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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1941
Page
2
The Fornesdale Public School pupils collected 177 food articles since February 1940 for the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and Wet Chest Fund. Categories include jam tins and jars, preserved fruit, honey, syrup, treacle, pickles, baked beans, fish, beef, sugar, Vita Brits, and Weet Bix. Average eleven families contributed.
Private Ene Crane, wounded in Libya, reports three months in hospital and hopes to walk again. He recalls visits from Malye and Mickey Will, notes Gloucester friends, and mentions a remembrance service at the Presbyterian Church in Gloucester. A separate court case awards damages over a dog bite. dog owners warned. Details of local charity payments for rabbit skins and pest control are listed with totals and ongoing distributions.
London dispatch reports ANZAC forces bracing for renewed Greek engagement as German panzers renew pressure on Piraeus and Epirus surrender details surface. Athens line holds amid German thrusts while British troops reportedly embark at Pirgos Kalamata Nauplia. Turkish Straits leverage and Bulgarian concentration raise regional stakes.
The community gathered at the Bonners Memorial in the Park to honor Anzac Day with a ceremonial march led by Mr. J. T. Hicks. Flight-Lieutenant Rush Brookes arrived with RAAF staff, Gloucester Band, Returned Soldiers, and local organizations in attendance. Rev. Glynd Jones spoke on faith hope and charity as guiding principles for democracy, ending with a tribute to fallen soldiers and national unity.
The Premier Mr Mair opened the UAP campaign in Albury on Tuesday night pledging to support the Federal Government in the war effort. He highlighted steady government achievements despite wartime difficulties and outlined a future programme including a further £1,000,000 in taxation remission.
The Australian Labour Party leadership outlined the policy for the State elections. If elected, the Labour Party would abolish the wages tax and revise all State taxation to shift the burden from individuals with small incomes.
Tom Hicks reports a vast yarding of about 750 head at his Special Sale, with young cattle dominating and buyers plentiful though fat stock values fell early. Prices opened 20 to 30 shillings lower before firming. bulls and store cattle cheaper, while cows and calves sold well. Numerous consignors and prices listed, reflecting a broad market activity across districts.
Winichcombe Carson Ltd reports large pig supplies at Tuesday Sydney sales. Prices fell across most carcass categories, with back fatter and baconers showing mixed moves. Pigs overall declined by 3 to 4 shillings, while backfatters and heavy cuts reached up to 100 per head. Rabbit skins also eased at the Sydney auctions, with offerings around 86 tons and values down about 15 to 18 pence per pound.
Mys Eagleton and family sincerely thank everyone for letters, cards, and kindness after the death of beloved husband and father Private Steve Eagleton who passed away after illness with the ALP abroad.
Department of Railways NSW invites tenders for supplies and services to local Railway Refreshment Rooms. Tenders due by 12 noon 7 May 1941, addressed to Commissioner for Railways, 19 York Street Sydney. Include deposits. no tender guaranteed.
Nomination of candidates for the Legislative Assembly in the electoral district of Gloucester lists Bennett Bruce Fitzgerald Morgan, Thompson Joseph Tylor and others. Polling will be on Saturday May 10 1941 at numerous public schools and local halls across Gloucester subdivisions. Returning Officer Walter Henry McGown JP notes penalties for nonvoters and tenders for sewerage connection contracts are invited by May 1 1941.
Curracabark Properties to offer multiple land parcels on Saturday May 17 at 1 pm from Boxtree Pty Lil instructions. Properties include 251% acres and 114 Ph Myra with joins, 2880 acres Por, and 46 acres Et ehedil DEWITT with good grazing land and ample water. Buyers invited to attend. W E Spark Pty Ltd and Tom Hicks oversee sale.
Auctioneers Sparke Pty Ltd and Tom Hicks Gloucester offer the Bundock Property at Bakers Creek Padlock, a 45 acre estate renowned as a premier area in the district. Inspect recommended as part of a spoken event by W B Sparke Pty Ltd and Tom Hicks.
Expert piano and organ tuning and repair offered by a regular visitor to the Gloucester district. Years of experience and trusted service to local players.
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