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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1945
Page
4
Severe weather hampered aviation as Allied forces attempted to deliver fresh meat to Austrian coop units. Flight Lieut. K Barry pressed on despite two aborted attempts, aiming to bring sustenance to a frontline unit.
The article discusses jet propelled aircraft and high speed airframes tested in Alaska under extreme cold. Arthur L. Fornat of Bell Aerospace describes engines using kerosene, sans propellers, and the effect of low temperatures on heating and cooling.
The list shows coupons Goon Now TRA 1-8 14 expiring August 20 and 5 Muptumnhop 28. BUGAR 1-4 notes accumulating TTA 4K expiring July 2mMWAT B11 expiring July 29. Clothing 2-57 112 available until November 1 1941 and “available until the end of the ration year” phrasing appears.
Fragmentary text references heavy duty differential gear box options from Westinghouse Air Brakes and mentions names or codes like Wingham and Wallsend. Content is largely garbled with missing context and readable specifics are minimal.
A fragmented report discusses early tomato seedlings and growth, noting root and leaf symptoms, mulch effects, and nitrogen-related stress. It mentions varietal differences, grafting, and possible chemical or environmental causes, with references to academic groups and agricultural authorities.
Acting Premier Mrs Fede ly announces aid for potato and vegetable growers amounting to 62 financial installments. The Rural Industries Agency will provide advances in seed, fertiliser, wages and other costs through the Rural Bank of New South Wales, aiming to boost production and sustain the scheme through June 1986.
Australian Beaufort crews bombed a mountain position at Wewale Point plunging into heavy combat with entrenched defenders. The Royal Australian Air Force followed by army advances cleared pockets of resistance along the south slopes toward the Sepik River area, with ground forces reporting substantial destruction of the enemy positions.
More than 1,700 prisoners of war were part of a troop contingent that returned to Sydney on Tuesday. Among 188 RAAF personnel were 37 former prisoners who had taken part in a dramatic breakout from Statagost, which led to the shooting of 47 Allied airmen. They were welcomed home by Governor-General the Duke of Gloucester.
A farmer was gored by a bull after a struggle lasting about ten minutes near Landon. Peggy Donoghue, cousin of the late Steve Donoghue, described the scene as the farmer attempted to escape while the bull stood over him. Bystanders intervened, pulling the animal away and securing its legs with a rope until help arrived.
An observer notes a widening rift between the Communist faction and Chiang Kai-shek as Japan strengthens its grip in Manchukuo and bombing scars extend. Russian support wanes, Britain and Canada pursue aid, and Allied plans consider naval blockades to sever transport between Japan’s islands and the mainland.
Railway authorities face severe maintenance shortages as a long overdue spike in need for upkeep hits main lines across New South Wales. To cope, hundreds of additional men are recruited into 30 strong gangs, with weekend travel by railway, temporary wartime hires seeking permanency, and new benefits including leave with pay and superannuation. Applications are invited at local stations.
A garbled note describes weather hazards with threats and warnings about safe recovery. It mentions cold rain and danger, urging caution and seeking shelter. The text is incomplete but implies a warning about remaining unharmed.
Voters are reminded that contest material must be received by mid day prior to publication days each morning and Thursday. Late submissions will not be inserted. The notice specifies deadlines for content to appear in the newspaper reach.
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