Death at Wingham Heralds Local Loss
One of Wingham’s best known residents, Harry Cross, proprietor of the Wingham Hotel, died Saturday afternoon at 63. A widow and two daughters survive. Also noted: ALP members on leave received wristlet watches from the Gloucester War Chest. Lieut. B. P. Dawson left for service, withWeekes to cover practice. films and town notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingham
Harry Cross
Winghan
ALP
Gloucester War Chest
School of Arts
Hayes
W. West
Briulley
Fordham
F. Monro
J. A. McRae
Atex
Frown
Colfing
Bred. Smith
M. Berry
W. J. Laure
Death and tribute to Arch Melnnes comrade in arms
Jim McGregor of Ward’s River and Ken Mychsel of Tamsworth visited the town to pay their respects to Arch Melnnes, praising his courage and friendship. The piece recalls Mr McGregor’s team known as The Three Mans, famed riders in district carnivals, and ends with a BBC joke about German pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim McGregor
River
Ken Mychsel
Australia
Mr. McGregor
Neil
Arch McInnes
Fay and Wide
the Three Mans
Men for the ALF Attend Supper After Final Exam
The men proceeding to Newcastle tonight after their final examination will be entertained at supper by refined soldiers. They are invited to attend the Langue room at about 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Langue
Old Fashion Parade at Barrington Hall Delights Audience
A Friday afternoon old fashioned parade at Barrington Hall revived memories of past fashions. Dressed mannequins displayed garments from 60 to 85 years ago, aided by Mrs. Hawdon and Mrs. Hicks. A Georgian couple and several 19th century outfits drew keen interest, with tea served by Barrington Red Cross members and praise for decorations and organizing volunteers.
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Barrington Hall
W. W. Hawison
J.T. Hicks
Higgins
Cninits
Bridget Lynch
Margaret Shaw
Beattie Grant
Maury Anderson
Mary Jane ‘Titcume
Elizabeth Richards
Sarah Button
Frances Taylor
Anne MacFerlane
Marianne Martin
Sis
Anne Beaton
Mary Beaton
Anne Porram
Petronella Witton
Joseph Laurie
Jeremiah Forbes
Herman
Barrington Red Cross
Mesdames Hawdon
Hicks
Tittle
Irene Laurie
Invergordon
GU. G. R Perram
Perram
Trai
Brian Carolan
Lockheed Unveils Fastest Military Interceptor Fighter
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation of Los Angeles unveiled a new twin engined interceptor claimed as the fastest military aircraft. The army has ordered large quantities and Britain reportedly contracts worth 60 million dollars. The machine carries a one pound rapid fire cannon and five machine guns. An experimental model reached 400 mph, and with more powerful motors installed the speed is near 500 mph. Army experts express great delight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
Los Angeles
Army
Britain
Late Air War News 105 Enemy Planes Down in Two Days
British and German air actions headline a two day blitz with 105 enemy planes down. Bombings hit Folkestone and near Dover injuring several as RAF and German fighters clash. Concurrent raids target Berlin armament factories with raids over Berlin and other continental centers.
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London
Britain
Thames
Folkestone
Dover
Berlin
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Hitler
RAF Bombing Raids Hit German Occupied Areas and Italy
Allied air forces plastered German occupied territories and Italy with night raids. RAF and RAAF bombers struck across a wide area destroying targets as German resistance and weather hampered operations. Two German aircraft failed to return while Italian targets near Milan faced fire and large blazes.
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Lonlon
Germany
Italy
RAF
RAAF
England
R.A.F
Alps
Industria
Milan
Marielli
Seatta
Two Short Stories in Gloucester Farewell to Liett and Precautionary Tale
Two brief Gloucester items recount a farewell to Lieut Dawson on a Saturday afternoon and a tale of legal courtesy. Cavin Williamson quotes a solicitor’s note exchange as a tale of misread goodwill. Constable Casey shares a cautionary wartime anecdote about air force personnel and entertainment in town.
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Liett. Dawson
Cavin Williamson
Hawdon
Gloucester
Ted
Casey
van Air Force
Dawson
V.A .S
Run Down by Train Kills Victorian Dairy Farmer at Paterson Bridge
Victor Taylor a 45 year old dairy farmer from Martins Creek was found dead in the river beneath the Paterson railway bridge early Thursday. Believed struck by a train while crossing the bridge about 2:44 am. Wilbur Cox, Paterson gate keeper, saw a man’s figure in train headlight then found the body after daylight. Police search recovered Taylor’s body. he leaves a widow and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Taylor
Martin's Creek
Paterson Railway Bridge
Wilbur Arthur Cox
Paterson
Kempsey Maina
Taylor
War Chest Fund Dispute Over Knitted Goods Saint Gloucester
Gloucester District War Chest Committee discusses sending surplus woollen garments to the Lord Mayor's Fund. Teachers and parents oppose shifting funds from local school collections to overseas relief, urging local distribution for loyal district soldiers. A letter to the headmaster and Ladies Auxiliary is approved, affirming local aid while coordinating with the Lord Mayor's Fund. A new Austelian Day is proposed and £100 from the Gloucester Fund considered to support War Chest efforts alongside depot sales and donations.
