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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1938

Page

3

Health Department influenza care advice in Sydney notice

The Health Department offers influenza care guidance. Bed rest, warmth, medical help, and four days after fever ends advised. Light diet, gentle purgatives, hot compresses for pain, and careful ventilation are urged. Use masks and discard used rags. contact Public Health at 5% Bridge Street Sydney for more information.

Health Department Soine Department of Public Health Bridge Street Sydney

School Notes and Local Education Developments

The district reports primary class scores in Writing Spelling and Arithmetic with mixed results. A portable classroom has been erected by the Education Department, with Seventh Class using it. Night school plans from Nabiac encourage youth education. Gloucester may follow if pupil numbers justify. The next school vacation starts Friday 26 August and reopens Tuesday 13 September.

Education Department Nabiac Gloucester

Coastal Pasture Improvement Observed By Agrostologist Moo

Mr A W S Moo tie reports coastal districts from Bodalla to North Coast show farmers increasing sown winter pastures and topdressing. He notes need for better use of implements like fisharrows and mowers, and warns neglect of spreading droppings reduces grazing.

Bodalla A. W. S. Mootie Moodie New South Wales

Mor ton serial delayed and notes on pests and signs

The instalment of Mr H W Morton’s serial Into the Land of Egypt is held over to Tuesday’s Advocate. W W Bryan reports California sterile blowflies aiding vegetable pollination and notes hybrid corn shows insect and disease resistance. Road sign revision announced by Col Bruxner with calls for greater visibility and night use.

H. W. Morton Land of Egypt Advocate W. W. Bryan Queensland Bryan Queensland Agricultural College Col Bruxner NEMA Australia New Zealand

Four Airmen Dead In Australian Bomber Crash

Melbourne reports four Royal Australian Air Force members killed when an Avro Anson bomber plunged into Arthur's Seat near Dromana. Air craftsman J Glover survived with minor injuries after the 9 45 am crash. Crew included Pilot-Officer R Symonds Sergeant Pilot J M Gillespie and wireless operator K C McKerrow.

Melbourne Royal Austalian Air Force Avro Anson Arthur’s Seat Dromana Port Phillip Bay J. Glover R. Symonds Adelaide J. M. Gillespie St. Kilda Victoria K. C. McKerrow Rogie R. W. Mawson Turramurra N.S.W

Country Tote Bets by Telegram

Acceptance by the totaliser authorities of country bets by telegram will be recommended to race clubs by the State Government. Any country resident could secure tote odds on a horse, with stakes recorded and a cheque sent if successful. The government aims to boost attendances and revenue and asks clubs to provide telegram betting offices for non attending punters.

Brisbane Crummery

Light Horse Maintains Role for Australian Cavalry

Major W. Hilless of the Australian Staff Corps asserts that while many British cavalry regiments are mechanised the horse remains essential for Australia. He notes home defence focus, coastal fighting prospects, and the army's adaptation for rapid movement. Horse supply remains adequate with stock coming on in New South Wales Queensland and South Australia. The composite Light Horse in Sydney demonstrated continued cavalry capability. The Australian cavalry aligns with home army training and organisation.

W. Hilless Australian Staff Corps 4Th Cavalry Brigade Europe Australia Commonwealth Hilless New South Wales Queensland South Australia Composite Regiment of Light Horse Sydney

Church Services Across Gloucester and Nearby Towns

Local church notices list Sunday services for Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist, Congregational, and Baptist congregations in Gloucester Stroud and surrounding areas with service times and clergy. A separate item, Prize for Meanness, critiques the Education Department as the Young P and C Association accuses it of waste in funding text books while sending only a small sixpence.

Church of England Trinity Gloucester H.C. Copeland H.W. Rogers Gangat Mr. F. Holmes Belbora Bowman Farm D. Glyn Jones Waukivory Stratford N. J. C. Southwell Lower Education Department P. and C. Association Young Young P. and C. Association

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