22 May 1942
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1942
Page
1
Government limits on clothing sales reduce our available supply to 75 percent of the average weekly 1941 figures for men’s women’s and children’s wear and related materials. Other departments including groceries hardware and furniture remain largely unaffected. Our customers can rely on prompt service.
Gloucester based Advo cate office announces a first class printing plant for all classes of work. The firm claims big savings vs Sydney and states proceeds support Gloucester staff and district industry. Offers tickets, shipping tags, circulars, prize schedules, concert programmes, wedding invitations, and more at low cost with high grade work.
A long dispatch from Fred Kepblewhite recounts his Canada departure, New York visit with radio and stage experiences, Wings Parade, and travel to Toronto Montreal and Halifax. He mentions meeting Miss Nola Lusford, filming records for the ABC, theater visits, Rockefeller Center tours, and awaiting embarkation to an unknown destination with mixed weather in Halifax and plans to cable updates.
Sid Miller has commenced business in Gloucester with a Gloucester hotel visit and saddles made to order. The venture emphasizes custom saddlery offerings and hospitality services in the Gloucester area.
A Canadian mother writes of hosting Canadian servicemen including Fred, sharing memories of Robert Watt who died in 1940. She recalls bonding with the boys, their visits to York, and the pride of Fred earning his wings. She vows to stay in touch with letters and parcels for the servicemen.
Mr. Tom Hicks offers a dairy herd from the Shelton estate at Ward's River on May 25. The sale includes jersey cows in milk springers and young cattle. Farming plant will also be sold on account of Mr. Shelton and the estate of the late W J Grant.
A wartime verse laments Curtin era rationing in Australia with harsh humor about clothing shortages and financial strain. The speaker mocks half measures, urges resilience, and praises soldiers while wishing for better times as winter looms and shops open early then close abruptly. The poem names Curtin and Fitz, reflecting public hardship.
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