08 Oct 1943
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1943
Page
1
Wide wool range in 3 and 4 ply with 4 coupon skeins. Children's rain capes in assorted sizes, serviceable for school. Men navy drill bib and brace overalls at 6 coupons. Gent’s sports coats in tan and dark green. Three sizes available in Garner’s sturdy soldier’s boxes for Christmas parcels.
In Italy the Eighth Army advances along the Trans Apennines Highway from Foggia toward Rome, capturing Volturara and threatening German flank positions near the Volturno River. Fifth Army units north of Naples reportedly crossed the Calore and Volturno rivers as they push toward German lines. In Russia the Red Army concentrates against the Vitebsk Gomel line, capturing Kali shi and threatening Lesano, with air strikes aimed at severing supply routes from Leningrad to Vitebsk. In New Guinea Australian forces near Bogad jim on the coast south of Madang, while Kos and Leros in the Dodecanese see contested fighting. Corsica is reported free of German forces, and Britain pledges full Pacific effort against Japan.
First contingent of the AAMWS sails for service in New Guinea after receiving Red Cross comforts including pallasse, torch, batteries, socks, cotton pajamas, and mosquito net. Nursing sisters on active service also receive the comforts and many write to thank the Red Cross for the aid. Alderman Sexton sued for 400 damages in Port Macquarie but settled after apology.
All sizes from X.S.S.W. to X.0.S. 13 coupons. Linen costumes 14 coupons. Georgette and silk blouses 6 coupons. Wool box edge to edge coats 19 coupons. Silk and fabric gloves 3 coupons. Rayon hosiery from 2/11 per pair 2 coupons. Felt patent and Nevis kid slippers. Good selection of handbags. Coupon free.
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