Seventeenth Central North Coast Masonic Meeting Held at Kempsey
The seventeenth annual Central North Coast Masonic meeting met at Kempsey on July 23 presided by District Master Bro Beal. Loyal Wauchope Lodge won ritual competition narrowly over Loyal Kempsey. Financial reports showed modest balances and a plan to invest most of the Benevolent Fund in War Savings Certificates. Elections named Bro Tweddle District Master and Bro Keech Deputy District Master with several other nominations for Grand and district roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central North Coast
Manneater Unity
Kempsey
Bro. Beal
Gloucester
Bro
A. F. Flynn
Wollongong
Loyal Wauchope Lodge
Loyal Kempsey
Hannington
Benevolent Fund
Tweddle
C. Seayr
Skibo
Hooke
Morris
Nancy Farley
Gloucester War Chest Fund
Petrol rationing changes for farmers and locals
The Australian government announced two key changes to liquid fuel rationing after a Sydney conference. A special farmer’s ration will allow regular travel to the farmer’s usual town of business, and local advisory committees will be formed in larger centres to assist bona fide applicants seeking reviews of their rationing eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony
Sydney
Mexico Rebuffs Nazis Over Axis List Pressure
Mexico rejected Germany's demand that it protest against President Roosevelt's blacklist of Axis firms. Mexico called the request imperious and threatening and said it would not accept foreign interference in its national policy. It objected to Berlin implying Mexico would yield to Washington's measures and influence postwar commercial relations.
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Mexico
Roosevelt
Dlack
United States
Germany
Washington
Berlin
Land Sale Reports and Local Entertainment News
Tom Hicks reports sales at Back Creek and Craven Creek properties at strong prices. Gloucester weekly notes include the Merrymakers Youth Show rehearsals for a Star Theatre performance to raise funds for servicemen overseas, and the upcoming Ragtime Band screening with a star cast. Also listed are hospital subscribers annual meeting, lost military overcoat, upcoming estate sales at Tugrabakh and Bach Creek, and political controversy surrounding Captain Ramsay and the New York Times treason case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hicks
Back Creek
Joseph Priestly
Filan Carolan
At &T
Als
Ry FB Laurie
Jacky Barker
Aoe. Shultz
A. Bridge
Craven Creek
Ron Shitz
Star Theatre
Freda Smith
Joan Turner
Mat Bennett
Wilfred Smith
Rosa Shaw
Fred Wyatt
George Tinder
Will Appean
Aken
Ead
John Clulow
Taree Bastet
Glen Easton
Piper Don Shaw
Gloucester
Buster
Your Photograph Offer At Sands Caravan Studio
An advertisement from Sands Caravan Studios near the Majestic Theatre in Gloucenter offers portraits for one shilling with other styles and prices available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sands’ Caravan Studios
Majestic
Gloucenter
London Sees Pacific Crisis Growing
London dispatch notes rising Pacific tensions after Japan’s moves and Roosevelt’s export curbs on aviation petrol. U S policy hints at oil embargo scope while Knox cites believed two-year reserves. Thailand possible next target. troop movements to Manchukuo reported.
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Roosevelt
Japan
U.S
Navy
Knox
Washington
Thailand
Manchukuo
Gloucester War Chest Fund appeals for servicemen lists
The Gloucester War Chest Fund Secretary D. C. Rye seeks enlistment details of local men for mailing lists and comforts dispatch. He notes difficulty in obtaining numbers and addresses, asks relatives to forward information, and lists several men by service numbers and names. Proceeds from a recent charity event fund the Gloucester War Chest Fund.
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Gloveator War Chest Fund
Floneesi
Tren
Wollamua
Gloucester
Comforts Fund
Kel
Hur
D. C. Rye
P.O
Gnr GA
McAlister
Freezing of Petrol Stocks Under Commonwealth Order
Melbourne reports a National Security measure freezing private petrol stocks in Australia. All non licensed bulk suppliers and retailers must not use, remove, or dispose of stocks after midnight without Liquid Fuel Control Board approval. A census requires declarations of held petrol and storage details by August end. Failure to return risks heavy fines.
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Melbourne
Australia
Liquid Fuel Control Board
Comonwealth Liquid Fuel Control Board
McLeay
McLesy
State Board
Particutura
Colins-street
Commercial Homebush stock sale report from Sydney
The Sydney market reports a large yarding at Winchcombe Carson with cattle across vealers steers heifers and cows, prices steady to firm. Yardings show bulls cows and yearlings with bulls to £14 10s cows to £11 16s and calves up to 55s for quality, pigs strong with best backfattena to 141s and baconers 63s 6d to 70s 6d as demand remains robust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
Sydney
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Pill, Son and Badgery Ltd
Wales
Golf Notes from Club Weekend Tourney
Perfect weather and strong local participation marked the Club's weekend golf event. Mixed foursomes, stroke and handicap events featured players including T. Charlton, Mrs Street, S Brennan, Miss Parish, H Coote and J McRae with multiple 36 hole and 18 hole results, prizes presented by Mr. McRae and support from Mrs Watkins and Mrs Yates among visitors to the event.
