Gloucester man recalls Great Escape from Stalag Luft II
Reg Giddey of Church Street, Gloucester, took part in the 1944 Great Escape at Stalag Luft II. He describes the tunnel work, his role organizing dig teams, and the fates of escapees including those shot after the break. The piece ties memories to publications by Paul Brickhill and later films.
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Stalag Luft Iit
Gloucester
Reg. Giddey
F. Giddey
Church Street
Advocate
Friend
Germas Guerda
Beg
Tyke
Paul Srickhit
David Portar
Mos
Reaper
Cal ‘Tie Geatapy
Gonita
Caechoslovakian
Wir
Neccane
Paul Brickhill
Petar Philpat
Ric Willan
Bydiey
Staag Luft TL
Buyin Ld
Parents Learn Teen Adolescent Guidance At College Talk
A fragmented report notes a talk at Now ale Teachers College about teen adolescence. Speaker Mr Ragwick Uo Newcastle Rotary Club describes growing bodies and emotional changes. He urges parents to show understanding and avoid overreacting as youths face urges and experimentation.
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Ale Tanchers College
Tw Ragwick
Wewcastle Rotary
Envick
Uae
Renee Ste
Borg Po
Communist Type Pamphlet Debate in Parliament
A parliamentary discussion centers on an anti pamphlet campaign with claims of Communist style propaganda. Members cite bias and advocate government action to curb such materials while the Premier pledges to raise the issue with the Attorney General.
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Cay
Serre
Becauae
Ier
Japan
A Medier
Red Cross Appeal Nears Friday Sale of Items
A garbled notice outlines a Red Cross fundraising drive with a Friday event and token items offered for sale at low prices. It notes a minority of branches may adjust to meet financial needs, urging flagellae style contributions for peacetime aid and frontline comforts for Korea.
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Ned Roms
Pew
South Wales
Eixpance
Tungreds
Asa
Red Cros
Society
Korea
Red Cross Society aids community with swift support
In a note of gratitude, locals recognize the Red Cross Society for prompt aid during a recent crisis. The group provided transfusion services and hospital assistance, earning trust across districts that have experienced the relief efforts firsthand.
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Walsing Tor
Nelad
Red Crows
Red Crase Society
Shortage of Nurses Blamed on Poor Discipline
In a Legislative Assembly session Mr Cutler blamed nurse shortages on past discipline failures and poor administration. He cited some hospitals as fully staffed while others lacked sufficient trained nurses, urging reforms and stricter nurse conduct, including bed rest and no smoking in private rooms.
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Cutler
Pike
Trainess
Bilal
Recruiting Drive Sparks Military Volunteer Push
Reports indicate a broad recruiting drive across regions engaging hundreds of volunteers for part time training. Officials praise progress in mobilizing aspirants for the nation’s wartime service as local communities rally behind the effort.
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Evan
Henanasia
Sluyer
Arsas
Yiehin Tactarien Ln
Extension Service Study on Tobacco Hybridization Aims
The article discusses a United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service review noting tobacco breeding using cultivated pollen to create hybrids. It highlights potential advantages of hybrid plants and mentions methods like topping to enhance yields and quality, reflecting early agricultural experimentation.
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Anwricam
Ford
United States Department of Agriculture
Cape Hawke Triumphs In Poorly Regulated Warata Cup Match
Cape Hawke won this match by a wide margin as Givo Getter retwives struggled on the wrong side of the rules. The game featured rough conditions, with reserves and young players pushed into action while officials debated penalties and lineup integrity.
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Ieee
Ian
Beares
Glouoastar
G_ Paris
Mans Frien
Tull
Cape Rawke
Peruing
Wand Tull
Grace
Cape Hawke
Chey
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ASTOR
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Frese Radio and
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Advocate Office
Red Cops
Certh Thornton Eesanes
LOWRY
Tal Pak
NEW Hoover
Hoover
Claams
Oy Westingheass
Housahold
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