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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1942
Page
3
A partial OCR fragment references a led table tea event with unclear context. Names, places, and exact actions are not legible, leaving only a few scattered words and phrases. The record cannot confirm participants, dates, or outcomes from the readable text.
Singapore January 16 Major General Bennett confirms ALF advance units entered Malaya at 4 15 pm with light Allied casualties and heavy enemy losses. An Australian Independent Force detachment destroyed two enemy heavy tanks in the ambush delaying Japanese movement 21 hours.
A Singapore communique reports Japanese forces attacking Australian troops along the Gemas front in western Malaya after a pause. Australian General Bennett says patrols are vigorous and artillery active, with Australian air support increasing. Allied leaders, including General Wavell, visit front lines as heavy strikes hit enemy concentrations and supply movements.
The Macleay Shire area including Kempsey Municipality reports total war efforts at £62002 with War Savings Certificates contributing £49000. Over 450 men from the Macleay area serve overseas and about 200 are in camp.
Commercial HOMEBUS at STOCK SALE, SYDNEY. Prime firm demand and dull general level with declines to 10/. yards yarded include best Oly and various cattle prices. MAITLAND STOCK SALES report 875 fat cattle and 35 chop pers at Campbells Hill, with primes, cows, yearlings, and calves trading near or above prior rates. Pigs, hides, and rabbit skins also covered with mixed results and price ranges.
A historical note argues that using animal manure on pastures benefits soil fertility and moisture, with dung concentrating in night paddocks. Regular harrowing of droppings can create a 2-inch mulch in three years, aiding renovation of paddocks while neglect leads to unpalatable tussocks around droppings.
Dudley Taylor, wireless operator in the Australian Air Force, was killed in an air crash. He enlisted before 18, trained in Canada and England, and was 20 at death. He left behind his parents at Tuncurry and several step-siblings. He was a popular former student of Taree High School.
John Louis Elliott, 46, a former Dungog solicitor, was jailed for two years for misappropriating £5200 from client funds. Defense argued guilt and illness, noting his four years of torment, drug use, and attempts to shield his late father’s firm. He claimed funds were not for personal benefit. insolvency followed his father’s death. Detective Corby said Elliott had a large practice and most victims retained faith despite the fraud.
Axis garrison at Hellfire Pass on the Egyptian border surrendered after a relentless 24 hour Allied bombardment. The action marks a decisive move in the North Africa campaign with Allied forces asserting control of the pass and surrounding area.
A schedule of church services across Gloucester Stratford Wauki vory and surrounding areas listing times for Anglican Presbyterian Methodist Congregational Stroud Baptist Stroud Girvan Booral and related venues with pastors and times noted. The list includes 8 am 11 am 2 pm and 7 30 pm slots and a Friday session with subject Japanese Religion the back ground of Japanese aggression.
Householders are notified that water from Council supply may be used for gardens between 6 p m and 7 p m until further notice. North side of Denison Street areas: Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays. South side: Mondays Wednesdays Fridays. Hoses must be disconnected when watering not permitted. By order, HARRY N CHAPLIN Shire Office Gloucester 20/1/41.
Mr and Mrs C W Edwards express sincere thanks to Sergeant Hughes and all who aided in fighting the Sunday fire.
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