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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1940
Page
1
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Reported resignation of Hore Belisha as Secretary for War at prime ministerial request triggers talk of personal clashes with Chiefs of the British Army. Olver Finley named as replacement. British papers note public and soldier astonishment amid broader war developments. Also mentions anticipated Russian trench reports near the Marineheim Line in Finland and speculation on a Molotov Line.
In Dublin, gunmen believed to be IRA officers forced a military cordon on Finglas road, breaking through with rifles firing in both directions. No soldiers were wounded, but a car passenger was struck by return fire as the raid unfolded. The incident followed reports that six US freighters had been purchased bytain.
Don’t measure your work before you press it well or finish the garment especially when following a pattern. Press at intervals and avoid flattening ribbed welts or cuffs. Avoid casting off too tightly using a larger needle for a looser edge. Don’t split wool when passing needles through the fabric or sew edges too tightly. Use numbered needles and test gauges. Don’t rush exact tension. the effort pays off in the end.
Melbourne Sunday report quotes Minister for Supply Mr Casey saying the German air and land forces dwarf those of France and Britain. He warns that Allied success will take time and cautions against underestimating Germany. He asserts Britain bears responsibility for the war and that Germany seeks dominance in Europe. He notes Dominion troops joined early, stressing Britain’s survival affects Australia within six months if Britain falls.
Minister of Supply Sir Fredrick Stewart states at a public address that all sections of society must cooperate with the government to support wartime production and economic stability. He urges workers and employers to back the national defence programme and share sacrifices equitably as the nation mobilizes for victory.
An economist notes SAL McDonald and Opteians will consult in Gloucester on Saturday January 20 from 2 am to 5 pm. The event features Webster Jack Movinnall Sydney Ply and others, with SAL paying travel costs. The text also mentions ships of the Spanish Armada versus modern warships, highlighting fewer miles per gallon.
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