Loyal Australians greet departing soldiers in Gloucester
An Army uniformed Australian speaks of unity and sacrifice as Gloucester soldiers prepare to depart. Corporal Jack Boorer thanks the War Chest Committee for parcels and tobacco, while locals praise the boys’ bravery and express hope against famine. Messages urge letters of encouragement and continued support from home.
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Gloucester
Alf
Australia
British Commonwealth of Nations
Jack Boorer
War Chest Committee
Ivor Sansom
Charlie Merchant
Alan Edwards
Sam Fordham
Eric Richards
Tom Allardice
Jack McRae
Bill Merchant
Fred Davey
Ladies’ Auxiliary
U.K
Loss of HMAS Canberra in action off Solomon Islands
GHQ and Prime Minister Mr. Curtin announced that HMAS Canberra, a 10 000 ton cruiser, was lost with 816 aboard. Of 193 casualties 20 officers and 173 ratings, including Captain Frank Edmund Getting mortally wounded. The ship sank while cooperating with Royal Australian Navy and American forces against Japan. cause not specified.
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Canberra
Solomon Islands
GHQ
Curtin
Frank Edmund Getting
Sydney
Royal Australian Navy
Homebush Stock Sales Report cattle yarding and pig prices
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports 1928 cattle yarding with better prices for steers and heifers and higher pig values at Sydney sale. Cattle quotes: steers 54s, heifers 50s, bullocks 18s, cows 43s per 100 lbs. Pigs: backfatters and prime heavy to 220s. good to 140s. baconers 140 lb to 160 lb 105s to 120s. 120 lb to 140 lb 90s to 110s. 100 lb to 120 lb 70s to 90s. porkers 50 lb to 70 lb 66s to 72s.
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Homebush
Winchcombe Carson Ltd
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Special Store Cattle Sales Overview
Special store cattle sales announced for August at 11 am featuring 1000 head of good quality local bred store bullocks steers and female cattle. Krambach venue details list 700 head local bred store cattle to be offered Wednesday September 9 at 12 30 pm.
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Krambach
Patriotic Sports Meeting at Gloucester Park
A local charity event organized by Gangat and Bow man Farm Mounted V D C funds the Gloucester Red Cross and War Chest. The day features many pony, flag, and handicap races for mounted V D C members, a mounted drill, a luncheon, and a later dance at School of Arts Hall, with stalls and a message about a missing Durham bull from Wallanbah paddock.
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The
Gangat and Bowman Farm Mounted V.D.C
Gloucester
Red Cross & Gloucester War Chest Fund
V.D.C
Baltic Machinery Coy., Ltd
Jersey Dairy Herd and Farm Equipment Sale Notice
High class Jersey herd and plant offered by W E Sparke from A Kirk property. Sale includes 20 Jersey cows 30 springers 9 heifers 20 heifers 2 pedigree bulls and draught stock plus farm equipment, irrigation plant and household items. Light luncheon by Red Cross. Terms cash unless arranged. Gloucester agent note.
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W. E. Sparke
Ger.) Pty., Ltd
A. Kirk
Jersey
H.P
Triumph
Massey-Harris
Oldsmobile
Red Cross
Domestic Textile Sale Promises Bargain Household Items
Top Dog Housewife Pillow Slips at 2/6 and striped tea towels at 1/11 lead a kitchen goods sale. Self-spot Madras suitable for curtains in beige and green, 40in wide at 2/9 yard. Ready-made linen bed ticks and blankets priced, with colorfast pyramids handkerchiefs and cream cut blankets among items. Also grocery hardware and furniture mentioned.
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Eloir
Ng Te
Trewe
HMAS
Angela Jenkins
Gloucester Park
Younger
School OF Arts
E. Weekes
Majestic Theatre
M. E. McIntyre
Returned Soldiers Social Committee
Gloucester Shire Yards
Wallanbah
A. J. Blanch
G. E. Sykes
C/o
Owl
Bowman Farm
J. S. Wilson
P. J. Taylor & Co. Pty. Ltd
Newcastle
Manchester and Furnishings
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