along a mountain road from Himara toward Vatona. The rugged range rises over 4000 feet, forming Cape Linguetta’s rocky promontory as part of the push.

Bay of Valona Kanine Neta Skumbi Berat-Tepelint Albania Himara Vatona Cape Linguetta

Optometrists to Attend Gloucester Hotel Consultation Day

D L Mcronaia of Webster Jack McDonald Pty Limited will be at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Saturday January 18 from 9 am to 5 pm to consult with the public about optometry and eyewear.

D. L Mcronaia Ts.c.a F.S.M.C London Webster, Jack & McDonald Sydney

Cockneys In The Front Line In Wartime London

Journalist J B Priestley writes on Londoners facing nightly bombing, praising the city’s resilience and the civilian army formed by ordinary residents. He argues London, not Berlin, symbolizes free spirit, urges courage, unity, and a front-line view of wartime life for Cockneys and others, ending with a quip about patience for Hitler.

London Berlin Andrew Xpesrh Persers Tam Herr Hitler Marshal Goering Pickwick Sam Waller

Feathered Thieves and a Pet Crow

Pleasantville New York reports a pet crow named Jim clipped by state police after swooping on children to steal lollipops and trinkets. Crows and related birds are noted for thefts and hoarding, though wild crows fear people more than tame ones. Dr John T Zimmer says crows make excellent pets and can be taught tricks.

Roosevelt Britain America Jim Pleasantville New Yorks John T. Zimmer American Museum of Natural History

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