Open Roads Danger in 1940 NSW road crashes rise outside towns
The Road Safety Council of New South Wales notes that January and February show fewer deaths in metropolitan, Newcastle, and urban areas but an increase in rural and open road accidents. It warns that even with lower traffic due to petrol shortages, care must not lessen and urges drivers to expect the unexpected and practise courtesy and common sense on less congested stretches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lkely
Newosatle
Nabiac Show Winners Highlight Rural Contests
Nev Carter led multiple wins in gents events at Nabiac Show including first in gents bending race and tag tare, with top finishes in buckjumping and apple and tub race. J G German won consolation events and Gretan Green earned honors in a related race. W Geeman claimed bulking bullock title. Minister Matti and local officials discussed water, pier works, and a new grader with no immediate outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nev
Carter
J. G German
W. Geeman
H. T. Higgins
Belbora Red Cross Dance Draws Districts Together
Our correspondent reports a very successful Red Cross dance at Mr. W. Pott's residence on Tuesday April 16 with broad district representation. Music by Isaac, McKinnon and Stevenson kept the lively crowd going under MC C. Paff. Doris Bignell and Archie Simmons won the Jolly Miller prize. Mr. and Mrs. Russell White won the lucky spot. Mrs. George Donaldson took a trophy donated by F. Holmes. Supper at 11:30 pm led to more dancing until 2:30 am. proceeds totaled £7 11s 9d with low expenses boosting the Red Cross balance to about £2008. Also reported: thieves removed horsehair from 20 horses at Wm. Inglis and Son Pty. Ltd in Flemington during the week-end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Holmes
George Donaldson
Red Cross
Manning Bridge Opening Date Sealed For May Eighteenth
Foreman Mr Kim Bramble confirms the Manning bridge opening is set for Saturday May 18. Finishing touches on the lift span at the pregentine proceed with electric operation planned, painting to finish before opening. Municipal works expect hitmen surfacing to begin by week’s end, with completion in about ten days. Gloucester militia members return from Armidale camp after three months away. A rodeo at Upper Bowman on the preceding Saturday features open and maiden cattle drafts, horse events, and athletics. Yarico Dinah the Berkshire sow raises a record litter at Riveriny Welfare Farm, with more sows in the line noted for prolificacy. Yanco Dinah and Yanco Royal Queen also producing large litters recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Bramble
Manning
Pregentine
Inter
Maire Roala
M.R
Bowman
J Smuth
Unrer Bowman
Yarco Dinan
Riveriny
Dinah
H. Saxby
Yarico Dinah
Sydney Royal Shaw
Sane
War Chest Fund Committee meeting details and plans
Gloucester notes from a War Chest Fund meeting at the School of Arts cover proposed concerts to raise funds, interviews with Mrs Hill, a possible play, and a May 28 date. Members discuss wool donations, wartime parcels, a patriotic ball, and selling War Chest Buttons on Anzac Day with VADs and the Ladies Auxiliary.
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School of Arts
S. Paterson. Mayfield
Gloucester
Hill
Grant
Upper Bowman
Weismantel
Waulkivory
Maytom
Ase
M. G. Willis
Palestine
War Chest Committee
AWLF
Country Women’s Association
Cehleen
War Chest Fund
Laélies’ Ameiliary Aaid
War Victims Belief Fund
New South Wales
Weekes
Bownma Farm
PF & C. Asin
P. & CG Association
Giotcoater Mothers” Club
A.lf
Inglesburn
Messrs. G. Watson
R. Laude
H. Aspinall
T. Langford
Greenaway
Gallagher
Br. ‘Weekes
D. C. Rye
V.A
Messrn. P. HH
Deards
H McLeod
W. W. Hawson
J. W. Hawdon
E Weekes
H. Jarrett
D.4. Hin
A. J. Woodward
L. Rye
J. H. Parley
Les, Farley
Heavy fighting spreads in northern and eastern Norway
Allied advances are unofficially credited as reports describe inland moves from Namsos toward Trondheim and renewed German efforts to reinforce coastal garrisons. News cites Hamar region near Lake Mjosen as another hotspot with long distance Allied progress. Reports note possible breakthroughs toward Elverum and Hamar, while British and Swedish correspondents relay updates expected in Parliament.
