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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1942
Page
1
The note lists frame sizes 14 by 24 inches 16 by 28 inches and 18 by 30 inches with marked prices 0/3 and 3/9 respectively, implying a catalog or sale item. Details are fragmentary and language indicates a list rather than a narrative.
They Get Things Done Australia brings Yankee fighting forces into Australia with planes field guns and a complete aero repair unit. Officers are efficient and direct, cutting red tape swiftly while Yankee vehicles and tents replace prior setups. The arrival marks rapid mobilization, with direct lines and quick unpacking of munitions and equipment amid local scenes.
Mr. C. G. F. Grant, herd master at the Department of Agriculture, proposes bull banks as a war emergency safeguard for dairying. Breeders' associations could run yearling bulls held for reconstitution or overseas herd rebuilding, with possible government subsidies. Breeders may transfer calves on agistment while facing payments and logistics challenges.
Guidance on safe letter writing to prisoners of war in German camps. It outlines censorship roles, what can be sent, and proper addressing to avoid delays. It warns against contacting prisoners through neutral countries and advises using a local relative as a relay for letters.
The Treasurer announced tax exemptions for members of the AIF and Royal Australian Navy returning to Australia before June 20 next. No income or war tax deductions will occur before July 1943 unless income to June 30, 1942 exceeds £200. Exemption lasts three months after return. then pay becomes assessable for 1942 up to £200. Deferred pay is not taxed in the year credited. on discharge 5 percent of total deferred pay becomes taxable that year.
Last Sunday the Gloucester V D C marched to the range for rifle practice with many firing a rifle for the first time. A sergeant major aims to improve marksmanship, arguing preparedness before any defence of country. The note ends with a remark on Attlee's remark about a fifth column of selfishness.
The text urges farmers and fruitgrowers to conserve soil nitrogen and humus amid fertiliser shortages. It recommends leguminous cover crops and green manures on Murrumbidgee irrigation areas, with specific crops for orchards, vineyards, vegetables, and large farms. Emphasizes keeping farmyard manure on the land to minimize nitrogen loss.
Pastor FE A Walsham argues Christians should not fear, citing discord with God as the source of fear and urging believers to draw nearer to God through Christ. The piece emphasizes that God is greater than fear and calls for a fearless life in faith.
Premier McKell issued new regulations under the National Security Act altering liquor sale hours for hotels wine saloons and registers to 10 am to 9 pm from 6 am to 6 pm The Cabinet also ordered no bottled liquor on trains and that refreshment rooms may not sell liquor for consumption on trains The by law makes it an offense to take liquor aboard trains and no drinking allowed on trains Munition workers liquor access is being reviewed but cabinet circles expect no changes to permit drinking after work and on leaving duties
Practical guidance on spraying fruit trees stresses thoroughness correct timing and reliable mixtures. Highlights include use of standard formulas weigh measure and apply accurately test treatments for at least three seasons and ensure equipment is functional. Also notes government actions on milk for cheese and oil diversion for condensed milk production.
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