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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1941
Page
2
D. T. McDonald F.B.C.4 Honours F.8.M.C. (London) of Webster Jack McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will be in attendance and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Saturday August 23 from 9 am to 5 pm.
The Gloucester Advocate announces a reduction in its midweek size starting with this issue due to rising costs and shrinking advertising revenue. Friday editions will continue as normal. The note thanks advertisers and explains small country centers rely on local papers, urging continued cooperation.
The death occurred yesterday in Sydney of Mrs. Rachel L Hazelwood wife of A J Hazelwood and mother of several named children. The funeral will depart Gloucester Church of England at 3 pm tomorrow. Also noted are a farewell social for Private Herb Smith and Gunners Ron and Bill Turner,Presented wristlet watches, and a church induction of Rev J A Smith by Bishop De Witt Battye. Donations from a street stall fundraiser are listed along with Red Cross Seals proceeds and hospital contributions reminder.
Gloucester War Chest Fund committee meets to dispatch 160 hampers via the Australian Comforts Fund for locals overseas. Two canteen orders of 5 shillings each will be sent with Christmas greeting cards by air mail before Christmas. Ladies Auxiliary notes donations from Miss Carson Sister McRae Mrs Charlesworth and Mrs F N Laurie with the last two items to be disposed of. The Ladies’ Auxiliary meeting shifts to Tuesday 26th from the 19th.
Police Court presided by Mr Parker with Mr G G Brown ill heard John Bryan defend indecent language claim. Jury or magistrate left a doubt who spoke words. Bryan denied using them. constable may have witnessed. Appeals against Gloucester Shire Council sewerage rating noted for Friday.
London reports unanimous view among diplomats and politicians that the coming weeks may bring decisive and momentous actions by defenders of democracy. Thai policy defense and troop movements are discussed, while Japan reinforces Manchukuo as Nazi pressure aims to sway Tokyo Vichy and Madrid into war.
The Australian Cabinet met in Melbourne as warnings of possible Pacific actions loom. Prime Minister Menzies warned the country stands near danger as naval, military and air forces prepare to mobilise under a pre arranged plan should Japan threaten peace. Army preparations and fleet positioning are noted while London press opinions align Japan with a risk deciding on war against the British Empire amid uncertainty about America.
Commercial Homebush stock sale report notes 1562 cattle yarded with market firm. Steers to 45 shillings per 100 pounds, heifers 42, heavy bullocks 40, cows 38. Maitland fat cattle sale records a firm market to 10 shillings dearer. best bullocks £16 18s 6d, cows £12 3s 6d, yearlings £9 8s 6d, bulls £12, choppers £2 5d to £3 6d.
Warner Bros presents East of the River starring John Garfield Brenda Marshall Marjorie Rambeau George Tobias and William Lundigan at the Majestic this Wednesday. The drama follows Mama Raviola’s bid to raise two sons in New York’s lower East Side with one becoming a hoodlum and the other a scholar, until a love triangle tests them. Also showing South to Karanga with Charles Bickford James Craig and Luli Deste. Spencer Tracy stars in Edison the Man, billed for next Saturday and Monday amid local hospital board election notices and a School of Arts dance night with Pollock’s O K Dance Band.
Minister for the Army Mr Spender said he had been informed by Minister for Supply Senator McLeay that large uniforms deliveries for the Volunteer Defence Corps were expected by September end with final by November. Early deliveries would be arranged if practicable. Three firms would soon be in bulk production to supply the material.
Lord Halifax argues foreign missions remain essential to the church even in war. Church commitments cannot be set aside, nor should church work be financed by borrowing. The piece also notes local Presbyterian notices, illness, a spring tournament ad, liquor law revision petitions, and a Bellevue Methodist sermon on religion and national life. Bible Society representative Bingham will visit Gloucester district, help services, with annual meeting Monday in Presbyterian Hall.
Rev. A J Smith reports that the Lord Bishop of Newcastle with Archdeacon H H Woodd visited Gloucester last Saturday night to institute the Rector of the Parish. A full church witnessed the solemn ceremony and listened intently to His Lordship's lucid remarks.
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