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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 09, 1945

Page

3

Obituary notices from Manning River district Chronicle

Obituary notices record the death of Wes Alok at Mild Hospital Taree after a collapse and illness. It notes his wife, family, and details of services, with funeral arrangements in Gloucester cemetery. It mentions other local obituaries including Kennath Chisholm of Barvington and Getts of Highstripes Place, with survivor lists and service details.

Taree Ile Brees Fenriry Mes Breen Sven Finis Roynle Sopuni Slauighters Kennoth Chisholm Farah Neswell Gloucester Cue Midet Colm Marrind Joseph Penfold Laurie Birrington Ken Sewcastle Mra Tuy Wolson Newcastle Barrington Angus Western Australia Donadd Giloursater Gyavestile

Rural Education Plans Highlight Country Advantage

The Australian Institute of Agricultural Defence president Professor A Gmvie notes country children have broader real world contact with animals plants and machinery enhancing education. He argues town kids miss such experiences though urban growth brings immigration from rural areas and higher expenses for rural schooling.

Australian Institute of Agricultural Befence Gmvie Wald Profesor Curria Weas

War Summary Reports Big Advances on Western Front

British and American forces report major pushes along the Rhine front with armored divisions crossing the Rhine near Mainz and advancing toward Bingen. Allied commanders describe the German defense collapsing in the northern sector as Pontoon bridges and river crossings enable rapid advances. Canadian and Allied troops push along the Aachen to Cologne corridor while the pursuit of German forces continues in the central sector.

Cologne Churomile Poulton Thiver Tront Vox von Churchill Butt Weset Bridge

Zhukov reports Russians advancing toward Berlin amid river crossings

A Bovist frontline report says Soviet forces push toward Berlin with Zhukov noting a central army movement near the Oder front between Kustrin and Frankfurt while other reports speak of river crossings and ongoing troop movements toward the German capital.

Stattin Zhukovop Berlin Tie Presa Havin Oder Kustria Frankfurt Tts Oup Aontin

War News in Brief: British Advance Near Mandalay

Major General Rees's 19th Division pushes east along the Irrawaddy near Mandalay and eyes a nearer line by nightfall. Allied air raids hit Berlin on their 161st consecutive raid, marking a significant bombing streak.

Rees Mandalay Berlin

Beer and skittles in Britain amid wartime toll

A wartime BBC broadcast quoted by William E. Bee, criticizing Britain’s five years of hardship. The speaker cites shortages, air bomb casualties, civilian deaths and injuries, rations, blackouts, and population shifts while noting rising taxes of about one million pounds a year.

Britain BBC

Purge and war aid funds show YMCA and Salvation Army roles

The 1944 balance sheet of the fund lists allocations to YMCA 4250000 and Salvation Army 35000 among others. It notes drives to support servicemen and avoid duplication, with various units contributing clothing comforts and equipment.

Vue Fund Paul Grunty YMCA Salvation Ana Akon

MAITLAND MORSE SALE REPORTS LIVELY INTEREST AT CAMPBELL'S HILL

A large crowd attended the Maitland Morse sale at Campbell's Hill with buyers prominent. Strong competition kept values firm across classes, while stock from Better lop to 122 pounds and beyond showed higher bids. Sydney pig sales at Winchcombe Carson noted an industrial dispute delaying shipments with most lots sold, prices ranging from 1 to several shillings per pound for various grades of pigs.

Maitland Morse Bright Campbell's Hill Ventortay Defence Department Sydney Winchcombe Carson Gniyi

Penicillin and Dairy Industry Expansion Outlook

The Live Stock Bulletin notes Fleming’s penicillin discovery and its impact on medicine and dairy production. It forecasts a sharp rise in demand for penicillin in the United States as production scales, with cattle milk output benefiting from the antibiotic’s spread and future supply growth. The article cites historical usage and projected yearly increases in antibiotic needs for manufacturing penicillin.

Alexander Fleming University of London Ddatry Industey Mike Peniciillum Notaturr Mike Magar United States

Dresden Destroyed in Allied Air Raids Reports

German news agency describes Dresden as wiped off the map of Europe after massive Allied air blows on February 14 and 16. The agency says not a single building remains and ten thousand citizens are hurled into ruins, marking one of the most devastating destructions recorded.

Resden Dresden Europe

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