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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 20, 1942

Page

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Measurements for assorted banners and posters

Listing shows sizes 16 by 28 inches 18 by 30 centimeters? 14 by 24 inches and 3 by 3 each. Provides a concise catalog of dimensions for potential printing or framing applications.

Learn Your Gases and Wartime Pet Guidance Warning

A wartime notice warns residents about gas identification with mentions of Phosgene Chlorine and Lewisite in coded verses. It also notes advisories to move dogs to less populated areas during air raids to reduce risks to people.

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Lease Lend Aid Coming From Mr Wasserman Says Aid

Mr Wasserman told a conference that the Allied supply effort would expand via an optional lease lend program with Australia and America. He joined the Wartime Supply Council and praised Australia's wartime production while predicting U.S. industrial capacity would surge to support the war. He noted civilian efforts were still strong and hoped Vienna would be impressed by Australia’s contributions.

W. Lasserman United Sites Pissici Austyvtia Caminment Ansteal Mighty Riv Curtats Wasserman Austreiy Tar America Arinister Beasley Prinster Fenetor Keane America Australia United States Vn Anatentia

Market Buoyant at Sydney Pig Sales on Tuesday

Winchcombe Carson Ltd repairs Conmetiti keen as values hold firm at the Sydney pig sales last Tuesday. Supp were 2300 with backfatters fetching 170 per head, good to 110, others from 45 up. Taconers ranged 140 to 105, 90 to 105. Th. 120 to 140 Th. 75 to 80, 200 Ih to 120 Ih 65 to TH. por, por ers 70 to 90 Ih 48 to 61, 50 Ih 70 Th 335 to 48, 20 Ih 50 Ih 22 to 25.

Winchcombe Carson Ltd Conmetiti Sydney Por‘kers

So-Called Jap Broadcasts Target Australian Public

Minister for the Army condemns so called Japanese broadcasts and warns against trusting anti Allied messages. He says certain rumour mongers spread false claims and warns listeners to rely on commonsense instead of propaganda. Government will not ban listening but urges discernment and caution toward enemy tactics.

Wmnbethers Sintinat Tanagore Ned Forde T Tsihg Donandte Australia

Strange Case Puzzles Minds of Pupils and Toddlers

A Chicago pupil Franke Batok at Fulton Elementary writes upside down and right to left yet reads normally, baffling teachers. Coventry mechanic Edward carries a non existent clock, his head tilting like a clock. Four year old Emmie Wilson in Memphis talks constantly since illness, needing sedatives to pause, while experts seek explanations.

Franke Batok Fulton Elementary School Chicago Edward Coventry Emmie Wilson Memphis U.S.A

Expansion plan for Volunteer Defence Corps mounted units

Major General J D Richardson outlines a national expansion of the Volunteer Defence Corps with mounted units. Volunteers to contact nearest VDC HQs, bring own horse and gear, and await provision of breeches and equipment. A cyclist company to form with battalions, and emphasis on arming and uniforming with broader recruitment noted.

Volunteer Defence Corps J. D. Richardson D.S.C V-D V.D.C VDC Binnavway A.cenatis Binnaway Richardson

Anzac Day closures across Australia license war effort

Hotels nationwide shut all day on Anzac Day and no race meetings or sports held. Picture-shows close until 1 p.m. Prime Minister Curtin states essential war work must continue. Also report of Japanese massing near Siberian border per Swiss radio Chungking dispatch.

Australia Curtin Russia Siberian

Strikes Endanger Australia Warn Opposition Leader

Opposition Leader A W Faden warned that ongoing wartime strikes threaten national security as coal production slows below consumption. He cited the 2000 miners retirement under NSW Insurance scheme and widespread stoppages, urging an end to disruptions amid Allied attacks and Japanese actions in New Guinea.

Australia A. W. Faden Faden Commonwealth Coal Commissioner Nortan Mighell NSW Miners’ Insurance Mighell Jelvind Iself New Guinea

Australia faces wartime strikes and Japanese threats

The piece urges immediate action to end industrial stoppages hindering war effort. It cites PM Cur tin and opposition calls for decisive measures as wartime morale wavers. It cites reports of Japanese atrocities in Hong Kong and warns of possible repeats in Australia if strikes persist. Vichy radio notes Hazebrouch bombing for a second time in two weeks.

Wales Curtin Ni South Wales Navel Commonwealth Anes Michott Nus Dels Ilong Kong Padder Hong Kong Australia

Proper storage tips for pumpkins from a historical note

Unripe pumpkins rot if left too long and should be used quickly. Store pumpkins with short stalks on dry slatted shelves in a dry, airy room for winter. remove any fruit showing signs of decay promptly and handle carefully to avoid bruising. Pumpkins from early sown crops store better than late sown ones.

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