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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 26, 1945

Page

4

Lorry explosion targets famed axeman McCarthy

Australian press reports a mysterious lorry explosion near Lower Buc KR injuring champion axeman Jack McCarthy. McCarthy escaped with leg injuries as the vehicle wrecked the driving compartment. Neighbors aided, and investigators from Sydney pursue a motive amid speculation of a hidden charge.

Jack McCarty Seth McCarthy Lower Buc Ginal McCartiy Rome Taek McCartly Devemien Hend Mannie Neve Sidney Slow Sip McCarthy

Farmyard Manure for Maize Reported Yields and Use

A departmental pamphlet highlights farmyard manure as a valuable source of organic matter and nutrients for maize. It notes content of nitrogen phosphorus and potassium per ton, limited onsite use on coastal farms, and cites example yields: 62 bushels per acre after maize and 54 bushels after maize follow.

Wwe

The Farm Home Rubber Rings For Jars And Preserves

A publishable note on preserving jars covers rubber ring care touches to avoid tainting from reclaimed rubber. It advises hot water treatment before use and warns of cracking or shape change, plus steps to sanitize. Also included is a carrot jam recipe with lemons, carrots, sugar and cooking directions.

Family celebrates birth of twins and large brood

Mr and Mrs Heon of Werria Creek celebrate the birth of twins among their many children. The family records show 21 children born, with 29 living, and the eldest boys are serving with the military.

Heon Werria Creek M Anus Jeans Advocate

Unclear OCR fragment on meat ration and officials

Fragmentary text concerns Australian meat ration and officials with incomplete phrases and possible references to dates people or places. Unable to extract a coherent event or names from the garbled excerpt.

Fragmented OCR Mystery Toy Market Riddle

Obscure OCR text hints at a local item or event titled Toy Haye taWENE with unclear names and phrases. The readable segments mention a Corn mayer line and a cabin outs phrase, but key details such as date place or participants are unreadable.

Mayer Howe

The Dawn of Maize and Human Cultivation in History

The article traces the ancient origins of maize from wild types to cultivated staple, citing archaeological finds of maize ears in Bera and deep underground stores. It notes European and American encounters, early European accounts praising corn, and the shift to breeding for higher yields, including clover-based methods and modern rust and plant breeding discussions. It mentions a Sydney Division of Information and Extension Services pamphlet on agricultural improvement and access details.

Bera Tewan Wanda Americas Daeda Division of Informition and Extension Services Departmant of Agriculture Dox G.P Sydney

Planes Land Safely After Night Emergency Landing

Four Tiger Mote crews reported a forced landing during a night operation. The incident involved a WAC patrol and emergency measures approved by national aviation authorities. No injuries were reported and investigators will review the control and landing sequence as part of standard procedures.

B.D. McDowall Australia

Ant and nest control on tennis courts and homes

Describes control methods for mound and bulldog ants including cyanide solutions poured into nest openings and sealing entrances. Warns of lethality to ants and potential hazards to people. Mentions timing, moisture, and precautionary handling to prevent exposure.

Carlin Risorphie Noles

One Rabbit Three Sheep 7 Source Fragment

A fragmented OCR tale describes a rabbit and three sheep in a strange exchange. A landholder arms his garden against a ravenous creature named FabERL, trapping a mysterious vial, while another character named Cottonstall contends with different appetites and motives.

YoUnge Faberl

Fragmentary notice on publication deadlines and sourcing

Incomplete text indicates deadlines for contributors and advertisers tied to stock shortages and publication timing. The fragment mentions earlier tightening of ronde snortage and urgent reach before Monday and Tuesday publication. Specific names, places, or dates are unclear.

Watter

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