Farewell to Soldier and Town Notices in Gloucester
The Gloucester Advocate reports a happy farewell for Pte Marsh at Copeland School of Arts on August 5th with support from local figures. Pte Keith Youle rejoined after Crete, while Mrs Campbell's death at 20 marks a tragic note. Upcoming dances fund Gloucester Hall and Waulworth funds. notices include a visit by Hon. J. P. Abbott on August 28 and stock sale regulations enforcing strict inspections and safe yards. local church services and auctions accompany broader community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland
Davewell
Robert Marsh
ALF
W. Harris
Pte
Marsh
Messrs
Pred Young
J. C. Webecks
Braham
J.C. We Beck
Gloucester Fend District War Chest Fund
Taree
Mirai Bien Campbell
Ram
Nopusa Campbell
Forstey
Campbell Sanly
Hushanit
Avkley
Mayers Fiat
Alex. Avkley
Emsheil Theoastr
Tetdee
Wootten
Brattiaen Aay
Percy Arkley
Caratti
Ken
Borster
Ticks
Tuneury
Alex
Gloucester
ADF
Mrs. Cameron
Tuneurry
Dorothy Ainley
Toneurry
Waultivery
Wauliivery Hall
DL Slade
Edith W Ton
Alan Melnnes
Len Monty
Walter Brassington
Your Photograph For One Shilling at Sands Caravan Studios
A brief Gloucester classified note announces portrait photography at Sands Caravan Studios opposite the Majestic Theatre. Various styles and prices tailored to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sands
Caravan Studios
Majestic Theatre
Gloucester
Youth Show at Gloucester Star Theatre Delights Audience
The Youth Show in Gloucester features a 2.5 hour revue with many local performers. Highlights include Barbara Jory Joan Lange Joan Tyner Phyllis Abbott Gwen Wratten and Pat Wermett with numbers from There’ll Always Be an England to Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Proceeds go to Christmas parcels for soldiers. takings around £40 with audience praise and encores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Star Theatre
Tito Ue Hall
Mya Barabars
Jory
England
Barbara Jovy
Joan Lange
Joan
Enid Tyner
Phyllis Abbott
Florence Bates
Freda Smith
Lilian Grant
Pat Wermett
Chickie Hebblewhite
Gwen Wratten
Alora Belly
Fron Taree
Messrs
John Hawdon
Fra Wilmott
Ross Shaw
George Tindal
John Chapin
John Clowlow
Bori 4
Yates Wilfred Smith
Mervyn McLilckie
Colin Gray
Joan Sawson
Fainbow
Litte
Alema Bielly
Foi ‘Ciener
Barbara Jory
Fred Wilmoth
Johm Hawdon
R39 Shaw
George Tindall
Lian Grant
Jack Chapman
John Clowlaw
Glen Baston
Don Shaw
Galil Gray
Douglas Yates
Gwen Wrath
Ranchor
Freda
Barbera
John Chapman
Wilfred Staith
Gwen
Aloma
Berrymcers
Merrymakers
Pope Tan
Dofin Clewlow
Wilfred Smith
Tphyllia Abbott
Fin Mimbers
Gwen Att Afoma
Barbara Dory
Raid ‘Turner
Ben Shaw
Mervyn McLuckie
Tricks
War Chest Committee
Wh Walds River Red Cross Society Annual Meeting
The Wh Walds River Red Cross Society branch held its annual meeting on Wednesday July 6. President G. Macks praised members for their support and efforts, with officers reelected. The report showed a modest balance and reports noted aluminium, stamps, razors, soap, toothpaste, banks and magazines sent away, plus purchase of a sewing machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walds River
Gross Branch
Hoblon
Wednessay
Syell
Wiwers
Ulede
Elen
Wybyanoh
Ward
Boy Dead After Bicycle Fell At Quarry Wall
Police recovered the body of David Newman, age 1, of King Sirwet Waratah, near a 40 foot quarry wall after a bicycle crash. Investigators believe he was wheeling along a rough track beside the quarry when he fell, dragging the bicycle to the bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Newman
King Sirwet
Waratah
Railway Excursions for Spring Vacation NSW
The Commissioner for Railways Mr T J Hartigan has authorised excursion trains to align with the August 21 school holidays. Return tickets priced at 3s first class or 2s 3d second class will be sold at local stations to any NSW jetway station, with return valid for two months. An excursion train to Sydney departs Gloucester on Friday 23 August. Local station masters will provide details on other directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Hartigan
New South Wales
Sydney
Gloucester
New South Wales Railways
Fath
R. Nicholas
Britain warns Japan over Thailand intervention
