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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1944
Page
3
Jim Clark, a Robertson sheep farmer, mustered his flock with a black kelpie. Two sheep and the dog vanished that night and days passed without trace. Two weeks later two rabbiters found the dog had corralled the sheep at a dead end, where they were near death from starvation but still held by the loyal dog.
The New York Times reports automakers and dealers expect buyers to pay 15 to 35 percent more for essentially the same 1942 models after the war, due to higher labour costs and taxes. Executives criticize wartime producers for promising low priced cars without field experience.
A vintage health notice warns of anaemia causing dizziness fatigue and pale complexion. It promotes Br Williams Pink Pills as a treatment to enrich blood supply and improve eyes skin and overall vitality, urging purchase at chemists and stores.
Twenty six physicians students and nurses endured drilling and needle pokes without anaesthetics to create a pain map of the arm. Volunteers described sensations aiding doctors in locating pain origins though many suffered nausea sweats and temporary illness. Deep bone drilling caused the greatest pain while muscle needle insertions were least painful.
Melbourne psychologist Burnett Wendorff argues that enforced politeness suppresses spontaneous motions and that, with wartime repressions lifting, a broad revolt against courtesy has emerged. He cites mealtime etiquette as an example of the constant strain on social behavior.
A fragment cautions that small minds shrink from challenge while a steadfast heart grows braver through reflection. The line hints at moral growth prompted by self examination and firm resolve.
The article covers tool care like keeping files clean and dry to prevent rust, plus a one can cabinet milk cooler for small farms. It discusses improving farm vehicle starts in cold weather, horse feeding errors, and ensuring water is available for hot or tired horses. It mentions flare protection for bomber crews and wax polish methods for floors.
A Melbourne Taxation Office mail bag contained a cheque for 438 pounds amid other items. The cashier, still recovering from a busy week, noted an assessment of 1 pound 12 shillings 9 pence on a property found inside the envelope. It was not a joke. the cheque was valid.
Mrs Arthur Grenfell O D E vice president of the British Y W C A is visiting Melbourne as the Governor and Lady Dugan host. The visit follows a request by Lady Gowrie and the Australian Y W C A to showcase British Y W C A work and strengthen world links. Mrs Grenfell brings a message from Queen Elizabeth II for Australian women and will address meetings and broadcast on national and commercial stations.
In Life magazine from 1944, the author warns that this year will be sobering as American losses rise with 8 million into the army and 130000 deaths so far. The piece argues American battlefield impact is small relative to total forces, contrasting German and Russian deployment with U.S. action.
Commander C Gwinner reports a battle with a U-boat in which the German commander and 20 crew were killed on deck and the submarine went down. One German was taken prisoner. Affleck suffered steering damage but had sunk another U-boat days earlier, rescuing 16 survivors.
Dr. E J Grice chief observer at Berwick Victoria V A C C reports three emergency landings aided by volunteers in six months. A Tiger Moth was refueled after a headwind and fuel loss while two prior incidents involved an Anson and an Oxford. Grice personally assisted pilots and arranged transport and fuel during 3015 hours on duty at the post.
Money is vital to fund munitions and materials essential to victory. Citizens are urged to save and invest by purchasing War Savings Certificates to support the war effort.
A small farmyard thrives on a Southern Italian airfield created by Wellington bomber pilot F/Sgt Jim Kennedy of Moonee Ponds Victoria. Elmer the rabbit and Henrietta the hen, from North Africa, join Donald the duck hatched by Henrietta. Elmer's wife Winifred and their growing brood add to the scene.
A NSW woman lived unseen near Bathurst for four decades until death revealed she was deaf and nonliterate. Brought to Sydney, she received education and now aids the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society. The society seeks 27500 for a Stanmore hostel with Sir George Davis as honorary treasurer.
A father calling a local paper claimed his trio of newborns is real. The editor misheard and asked for a repeat. He replied with a witty line, not if T can help it, turning a routine notice into a humorous anecdote.
Reports from excellent sources indicate the Hitler government issues morale bonds to bombed-out families as full compensation for damage. The regime promises new homes after victory, aiming to convert suffering into a stake in triumph rather than despair.
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