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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 23, 1945

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Germans Rout West of Rhine In Major Allied Advance

Allied forces tighten pincer against retreating German units between Mannheim and Karlsruhe as air power crushes columns. About 40,000 Germans killed or captured. spearheads reach toward Ludwigshaven and Mainz with 45 miles of left bank remaining. Allied forces continue massive assault signaling Rhine crossing plans.

Pell-Mell Rhine Mannheim Karlaruhe Sair Sasrbrucken Kaiserslautern Werms Ludwigehoaven Maine Montgomery Huhr

Crippling Damage to Main Jap Fleet Reported

A Pacific Fleet communique says American planes damaged major Japanese ships including battleships and carriers during a large attack on the home waters. It reports heavy losses for Japan with over 1000 planes taking part and dozens of ships damaged or sunk, while American losses were light.

Monilay Home Wates Inlnden Pacific Fleet Japan

Rural Telephone Services Proposed Improvements

An early announcement outlines extended rural telephone service hours and more rural automatic exchanges. Senator Cameron and Mr Fadden press for action before the war ends, noting current equipment shortages but plans for 400 extra exchanges nationwide.

Mate Goverment Maine Commonwealth

War Savings Certificates and Savings Bonds Offer Ends

A government drive promotes War Savings Certificates and National Savings Bonds as patriotic investments. Citizens are urged to purchase before the deadline, with details on denominations and redemption terms highlighted for prospective savers.

Russian guns threaten Stettin after Altdamm fall

War notes report the Oder river port of Stettin under Russian guns following the Altdamm capture four miles northeast. Germans mine the west bank and rush fortifications as a possible early river crossing looms. Baltic front gains praised while Vienna and Pegu road offensives are noted.

Oder River Stetlin Altdamm Oder Baltic Vienna Pigue Hitler Himmler York F. Garbett Hussia Western Front House of Lords Germany Mandalay Burma U.S Panay Island Philippines Tipilo

Gloucester Junior Farmers Club annual meeting notes

The advisory committee of the Gloucester Junior Farmers Club met at the Rural School on St. March. Officials elected include President P. H. Denrds, VPs Jory and Jife, Treasurer Dr. Fox, Secretary C. Middleton, and Club Leader R. G. Farley. Executive committee members and delegates were named. petitions to include new judges and special competitions approved. Treasurer reported funds, activities praised, and work in school plots and poultry and vegetable projects noted with several upcoming judging dates.

Gloucester Junior Farmers’ Club St. March R. L. Fitzgerald Mula H. A. Abbott P. H. Denrds Jory J. Fife J. G. Wilden Dr. Fox OC. Oc. Middleton R. G. Farley Messrs Jory Burley Maiden, Freeman and Fer Ruson Mesaames Ann Morac Hazelwood Jun Propecia By Mile Flower Growing Mo Nuwton Poultry Raising H. Jory Vo. Wilson Pinney Uh S&s Pox Koning Neeile Rari C. C. Middleton Bir Gresham Wowas Agvsoryy A Ciroucester Junior Parmerr Torwird Lbs Hess WOM Mreloctier Fotdchoie Sliattora Sune Pile Eiayaa Eapongilu Tie Breakwell Wind Gloucester Fer- Augen Freeman Webster Department of Agriculture I'ia Stritford Forbesdale Pitlochry

Notice to Contributors on Submission Deadlines

The office must receive all matter by mid day on Monday and Thursday prior to publication. Due to early mail closures and staff shortages we cannot guarantee insertion for material received on publication days. Advertisers and contributors in Wisconsin should note the strict deadlines.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Garner Hardware Department K.B Cedar Oils Piccaninny Kodak Carner P.O. Box Advocate” Office Rural Telephone Services Frank Foley Queen St., Gloucester Tom Hicks American Dry Cleaners G. A. Dan Petroleum Products N. Germon ImpErial A. B. Campbell King Street A. H. McDonald & Co, Pty. Ltd Gloucester Advisory Committee Messra P. H. Deards H. G. Farley D.&. Fox J. Burley G. Maiden J. R. Roas F. Pile V. Freeman A. Middlebrook A. Middlebrook, 7. Hodges, D, Shaw, R. Simes, R. Atkins Gresnam Martin Masten W. Masten BE. Jenkins Rev J. A. Smith Mesdames Horace Hazelwood J. Hodges Ranger Golf Sox Misses Jones & NeWman F. E. Jones and E. M. Newman Church ST Winchcombey Carson, Y Homebush Yards Stock Dept Winchcombe Sydney Atlae Tee ¢ Badgery Burrowa
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