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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1940

Page

2

Wedding at St Pauls Gloucester Sees Heston Bagley Union

Teaber Heston of Gloucester and Nigel Bagley joined in marriage at St Pauls Gloucester with Canon officiating. The bride wore sapphire blue velvet and floral muff, bridesmaid Maisie Easton in brown velvet, and Nigel Bagley attended by his brother W Bagley. Lily Easton sang during register signing. Wedding March by Mrs Rye. Mothers carried posies. buffet supper followed at the bride’s home. Honeymoon spent on the Blue Mountains.

St. Paul's of England Gloucester Canon Teaber Wm. Heston Nigel Bagley ALF Abra R Bagley Render Ter Obey Maisie Easton W. Bagley Jerilderie Lily Easton J. Rye T. ‘Hicks Blue Mountains

Stormy Weather and Local News From Gloucester District

Current topics note weekly showers across the Gloucester district with Copeland and Rawdon Vale receiving inches and rains replenishing tanks. Obituary for George Schmierer, farmer in Gloucester, survived by widow and eight children. A police court incident ends with a sergeant burned by a hat comb. Pantheon the stallion dies and sows racing lineage. United National Service planned at Gloucester School of Art on Aug 16. 110 points of rain reported at Copeland Tops in 24 hours. Auction planned by W Bailey and Sons for 200 Shorthorn Bullocks on Aug 7.

Buckkelts Copeland Rawdon Vale Gosterd George Schmierer Gloucester William Schmierer Delhurst Singleton Navy Mediterranean Rhuvchés Bernhard Martens Copeland Congregational Mission Gloucester School of Arte Messrs. W. Bailey and Sons Alpha Downs

Major social ball at Majestic Theatre organized by C W A Y oung er Set

A successful ball was held in the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday night by the C W A Younger Set with strong attendance and music from Jesters Orchestra. Supper at the School of Arts hall praised, decorations from the Patriotic Ball reused, and takings near £41 reported. Next, a War Chest Fund dance at Mr Vic Blade’s residence Forbesdale. An Upper Bowman Hall dance for the War Chest Fund is planned for 17 August.

Majestic Theatre C.W.A. Younger Jester School of Arts Majestic War Chest Fund Vic. Blade Forbesdale Bowman Hall Leachers Jioel Hale McGown Depa Tate Thes Teachers and Mothers Club Eric Morris Shepherd P. & ©. Association Morrison ELADE Ufunesgie Pyncheil

Germany Losing the War Aims to Regain Ground

In a Voigt edited review from the Nineteenth Century, Germany is seen as losing the war to British and Allied might. The piece analyzes Germany's aerial losses, sustained seven-year effort, and possible German strategies including invasions, intensified blockades, and focusing pressure on Italy, Spain, and the Balkans to disrupt British command in the Mediterranean.

TAF Germany England Britain Voigt King- Ian Italy Spain Balkans Mediterranean

Japan Defiant Over British Protests In Arrests

London reports Britain protests Japan over arrests of Britons under Military Secrets rules. Six Britons released, seven detained, including AP Asia staffer Russell Brings. Japanese espionage roundup extends to Tianjin as Tokyo questions British concession officer and Major G H Walker in Kiangsu.

London Foreign Office Suma Japan Ades Russel Brings Tokyo Associated Press of America Melville Cox Tientsin G. H. Walker Peitaho Kiangsu Province China

No Royal Show in Sydney After Troop Move 1941

The Royal Agricultural Society announced on Wednesday that troops occupying the Showground require abandoning the fixture. The decision followed a day of discussion between Prime Minister Menzies and Society representatives.

Sydney Royal Agricultural Society Menzies Society

Ban on Plane P C Association fuels British stance

London reports a Roosevelt inspired ban on U S aviation fuel for Britain Germany Italy and Japan as a move to protect American defenses. Japanese orders for high octane fuel allegedly hindered. British officials expect no immediate disruption to the war effort though tension with Washington remains. Local P & C Association meeting notes cover insurance on a piano drive, fundraising, and plans for a poster sale to support war efforts.

London Roosevelt Britain Germany Italy Japan U.S America Lome Washington

School Notes and Rural Cup Final Narratives

School notes list top pupils by class with Betty Smith Julie Williams Peggy Goldy and Mervyn Jacobs among others. The Rural Cup final saw Tronsides beat Magpies 8 to 3, with Tonks scoring two tries and a goal, sparking a late rally by the winners.

Betty Smith Thelma McDonald Marie McIntosh Julie Williams Gwen Morris Leslie Wilinen Peggy Goldy Ray Jacobs Jan McLeod Bill Reeven

Railway Excursions for State Schools Close Day in August

State schools will close on Phiins day August 22. Tickets to Sydney and intermediate stations will issue at reduced single fares with return validity two months. Children under 14 may buy half fare returns. those 14 and over use standard school concession certificates. Inquiries at local stations for timetable details.

Telum Sydney Showl

Compulsory Training Proclaimed in Australia

Canberra reports four Australian age groups 20 22 23 and 24 in the year ended June 30 are now required to serve in the Citizen Forces by proclamation. The law covers male residents of six months in Australia who are British subjects and unmarried or widowed without children as of July 81. Under the Defence Act Section 54, all male inhabitants 18 to 60 not exempted may be called for wartime service if British subjects residing six months in Australia.

Canberra Australia

Golf Notes Associates Prompt Semi finals and draws

Results of last Wednesday's play show Mrs Street def Miss Cleaver and Mrs Yates def Miss Parish in the Cham pionship semi finals. Miss Middlebrook won the stroke handicap. Draws for Tyewray next in Monthly Medal and Locke Cup include Yates vs Newton Parish vs Munro Cleaver vs Reif Middlebrook vs Street Garner vs Hawtson Parish vs Boorer. Opto visit by D I McDonald FBC A hon FMC London in Gloucester at Commercial Hotel on Saturday August 17 from 9 am to 5 pm.

D. I. McDonald F.B.C London Webster, Jack & McDonald Sydney

Comforts for Soldiers Call for Enough Clothing

Daisy Kaye argues that soldiers are not hoarding underclothes to blame for colds. She recounts her son’s government issue including a navy pullover, wool socks, fleecy shirts and underpants, towels, and shaving gear. She believes issued clothing should keep men warm during the day and notes broad cold epidemics among civilians.

ALF Daisy Kaye

Fragmented Local Crime Report From An Unclear Page

A garbled OCR fragment references accusations and a fatal incident tied to a city scene. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but the text hints at a legal or police action and an arrest with unclear outcomes.

Craven Red Cross Charity Day At Stratford

Craven Red Cross raised funds with a July 27 tennis tournament and social event in Stratford public hall. Stratford clubs lent courts. the day included a euchre party and dance. The event honored Red Cross aid with proceeds totaling £8 10s, and prizes were awarded in tennis and euchre.

Craven School Red Cross Craven Red Cross Stratford Eal Brome Adic

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