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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 09, 1945
Page
2
A cluttered roundup from Gloucester covering optometrist visits, school dances, and planned sports events, with notes on social exchanges and a string of upcoming auctions. The item lists sales, cattle auctions, and venue details across March, including Glenveter and Gloucenter venues, and mentions a charitable or social gathering with varied participants.
Aides report Mr Alex Andria of Coolangaoin Chanty Creek was seriously injured while on his property as authorities investigate the incident. Reports describe paralysis and a hospital transfer while officers review the event. A provincial health inspector notes an infantile paralysis report and local meetings discuss school notices andube factors. Local agriculture events feature Glauconley dairy show champion cows and a monster rodeo planned for Lismore with substantial prize money.
An air crash off the Queensland coast leaves two Australian air force generals and seven other Army and Air Force members missing believed killed. Bodies recovered include Major General G A Vasey and Major General Rupert Downes amid a slow recovery from the sea near Cols. Remaining identity pending for one officer.
Reported death in Sydney with morning announcement. Service details include a recent holiday in Gloucester and Wollongong, with Mrs Abdwards visiting prior to Orange. The Oz carrier and family notes mention Mrs Ribwaidé of Gloucester and references to Tom Lendhal and Rin Strout. A NSW Dung notice lists L. A. Blase and relatives from Wackl vory and Nan of NSW.
A government report urges a 63 million gratuity scheme for armed forces. It recommends monthly allowances for overseas and Australian service, with eligibility expanding to widows and dependents. The plan, tied to postwar costs, targets payments after December 7 and outlines funding and qualification details.
A late message claims American troops have established a strong bridgehead across the Rhine near Sologne with troops and equipment flowing over. Reports from Burma indicate British troops have entered Mandalay, signaling intensified allied advances in the theater.
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