They Defied Prison Bars In Unlikely Escapes
A column recounts famed jail breaks from history including Casanova and Cellini, and notes Harvey Logan’s extraordinary wire-noose escape. It argues escapes define freedom and cites these prisoners as inspiration for those tortured in Nazi dungeons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cellini
Casanova
Harvey Logan
Jean Casanova
Inquisition
Ducal
Venice
Uoarda
St. Angelo
Rome
Logan
Church Services In Gloucester Sept 1941 Schedule
Sunday services include Church of England in Gloucester at 6 am and 7 pm, Tugrabakh 11, Copeland 3 pm. Midweek sessions July 10 and 11 with numerous Gloucester times, Kia-Ora Thursday 18th, Rev J A Smith. Presbyterians at Belborn, Gan gat Gloucester 2 and 7.30. Methodist services in Gloucester 11 and 7.15 with subject The Prophecies and the Pyramids. Waukivery 2 pm with Rev H Lynn Stratford 7.30. Congregational meetings at Upper Bowman 11 Craven Plateau 2.30 Upper Barrington 7.30 led by Pastor B Martens. Stroul Baptist Church in Stratford 11 Ward's River 2.30 Stroud T with Mr Collins. Gloucester Thursday 11 7 pm. Craven T7 Saturday 1th with Mr Collins. Monthly Gospel Meeting Sunday 14 Sept 7.30 pm in School of Arts Hall Gloucester speaker D Monteith. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Gloucester
Tugrabakh
Copeland
Kia-Ora Thurs
J. A. Smith
Sbelborn
D. Glyn Jones
Waukivery
H. Lynn Stratford
Mr. Green
Upper Bowman
Craven Plateau
Upper Barrington
B. Martens
Stroul Baptist Church
School of Arts
D. Monteith
Mission talk in Gloucester by Bush Mission Society
The Bush Mission Society plans a Gloucester mission led by evangelist Betteridge to spread scriptural knowledge in New South Wales. The campaign features singing, soloists and films, with co operation from Presbyterian and Methodist churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Betteridge
Stroud
National Day of Prayer Observed at Methodist Church
A strong congregation attended the Methodist Church Sunday night. Local V A D members paraded to the service. The pulpit read His Majesty King George VI’s speech at the outbreak of war followed by silent prayer for the Empire and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Bell
Hastings
Macksville
Church OF England
J. A. Smith
His Majesty
King George VI
J. Macklin
Slade
Brassington
Waukivory
Higgins
Heatherdale
Williams
Stratford
CC. Wilkinson
Craven
Cox
Lean
Bulliac
Longer Life for Razor Blades
Tips from an era guide to extend razor blade life. Wash face in warm water, dip blade in hot water before use, shave diagonally, wipe and dry edges carefully, then lightly strop on the hand. Use two blades alternately and keep blades in an oil bath when idle to prevent moisture and edge fatigue.
Churchill Taxi Fare Tale Goes Abroad
A circulating abroad anecdote places England's Prime Minister Winston Churchill in a distant engagement. He hires a taxi in blackout London and asks the driver to wait for his return. The driver refuses, preferring fireside comfort to Churchill's speech, then accepts Churchill's 10 shillings and offers to drive him anywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Churchill
Downing Street
London
Winston
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Gool
W. E. Johns
Gloucester Electric Supply Co. Pty. Ltd
L. E. Monro
Market Street
Taree
Dungog
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Presbyterian
Hev. H. Lynn
Briely
Russia
Germany
Hitler
St. Paul's Cathedral
Rev. H. Lynn
Clem Walsh
King St., Gloucester
Golden Gate Cafe
E. Young
Phone
Tom Hicks
Queen Street
E. Patmore
Thomas Cowan & CO
Tudor
Newcastle
O'Connell ST
Sydney
J. Bowen
BOX 406
TARE
Street & Parish Pty., Ltd
Glouicester
Irwin Cash & Carry Store
St. Gloucester
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