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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1942
Page
3
Reports show strong demand for autumn and spring vegetable contracts across Kempsey Gloucester districts, with targets for potatoes, onions, carrots, pumpkins and more. Prices and quantities given for canning and fresh markets, warnings about late sowing and potential redirection if local quotas aren’t met.
Australia will allow only Australian made brandy whisky and other spirits in future. The import ban targets all sterling countries on spirits and related goods while non sterling imports are already prohibited. Production of Australian spirits is down one third and coffee imports from non sterling nations will be doubled to 50 percent of 1938-39 levels to meet tea shortages and Allied forces needs.
A condensed schedule lists Presbyterian services on Sunday April 19 at 11 am with Mr. Green and 7.30 pm with Mr. G McGregor, plus Wednesday 5 pm service by Rev. D Glyn Jones. Congregational Craven Creek 11 am and Copeland 3 pm with Pastor B Martens. Church of England services include Kia Ora Thursday 7.30 pm, Sunday Eastern Gloucester 5 am, Barrington 11 am, Heatherdale 2 pm, Gloucester 7.40 pm by Rev. J A Smith. Stroud District Baptist Church notes Girvan 7.30 pm Wednesday 15th, Stroud 11 am, Allworth 3 am. Booral Union Hall 7.30 pm Pastor E A Walsham.
The article reports church notices across denominations in Gloucester and surrounding areas. It notes petrol rationing affecting clergy travel for religious instruction, calls to contact the rector for non urgent transport, and praise for sailors return from overseas. It also lists Evensong time change and outlines Presbyterian and Baptist notices including speakers, Sunday School prizes, and a Flower Show cancellation with plans for an early charity appeal.
The report suggests highest milk yields come from well grown cows prior to lactation, while gestation barely affects growth in well fed heifers but slows after lactation starts. Poorly fed or early bred heifers stay stunted and more bony. Care and plain, nutritious feeding are vital before calving.
Detailed cattle, calves, pigs and hides prices across sales at Winchcombe Carson Ltd Melbourne and Maitland yards. Notable items include 7 steers at £13/6 and 9 heifers to £11/1, 2375 cattle yarded at Flemington with varied prices, and strong calf and pig markets with prices ranging to £ to the ton for hides and skins.
In loving memory of Thomas Corbett who passed away on Sth April 1941. Gone to Rest. Inserted by his son Ron and daughter-in-law Hilda, and grandchildren Maureen Valda and Margaret.
The Chronicle reports Abbott Bros Nooroo have installed standard steel charcoal kilns and begun production. Charcoal output is rising in Australia and will reduce petrol use for transport, freeing more fuel for war needs.
Church of England Womens Guild announces a May event at the Majestic Theatre. The party features music and euchre with supper and prizes. Tickets cost 2 shillings. proceeds support church activities. Organizers include B Witt and M Tate.
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