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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 05, 1940

Page

2

War Chest Dance and Community Updates in Gloucester

War Chest Fund dance at School of Arts to-night with Ladies Auxiliary parcel packing for AULF and local support. Rainfall to date this week shows half an inch at Gloucester post office. Illness of 12-year-old Stanley Peate from Barrrington hospitalised yet improving with care. Police offer annual stock and crop return help at the police office. Kempsey exhibitors A J Everett and Chas Taylor display Guernsey cattle and stock horses. Sacred Cantata Olivet to Calvary to be performed at Presbyterian Church this Sunday. Coroner Flett reports a fatal motor accident near Craven with heart failure due to shock. Noel Gallagher finds a large black snake in a hollow pumpkin at Tullymorgan. Opticians D J McDonald to attend Gloucester Commercial Hotel on May 25 for consultations.

School of Arts War Chest Fund AULF Presbyterian Church Olivet Calvary Jocal Court House P. H.C. Flett Taree Ann Thomas Pacific Highway Craven Munro Constable Casey Gloucester Stroud Flett

Shirley Temple in The Little Princess Opens at Majestic

The Majestic Theatre showcases Shirley Temple in Technicolor in The Little Princess directed by Walter Lang with cast including Richard Greene Anita Louise Ian Hunter Cesar Romero and Mary Nash. Also playing King of the Turf with Adolphe Menjou and Dolores Costello and cattle auctions announced at Gloucester Shire Yarda Wingham and Kempsey. Country Rugby League secretary My T D English critically ill in Sydney hospital. F J Cahill to act as secretary during absence.

Darryl F. Zanuck Shirley Temple Max Majestic Theatre Satur Richard Greene Anita Louian Ian Hunter Cesar Romero Arthur ‘Treacher Mary Nash Sybil Jason Miles Mander Marcia May Jones Shirley Finent Walter Lang Ethel Hill Walter Ferris Adolphe Menjou Dolores Costello T. D. English Country Rugby League Sydney F. J. Cahill The Country League

Attempted Jury Duty in Motor Case Ends in Confusion

In a motor vehicle action the plaintiff rose when his name was called and the judge protested that he could not sit on a jury to try his own case. The plaintiff explained he was chosen by mistake and later admitted he thought it local nek.

School Notes Highlights Enrolment and Plans at Gloucester District

The school reports 350 total pupils with 105 in the super primary section. Accommodation is full, limiting new intake and six-year-olds are paused until September. A 6/10 subsidy from the Education Department funds reference books for super primary pupils. Intermediate class results list Rene Stanbury first, followed by K Tull, E Hooke, H Mortis, and J Blanch. A May Parents and Citizens Association meeting will discuss a Empire Day picnic. A local Boy Scouts company is proposed, limited to twenty boys, with support from Waratah’s Scoutmaster and residents, aiming for immediate success.

Education Department Gloucester Rene Stanbury K. Tull E. Hooke H. Mortis J. Blanch Parents and Citizens’ Association Waratah

Library Notes Discuss Neighbours Post Summer Recess

Library notes announce the Discussion Group resumes after a summer recess to finish the course The Work Our Neighbour The next meeting is Monday at 8 o clock in the Library All members are reminded and visitors will be welcomed Librarian.

Japan China Dutch East Indies

Family Affair and a Short Tempered Colonel

A youth acting as A D to his father the general tries to relay an order to a quick tempered colonel asking to spread his men to the right. The colonel answers with a fiery look and a mort, bellowing about his mother as rain is reported across the state.

Subalters

Obituary for Gloucester civic leader Lewis Street

In the passing of Lewis F Street at his Barrington Street home Gloucester district loses a prominent citizen. Born Stroud 70 years ago to William Street and wife, he led a busy life in public work. He represented R Hall Son in the northern districts and owned Street Parish Ltd after purchasing Mr T Riddell's store in Church Street. Active in cricket tennis golf and bowling, he helped found the Gloucester Bowling Club and served as president for years. A dedicated Mason and church member, he was Justice of the Peace Guardian of Minors and a steady voice in public affairs. He was married to a Sutton daughter in 1890 and survived by three sons and two daughters. Funeral later today.

Lewis Edward Street Lewis F. Street Barrington Street Giloucester Gloucester Stroud Beig William Street Mr. Street Sydney Narraweema Hospital Newcastle R. Hall & Son Mr. T. Riddell Church Street Glouccester Inte Street L.E Ita Worzhinti Gloucester Royal Arch Justice of the Peace Gloucester AH & P Asaociation Parente and ‘Citizens’ Association School of Arts and Chamber of L. E B. Street William Sutton Clarence Town Eric J. Powell B. McGill Roseville Cephas Scott Jacke Street Phillip Laura Harold Edmund Bexley Frederick Waratah Bessie Street Laure Maxwell Misa Doris Streev Mary Ann Germon Mary Anne Germon Josiah Germon Germon James Shelton Munn Dungog Ulstei Josian Germon Tive Thalaba Barringtoe Dune Leman Thomas Gersmon Vaucluse Panny Parish James Belcher Bank George Clark Stanford Merthyr Hales Coffs Harbour Alfred Shelton Barrington Tom Shelton Coolongdock

War News In Brief From Front Lines And Diplomacy

Summary of wartime notices: Chamberlain warns neutrals the Allies will pursue an intense economic war and blockade, contrasts Allied scruples with Germanys double standards. Paris talks re Anglo French agreements and trade, with French officials reassessing positions. Reconnaissance planes sweep front lines as air battles erupt on the Western Front. British and French patrols conduct inland reconnaissance, with potential British action in the Adriatic tied to German ship movements. Hong Kong observers anticipate Japan pressuring Powers over Wang’s puppet government. German shortages appear in newspapers. A motion in the House of Representatives seeks inquiry into German legations alleging Roosevelt influence in the war.

Chamberlain House of Mommione Germany Paria M. Reynard Westvern Adriatic Dalmatix Hong Kong Japan Mr. Wang China Roosevelt

Real Accident Causes Highlight Road Deaths

A NSW road safety report lists the top causes of deaths in road accidents. Excessive speed at curves, inattentive driving, and pedestrians crossing carelessly account for the highest fatalities, with child pedestrian deaths under seven rising sharply last year.

Teeient Nccor League of Nations

Coy Helps Employees to Save Money

Rapid progress reported in forming purchaser groups for War Savings Certificates in New South Wales. Milne Brown and Co. pledges to fund certificates up to £250 per person for Sydney and Brisbane staff, with weekly 1 shilling payments for every £5, no interest charged, and refunds on departure. Anticipated certificate subscriptions between £3000 and £4000.

Hirt New South Wales Alderman Crick Spender Jio Milne Brown and Co., Pty, Ltd Sydney Brisbane

Special Cattle Sale 1000 Head Of Extra Good Quality

A local cattle event advertises a sale of about 1000 head of breeding cattle chiefly bullocks and steers. Organizers Cron the breeders promote the premium stock and urge buyers to attend the sale.

Dineet Cron

Bank manager transferred to Delegate office

Mr B D MacAndrew who for seven or eight years managed the local branch of the Commercial Banking Co of Sydney has been moved to a similar role at Delegate and will leave within a few weeks. Mr Yoole the local Postmaster has been asked to hold himself in readiness for a transfer. Sergeant Hughes attended Tarae Quarter Sessions Court this week in a case concerning an alleged assault on Miss Smede in the Kempsey mail some months ago.

B.D. MacAndrew Commercial Banking Co Sydney MacAndrew Yoole Sergeant Hughes Tarae Quarter Seasions Court

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