National Fodder Scheme Aims for Stable Livestock Output
The Minister for Commerce announced regulations under the National Security Act to create a national fodder conservation scheme. A Federal Conservation Board with a chairman and nine members from all States will oversee two committees on dairying in heavy rainfall districts and grain and wheat. The Board will manage fodder reserves, purchase excess stocks, and supply fodder at reasonable prices during droughts to keep livestock and dairy production stable, with the committee for grain to be announced soon. Members include E J Aggins MLC of Lismore as Chairman and H E Hanbury of Victoria. T F Plunkett MLA of Beaudesert chairs the dairy board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Page
E. J. Aggins
MLC
Lismore
T. F. Plunkett
H. E. Hanbury
Victoria
Australia
Tea Prices Rise as War Time Costs Increase
From Thursday morning tea price rose by two pence a pound, totaling elev en pence since the war began. The Prices Commissioner attributed the rise to overseas factors. A notice lists constant supplies and an auction at Gloucester Hotel at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 50, including land allotments and associated parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Page
Sparke (Ger
Ply, Ltd
Britain
Gloucester
Watkivory
H. A
Alto
Optometrists D I McDonald to Visit Commercial Hotel Gloucester
D I McDonald of Webster duck and McDonald Sydney Pry Limited Optowettistx and Opticians will be in attendance at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Saturday August 23. Consultation times are 9 am to 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. McDonald
D.A
London
Webster, Duck & McDonald
Sydney
Pry
Optowettistx and
Opticians
Gloucester
Gloucester social evening marks CWA visit event
State President Mere Gary visits Gloucester on August 29 to address the CWA gathering at the Majestic, with a social evening, wine, supper, and a large turnout expected. The event includes the Wingham Merrymakers dance and a gun fan on the dance floor, supper at the School of Arts, and Methodist services to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twr
Tueseliy Toenl
Ik the Majestic
Wingham Merrymakers
Drehestyy
Plann New Dati
School of Arts
Thy Highe
Australian leaders split on London trip for prime minister
The Labour Party rejected sending Mr Menzies as Prime Minister to the British War Cabinet to represent Australia. A decision favored Australian representation in London but required party agreement. Menzies faced strong opposition and his participation would depend on broad parliamentary support amid imperial war policy tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labour Party
Mw Menzies
Rnghind
Australia
Commonwealth
Havity
Lonton
Monares
London
Prian Minater
Mouaies
Priki
Hipmankings
Menzies
Iis Ci Ihimet
Missing Man Report From War Camp Reaches Home
A fragmentary wartime letter notes a missing man in a Middle East theater, mentions prisoners and escapes, and lists several individuals believed to be in various camps. It reports a few names including Gordon and Ben Davies, plus others like Eric nap and Thorne, with hope of homecoming and updates on contacts abroad.
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Vurhosiale
Gunn
Emnaii
Aerostar Art Tatcon
Cun and
Brose
Charlee
Fle Reale
Hinil
Rene Poet
Joseamie Wal Druthan
Alan Bol-ton
Thorns
Marriage at St Philips Church in Newensute
A local notice reports a marriage officiated by Rev A R Me Nits at St Philips Church. The couple includes Miss Javiyis Mu hao of Bayringeon and Mr A Stari, with family notices mentioning various breaks and upcoming moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Philips Church
Newensute
A. R. Me
Norbert Ho Betage
Weat
Jean
Javiyis Muhao
Bayringeon
A Stari
Learie
Aynily
Nan Hawdon
ADF Nuvsite
Espa
Victoria Barrarke
Fos Torrow
Miss Haweon
Ana Totter
Monts
Malia
Tobrik
Mediterranean
RSS. Ke Aa. League
Gunner C. Webeck
Gunner Webeck
Urients
Newcastle
Fewer Cars on Road in New South Wales
NSW road transport figures show a $1 per cent decrease in car registrations over the year. End of July total 304,999, down 412 from last year, July decline 5,883 with 382 new motors registered this July versus 701 last July. Licensed drivers at month end 462,810, down 5,495 from a year earlier. Auction next Friday at Singleton Yards includes 500 head bullocks, mainly Hereford stock aged 3 to 4 years, sale at 1 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Commissioner For Road Transport
Mr. Neale
New Motors
Tully
Singleton
Messrs. Grainger & Falkiner Pty. Ltd
Farmers & Graziers Co-op
Golf Notes Championship Qualifying Round Draw Released
The second qualifying round for the Championship and Laurie and Horner Cups will be played tomorrow with matchups Rye v Lynn Brennan v McIntosh Highsfield v Stevens Coote v McRae Channon v Chariton Cox bye The Cavanaugh Cup tomorrow’s Associates matches feature Mrs Yates v Miss Rel Miss Yates V v Mrs Street Mrs Bagley v Mrs Cavanaugh Miss Cleaver v Miss Middlebrook Miss Parish v Mrs Watkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye
Lynn
Brennan
McIntosh
Highsfield
Stevens
Coote
McRae
Channon
Chariton
Cox
Cavanaugh
Searle Furniture Sale Set For Saturday Afternoon
Readers are reminded of the sale of Mr. H. Searle's furniture and effects at his residence on Phillip Street Gloucester. The auction starts tomorrow Saturday at 2 pm.
