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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
4
The article extols Allied bravery on Flanders Fields and the English Channel, arguing spirit and enthusiasm powered the British, French, and Belgian defense. It cites Eden on the vital weapon of the will to resist, contrasts materialism with will, and links historical thinkers to the Nazi era’s emphasis on force.
The piece reflects on sustained strength in battle for liberty against dictatorship. It argues the future favors those with personal resolve and zest for survival, noting a Sunday Empire prayer for Allied success. The account cites the New Zealand Herald quote about resilience and prayer amid disaster.
An American correspondent from Tours reports Britain plans a massive troop redeployment to France, citing German assault as violent and near their maximum effort. French forces fall back near Paris while German mechanized units push toward south and southwest, threatening refugees and delaying French reinforcements.
A Daily Mail special correspondent reports French troops falling back in disciplined withdrawals around Paris after the German occupation. He notes orderly retreat under rifle and air bombardment, with many fighting on, while a German estimate claims about one third of the population still stays in Paris.
Col. G Somerville announces a statewide plan to establish Recruiting Committees in towns and hamlets to foster enlistment. Each committee will nominate a recruiting officer, forward forms, and coordinate preliminary medical exams through Area Officers, with inspections in Gloucester scheduled for June 27.
D J McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Pty Limited will be in attendance and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel Greatcenter on Saturday August 17 from 9 am to 5 pm. The London based FBCA and MC affiliations are noted.
An article urges better use of farmyard manure to restore soil fertility and boost milk production. It notes enormous losses in plant foods from wasted manure, advocates harrowing for even dung distribution, and cites New South Wales practices and German milk controls as context for improving manure utilization and reducing reliance on artificial fertilizers. It also stresses humus importance and the need for concerted pasture management.
Gloucester market for Memebush in Thursday Easton sold six heifers from Winchcombe Carson Ltd at an average 45 pounds 6 shillings 10 pence and a top price near £805. The market was about 10 shillings higher overall.
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