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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1945
Page
1
An old advertisement lists Garner's men’s coats in all sizes with 12 coupons, men’s sports trousers in all sizes for 10 coupons, men’s work trousers in all sizes for 5 coupons, men’s work shirts in all sizes for S coupons, cotton half hose at 3 pence per pair for 4 coupons, and youths and boys smart summer weight trousers in light greys for 10 coupons.
A Japanese steamer arriving in Kobe carried Red Cross relief for Far East prisoners of war. The shipments included clothing, medical supplies, and food for detainees in camps across China, Manchuria, and Korea. The aid totals about 1.0 thousand parcels and 3,122 medical items, with distribution overseen by Red Cross delegates in Japan.
A parliamentary report details government charcoal burning schemes, including capital needs and losses. It notes a 1942 48 period total losses of £130,571 from asset write downs and a 1944-45 capital requirement of £4,064. Pointed remarks claim contractors and partnerships devised profits amid ongoing operations and funding from the Commonwealth Government.
Frederick Charles Con, aged 70, native of Singleton, died at 7:30 am on January 2, 1945, at the home of his brother in law F J Cambwins and son RG Cox. He spent most of the last 27 years at Mount George. Survived by two sons and two daughters. another daughter died about five years ago. His wife predeceased him about three months. Mount George, Wingham Chronicle.
The speaker urges forest preservation in West Virginia noting windbreaks prevent erosion and protect farms. He recalls past timber loss, urges sustained planting programs, and argues long term benefits for families, communities, and future generations with state forestry initiatives.
Acting Prime Minister Fonds released a war toll update covering November to last month. Australia reports 18,018 killed 44,836 wounded 25,587 prisoners. Britain 199,407 killed 89,837 missing 348,206 prisoners 161,020. total 635,109. Canada 28,440 killed missing wounded 124 prisoners. New Zealand 3 killed 44,110 wounded 710 prisoners. South Africa 17,415 killed 11,786 wounded 10,? prisoners 25,706. India 22,? officers missing presumed prisoners. Civilian and merchant seamen losses noted. figures exclude repatriated or escaped prisoners.
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