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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1941
Page
2
Tomato seedlings must be hardened off before transplanting and kept in frames for a full preparatory period. Expose them to outdoor temperatures day and night for a week, avoid rushing field planting, and watch for purple coloration or disease from cold. A well grown, correctly hardened seedling eight shade leaves, 3 to 4 inches tall, sturdy stem, dark green leaves with no purple veins is ideal.
The coroner and jury at the Civil House convened to hear evidence in the death of Arnetitte Westley, aged 75, formerly of Dungor. Dr Chatmaan and Drs Casey, Haxelwourt, Brien, and Weber testified as witnesses. Westley is survived by brothers George of Barrington and CH Bustwoot, and sister Mrs Maggie duhraton Linmit Ue. The inquiry followed a predatory tremor and the report notes sympathy from the public.
Mr W Webster district jury officer examined stallions at Growwester Pastures Protection and other centres under the Horse Brews Act with certificates issued by a Department of Agriculture examiner. Fees charged were 4/3 per horse. private keeps require a three year permit. Also reports visits to Gloucester, Stratford, Dungog and a timber yield from one hive gum tree at Lahey’s sawmills yielding 10,055 super feet of Amber hardwood.
Fire at A Goninan's Broadmeadow engineering works burns patterns collected over 25 years many used in war work. Loss exceeds £20000. Early Tuesday fire destroys J W Atcheson joinery on Throsby Street Wickham with damage around £12000.
Gloucester listing for studio portraits at Sands Caravan Studios opposite Majestic Theatre. Prices and styles offered, with one shilling as the focal rate. Other styles and prices available to suit customer needs.
Michael Joby Graham a former Gloucester timber and sawmilling executive died in his Killara home after illness. Born Bendigo Victoria, he worked in New Zealand Sydney Gloucester and Wingham shaping the timber trade and aiding sawmill associations. A sports lover he excelled in football tennis bowls and golf and supported local clubs. Survived by a large family and friends, his death draws condolences and notes his long community involvement.
An elderly woman aged over eighty passed away after a long life, with condolences extended to the bereaved. A social was held at the School of Arts to welcome Rev J A Smith and Mrs Smith as the new Church of England minister, with speeches from local figures and contributions to a musical program. Gloucester listeners heard Sister A M Shepherd’s voice from the Middle East in a National broadcast greeting her parents, while a letter from her son conveyed thanks to Wat Chest Fund and Ladies Auxiliary for regular canteen orders.
The Gloucester Golf Club runs four tournaments over the week with a mixed event on Saturday and stroke play sessions on Sunday morning and afternoon. Associates compete in nine and eighteen hole rounds, prizes funded by War Savings Certificates, and a clubhouse wine event wraps up the weekend. Morning matches include Parish v Yates and Cavanaugh v Yates, with afternoon pairings featuring Cleaver v Parish and Hughes v Yates among others.
In a south coast village Mr. Percy Lalliot surveys his bomb damaged house as a cat approaches purring. He remarks on the cat and strokes it, noting the black fur shows ginger under. The scene shifts to a Methodist Church notice for Sunday services at Stratford, Carbonville, Gloucester, and Wardish River with Rev. H. Lynn listed.
London reports that authoritative British correspondents see a shift from blitzkrieg to orthodox trench warfare on the Russian front. Moscow says Germans checked while Soviet forces counter in central Smolensk, with German difficulties noted by cautious journals.
Tokyo cor respondent cites violent Japanese press campaign against Britain and the United States warning of possible war. Japan accuses Britain, the US, China, and the Dutch East Indies of military action while Vichy weighs sanctions and expansion halt if powers recognise Indo China mobilization. Thirty transports disembarked troops at Cap St Jacques near Saigon. 14 more transports with 13,000 troops entered Saigon harbor as pilots delay access at Mekong mouth.
London reports Japan has begun seizing American property in northern China as tensions rise in the Far East. Prime Minister Konoye warns mobilization, while Eden questions Japan's policy. Washington hints at tighter economic pressure if Japan expands into Thailand amid Europe’s war spillover. Rome notes Italian press urging Japan to join the conflict.
Istanbul based London Telegraph correspondent reports arrests and executions among German officers after a quarrel with Hitler entourage. The purge widens from Hess to Goering to Himmler with Kluetsel and Brauchitsch removed, Reichenau also sidelined as Russia campaign stalls.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports 1173 cattle yarded at Homebush stock sale on Thursday. Market opened very strong with best ve ssels to 62 shillings, steers to 46, heifers to 33, bullocks to 41, and cows to 39 per tooth.
London reports Tobruk has suffered 1000 raids since the siege began. Major describes raids by Stuka and Sutcliffe bombers aiming to learn enemy strength, shatter morale, and terrify Italians. Gloomy beer shortage and harsh conditions add to Tobruk’s strain as Cairo notes.
A motorist recalls slowing for a hidden crossroad hazard saving a life, while another crash killed a passenger. The piece argues driver caution prevents most accidents, cites 8000 deaths or injuries last year, and condemns speeding and disobedience. It also notes Mussolini’s reaction to Malta in a London Telegraph fragment.
The Advocate issues quarterly Subserial ruled accounts for the quarter ending June 30 1941. Readers in arrears two years or more will have their papers discontinued after thirteen days from this date due to newsprint shortages and rising costs. Arrangements for account reductions should be made, with July 1941 noted.
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