War Chest Fund Appreciation From A G F Gloucester
Secretary records cordial thanks from MY GP Docker administrator for support of 460 Christmas Hampers plus related donations. Official receipt sent. 160 Christmas Hampers cards prepared. Merrymakers raise £32 4s 10d from Youth Show for servicemen. Treasurer reports total funds received to date 2035 10s 9d with multiple smaller donations and street stall success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.G.F
GP Docker
Therards
Gloucester
N.S.W
Merrymaker
Gloucester War Cheat Fund
Glouves Oy Merrymmskers
Barbara Jory
Gloucester Red Cross Meeting Report and Donations
Gloucester Red Cross monthly meeting notes show President Aiggide and members including Cameron secretary reporting. Apology received from Mrs Horner. A cheque of 27 pounds sent to HQ for annual quota. Donations listed include cash gifts and items for sale at the depot. New members welcomed Mrs Stan Jones and Mrs Yardy. Next street stall planned with proceeds noted.
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Miss Cameron
Tivid
Ilesidmes Aiggide
God Iil
Glover
L. Rye
A. & Smith
Flandunes
Yuriy
Kennedy
Turner
Ih T
Higgins
W. W. Hawdon
High Field
Siwlden
King
Powell
Glyn Jones
Baston
McGregor
Creagh
B.A. Lavirie
Mes. Mathewson
FR. Laveie
Upper
Bowman
Grant
Rash
Ikina
Red Cross
Stan Jones
Yardy
Control of Cabbage Grub Advises Dusting Regime
The Chief Entomologist of the Department of Agriculture recommends growers dust cabbage plants with equal parts arsenate of lead and kaolin until heart, then switch to a derris and kaolin mix of one pound derris to eight pounds kaolin. This plan aims to control cabbage grub and allow market sale without spray residue taint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Dairy Workers Demand Awards for Primary Producers
In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Fitzgerald urged that dairy farmers and those in dairy processing should work under awards similar to other industries. He noted butter and cheese factories and milk distributors already under awards, and argued farmers endure long hours seven days a week. He welcomed arbitration court access but urged fair pay and prices to sustain farming.
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R. K. Fitegerald
M.D
Legislative Assembly
Wade
Tnd
Ely
Fitnger
Uniter
Mr. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Fem
Pitzgerald
Une
Obituary for Charles Cameron of Mount George
Charles Cameron of Mount George and formerly The Bight Wingham dies aged 84 or 85. He was the son of the late J Hingh Cameron and born at Wirragulla near Dungog. He married twice and left two daughters and a son Charles Stewart Cameron who lives at the old homestead. Survived by two brothers J H Cameron and Duncan Cameron and sisters Mrs Joh Robinson Nurse Cameron and Mrs Catherine Cameron. Known across the Manning district for integrity and friendship. The Chronicle notes his word was his bond and he was greatly esteemed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taree
Charles Cameron
Mount George
Wingham
J Hingh Cameron
Wirragulla
Dungog
Manning
Eliza. Irvine
A. Irvine
Tar
Vermon Andrews
Baker's Creek
Charles Stewart Cameron
J. H. Cameron
Duncan Cameron
Joh Robinson
Cameron
Wing
Chronicle
Relief for Farmers Powers to Issue New Lorry Licences
An official from the State Laquid Fuel Control Board announced last week that police in country districts can issue new consumer licences when lorry movements impose hardship on primary producers. August-September rations were cut by 50 percent, with police now able to restore up to 10 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laquid Fuel Control Board
Service Stations Association
A. Gregory
Sydney
NEMA
H. J. Johnson
Senator McLeay
Melbourne
Furniture Sale on Phillip Street Gloucester Saturday
Tom Hicks sells the furniture and effects of Mr H Learie by public eviction. The items include a maple bedroom suite with twin beds and wardrobe, dining room suite, chairs, piano, beds, seating, kitchen furniture, garden tools, and more. Cash only. Auction at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Street
Gloucester
Tom Hicks
H. Learie
Sgro Uprecht
Gui Tervung
Gand Gramphone and
Choucest
Gloucester Co-Operative Dairy Company Tender Notice
TENDERS invited for construction of a concrete grease arrestor and filtering chambers to treat wastewater. Plans and specifications available at the company office. Tenders close Monday 1st September 1941. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. A Brorson Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Ander
A. Brorson
Mrs Irwin Family Thank You Note
Mrs Irwin and family sincerely thank all friends for letters and cards of sympathy received after their recent loss.
