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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1942
Page
4
A specialist on Macquarie Street in Sydney reportedly read two odd book titles found in his hospital room. The titles were The Devil is Sick and Let in Me, eliciting a light laugh from the doctor during the moment.
A long account highlights Australian engineers and scientists contributing to wartime efforts. It notes innovations from degaussing ships to bulletproof steel, incendiary bullets, and the diving bell used to recover bullion. It profiles inventor John Poninerny, known as Pop the Pieman, and mentions patents and government support, stressing national industry and research resilience during World War II.
Slogan style copy promotes Heenzo as a cheaper family remedy for coughs colds and influenza. It claims quick action to treat chest and back ailments and offers concentrated formula at 2 shillings per bottle. Instructions say add to sweetened water to make a pint at home.
The report outlines the inauguration of the wool appraisal cycle in Sydney this week with a revised table of limits based on a new purchase figure. Printing was hurried by the Technical Advisory Council to have the catalogues ready for early start next week. Distribution of proceeds and the 95 percent equalisation dividend will lift the approved price to the flat rate, with individual Commonwealth cheques due next Friday. Shortages of labour and mill directions have raised concerns about timely Wool Appraisal work.
The National Security Commission warns of penalties for rationing breaches. Offenders may face indictable charges. penalties include up to 100 pounds for unjustified acts. False statements, alteration or removal of leaflets, impersonation, coupon theft, or possession of forged ration documents are listed as offenses. Citizens urged to return ration books and coupons to local Returning Officers.
The article stresses perfect action unity between air, land and sea services. It cites British East Africa and Mediterranean victories as proof. Ground crews are seen rearming a Blenheim bomber in readiness for Army action training.
In the Middle East the Royal Air Force cooperates with the Special Air Service unit. A member demonstrates extreme skills dropping from moving aircraft and jumping from steel scaffolding. The scene shows the SAS troopers performing under strenuous conditions.
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