04 Jul 1944
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1944
Page
1
The notice lists new offerings across departments including drapery, millinery with latest felts, mer cer y department men s dressing gowns, tan officers boots, hardware with sisal rope in all sizes, and Dad s floor wax.
Report from Moscow says Red Army captured Minsk and pursued 200000 German defenders as rail links were cut. German losses in first week cited as 190930 by Reuters. News also notes Italian front gains with Siena fallen and Allied forces nearing Legnorno and Ancona.
U S naval flag ship reports imminent action in Saipan Marianas about 1400 miles south of Tokyo. Right flank troops within 54 miles of Garapan northern tip, left flank forces seized Garapan heights Tanapag Harbor. Northern Garapan Tanapag harbor pounded. Tanapag fires blazing. Americans expect gaps to open against large enemy concentration. Japanese losses include 6000 killed. American dead total 1474 in first fortnight.
Allied bridgehead across the Odon in Normandy remains firm despite daily German counterattacks on the west flank. German formations twice pierced the line but were repelled with heavy losses in tanks and men as Rommel reorganizes with additional divisions. Prisoner count since invasion tops 40,000. Allied artillery presses the German positions while Americans push two miles in the western sector.
Practical guidance for calf rearing stressing consistent feeding at regular times with clean milk and pasteurisation when possible. Emphasizes body temperature milk, bucket hygiene, manure-free yards, shade and shelter, and removing hazards to prevent disease and conserve energy. Six additional tips cover quiet handling and careful rationing.
A wartime appeal urges readers to invest fully in War Savings Certificates and £10 National Savings Bonds. Citizens are urged to buy bonds to support the war effort, with emphasis on citizen participation and collective sacrifice. Efforts highlight available denominations and the benefits of early investment.
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