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London
Norway
Namsos
Tranihjem
Ponts
Hamar
Lake Mijosen
Wastern
Ador
Moldeum
Andalshes
Romsdal Bion
Trondhjem
Norwesma
Hamae
Elverum
Daily Mail
Stockholm
Aled
Hanmer Ja
Gudbrandsdal
Oslo
Trondhjeng
Times
Moves for Coal Strike Peace In Australia
Fresh hopes for a settlement emerged as Curtin and Menzies held talks to restart negotiations and avert drastic action. Senator Cameron reported via telephone from Melbourne as discussions continued with union leaders and the Arbitration Court was considered for a compulsory conference. The government eyed using free labor to mine coal if miners refused to work, a plan that could trigger further government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberga
Mornay
Curtin
Menzies
Curtin Iso
Cameron
Lenrest
Conress
Melbourne
Nient
House of Representatives
A.G/T.C
Arbitration Court
Tadwie
Partien T
Transport unit may carry non rail traffic during coal strike
A letter from Ben Bennett outlines a temporary arrangement during the coal strike permitting transport by motor lorry of goods not accepted by the Railway Department. The list includes bricks, cement, timber, fertilizer, machinery, and more, with permits issued under the State Transport Co-ordination Act for one real period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Road
Tansport
State Transport
Gonde
Railway Department
Twusinga
Upper Wallamba River
Gloueaster
Trailway Department
Ste
Public Auction of Herds and Farm Implements at Gloucester
Tom Hicks auctioneer conducts sale for Mr M Osmond after lease expiry. Livestock includes 12 registered Guernseys and 15 grade cows, plus poultry and farming gear such as ploughs, separator, and buckets. Household items and sundries listed, with 10 forward springer cattle for sale, terms cash unless previously arranged. Auction to be held at the premises in Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hicks
M Osmond
Chiernsey
Alva
W A. Relf
Gloucester
Debutante Presentation at Majestic Theatre Newcastle
On Thursday May 1 at the Majestic Theatre a débuts presentation will honor Mrs Batty and the Lord Bishop of Newcastle with the Savoy Orchestra providing music. Tickets available from local firms. gallery seats reserved and a demi-monde guest list noted.
Risque Competition Ties In Bisque Event And Upcoming Matches
The Bisque Competition resulted in a tie among Leedham and NM Channon with 3 up. Others finished with various scores including Punton 2 up, Stevens square, McRae squire, Chariton 2 down, Mead 2 down, Riggins 2 down, Glover 3 down, McGown 3 down, Parish 1 down, Lynn 6 down, Garner 5 down. Sunday saw mixed t ball between Miss Yates and R Mead win 5 up. Monthly medal Locke Cup draw pending with Miss Middlebrook v Street, Newton v Munro, Yates v Parish, Sheldon v Cleaver, Lynna nye scheduled.
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Leedham
NM. Channon
Punton
Stevens Square
J. McRae Squire
Chariton
Mead
Riggins
Glover
Wi McGown
A Parish
Lynn
W. Garner
Miss M. Yates
R. Mead
Middlebrook
Street
Newton
Munro
Yates
J. Parish
Gloucester to open season versus Port Macquarie on Anzac Day
Gloucester names a selected squad for the opening match against Port Macquarie at Park Oval on Anzac Day. Key players include Back, Garner, Rowe, Fordham, Johnston, Giddey, Monro, Britten, Bell, Gorton, Maddalena, Oldfield, with Backes Berry Walden among forwards and several others listed as reserves.
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Gloucester
Port Macquarie
Vet Down
the Park Oval
Back
E Garner
Rowe
Fordham
Hebdlewhite
D. Young
Hi Johnston
1. Giddey
Forwaris
H. Monro
R. Britten
N. Bell
R. Gorton
G. Maddalena
K. Oldfield
Petrol cuts debated by Australian PM at motoring conference
In Canberra Mr Menzies urges a wide petrol conservation push with minimal industry disruption. He notes Australia’s balance with non sterling countries could rise from £23,000,000 to £27,200,000 in 1940-41 and warns against assuming no need to cut dollar purchases.
