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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 13, 1942

Page

3

In Illinois Hoa He and Et Unite in Vehement Plea

An unclear OCR fragment mentions names Hoa He and Et in Illinois, hinting at a joint action or plea. The readable text provides insufficient context for a full summary.

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War News In Brief From Far East To Africa

Military dispatches report Japanese landings at three Celebes sites and in Borneo, with Dutch bombers scoring hits. British regrouping after Slim River defeat, Tokyo claiming Kuala Lumpur fell. Allied air raids target Bangkok and northern Malaya. Chinese offensives threaten Japanese advances near Canton and Hankow. Reinforcements to Luzon loom, while Russian fronts see gains and heavy fighting near Leningrad and Crimea. Axis Libya withdrawals slow as rearguard resists at Jedahwo.

Minahassa Peninsular Netherlands East Indies Celebes Batavia Darwin Taraokan Borneo Singapore Malaya Slim River Tokyo Kuala Lumpur Burma I Burma Bangkok Thailand Canton Hankow Yellow River Inner Mongolia Chungking WAR LN Philippenes Washington Luzon Moscow Donets Kuibyshev Leningrad Crimea Libya Jedahwo

Old Man Daniel Syron Dies After Highway Accident

Daniel Syron aged 77 died at M R D Hospital after injuries from a Pacific Highway crash at Coopernook. He was walking near Coopernook Garage when struck by a lorry driven by Mick Brookes, with another lorry passing opposite. He had extensive injuries and died about 9:30 pm. An inquest will be held at Taree next Monday. He leaves son Bob Evron of Nabiac and daughter Mrs. Bob Sowter of Nabiac.

Daniel Syron M.R.D Coopernook Coralville R. Emerton Mick Brookes Taree Bob Evron Nabiac Bob Sowter

Tallow Prices and Hide Board Additions Reported

Quotations show country hides higher with tallow dearer at one pence per pound. Medium hides range to 12 pence, heather grade to lead? best country calfskins reach 12 1/2 pence, cuts and faults priced accordingly. Yearlings listed around 10 pence, with reductions for faults. An additional 10 percent is added by the Hide Board.

Census of Horses Fit for Army Service

The Graziers Association faces possible resistance to a military horse census. The Remount Service seeks owners’ names, address, nearest trucking yards, how many horses can be spared, and horse classes with ages and condition. Details to D.R.D.R. at Eastern Command Victoria Barracks Paddington.

Graziers D.R.D.R Eastern Command Victoria Barracks Paddington

Evacuee Housing Plans Considered by Armidale Council

Inland centres review billeting options as coastal evacuation mass arrival potential is discussed at Armidale City Council. An estimated 10 000 to 12 000 extra residents could occur if evacuees continue from the coast. Aldermen urge urgent Gara water scheme completion.

Armidale Armidale City Gara

ACF Requests Army Inquiry Into Cigarette Sale Report

The Australian Comforts Fund asks the Department of the Army to investigate reports that hundreds of tins of cigarettes bearing ACF cards were sold at Middle East Army canteens. Fund secretary C R McKerihan said he wrote to the department after Major O'Gorman supplied details. Moscow radio broadcasts a German prisoner story. Hitler inspects troops and asks a soldier his last wish if a Russian bomb fell. the soldier replies wishing the Fuehrer could be at his side.

Department of the Army Australian Comforts Fund A.C.F Middle East C. R. McKerihan O'Gorman Moscow Hitler

Churchill on Hitler and European outrage

Churchill notes that even the arch criminal Hitler is frightened by the passion and indignation his atrocities have sparked. He frames the widespread moral revulsion as a powerful constraint on Nazi aggression.

Hitler Churchill

Church Services Across Denominations on January 18

The listing shows Epiphany II services for Church of England in Gloucester Bar rington Heatherdale and Gloucester with morning and evening times. Methodist services in Stratford Bucca Wanka Gloucester include 11 am 2 pm and 7 15 pm with a sermon What are we fighting for Rev A Lynn. Stroud District Baptist Church in Gloucester and Stroud Allworth and Booral Union Hall evening gatherings. Thursday 22 Gloucester 7 30 p m led by Pastor KE A Walsham.

Church of England Gloucester A.m Barrington Church Heatherdale Stratford A. Lynn Jarrett Stroud District Baptist Church Stroud All

Wanted share farmer for 40 town cow dairy near Bundock

Wanted share farmer for a 40 town cow dairy near Bundock Railway siding with all conveniences. Full particulars from W. BE, SPARKE, (Ger.), Pty, Ltd, Gloucester.

Bundock Railway Siding W. Be, Sparke Ger.), Pty, Ltd Gloucester

Piano Wanted for Cash Price and Details

Piano wanted to be purchased for cash. Interested parties should send particulars and price to Teacher at this Office.

Cattle Prices Steady at Sydney Market Despite Fewer Primes

Commercial Sydney notes prime heavy bullocks unchanged while other classes fell 10d to 1s 6d. Top dealers reached 52 for 1000 lb cattle with steers 44, heifers 42, bullocks 41, cows 38. Yardage 3051, small prime showing, parity in medium classes with cheaper trends. Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd reported.

Winchcombe Carson Catte Pitt, Son and Badgery, Ltd

Maitland Stock Sale Fat Cattle Prices Decline

Fat cattle, choppers and bulls yarded at Campbell's Hill sale yards. About 125 fat cattle, 35 choppers and bulls. Quality serviceable with prime lightweight to medium bullocks and some cows and heifers. Market 5 to 10 percent easier. Best bullocks £16, cows to £10 18 6, yearlings to £10 15. Calves about 700, generally good, slightly cheaper. Best heavy calves 55/ to 75, light from 6/6. Pigs around 600 penning, market fairly brisk overall with improvements in quality. best heavy pigs 110, bacon pigs well supplied.

Campbell's Hill

Piano Wanted Up To Forty Pounds Inquiries Open

Player seeks piano up to forty pounds, condition not specified. No objections. Full particulars to Piano, this Office.

War-time Pharmacy Hours Set by Chapman Stevens

War-time restrictions dictate chemist hours: 8.30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday. A. L. Cavanough Chapman & Stevens.

A. L. Cavanough Chapman & Stevens

In Memoriam Oldfield Alfred Edward Mick 1937 death notice

In loving memory of our dear son and brother Alfred Edward Mick who departed this life on 18 January 1937. Dearer to us than words can tell we do not forget him. We never intend we think of him dearly and will to the end. Inserted by his loving mother father sisters and brothers.

Oldfield Alfred Edward Mick

For Sale Two Bullock Teams with Gear and Contact

Two bullock teams offered for sale each consisting of twenty bullocks in good color, sturdy and reliable, fat and hand fed. Includes one truck four trailers and two full gear sets. Terms arranged for approved buyer. inspection at Nowendoc. Paterson Easton and Co. Wingham.

Nowendoc

Public Notice Requisition Order in 2nd Military District

Commonwealth of Australia issues an order under Regulation 57 of the National Security Regulations authorising requisition and examination of specified articles. Lieut General Wynter, District Commandant, 2nd Military District, directs production within 10 days at listed police stations for examination and possible requisitioning by a Purchasing Officer.

Army H. D. Wynter C.B C.M.G D.S 2Nd Military District Lienibere W. Dunn Melbourne J. Mues Armidale Grafton Lismore Gosford Kempsey Fatoomba Nerranders Nowra Cameen Parramatta Penrith Windsor Livernont Herland Helensburgh R.T Victoria Barracks Paddington

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