In London the Foreign Secretary Eden said Britain warned Japan against any move to intervene in Thailand. The ambassador to Tokyo reported plans to manufacture a case for intervention could worsen Anglo Japanese relations. Washington reports say Japan may press into Thailand despite measures. Tokyo spokesperson Ishii denied seeking a joint defence with Thailand, seeking only close economic cooperation linking the baht to the yen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Japan
Thailand
House of Commons
Eden
Tokyo
Robert Craigie
Ishii
Nazis Probe Soviet Defences Near Keiv and Odessa
London reports German forces push against Soviet lines in White Russia and toward Roslavl while halting near Smolensk and Kiev. High losses in Ukraine and Odessa offensive noted. British and American actions include contact with Soviet troops and the first war-supply shipments to Russia via Pacific routes despite Japan’s warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Russia
Kholm
Novorsey
Smolensk
Roslovl
Qdmis
Tral Soviet
Kiev
Ukraine
Odessa
German High Command
Attlee
House of Commons
Washington
United States
Russia
Pacific
Japan
Letter From England From Dr E H Anderson Snow Squadron Leader
Dr E H Anderson, Snow Squadron Leader with the RAAF, writes from London to Miss Pag Morris. He thanks for comfort parcels from Gloucester, notes two years since leaving the town, and sends regards to friends. He describes London’s condition, mentions Berlin, and praises Australians and Gloucester crews for their service and travels in Greece and Crete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pag Morris
London
E. H. Anderson
RAAF
Gloucester
Vide Ferguson
Jerry
Berlin
Gloucester Bays
Greece
Crete
Advisory War Council Weighs Far East Situation
The Advisory War Council in Melbourne met until midnight on Wednesday to discuss the Far East. They stated the situation as tense, but not critical, after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advisory War Council
Melbourne
The Rabbit Pest in Gloucester Pastures Protection District
The Stock Inspector Mr Moore reports at Gloucester Pastures Protection Board meeting that drought raised rab bit numbers last year and prices for skins improved. With winter furs prices high, trapping and poisoning reduced pests, and no complaints in months. He urges owners to destroy burrows while numbers are low, to rid holdings of cover and dig out in all parts of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board
Akins
Gloucester PP
Personal notes and obituaries from Gloucester and NSW
Corporal Max Kennedy receives letters from Major-General Morshead and Lieut Baylis with his platoon’s warm congratulations. Gloucester elder Hewlett Tate visits, returning from Brisbane via Lithgow. Funeral report: Maxwell Pollock Dunlop MLC OBE, ex NSW Dairy Council member and Primary Producers Union leader, dies in Sydney. formerly a Kyogle dairy farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Kennedy
SLM
Morshead
9Th Australan Division
Near East
Lieut
Baylis
Max
Gloucester
Hewlett Tate
Tate
Lithgow
Brisbane
Sydney
Maxwell Pollock Dunlop
Mlc
Genera
Primary Producers Union
N.S.W
Australian Dairy Council
Dunlop
Legislative Council
Kyogle
War Chest Fund Receipts and Notable Wristlet Gifts
The Honorable Treasurer reports total funds received to date of £2477 15s 8d. Recent receipts include Upper Bowmen Patriotic Dance 14s 15d, Ladies Auxiliary 1s 3d 6d, donation Mrs FB Hy Anderson 1s 18d, Pitlochry Branch dance 3s 11d 8d, Mrs Hollingsworth weekly collections 2s 17d, Mrs J C Webeck Copeland collection 1s 38d. Total additions £26 4s 2d. Wristlet watches were recently presented to Jim Hannaford, Keith Hyem, W Marsh, and J E Shiels. Up to date 200 watches have been presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Bowman
Red Cross
FB. Hy Anderson
Pitlochry
Jim Hannaford
Keith Hyem
W. Marsh
J. E. Shiels
Long climb of Lost Boy ends in sobering search result
Desmona Clarke, a young boy last seen Christmas morning near Pililliga scrub, was found Tuesday three and a half miles from Bugaldie not by foul play. Police and townspeople note he wandered far despite 300 searchers. his body lay near the summit after likely collapse from exhaustion and exposure amid heavy rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desmona Clarke
Bugaldie
Pililiga
Locke Cup and Monthly Medal Draws Announced
