Gloucester V.A.D. Final Meeting Reports War Service
The Gloucester VAD detachment held its annual and final meeting at the RSL marking six years of service. They recount meals served at the Gloucester Railway Refreshment Rooms, assistance to the Bride Train families, a Mothers Room on the platform, fires for troops, and support from the Railway Department and local donors. The group notes total meals served 649,000, funds raised about £1201 8s 6d with most donated to Red Cross and Red Cross stamps, and bids farewell as they disband. Members reflect on marriages, a founder’s death, and gratitude to collaborators and the Gloucester Railway Refreshment Rooms.
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Gloucester VA
RSL. Com
Mesdontes
R. Jenkins
PB. Campbell
Arrowsmith May Hess
P. Smith
J. Eawards
Meadames Hooke
Livermore
Goucester
V.as
Vas
Luis
Department of Railwaya
Mr McNamara
Dean
Carson
Northern Timber Criggers Ltd
Nash
Len Monroe
Manning
Bay Seants
Darrell Woeat
Ps O.W
Ib Eestor
Carlew
Post Office
Red Cross
Tntil
Jamia
Dlwava
Miss Jenkins
VAR
V.A.D. Red Cross
Didlevy Red Cross
Newcastle
Gloucester
Centennial Park
Country Detachmenta
Sydney
ELMLS
Argonaut
Aftern Center
Memorial Park
Majestic Theatre
Oon
Groucenter
Iris Matthewson
Joan Tonks
Mavis Antes
Janet Rose
Lola Farley
Margaret Grahame
Grahame
Gloucester Ambulance
Mortines
Patiles Sionttty
OUP
AJA Mlw.s
Ole Supporter
Wse
RSL
M. Lance
Typoselusiinus
Avis Soromittey
Presbeteria
Fao McNataghton
Rill
Meeers
Wilcon
Camiditers
Bessie Heampton
2 Whatsen
Cgloucester
Mier
Adaption Report and Voluntary Aid Detachment Notes
A fragmented report details the Voluntary Aid Detachment led by Mrs. Hicks and Mina Trew Matthewsen, with Aleka’s team driving the mont cai fiend repertoire. It covers a balance sheet, expenditures for office essentials, insurance, stationery, and gifts, and notes the disbanding of the Pemelitment with transfers to the State Council and Red Cross funds.
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Judcen
Mene Hicks
Hose Jenkins
RSMP
Sretson
Mont Cai
Aleka Flannel
Aplen
Mmeke Olde
Mina Trew Matthewsen
Mra
Fred Hebblewhite
Kempner
Aleka’ Tema
Bentefers Opportunity Shop
Stoll Martin Plier
Arenantie Es
Tetererwnes
Miketo
Evry Ase
Sreery
Clair
Mise Kemp
Mra. Hicks Jonny & Wises
Ertanee Leitott
Com Bank Ae
Tahoe Son Nets
Ranntion
Sputen Red Grom
HICKS
Ghowcester
Bel Cross V.A. Department
Gloucester cattle and cattle price figures amid sales reports
At Homebush on Thoraday the Gloucester market noted two steers sold to £13 17s, value £13,100, with twenty-seven venlers averaging £11. Prices varied with averages around £7 14s for other lots. J. P. Baston of Gloucester reported a calf average £8 8s and £85 10s for a single lot. Instant relief advertised for coughs in Calds Woods’ peppermint cure.
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Clouctster Cyctle
Homebush
Thoraday
Carson's Isley
BR. Power
Gloucester
Eowe
J. BP. Baston
Local RSL sub-branch debates funding and honorariums
At Friday night’s meeting the local sub-branch appointed Secretay Mer Cliff Fraser and Mr Joe Corbett as delegates to the RSL. Discussions covered social plans in Sydney, the Victory social, and the RSL gift to Hobart traders. The Gloucester sub-branch debated brewery shares for Terry's Brewers Lithgow and a proposed Sol Eve’s Club license. The meeting also planned a war library nucleus funded by £20. The anniversary of the president’s birthday was celebrated with a chorus of For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.
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Mer
Cliff Fraser
Joe Corbett
RSL
Annuel
Soldier Settlement
Sydney
Wth
Mefoaytich
Congress
Vas
Tius Michal
RLSJL
Viriansa
BIS
Hoeester
PSL
Awellins
Anne Daw
Worde
Justine Kinsela
Industrial Court
Army
Marrickville
Terry's
Lithgow
Gloucester
A. J. Farley
Gloucester Delecate
Mailfond
Tyne
Aml
Esh
Sihbranch
Forey
Rough Riders
Farnival Association
Rough Riders’ Assocition
Sidoer
Farley
Gloucester Club
Sriney
Jenkina
Tolco
Goml
Swh-Branch
Tom
Church Services Across Gloucester and Stroud
The church calendar lists services in Gloucester and Stroud with multiple denominations. The Lord Bishop plans confirmation at St Paul’s Church at 11 am on Sunday September 8, led by the Diocese. Various ministers from Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist and interdenominational groups are scheduled at Gloucester, Stroud, and surrounding halls.
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Stratford
Word's River
Stroud
Craven
G.W. Wilson
Gloucester
G. Norris
D. Manteith
Notice on submission deadlines for WHI contributors
WHI contributors and advertisers must submit all material by mid day prior to publication. Early closing of meals and staff shortages mean material arriving after the deadline on Mondays and Thursdays cannot be guaranteed for insertion.
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Mealls
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J. Bennett
Moffat Virtue
Electrolux Kerosene
T. S. Care
Golden Gate Cafe
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C. Falconer
Market Street
Shell Depot
Carrier & Parcel
Tom Hicks
General Commission
Queen Street
Thomas Cowan& CO
Street & Parish Pty., Ltd
Bowen
Box
Taree
Zale Sewepenst Ja
Sauik
Gloucester V
Imperial Milking Plants
A. B. Campbell Gent
King Streds Loc
Hatepomald & CO. Pty. Ltd
Iprome
Burley’s
Burley
Giailliad Insurance
Gane
John Deer Trackers
Chrih Trucks
Chryster
Piyninitl
Meareds
Qv Parga Trucks
NYT
Cougis
Calds Woods
J. H. Takia Nent Bt
Jack
Eris
Bent Supplies
Jottings
Church Services
Church Street
Ken. Buchan
Brian Carolan
Dombkins Bros
Duco
Denison Street
AGEN
Mitchell-Shearlr
Allis-Chalmers
Jor
Herald
the Herald
S.M. Herald
Aunt Mary
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