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Canberra
Australia
Mr. Menzies
Peterl Ant
C. Je
Commonwealth
Menzies
Gloucester sewer tender call closes May 2 1940
Separate tenders closing 2 May 1940 invited from certified sewer plumbers and drainers for installation of sewerage connections at Gloucester under contract Nos 7 to 16/1940. Plans and specifications may be inspected at Shire Council office during ordinary hours. A deposit of £10 accompanies tender. Gloucester 22/4/40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Shire Council
Impounding Notice at Gloucester Pound
Impounded at Gloucester ram stock route by Tapolinding Officer. One brown Jersey cow branded 8S vinder scroll, a Jersey calf branded Mon ack Tatty mare with silver mane and tail branded YL near shoulder. One unlisted heifer not released. sold at this pound on Thursday 2 May. R Nichols, Poundkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Ram
R. Nichols
McIntosh Obituary Thanks Community For Kindness
Mr. and Mrs. K McIntosh sincerely thank Mr. and Mrs. Atkins Mr. and Mrs. Higgins and friends for wreaths cards letters and expressions of sympathy during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. McIntosh
J. A. Atkins
J. T. Higgins
Church of England Ball to be hosted by Newcastle clergy
The Church of England Ball will be attended by the Lord Bishop of Newcastle Mrs. De Witt Batty and the Very Reverend the Dean of Newcastle on Thursday May. Debutantes from Gloucester and district will be presented to Mrs. Batty and the Lord Bishop. The Scone Advocate notes landholders plan planting Caribbean trees valued for fodder and ornamental use, surviving two dry seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
de Witt Batty
Gloucester
Scone
Church Services Turbulent Across Gloucester District
Church of England and other denominations schedule Sunday services in Gloucester and surrounding areas. Evensong and morning worship listed for Gloucester Hamilton Stratford and Ward’s River. Details include Rev D Glyn Jones and Rev H Lynn with times ranging 11 am to 7:30 pm.
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Church of England
Gloucester & Am
H.C
Gloucester
Stratford
Canon A. M ' Williamson
Rockhurst
Barrington
D. Glyn Jones
Upper Barrington
Magrant Creek
Ward's River
H. Lynn
Blakefields
Mt. George
B. ‘Martens
Stroud District Baptist Church
Craven
Stroud
Thuralay
Boker
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Children’s Woollies
P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. J. Cavanough
I . Theatre NG
Angels
Ron Sheridan
Newaon
Sat-Mon
Jane Withers
Arizona
The
Road Safety Council of
Matron McCarthy Late
Kempsey
Roma
L. C. Matti
Satur
Jocal Council
Martin
Colincht
Communist Menace
Communist Party
Harle Page
Australasian Council of Trade Unions
Sydney
Upper Wallamba Society
Majestic Programme
Majestic Theatre
Mervyn LeRoy
Victor Fleming
Judy Garland
Dorothy
Frank Morgan
the Wizard
Ray Bolger
the Scarecrow
Jack Haley
Tin Woodman
Bert Lahr
Billie Burke
Glinda the
Good Witch
Margaret Hamilton
Charley Grapewin
Uncle Henry
Pat Walshe
Nikko
Clara Blandick
B. ¥. Harburg
Harold Arlen
Deai
Ann Sheridan
Belbora Red Cross Dance
Wm, Ingli and Son Pty. Ltd
Flemington
Manning Bridge
Armidale
Bowman River
Berkshire
WAR Chest Fund Committee
WAR News
Arthur Tate
Btn
C. E. Bennett
Tate
New
Castle
Rye
Lemans Flat
Wam
Gloucester Shire Yards
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Gloucestra
ATID
Mosors
WB. Sparky Ger) Pty, Ltd
Nga Bal
Aadhwnnett
Re A Paget
Mises Jones and Newman
Guerty Plan
Chan
J. Thompson AS
Williamson, Sia
Copeland
Yale Dy
Adimladion
B. Martens
School of Arts Glucester
Miss E. Bartlett
My H. Johnston
Shire OF
Harry G. Chaplin
E Church of England
Church Services
Gloucestel Sitre Yards
J. J. Allans
A. Whitford
Onrers
E. Sparke
Gloucestril
Avon Valley Property
T Smith
Cfttich
Avon
Avon Valley
Avo
Dolan
Gloucester) Pty, Ltd
Rowman River
Open Vine Rage
Hullork
Qnet
Theowing
Lawlies
S.J. Smith
United Commemoration Service Memorial Park
Canon Williamson
Gloucester Branch
RS. & Sll
Hd. Hill
Ber
Gloucester Park
P. Campbell
Britten
L . D.C Ryb
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