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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 02, 1940

Page

3

Stroud Show Stroud Ends With Record Gate and Cattle Triumphs

Stroud Show Stroud concluded on Saturday with a gate higher than last year. Beef cattle dominant led by W. C. Ridgeway Gloucester and L. C. Edwards Moree. Ridgeway unbeaten in Herefords and De vons, Grant champion Shorthorn bull, Edwards champion cow. Dairy classes topped by J. J. Atkins Forbesdale winning Jersey Group, Squirrels Cup outright with Avon Valley Velvet Lad and Poppy as grand champion dairy cow. Horse events judged by Chas Sellars with multiple awards across stallions mares and pony classes. Second day featured pair ponies, hackneys, flag races, and stock drafts. Overall, Stroud Road exhibitors claimed various championships in stock and horse divisions.

Messrs W. C. Ridgeway Gloucester W. R. Grant Ward's River L. C. Edwards Moree Ridgeway Grant Edwards J. J. Atkins Forbesdale Jersey Avon Valley Velvet Lad Poppy Atkins Mr. Chas Sellars West Maitland F. Farrell Fairfield B. Lowrey Misty Boy Gooch Bros T. Bratfield A. F. Street Mrs. Hill W. A. Ford G. Lowrey P. Barnes V. A. Ford P. Smith Lowrey L. Farley King Bros Roy Ken Oakley B. Hancock Miss I. Borrow Miss Webeck Jean Mackaway Max Gooch EB. Lowrey A. McDermid Joyce Lowrey Burns J. Martin B. Dare W. Webeck A Farley Miss Gee Miss M. Bowen Booral Hunt W. Cox Heroic E. Neville Zane Grey J. Germon Hackney Steinmetz Digger Mrs. McDermid Greylock Miss Una Treasure Miss IL Borrow C. Taylor T. Carlton King Bros Music Jack Martin J. Tull Lady and Gentleman L. Steinmetz McDermid Stroud Road Gent J. K. Martin Lady's Hackney Lady N. Robson Boort Allcomers Good Bros King Bros’ Bay Boy Cox Hervie McCormin Hancock Stone Hackney Hunt E. S. Burns Miss Grace Andrews BREF Mr. C. Hooke Dungog W C. Ridgeway W. G. Ridgeway H. Greenham Eawards W. J. Smith J. J. At‘ King Avon Valley V. Sippel Fi Greentree A. Weismantel G. D. Mackay J. J Atkins J.J. Atkins V. Gippel Best Pen of von Valley Velvet Lad F.C. Bendett ALS Avon Valley Velvet Ltd

Church Services Across Denominations in Gloucester and Stroud

The schedule lists morning and evening worship across denominations in Gloucester Stroud and nearby areas. Services include Church of England at Gloucester and Evensong at Bowman Farm with additional listings for Presbyterians Congregationalists and Stroud District Baptist Church with various pastors and times through Thursday and Saturday events.

Church of England Gloucester H.C Bowman Farm Forbesdale Canon Williamson Stroud District Baptist Church Stroud Johnston's Creek Stratford A. E. Baker L. L. Griffin Craven A. ©. Baker

Lost Papers of Air Recruits in Early War Surge

Air Minister Fairbairn disclosed that large batches of air force enlistment applications were lost due to an unprecedented rush and inexperienced staff. He apologized to applicants, promised increased recruiting capacity, and outlined plans for rapid swearing in and reserve badges once medicals are cleared, with calls for patience as expansion continues.

Air Force Air Minister Fairbairn N.S.W

Bombers Will Always Get Through Warns British Public

The article notes British aviation authorities warn that large scale attacks over England will allow many enemy planes to slip through while stressing public morale. It contrasts German claims with reality and explains night-time raids rely on darkness, with RAF fighters struggling to intercept, and cites Scapa Flow and Sylt raids as examples of Luftwaffe and RAF interactions.

England Germany R.A.F Scapa Flow RAF Sylt

Two men flee traffic stop with odd doctor ploy

A car runs a red light and is halted by a policeman. The driver claims to be a doctor rushing a patient to an asylum. The passenger adds a whispered line, a seraphic smile, and they escape. A satirical line about Hitler closes the anecdote.

War News In Brief From The Fronts

London officials deny reports of Allied plans to police neutral waters or land forces in neutral countries. Chamberlain to speak as Commons reconvenes. blockades intensification considered. Japan backs Wang Ching Wei Ministry despite U S non recognition. British fighters claim several Ju 88s shot down in recent days with minimal losses. Rome Radio notes a fierce duel off Jutland. Air Ministry says no knowledge. Dutch trawler attacks stir anger. Vosges artillery duels with heavy guns feature mobile positions. British troops conduct night patrols in no man’s land.

London Its Supreme War Council Chamberlain House of Commons Anite United States Wang Ching-Wei China Japan Britain Ireland Germany Rome Jutland British Air Ministry Holland Paris Vosges Saar

Pantheon Retired From Ora Stud to Willaroo Tarago

Mr P Miller has leased Pantheon to Mr P H Osborne and the horse will spend his remaining days in retirement at Willaroo Tarago. Pantheon, a bay by Tracery from Scotch Rose, foaled 1921, has been a leading sire of stayers with progeny earnings over £100,000 including Peter Pan Avenger Maikai Red Sails Feminist. Retirement follows Ora Stud expansion with Le Grand Duc and Young Tea.

Pantheon Ora le Grand Duc Young Tea

Locusts by Parachute and Secret War Inventions

The SDR reports weekly on new war inventions from Britain’s Ministry of Supply secret devices section. Some ideas are farcical, like locusts in glass bottles on parachutes to devastate crops, yet every proposal is examined. Prominent scientists including Sir James Jeans and Prof William Bragg contribute to a broad mobilization of scientific talent for national defence.

S.D.R Ministry of Supply James Jeans William Bragg Britain

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stroud Show the Gate B. Robson M. Gooch Scout Miss Borrow Grafton J. Sermon W. C Ridgeway Devon L. A. Edwards W. Ridgeway Vanny Carthy, “Ays Church Services Presbyterian Olivet To Calvary D. Glyn Jones Copeland B. Martens Gloucester Hotel F. M. Smith Hitler Kia Ora Paton’s & Baldwin’s Skein Ladybird Atzalea Lady Betty Fleecy Pixie Alexander, Slazenger, Spalding, Bancroft Dunlop Cressy Perfect Donald Budge Challenge Cavalier
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