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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1940
Page
2
Fred Sraith and brothers Rex and Ar arranging to meet at Oakey Creek Bowan River run faced a rough night after mising Fred could not light a fire as matches were wet. Police alerted Monday morning, but word came later that all was OK after a reunion with Rex and meeting point.
An article extols the Aladdin lamp as a substitute for daylight in homes, noting its eye comfort and enjoyment for reading and recreation. It highlights its growing popularity and social benefits, and mentions a Street & Parish display in Gloucester on August 23 as part of a state wide Better Light drive offering special purchase terms.
The Stapleford Par competition was won by T Leedham with 83 and a first nine par of 36. Other scores include McRae 31 Rye 31 Highfield 30 Stevens 30 Lynn 27 Channon 26 Chariton 19. Draw for the Cavanaugh Cup to be played tomorrow features Mrs Newton vs Miss Cleaver, Mrs Street vs Miss Parish, Miss Weekes vs Miss Hawdon, Miss Belt vs Mrs Munro, Mrs Yates vs Mrs Garner, Miss Middlebrook vs Mrs Hughes, with a bye listed.
Gloucester CWA members welcomed Mrs Garry Vice President in place of ill State President Mrs Beveridge on August 19. She urged women to keep regular jobs for war effort, praised the Baby Meat Clinic, and noted Lord Mayor’s Fund need for socks and balaclava caps. The talk covered WANS, Girls' Land Army training, and rural work to replace men in farming. The Seaside Home at Merewether and Malt Land club room plans aided soldiers, while evacuee handling needs improvement. Sheep skin vest making showcased practical wartime reuse. The evening closed with songs, recitals, and refreshments.
The Presbyterian Flower Show and Ladies and Gents Ping Pong Tournament will be held at the Majestic Theatre on Friday the 30th of August. Mrs R Dennis opens the event at 3 pm with stairs access, many games, and entry fees 6d for ping pong and 4d for adults, children free. schedules available from D Boorer.
German air fleets sent six hundred aircraft in three mass raids on England. Two major strikes aimed at London caused widespread damage and casualties as 140 raiders were shot down in the outskirts and another 42 crossed the Thames. British fighters and anti aircraft guns claimed 140 enemy planes while sustaining 16 losses. The attack mirrored earlier coastal town raids with bombs dropping near a main shopping area and a train being attacked.
Coastal Command Fairey Battle bombers struck Boulogne harbor amid heavy anti aircraft fire and coastal batteries. Three tons of bombs and incendiaries targeted ships and seaplanes. main pier hit multiple times while crews silenced ground guns. All Coastal Command bombers returned unharmed. Blenheim fighters escorted. Air Ministry reportswide raids on oil plants, factories, aircraft stores, and railway targets in Germany and 26 aerodromes across northwest Europe.
The Gloucester and District War Chest Committee of the ALF presented wristlet watches to about twenty three district youths on leave, hoping the timepieces aid punctual parade. Seventeen were honored Monday with thanks from Private Roy Channell for the War Chest Committee, and further gifts followed Friday night and Saturday morning. A farewell for Private J G Portes at Forbesdale saw another watch presented.
A weather report notes Gloucester recorded 21 points of rainfall on Monday morning, detailing the amount and timing of the shower. The data emphasizes the rainfall intensity for the early hours.
Shire of Gloucester invites sealed tenders from certified sewer plumbers and drainers for installation of sewerage connections at Gloucester under contracts 28 to 82/1940. Plans and specifications available at Shire Office. tender deposits of 10 pounds required. Shire Clerk Harry N. Chaplin, Gloucester, August 19, 1940.
Impounded at Gloucester on 17th August by Impounding Officer 1 bay Mare 1 dark brown Pony no visible brands if not released will be sold at this Pound at 12 noon on Thursday 29th August Poundkeeper R Nichols
Public notice solicits farm contracts for ploughing and farmware with quotations on application, signed by W. Tout and Cyo G Ritter at Bowman Farm Lost from Rockhurst two tatty horses one cream mane and tail branded DZ one with silver mane and tail no brand ring ROOKHURST P.O. W. T. RELF One Jersey cow branded M3 strap around neck and rugged will communicate with J. MIDDLEBROOK
Gloucester Co op and Dairy Co Ltd invites nominations for election as directors. Nominations must be signed by two members, with no separate notice of candidacy. forms available at the registered office. Nominations close by 5 p.m. Wednesday September 18, 1910. By order of the board, G McGregor, secretary.
Public financial brief lists shire and park local funds for year ended 31 December 1939. Admin expenses, management and working costs, interest, and water supply fund entries appear with figures, detailing income and outgo. Exact balances are not clear due to OCR quality but reflect administrative and service allocations.
The fragment lists Bank Overdraft 4898 and Less Cash at Bank Local Funds 1907 3 with totals 8639 19 7 and 1367 15. It also notes Cash at Bank-Loan A/c above, Reserve for Renewals, and entries for Land and Buildings Office Furniture Plant and Instruments Water Supply Works Sewerage Works, etc.
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