Golf notes publish the Locke Cup and Monthly Medal draw for tomorrow with Lynn versus McRae, McIntosh versus Stevens, Rye versus Highfield, Charlton versus Cox, Brennan versus Channon, Conte versus Panton, and McGown versus Glover. The Associates’ draw also set for 2 PM tomorrow at the club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
McRae
McIntosh
Stevens
Rye
Highfield
Charlton
Cox
Brennan
Channon
Conte
Panton
McGown
Glover
Optometrist Visit By D I McDonald Honours PBMC London
Optometrist and optician firms will attend at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Saturday August 23. Jack McDonald Sydney Pty Limited promotes the event with hours from 8 pm to 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. McDonald
F.B.C
PBMC
London
Webster
Jack McDonald
Sydney
Commercial Hotel
Gloucester
Producer Gas Danger Warns NRMA For Vehicle Garages
The NRMA warns producer gas vehicles pose a carbon monoxide poisoning risk due to its odorless nature. It urges permanent ventilation or roof draughts to carry gas away and advises keeping nearby dwelling windows closed when cars are parked for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera
NRMA
N.R.M.A
Wanted Lad for Station Work in Gloucester District
A recruitment notice seeks a young man who has just left school for station work in the Gloucester District. Apply at home for details to W. E. Sparke (GCR) Pty. Ltd. with good wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
W. E. Sparke
Land Auction Notice for Tugwirth District Property
Land sale notice listing TOM HICKS and W E SPARKES Gloucester Pty Ltd as auctioneers. Property near Tugwmalth Gleoucester area spans about 82 acres with river frontage and 25 acres of alchemical farm land, plus 10 acres of tillable land. Two dairy farms operate on the estate with a riverfront homestead block and a second block of about 282 acres. Cottage dwelling of 4 rooms on the homestead block. Sale to be whole or in two blocks if not sold. Terms at sale from Hicks and Sparke Gloucester Pty Ltd Auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hicks
W. E. Sparke
Ger.) Pty, Ltd
Gloucester Hotel
J. R. Smith
Tugrabalh
Barrington River
Mr. Priestley
Bavie Creek
Wate W. & Sparks (Gey) Pty
LID
J.R. Smith
Tugmwalth
Gloucester
Ak de
Oni
Biock
St Pardingk
Alent Tod Geres
Averton
TOM Hicks Axon
W. E. Spark
Gloucester Shire Elector Enrollment Notice 1861
Lists dates and steps for electors in Gloucester Shire to enroll. Residents and occupiers must qualify by June 1 1861 and prove three months occupation. Applications accepted at the Cornet office and Shire post offices, under Harry M. Chaplin Shire Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Paley
Courtonse
Cornet
Harry NM
Chaplin
Shire Offier
Glownester
Minister Abbott to meet constituents at Gloucester Post Office
Hon J P Abbott MP Minister for Home Security will visit Gloucester on Saturday August 24 1941. He will be available to meet any constituents at the Post Office beginning at a stated time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Abbott
MNP
Glouvester
Gloucester
Mary Ti Lam
Weshley
Gloucester Brisley Me ID Meeting Notice
The Regular Meeting of the Gloucester Producers Union to be held in the School of Arts on Saturday 16th August at Tam. Members are cordially invited. Secretary M. Newton invites attendance.
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Red Cross
Forbescaye Puesday
Kia-Ora
Baevington Hall
Gloucester Mothers’ Club
P. and
Juvenite Fall
TP. Union
Mothers” Club
P. W. C. Assa
Majestic Theatre
Gloucester
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Coats
P. le Quesne
City Price Draper & Mercer
A. I. Cavanough
Twillinta
A.hazelwood
Bank OF New South Wales
Roma
McCarthy
Keith Youle
Rom
Mit
J. Maude
Manilla
Warmers and Settlers’ Association
Church of England
J. R Smith
Star Theatre
RED Cross Society
Ward's River Branch
U.S
War Council View On
War Chest Fund
Golf Notes
Maitland
J. Enright
Clydesdale
North
North Coast
Hunter
German
W. C. Ridgeway
G. McDonald
Gloucester, Pty., Ltd
Forbesdale Hall
Stroud
Andrews
McKinnon
Relf
Hon
Barrington
Barrington Hall
H. McCarthy
John Major
R. Jenkins
Trass Travel
L. Stevens
Chemists & Druggists
OF Choice Dairy Farm
Alll Wan
Chen
LD OeLnen
Imma Faye
Frgie Mra
Auonimistiiss
Auetling Sa
Fir Aster
Shire OF
Luise
Ole —T Ren NT Ab Pekiou
Crimi Cin Py
Ramer rHane
New Engin
Primary Producers’ Union
P.j.taylor& CO. Pty. Ltd
Stewart Avenue
Hamilton
Wewcastle
Liverpool & Riley
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