Empire and Britain in a world of empires and war
The piece argues 1940 did not end the British Empire but intensified German ambitions. It contrasts Nordic supremacy with Anglo American views, condemns Nazi attempts to unify Europe by force, and praises British unity and Christian values as the empire endures. It cites James Truslow Adams on loyalty born from consent rather than fear.
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Europe
Commonwealth of Free Peoples
Hitler
Churchill
Musao- Uni
British Empire
Germany
Joseph Harsch
Christian Science Monitor
Santa Claus
Britain
Italy
Bismarck
Eren
James Truslow Adams
Preservation of the World Interests and Empire Ties
The text extols enduring world interests that enrich life and warns against the collapse of the British Empire. It argues Britain as a vital bulwark for American safety and freedom, linking future destinies of both nations. It cites Roosevelt’s New Year message as underscoring this verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
No Top Price for Sydney Meat
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner refused the Master Butchers' Association of New South Wales request to fix maximum wholesale and retail meat prices in Sydney. He said prices would be reviewed if drought relief returned. It noted prior drought investigations and that January 7 saw fat stock prices at high levels, with a drought-caused losses and stock scarcity. Pig market in Sydney eased with 1800 head sold. buyers reported prices varying by weight and class, including baconers and porkets. overall receipts showed weaker demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Prices Commissioner
Professor Copland
Master Butchers’ Association of
New South Wales
Sydney
Copland
Drury Lane Ghost Haunts Theatre After Bomb Strike
London journalist Clive Mac Manus reports Drury Lane Theatre continues to be haunted by a ghost named Horace. The phantom vanished after a recent bomb hit, though staff recall his nightly stroll from a box door to a wall and back, with bones once rumored to lie behind the wall. No archival proof explains the mystery.
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Drury Lane
London
Clive Mac‘Manus
Horace
Sam
Pasa
Theatre
Aagger
No Troops Through Bulgaria Crisis Report
Diplomatic brief notes Germany abandoned plans to move troops through Bulgaria after Bulgaria consented contingent on Yugoslavia and Russia agreeing to a Russo German accord. Von Ribbentrop met Bulgarian Prime Minister Filoff in Germany on January 6 to obtain approval. Russia reportedly refused, balking at Bulgaria acting as a springboard for Daydaniletes. Filoff’s January 12 speech in Germany drew negative reaction.
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Germany
Itulgatia
Bulgaria
Russia
Sigmatie
von Ribbentrop
Filort
Yugoslavia
Filoff
Rusain
Old Sloper the Forster dog dies after shark encounter
In Forster readers recall Old Sloper a black curly haired dog famed for braving strong currents and chasing seagulls. After sixteen years with McCann and later the Henningers the dog swam toward a deep channel where a shark surfaced and, despite a heroic rescue effort, a rifle ended his suffering. Open Rosa notes the loss for regular visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forster
Tuncurry
McCann
Sloper
Rosa
Kitchen tips and cooking tricks from a retro note
A fragment offers practical ideas for home care and cooking. It suggests tailors sewing buttons, preserving beetroot color with baking soda, lemon juice to poach eggs, and reuse of olive oil for frying to save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tailo
Know Your Onions and Odd Weather Notes
A compact ethnographic miscellany blends tips on using onion scraps as a home cleaner for white paint with a quirky travel joke about a German and a Frenchman. The text also lists rainfall points for the Upper Wadlamba over four years, including figures for 1837 4527, 1938 3064, 1989 9872, and 40 3140.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saagtend
Wadlamba
Potma
Roll of Honour Enlisted men from Gloucester district named
A historic roll lists Gloucester district men who have passed medicals and are serving. It notes that new enlistments will be added as they enter service and asks readers to provide authentic information to rectify any errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson's Northern Timber CO. Ltd
Gloucester
Gloucester men listed as died on active service Madagascar
A memorial note lists numerous Gloucester based Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Australian Navy personnel including K E Yoo le E H Anderson Don Batger Ron Britten B A Bull DARE W E Davey Dean Ray Giddey Jack Giddey Owen Grahame S A Harris Albert JONES Wm Muddle J W Munro F W McSwan Keith Paul Oldfield Fred Ralph Carl Ross Greig Ross Harold Thompson Doug Turner L W Turner Doug Young Eric Price Fred Ellis died at Madagascar while on active service with H N L A S. Details of their regiment tal number and unit should be sent to the Secretary of the Gloucester District Patriotic and War Chest Fund.
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Anderson
E. H
Gloucester
Batger
Don
Britten
Ron
Bull
B. A
Copeland
Dare
W. E
Davey
Jin
Dean
Ray
Craven
Giddey
Jack
Reg
Grahame
Owen
Harris
S. A
Hays
Albert
Rawdon Vale
Jones
Muddle
J. W
Munro
F. W
McSwan
Keith
Naughton
Paul
Rockhurst
Oldfield
Fred
Ralph
Carl
Ross
Greig
Harold
Thompson
Doug
Turner
L. W
Young
Royal Australian Navy
Young, Eric
Price
Barry
Ellis
Madagascar
H.nla
S. Stuart
Gloucester District Patriotic & War Chest Fund
P.O. Box
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Tom
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Arthur
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Brindley
Percy H
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Carey
J. R. Bunyan
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A. Roy
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Geoff
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Collins
S. B
Condon
Richard
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Norman
Curran
A. R
James
Crane
E. J
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Crowther
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Thos
Lionel
Davies, Don
Cobarn Dawson
B. F
Drinkwater, F
Druban
W. J
Durbridge
V. C
Eagleton
Steve
Gloucester Edwards
F. H
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Wake
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Gibson
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Godfrey
Gordon
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Gorton
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Jimmy
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Frederick
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James E
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M. J
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Joe
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Yale
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Stroud
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Mitchell
G. J
Monro
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H. R
Morris
Norman P
McAlister
Geo. Copeland
McCarthy, Les
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A. J
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Spence
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Cecil
Strent
Eric W
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Watson
A. L
George
T. K
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Wiebeck
Wrat
Willis
M. G
Yoole, K. E
Royal Australian Air Force
L. E Monro
Market Street
W. T. Howard
Taree
Dungog
Aede
Garden of Roses Cafe
Tack Moutzouris
Thomas Cowan & CO
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Newcastle
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J. Bowen
Street & Parish Pty, Ltd
Richmond Station
Melbourne
S. J. Bennett Radio and Garage Service
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