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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1942
Page
4
The piece reflects on a Norwegian's emotions after escaping Gestapo imprisonment and surviving a Nazi era in Norway. It balances relief at freedom with sadness for countrymen still under threat, describing the harsh memories and longing for home.
Pitt Low mid Badgerys reports that the Sydney wool appraisements start Tuesday and run two weeks, assessing available wools up to mid month. The selection will focus on typical season atts and include clips, with holdovers for the new season and possible delays due to revision of limits. Proceeds from last season’s appraisal will be paid next week, with July final rounds and potential equalisation dividends to raise appraisal pace to the hat rate.
The article notes Sweden's economy strained by war with markets fading and forced barter with Germany. It cites exporters receiving German goods and ships facing difficulties, including a humorous aboard exchange about duties and a captain reporting red hot heavings before heaving to. In a separate line, it mentions New Guinea rescue news with boys surviving a perilous escape.
A reader testimonial touts Digestif Rennies as easing pregnancy digestive discomfort including heartburn and flatulence. The letter claims rapid relief within 80 seconds and notes no water needed, with tablets sold in packets at 1/14 or four for 3/9 from chemists.
Famous people including Sir Huey Lander Peter Dawson Gladys Moncreif and Captain Frank Hurley endorse Heenzo Cough Remedy as a quick acting cure for coughs cold catarrh crow bronchitis and influenza. The ad claims savings by mixing concentrated Heenzo with water to make a pint of family cordial suitable for adults and children.
Australian Prime Minister Curtin rallies support for the Second Liberty Loan of Stg to fund the war effort. He urges Australians to finance the campaign promptly as Allied nations mount a total effort against the Axis, stressing national pride and economic resolve amid hardship. Aircraftman Robert Aitken, son of Mr and Mrs Rod Aitken of Gunnedah, is killed in action. The Farmers and Settlers Association protests a proposed cut in last season’s wheat pool payments.
Despised Quislings face widespread rejection in occupied Europe with boycotts in streets and shops. Oslo opens a Quisling eating-house after other venues refuse service. Civil service dismissals widen disengagement as public sentiment brands the regime as sabotage, while a Dutch recruit is attacked for loyalty to collaborators. Cardinal Van Roey rebuffs an interview with Belgian quisling Dessain seen as regent of Marines. Widespread anti-Quisling sentiment signals bleak prospects when Axis backing erodes.
The Liquid Fuel Control Board advised the Department of Agriculture that petrol supplies may fall short for essential farm needs. Primary producers including vegetable growers, wheat graziers, and apiarists should fit motor lorries with producer gas units using charcoal as a substituting fuel. Implementing now is urged to ensure farming activities continue without delay.
Bill Beatty hosts Austral Oddities on ABC. he explains Aboriginal place names’ meanings on National Children’s program and CBS NSW regional stations. Letters from listeners recount names such as Bong Bong and Lake Cardivilla warracurra currieapp, while Beatty’s Australiana collection gains recognition and support for preservation.
A historic period of unseasonably warm weather has kept ground unfrosted with days near 48 to 78 degrees. Plant growth responds as fruit buds unfold and crops like wheat and barley show rapid early development.
Fragments describe crops in parts of the district showing rain and growth, with wheat planted and good early returns. Concurrently AGL shipyards in Toelisi push toward construction of naval vessels including corvettes, mine sweepers, motor sorters, and larger mercantile ships.
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