Polish Government Rejects Second Grade Butter Imports
New South Wales dairy districts push farmers to produce only top quality butter as second grade prices at 4d a pint deter better yields. Officials urge improved dairy hygiene including boiled wash water twice daily and early cream handling to cut inferior production. News briefs announce Viscount Stonehaven’s death, Captain Sir James Croft’s fatal wounding, and large ALF and RAAF contingents arriving abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New South Wales
Viscount Stonehaven
Conservative Party
James Herbert Croft
Ayrshire
Hugh
Matthew Fiennes Croft
Salisbury Court
Uralla
A.lf
Middle East
R.a.af
Canada
Suill
Gloucester Electors List Notice Enrolment Forms Available
Nolict lists for Gloucester Shire electors prepared and on display from August 30 1941 at the Shire Office Police Station and Court House Gloucester and post offices. Qualification date June 1 1941. Land tenants must occupy eight months prior and other residents since June 1 1940. Forms for enrolment available at Council office and post offices. Harry W Chaplin Shire Clerk Gloucester 4841.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolict
Gloucester
Ain Flector Ig
Harry W. Chaplin
State President Garry to Visit Gloucester Friday
The State President Mrs Garry will visit Gloucester on Friday August 2 and speak at the Majestic Theatre at 8 pm Admission is free All members and interested are invited Secretary M Lowe The Monthly Meeting of the Gloucester Chamber of Commerce will be held at the School of Arts Monday night next at 5 pm Business General H Gray Hon Sec
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry
Gloucester
Majestic Theatre
M. Lowe
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce
School of Arts
H, Gray
Lost Military Overcoat With Regimental Number 105522
A military overcoat lost on August 1 between Heatherdale Church and Rawdon Vale. It bears a name and the regimental number 105522 inside the pocket. A reward of £1 offered for return to the Advocate Office or the address provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heatherdale Church
Rawdon Vale
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P. le Quesne
City Price Draper & Mercer
A. J. Cavanough
Liberty Foundations
A. Hazelwood
Corset
Liberty Specialised
Brassieres
Liberty
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Roma Private
McCarthy
The
Gloucester Advocate
Country Women's Assn
Eviday
CWA
Mere
Gary
Lwvnee
Tao Pan
Walsham
Portal” & Inn
Abbott
MPL
Vs. Chompwn
New England
Ant
Avshealian Woalghners' Council
Nsw
Geeaziers Assoris Lian End Gragiers
Colvintl
Australian Wool Board
Centys
Internationa
Tilelpia
Europe
Releir
Marshal Goering
Goering
Royal Air Forest
Cairo
France
Hitler
Roevingnd
Hussia
Thering
Labour
Singleton Cattle Sale
War Chest Fund
Flom
Merrymakera
Miss . Jory
Talat
Geo. Stanton
G. Arrow~ Smith
Iepot
J. N Lauvie
W. Arrowsmihh
Miss Carson
Hawkins
Harris
Glourestory
Roy Phillips
A. E. Smith
My. Smith
Gloucester Red Cross
M.la
Merrymaker's Orchestra
M. A. Newton
Pam Grainger & Falkiner
Farmers & Graziers' Co-Operative Grain, Insurance, & Agency CO
LED
14S Ltd
Gloucester Co-Operative Dairy Company Limited
Forbesdale
Andrews
Alt H. A. Ransom, Esq
Truimee
Phillip
Etrest
SALF
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester Pty., Ltd
Gloucestur
Maitland
Hunter
Orden Balamay
Green
Bellingers
Miranda N.S.W
Shire OF
Teak
Chamber of Commerce
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