Obituary: Robert Reeves of Kempsey Dies at 79
South Kempsey resident for 15 years, Robert Reeves died in Kempsey hospital last Monday at 79. Born in Dungog, he married Elizabeth Titcume in Newcastle about 157 years ago and farmed on the Williams River. Survived by daughter Mrs Wicks and son Mr George Reeves, with four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral from J R Garland’s parlours followed by Methodist cemetery service at fast Kempsey.
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South Kempsey
Kempsey
Robert Reeves
H. Reeves
Dungog
Newcastle
Elizabeth Ann Titcume
Williams River
Wallamba River
Nambucca
Albert Reeves
Gloucester
John Reeves
Commandant Hill
Mesdames Waters
Murwillumbah
O. Marquet
Paterson
J. Foster
W. Belton
Raymond Terrace
J. R. Garland
Kay Mason
Way Mason
Macleay Argus
Coupon Free Furnishings Under New Ration Rules
The Rationing Commission announced that furnishing fabrics and made up curtains become coupon free when sold by the yard. Exempt materials include arras cloth canvas carpeting curtain nets and many fabrics. Brocade cotton is removed from exemption. Exemption applies to fabrics over 100z per square yard and certain woven muslins. Made up furnishings and curtains are coupon free. The new coupon system for garments handling food covers cooks bakers and chefs but excludes butchers greengrocers and smallgoods shop assistants.
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Arras
Holland
Genoa
Utrecht
Must Fight Compulsory Unionism in Australia
The Opposition leader Mr. Fadden urged at a Chamber of Manufactures luncheon that compulsory unionism must be resisted as firmly as the 4 per cent profit limitation. He praised trade unions as beneficial when controlled, warned against totalitarian drift, and questioned the loyalty of Australia’s more than 1.5 million non union workers showing how freedom under democracy is at stake.
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Mr. Fadden
Chamber of Manufactures
Fadden
Australia
Austerity Courtship Recalled In City Interview
A truck driver recalls courting a girl during hard times. He took her to Alexandra Palace to see the balloon rise, and they walked there and back for a shilling. He bragged about the feat and the girl carrying only a stick at an orange.
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Alexandra Palace
Jack Peach
Meet the People
Worth America
Tabulam Cattle Sale Friday August 21
A NSW cattle sale featuring 1050 head including 50 prime cows, 260 Hereford steers aged 2 to 24 years, 130 Hereford steers 18 to 20 months, 120 Hereford steers 18 months, 160 Hereford steer weaners, 70 Hereford weaner heifers, 60 Hereford heifers, 2 year old 50 Hereford heifers, speyed cattle, 50 Hereford cows and calves, 100 mixed cattle and dairy heifers. Large drover attendance expected. cattle to be carefully classed and sold in lots to suit buyers.
Presbyterian Hospitality Centre fundraiser and services shift
The Presbyterian run Hospitality Centre in Sydney invites all HM Forces men, with tennis fundraisers on the Presbyterian court supporting the project. Sunday services see a 4:30 afternoon time in warmer days, and Hedley Gordon McGregor received baptism last Sunday. Pastor D Glyn Jones notes Baptists’ history of conscience and freedom.
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Presbyterian
Sydney
H.M
Fresbyterian Court
Hedley Gordon McGregor
Christ
D. Glyn. Jones
Church Services Across Denominations This Week
Gloucester and nearby towns hold services across Anglican Presbyterian Congregational and Baptist churches. Key times include Gloucester 8 a.m. Holy Communion and 7 p.m. Thursday 20th, Kia Ora 7 30 p.m. Rev J A Smith. Rockhurst 11 a.m. and Barrington 2 p.m. 4 30 p.m. Rev D Glyn Jones. Cedar Grove 11 a.m. Tim 2 30 p.m. Mt George 7 p.m. Rev B Martens. Stratford 11 a.m. Stroud 7 p.m. plus Craven 3 p.m. in Stroud 7 p.m. Pastor FE A. Wal sham.
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Church of England
Gloucester
H.C
Stratford
Tim
Mt. George
B. Martens
Stroud District Baptist Church
Craven
Stroud
A. Walsham
New Liquor Control Regulation Enters Effect
State Cabinet approved new liquor control rules restricting sales and service to females under 21 on licensed premises and banning sending young women to buy liquor. It outlaws providing drinks to underage females at dance halls or near entertainment venues to curb drinking in cars or streets near such places.
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Tabulam Cattle Sale
N.S.W
Farrell, Craike & CO
Tabulam
Dalgety & CO. Ltd
Baptist Sealwat
John Bunyan
Bedford
F. A. Walsham
K. A. McIntosh
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Tom Hicks
Glouchster
Queensland
McNaughton & Garland
Kia Ora
Wallamba District
WAR and Patriotic Fund
Nabiac Showground
J. BE
Gorton
Nabiac
F. Viggers, Pty. Ltd. Sawmillers
Shire OF
Harry N. Chaplin
Wallanbah
NEW Liquor Control
Majestic Theatre
P. Chaplin
Gloucester C
W.A. Younger
Manchester and Furnishings
Hardware
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