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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1941
Page
3
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London reports Kiev, once the Ukrainian capital, evacuated by Russians after heavy bombardment and destruction. Moscow states at least ten Nazi divisions were involved, with food stocks moved and water supply destroyed. Germans faced fortified defences before capture. Russians claim counter-attacks in central sector.
Italian report from Bucharest says Romanian troops advanced into the Crimea reaching Jankoi on the main railway line. No news on German advances toward Kharkov Leningrad or further moves. Soloyev forces recaptured 14 villages. Bulgaria Russia ties near break, emergency declared. Signs of possible German move on Turkey. U S Japan talks deadlocked over concessions. Thai premier warns war may flare. Thai neutrality urged. Australian squadron downed six German fighters near Stettin. U S near war, officials warn. New Statesman critiques war complacency. France occupation reprisals reported in Normandy. Army of the Nile strength growing rapidly.
M rs M A Ashworth offers her Barrington River Dairy Farm near Gloucester for auction. The 184 acre property includes 30 acres of cultivation, 54 acres of lucerne, good grazing, river and dam water, new dairy and sheds, and irrigation installed. Sale by W E Sparke and Tom Hicks with inspection arranged through the auctioneers.
Appraisements of hides calfskins and yearlings were made at unchanged figures with no deductions by the Hide Board. Quotations indicate country heavy hides at 6d per lb, medium 5d to 6d, light 4d to 5d, best country calfskins to 1 1d per lb, cuts to 11d, faulty to 9d. Host country yearlings at 10 4 per lb, cuts to 9d, faulty to 6d.
The Gloucester Shire Council met April 17 1941 and defined a 717 acre scavenging district for Barrington including parts of Verulam parish and the Australian Agricultural Company's Grant. The boundary description starts at the North Western corner of the Public School site and runs through roads and fields to enclose the area. Also notice of a government inquiry on October 8 1841 regarding land uses and a Local Land Board meeting on October 5 1941 at Gloucester Court House are announced.
Notice to farmers from H G Barham located in Bowman River via Barrington. contains guidance or instruction for agricultural readers in the district.
The article urges sustaining faith amid crisis as part of a total war effort. It notes low church attendance in Gloucester and promotes joint Methodist and Presbyterian action, with Hetterridge leading meetings in Presbyterian Hall and upcoming united services next Sunday. Also mentions the Methodist Spring Fair and a church gift of vessels from Mrs Banks to St Pauls.
The combined Evangelistic Campaign will continue in the Presbyterian Hall this Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday nights. Mr Betterridge the Bush Missioner will be assisted by Mr W Kitchner an expert with the piano accordion in the event.
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