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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1941

Page

4

Airman lashes race crowds in Sydney speech

Group-Captain D E L Wilson, commanding No 2 Training Group RAAF Sydney, attacked racegoers at Air Force Day in Martin Place, criticising lavish dress and trips to Melbourne for the Cup. He urged voluntary war support, warning against profiteering and holiday spending that could aid bomber crews and endanger the nation.

D. E. L. Wilson Martin-place Sydney Melbourne Wilson No. 2 RAAF Commonwealth Randwick ALF

British Sailor Asked Meaning Of HMS Hat In Boston

Dora Mamas recounts a Trends in Washington yarn about a British sailor from a warship docked for repairs in an American yard. While sightseeing in Boston, a woman asked him what HMS stood for and he quipped the phrase High mustn't say.

Dora Mamas Washington Boston H.M.S

Roll of Honour enlistments for Gloucester district men

A Gloucester district list updates names of men enlisted and those who have passed final medicals and are serving. The rolling roster notes missing in action and wounded statuses, with appeals for authentic information to correct the list.

Gloucester

Gloucester district war service list compiled in Gloucester

Names of local men and their units, including Rupert Robinson, Stan Robinson, Ivor Sansom, J Shepherd, various Smiths, Turner, Taylor, Watson, Wilson, and many others, with placements in Gloucester and Craven areas. Part of a wartime roster urging notice of regiment numbers and embarkation for active service abroad.

Watson Ay Li George Insergerann Re Ky Germany Gloucester Wedack Rya Copeland Weteic Wink Cintenton Wfissiantel Bewman Bowman Wht Gloucester Willis M. G Wilson Herb Gluicester Gluucester Wilgon Moncaster Waitkivory Woollarh J. Gloucester

Urgent call for reinforcements from Australian leaders

Lieut General Sir Iven Mackay and Minister for the Army Mr Forde urged stronger recruitment for the AIF. They criticised wartime conscription and sheltering systems, urging seasonable review and renewed national resolve to keep troops supplied. They warned Australia’s security hinges on every eligible man’s decision to serve.

A.le Iven Mackay G.O Home Forces Army Fores Millions Forle Tven Mackay ALF Tiv Middle East Jon Australia Labour

Untitled fragment on Lisbon arrivals and war notes

A fragmented column notes Italians arriving in Lisbon and references naval wireless annoyances. It mentions public reaction to the day’s news, a Beaux- arts inspired design, and a short production note about tanks. The text is garbled and incomplete.

Lisbon Beauevauien

Farm Labour Shortage Threatens Harvests Across Australia

The article warns of a looming farm labour shortage in Australia as harvesting of wheat and fruit crops approaches. It notes a return of experienced shearers aiding wool production, suggests government sympathy for releasing farm labour during harvest, and urges farmer cooperation to minimize labour needs. It discusses mobilizing harvesting plant, forming labor camps, and attracting senior students or young women to fill gaps, with the fruit season extending beyond school holidays.

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Car Neglect Fatal Warns Road Safety Council

The Road Safety Council of New South Wales cites ten days and 18 accidents caused by faulty equipment. A man’s failing headlamps, a steering wheel failure, and worn tyres led to crashes injuring his wife and daughter, a woman, and others. Coroners must hold inquests into several fatal crashes. The piece urges owners to keep cars roadworthy beyond petrol rationing to protect all road users.

Road Safety Council of New South Wales

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