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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1942
Page
3
Leaf pruning in tomatoes helps manage disease spread and airflow while boosting ripening. American results show reduced yields from pruning, but Australian growers prune to control fungal diseases and prevent leaves from touching the ground. Continuous practice aims to improve spray coverage, ventilation, and even maturity across hot houses and field crops.
The Chief of the Division of Animal Industry, Max Henry, warns of widespread misunderstanding of Tick Fever danger in the state. Outbreak counts over five years rise to nine, two, eighteen, twenty nine, and two, with carriers likely undetected. Areas from the Queensland border to the tick quarantine line near Grafton face rising risk, coastal farms to Newcastle most at stake, and continued dipping in quarantine zones urged to safeguard cattle.
A Sydney patient once diagnosed as an incurable bed-ridden case of disseminated sclerosis allegedly regained mobility after treatment by Stella England a 34 year old psychotherapist claimed to have cured Miss Migs fiwen Field 32. Field described dramatic improvement following five weeks of daily massage mental readjustment and healing. England daughter of an English army officer said powers are inherited and has worked as nurse and midwife in London. Churchill quote cited.
Sydney reports the first NSW shark attack of the summer. Miss Zella Stedman, 30, of Ashfield, died after wading waist deep at Bantry Bay during a motor party picnic. A boat occupant, Mr Bowes, struck at the shark with an oar and pulled her to safety but she died en route to Mater Misericordiae Hospital.
Mr J P Abbott urges a national government to form and amend the National Security Act to allow dispatch of trained troops to outlying areas of the Commonwealth. He warns that holding these outliers is vital to prevent invasion by Japan and to support Allies. He accuses a single party government of avoiding necessary action.
A.L.F. Minister Forde broadcasts a Christmas greeting. Major General Gordon Bennett replies from Malaya noting the enemy proximity, unity of resolve, and pledge of support. Paint restrictions curb civil use to conserve materials for defence. Farmers get silage guidance and harvest timing for maize sorghum and cereals.
A dainty floral children’s outfit set titled Children’s frock and bloomers in the Dimities pattern. Smartly styled in assorted sizes with prices 10 shillings 11 pence and 12 shillings 11 pence each.
The notice lists church services on Sunday January 11 including Presbyterian Gloucester at 7.30 pm with speaker Mr Green, district representative of NSW Bush Mission, on The Call To Enlist. Stroud Baptist services follow Stratford 11 am Wards River 2.30 pm Stroud 7.30 pm. Girvan 7.30 pm Wednesday 14 led by Pastor B A Walsham.
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