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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1942
Page
3
A damaged OCR fragment references an individual named Jon and an unclear topic or project. The text is incomplete, offering no concrete date, location, organization, or outcome to confirm specifics or context. Further readable details are required for a coherent summary.
Official counts put Japanese losses at over 18 ships sunk or damaged with more than 27 damaged. Eyewitness estimates suggest six battleships and four at Midway. US losses include Lexington Sims Neosha. Tokyo reports small landings at Attu and Kiska. some observers warn of strategic implications.
Coastal batteries at Newcastle opened fire on an unidentified object off the coast after a blackout and warning to defense authorities. About 100 rounds were fired over an hour as searchlights tracked a water target. No submarine was seen and no return fire occurred. Shelters filled as trams halted and buses rerouted until an all clear was given.
Majestic Theatre presents Sis Hopkins with Judy Canova and cast, followed by Men of Boys Town on Friday and Saturday. The sequel stars Spencer Tracy Mickey Rooney, with Boris Watson Pee Wee and supporting players Larry Nunn Darryl Hickman Henry O Neill Mary Nash Lee J Cobb in a dramatic story of Father Flanagan fighting cruelty and guiding homeless boys.
Gloucester Red Cross Society urges broad support for Prisoners of War Day on June 26. Donations of cash, food, fruit, flowers, vegetables, eggs, cakes, jams, and plans are welcomed and badges sold to fund relief, with NSW share highlighted. Forbesdale hall event raises funds. knitters sought for soldiers.
The Gloucester Shire Council Evacuation Committee clarifies procedures for evacuees arriving or departing the district. Accommodation officers may place groups in public halls with owners consent, passing building suitability by the Health Officer. Evacuee accommodation requests should be reported to the Accommodation Officer or Shire Clerk.
World famous names including Sir Harry Lauder Peter Dawson Gladys Mon erich and Captain Frank Hurley endorse Heenzo as a quick economical remedy for coughs colds and flu. A bottle of concentrated Heenzo costs 2 shillings 1 pence and can be mixed with water at home to yield a pint of family cough remedy suitable for adults and children.
Mrs Brown and family express sincere gratitude to all friends and relatives for floral tributes cards telegrams and expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement.
A brief public notice tells meat buyers wrapping paper is scarce and asks customers to triage by bringing their own wrapping materials when purchasing meat.
SPECIAL FAT AND STORE CATTLE SALE. 600 HEAD comprising about 400 Prime Fat Cattle 160 Bullocks 23/3 years Herefords and 40 D/D Cross Cows and Calves a/c multiple vendors. AUCTIONEERS Gloucester.
Shire of Gloucester invites tenders for sewerage installations under Contract 4/42. Tenders close 4 pm Tuesday. Plans and specifications available at Shire Office. Shire Clerk Harry N Chaplin signs notice dated 16 June 1942.
Younger Set stalls invite buyers to buy weekend cakes at the CWA stall on Saturday next, 20 June. P Chaplin serves as honorary secretary and oversees arrangements.
Full time field signal unit seeks men over 35 married or 45 single capable of Morse at 10-15 wpm and a limited number of electrical or wireless mechanics. Immediate call up at standard Army pay and allowances. Apply in person or write to Major P. J. Manley Staff Officer Signals V.D.C. Headquarters Bear Mint Buildings Macquarie Street Sydney.
Classified listing noting Kelso floor rugs 51 by 27 inches at 42 shillings sixpence per item Lancastream Hall Line 27 inches wide at 2 shillings 9 pence per yard front door mats priced 4/9 5/3 6- and 6/9 each ball bearing lawn mowers 12 inches 72/6 and 14 inches 75 lawn mower grass catches 9/3 all sizes.
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