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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 26, 1945

Page

3

Commandos Battle Japanese Defenses in Solomons

Australian forces assault Bougainville amid heavy fire. Commandos encounter jungle bunkers and mines while pushing toward Japanese positions. Australian patrols report casualties but press the advance, with native Papuan troops aiding the effort and two Australians freeing a stalled bulldozer under fire. The action underscores staunch resistance as the advance continues.

Bouthem Bougainville Solomnwa Tomia Pny Hiene Bool Lip Semale Theennemy Nantry Malm Mur Tver Rive Avetratian Coffhoans Olth Tint Seouta Npinose-Garten Kerry Byaney Parks Kerrie Munich Tmnky Vance Louguinvilletas

Central Council of the Country Party Meets at Orange

The Central Council of the Country Party met at Orange before the regions conference for the next Federal election. Prominent attendees included J P Abbott of Calne and HV Thorby of Eden, with L P Holgate also noted among participants.

P. Abbott The Country Party Orange Regions New England J. P. Abbott Calne Thorby Eden Sonsro L. P. Holgate

Mr Abbott Attacks the Rehabilitation Bill

A fragmented report outlines Mr Abbott's opposition to a rehabilitation bill tied to a reform agenda. It mentions party lines and resistances within the Country Party and references proposals to enable work or service programs, with unclear names and dates due to OCR corruption.

Mr. Abbott

Room for More in Industrial Drive and Global Markets

A fragment discusses manufacturing expansion and global demand, citing firms and figures such as MP John Storey and Australia’s Kyra. It highlights Europes needs, Australias plans, and the challenge of supplying markets amid rising supply pressures and industrial resources constraints.

India Alherjaque Kush Munsi Anal John Storey Dygawtin Meanfort Lanenister Leydon New York Storey Auatialla Auatealia Eohonhinaeine Austria America Toyas

P estrict Cater. Gloucester Wines Car consignments item

Fragmented OCR lists names and numbers for a Gloucester auction or shipment event. Includes Eric Ryerett, Everett, Bullock, Mvovett, and H. W. Ryerett with various weights and lot codes. Details are garbled but indicate cattle or livestock consignments and associated lot identifiers.

Hemalls Gloucester Carson's Matnetsush Jv Thurwlay Eric Ryerett Ad Everett Bullock Ely C. Mvovett H.W. Ryerett Ventern

Rail line blocked amid confusion near Mount Georgy

Train services from Sydney to Brisbane were disrupted when a main line train from Kempsey ran into trouble near Mount Georgy. Passengers and crews faced delays as railway officials coordinated repairs and alternative transport.

Manslaughter Charge Adjourned in Local Court

A manslaughter case in the Newenathe Pallcw Hark district was adjourned after the defense and prosecution requested additional time. Witnesses were unavailable for four to five weeks, and a £100 bond was set for the defendant, with representation by Craig for Seva town.

Newenathe Pallcw Fie Namieettons Giniy Efarzes Mpaunat Muehnel Urirge McSiannrw (Ag Edward Dalley Aineereeane Halibe Gorin -Shepw Walline Uwe Craig Seva Town

Woman Missing from Train Near Gloucester Station

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Porvester, 88, of Mullikaville, vanished from a train on Friday morning while en route to Worcester. Police say she went to the toilet. the carriages were searched and a goods train returned to her husband. She was found Sunday at Costester siding, three miles from Worcester.

Mary Elizabeth Porvester Mullikaville Vail

Jungle Vigil amid jungle peril by airm troops aid

Private Peter Kirkland of Balas lave Australia becomes separated from his mates during a jungle patrol in enemy territory. Surviving with vines tangled gear he endures a grenade attack and wraps a night in roots before dawn lifts him toward safety with native gardens saved and a dawn march back to camp.

Tye Cavatry Ak Orage Adler Cnw Peter Nine Li Nat Pai Mr Phubten Aquekern Bowewnyile Solomons Peter Kirkland Balaslave Stitt Austyallay Hirkland Stuood Heleea Kirkland Joop Anid Akirlelund

War Cabinet to discuss discharge of 10,000 fighting men

War Cabinet to meet today to plan discharge options for about 10,000 fighting personnel currently in operation weeks. Reports say Prime Minister Mrs. Chifley urged retirees be offered retirement, with aims to finish current Borneo fighting within two months. Existing manpower needs include 21,000 men for home front duties and 10,000 for front line service, while 16,000 may be released in the first three months of the new year from the RAAB.

Brdotal Theahlen Jonjsst Rviem Weel Thay Wie Rotine Chifley Tony Fervier Oon Jesila Honaing Fon Front Dalones Ae RAAB Jobsi Politi Feronce

Rest Camp for Australian Troops at Jacquinot Bay

Captain Bogle of the Australian Comforts Fund reports a rest camp established near Jacquinot Bay on New Britain. It features a 23 by 60 feet building complex with stores, sleeping huts, a large mess, and a canteen, bar, and dancing club. A pristine beach and swimming area are nearby, with a writer praising the fund’s efforts as among the most generous yet seen.

Austra Kian Countoyte Fund Jacquinot Bay New Britain Bogle Australan ‘Comforts Fund Eabcain Bogle Australia Austratlon Comforts Fund Army Amenities Tavention Sulvation

Unclear WWII Air Warfare Tactics and Atrocities Mentioned

Fragmentary text discusses aerial bombings and strategies used against targets, mentioning pilots, planned attacks, and civilian impact. It references German responses and the aim to degrade coastal defenses and urban centers through bombing, with implications of high casualty outcomes and strategic consequences.

Gloucester church services and activities listed for July

A list of church services across Gloucester and surrounding areas notes evening and afternoon gatherings at multiple parishes including Charo oeenghon, EversonK Bow myn Farm Forbesdale, Hastor DK, Reotay Hlvey Promburrrians Glauicenter TL, Methowlcat Stratford and Free Presbyterian Church. Also mentions prayer meetings at Upper Barrington and a school of arts event, with various pastors and meeting times, amid garbled extra hints.

Charo Oeenghon Fi Graeme Spit Uoineatay Popelin Barrington Woonday Twerabukl Grivele Sritin Chuek Upper Barrington Glowceste School of Arts Lower Bivemetan Rust —Rew Wonster

Salvage and recycling push in prewar industry

In prewar times salvage was key as sawmills and timber are cut away. The text notes synthetic building materials from wood, cement, and the use of filters to reclaim lubricants. Britain’s lubricating oil pool led salvage efforts. Salvage teams will be crucial in postwar Britain.

Evrainr Cormans Germam Saports Worcre Industriat Britain

Community events schedule at Mount George and local schools

A big fancy drone call is planned at Mount George on Friday 200n June with prizes for wheat original and comical costuman. A Younger Set dance appears at the School of Arte on Saturday next. A Guehre Party and Dance will be held at the School of Arts on Tuesday Ord July to raise funds for the refreshment stall of the forth TLC. Basar.

Mount George School of Arte School of Arts

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