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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1945
Page
3
Listing of semi-trailers and logging trailers with single and dual axles, vacuum hydraulic brakes, and 14 day permits arranged by Gleason Wing ham LLP. Includes contact details for Wingham & Pon and Wingham 32.
A chaotic warfare update reports Russian forces advancing on Oder towns as allied lines brace for renewed assault. The map shows frontline shifts near Breslau Opole and Ki town with heavy bombardment and troop movements reported from multiple fronts.
The report describes shifting front lines on the Western Front with Allied and German forces trading pressure. American forces under General Faray’s Seventh Army withdraw from Aantenable positions, while German columns withdraw in several sectors. The battle mentions river corridors and Maginot Line vicinity with 5,000 casualties claimed over three days.
American troops advancing toward Manila have occupied the northern area of Clarke Field and Camp O’Donnell, with Bataan survivors interned nearby. Light resistance reported as American reconnaissance moves push toward Lugao airstrip and major aerodromes ahead of the main drive. War news notes allied advances in Burma and Asia while Japan strengthens coastal control and Soviet actions are described in unofficial Moscow reports.
In Dungog Police Court on May 23 before A J Ashers two young men aged about 20 were charged with theft and receiving property from Robert Stanley MermelN at Warde River area. They were remanded to appear at Dunger Court in February with bail refused. Detective Woodwind of Annand assisted in the case.
The report describes miners who served in the army being discharged after a six month probationary period in Sydney. They returned to civilian life with honor, received miscellaneous vouchers and clothing compensation, but few were awarded commissions or decorations. The piece notes their service in the Australian context and the handling of uniforms and pay.
Fragmented OCR scroll discusses large sums and loan expectations, mentioning £1000 million, £3000, and borrower support. References to banks, markets, and regulatory needs appear in garbled form with unclear actions or dates. The text hints at funding promises and financial arrangements but lacks coherent facts or names.
Sydney market reports show cattle yarded with mixed quality and firm demand. Prices ranged with best veal to 51, cattle to 43, and pigs at Sydney pig sales totaling about 2500 head, with stores and baconers firm and prime grades up to 240 per head.
The Premier MeKel complains to Victorian Premier Dunatun about large numbers of Victorian dingoes entering New South Wales. In a water supply discussion, Dr Blythe notes a proposed Maronite factory funding issue. the Maronite Co had bought land at Wingham and planned to obtain water at Dingo Creek.
John G. Winant, the U S ambassador to Great Britain, told a Durham England gathering that the postwar era must translate wartime drives into peacetime goals. He urged unity in feeding the hungry, improving public health, reducing disease, achieving full employment, and ensuring worldwide cooperation for lasting peace.
The Curator of the Technical Museum Mr Pen said Australia’s dairy industry was 50 technically inefficient during a Wilson inquiry week. Allegations of brutality and Gestapo methods by Hipmatt at Grovely detention camp were raised by witnesses at the inquiry.
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