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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 13, 1941
Page
1
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London suffers a heavy night raid with incendiaries dropping across the city. Berlin claims retaliation for Allied bombings as hospitals and churches are damaged and casualties rise. British night fighters claim several German planes downed, with overall enemy losses reported for early May.
May 11 Cairo authorities say Australian division losses in Greece do not exceed 10 percent of total. It will take a month to check missing men as routes disrupted by night embarkations and split boatloads hinder recovery. Spender cites 16 000 Australian troops in the campaign and most wounded evacuated.
The British steamer Jammyon Producer claims the honour of bringing down a Heinkel after a March 11 tail attack. As the plane closed to 400 yards the helm swung to foul the mast, the Heinkel fired on the ship, but jammed into the sea and exploded. No casualties aboard, an unexploded bomb breached the bridge glass and funnel. Ski passengers continued bridge play with calm.
The Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green, Dr. Malcolm Manson, is awarded the George Medal for three hours of peril during an air raid. A heavy high explosive bomb collapsed a tunnel, and he faced the danger to care for victims and maintain order.
A tunnel collapse traps several workers as Dr. Manson arrives, takes command, and directs a rapid rescue. He enters the rubble, helps free others, but a huge fall injures him. he is dragged free and later admitted to hospital with back pain.
The notice calls readers to display the badge in windows and pay the hospital contribution today, urging compliance with the local fund drive. It emphasizes civic duty and timely support to the hospital.
The article traces Gog and Magog from myth to Guildhall statues in London, noting their collapse in the Great Fire, subsequent restorations, and symbolic return as enduring emblems. It links them to early British myth, Chesterton’s views, and Christian renewal, suggesting they will rise again as London’s spirit endures.
Proceeds from a Craven Creek dance held Saturday and last week totaled 4 1 15 6 for gifts to royal A L F boys on leave. A mystery parcel donated by Mr Le Quesne was won by Mr Hayes. apples from Mrs Lester went to Mr B Fraser. The next war effort dance is set for 7 June.
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