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T. Chariton
C. W.reet
Brennan
Joan Parish
Punton
Associates
H. Coote
J. McRae
L. Stevens
J. Cox
Tom Hollingsworth
Channon
Moring
J. Punton
S. Brenan
T. Hollingsworth
J. Hollingsworth
Mrs
S. Brennan
J. Channel
L. Rye
N. Chariton
Mrs. Hughes
Miss Dobson
Mrs. Watking
Miss Cleaver
Miss Relf
Miss Middlebrook
Mra. Street
Mrs. Yates
Miss Parish
Obituary Mrs Isabella Ann Reeves Mourned at 73
The Macleay Argus reports Mrs Isabella Ann Reeves died in Kempsey hospital on Sunday aged 73. A South Kempsey resident, she leaves husband Robert Reeves and son George Reeves and daughter EK Weekes. She had lived in Thalaba, Wallamah River, Bowraville, then South Kempsey. Funeral Monday at East Kempsey Methodist cemetery with Rev Kay Mason and Major Collier.
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Isabella Ann Reeves
Kempsey
South Kempsey
Titeume
Monkerai
Dungog
Robert Reeves
Tuingog
Newcastle
Thalaba
Wallamha
Bowraville
Macleay
EK. Weekes
George Reeves
Taree
Geo
Tit
Mesdames H. Allman
Africa
J. Hughes
Coraki
R. Cumming
Wauchope
J. R. Garland
Kay Mason
East Kempsey Methodist Cemetery
Collyer
Macleay Argus
Gangat Public Hall Meeting At Gangat School
Gangat Public Hall will hold a meeting at Gangat School on Saturday night August 9 at 7 30 pm. Secretary ADAMS, G. BR, will chair the gathering with notices for residents.
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Gangat
Gangat School
Lease Tender Invited for 130 Acre Paddock at Jes
Tenders are invited for the lease of MR H A SANSOM S Jack s Lane Paddock near Gloucester covering about 130 acres for two years starting 1 September. The property is well watered and subdividable. Tenders close with W E Sparke Gloucester Pty Ltd Auctioneers on Tuesday 19 August.
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H. A. Sansom
Jack's Lane
Jes
Gloucester
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Gloucesiex
Tom Hicks
W.B. Sparke
Ger Pty. Ltd
JR. Smith
Aloe Ty
Dalry
Ufmbt
Ani
Salk
For Sale Pure Bred Wessex Saddle Back Pigs
Auction type note offers young pure bred Wessex Saddle Back pigs for sale. The seller identified as R. G. Adams of Bakers Creek advertises availability for one month only.
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R. G. Adams
Baker's Creek
Notice of Price Increase for Rotary Hue Work
Owing to the price of kerosene and oil I am compelled to raise my price for work with Rotary Hue from 1st August. New Ground priced at £1 2s 6d, Lucerne Ground £1 0s 0d, Land that has been worked 17s 6d. J. J. Atkins, Forbesdale.
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Lucerne
J. J. Atkins
Forbesdale
Gloucester District Soldiers Memorial Hospital AGM Notice
Notice of annual general meeting of subscribers to Gloucester District Soldiers Memorial Hospital to be held at the School of Arts Gloucester on Saturday 16 August 1941 at 11 o'clock. Business includes receiving annual report and financial statement for year ending 30 June 1841. Arthur E Moore Hon Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Arts
Gloucester
Arthur E. Moore
Nominations Received for Five Elected Directors
Nominations on the prescribed form obtainable from the Returning Officer will be received from qualified subscribers to the movement under section 21 of the Public Hospitals Act for the election of Five Elected Directors. Nominations close at 12 noon on Saturday, for Advent 1941. M. Newton Returning Officer. Lost on Buckets Sunday in July haversack containing camera. Finder to return to Advocate Office.
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Umdersection
Suen
Bucketts
Haversack
Advocate” Office
Gloucester District thanks friends for wreaths and help
Mr Times Albury and Pasty express gratitude to kind Gloucester District and Bowman River friends who sent wreaths notes and expressions of sympathy after a recent sad bereavement.
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Albury
Pasty
Gloucester District
Bowman River
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P. le Quesne
City Price Draper & Mercer
A. 1. Cavanough
Willinta
A.hazelwood
C.F
Ter
Bro. Keech
Bros. Ruprecht
New South Wales
K. P. Allen
Anderson
Roma Private
McCarthy
The
Gloucestss Actorate
P.M
Ken Menzies
Mensies
ALF
Armoured
Melbourne ‘University
Majestic Programme
Anie
Alexander
Majestc
Alice Faye
Dan Anicthe
Tyrone Power
Jack Haley
Ethel Merrien
Jean Herdholt
Joby Carradine
Rosemary Lane
John Eldridge
Virgina Beissac
Gloucester District Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Heatherdale
Mauderville
Viala
Launte
Mandeville
Ger.) Pty) Ltd
Gloucester Hotel
J. R. Smith
Tugrabakh
Barrington River
Mr. Priestley
Bach ,Creek
A. H. M. Ramsay
New York Times
Peebles and Sot
Aidiothian Conservative Association
Peebles
House of Commons
Ramsay
Rameau
Dublin
Tyler Kent
London
Pacific
Agren
Adnirat Sakono
Jane
Pitlochry
Census Plan
Usaan
Gangat Public Hall
G, Adams
Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
OF Choice Dairy Fam
Tom Hicks Ann
E. Sparke
Struc Linns
Mie
BLM
Beneati
Dairy Head
PIG and Cal Sale
Brawe
Giucester
Gloucester Merry Makers
Barbara Jory
Cavanough's
Requeese
Seeaeay
Don Amecie
Aa Haley Ethel Merman
Jean Hersholt
John Eldredge
Virginsas
Dorothy Lamour
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