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War Chest
Gloucester
Lord Mayor's Fund
Sydney
Wwente
Uie
Ichwilt
Lord
Hesertt Ducet
Olur
Australia
Bouly
Shandoll
Alppentine
Lo Rémely
Garry
Ri ‘Country “Women's Association
Gloucestal
J. W. Hawson
J. H. Parley
Lord Mayor's
Lort Mayor's Fund
Messrs Weekes
Hicks
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Ayers
Hicks and Farley
Jadiss
J.W. Hawdon
Woodward
Highfield
Parish
Gloucester River
War Charity Meeting Adds Wristlet Watcher Funds
An account for £16 from Mr A I Cavanaugh covered the purchase of 10 wristlet watchers. After the meeting, Mr Alex Johnston gave £5 6s from selling a table and chairs to the fund. The committee’s raffle proceeds went to Mey J Devonport, with a vote of thanks to notable members listed and the secretary absent on business.
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Funis
A. I. Cavanaugh
Alex. Johnston
Tie Ronanrit
Mey
Devonport
War Chest Fund Appeals Work by Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary express deep thanks to donors for knitted comforts and parcels sent to ALF abroad. Parcels include socks mittens balaclavas and pullover garments, to be packed Thursday September 12 at 2:30 pm. Distribution to continue from depot and urgent sock appeals remain.
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Bevtetayy
AL Mewit
Epa
Amnary Wien
W. W. Hawthon
May
T. Andrews
Hisome
War Chest Committee
Ain
Rowling
Maren
Bathurst
Imittona
Sydney
David
Harris
Lailies Aviary
Lord Mayor's Fund Distributes Comforts to AWLP Camp
Corporal Ales Brown reported regular distributions of comforts from the Lord Mayor's Fund to AWLP members in camp. Towels kerchiefs soaps scarves flannels undergarments and razors were provided. Most on leave may miss, razor blades were in short supply. Also provided were Tree Chest Railway Buffet and entertainment facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ales Brown
Gloupstar War Chest Committee
Lord Mayor's Fund
AWLP
Gloucester Boy Scouts Seek Leader for New Troop
Corporal Alex Brown urges Gloucester residents to support the newly started Scouts Troop before departure. He appeals to the people to back the peace training ground for tomorrow’s men and notes the troop needs a capable leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Brown
Gloucester
Mt In
Leo
Church Services Across Gloucester and Stroud Districts
March meeting times listed include Presbyterian in Gloucester at 11 a.m. and 7:40 p.m. led by Rev D Glyn Jones. Congregational in Gloucester at 11 a.m. with Copeland 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Bulliac 7:30 p.m. led by Pastor B Martens. Stroud District Baptist Church in Stroud at 11 a.m. with Stratford 7 p.m. led by Pastor A B Baker. Stroud 7 p.m. with Mr Lo Griffin. and related services at Bowman Farm Forbestale Canan Williamson and Johrston's Creek Stratford and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Bowman Farm
Forbestale
Canan Williamson
Glyn Jones
Copeland
Bulliac
B. Martens
Stroud
Johrston
Solicitor Called Up for Service
MB E P Dawson, Solicitor, announces he has been called up for service with the ASP. During his absence, the practice will be conducted by MBE EB Weekes, Solicitor, formerly of Gundagal, who has carried on the business on previous occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. Dawson
A.lf
Gloucester
Weekes
Bann
Gundagat
Dawson
E. P. Dawson
A.sp
Mbe
EB. Weekes
Gundagal
Carrie
Price Increases At Smith Sons And Local Butcheries
Owing to higher cattle prices costly butcher supplies and hide market collapse prices rise from August 28 1940. Fillet steak rump and sirloin topes and many other cuts listed with new shilling and pence figures. Sellers include Smith and Son W H Walsh and Son Barrington Butchery Glelyphater Butchering Ct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Son
W. H Walsh & Son
Barrington Butchery
Gleyphater Butchering Ct
Gloucester Co op Dairy Co Ltd Directors Nominations
Nominations of candidates invited for election as directors of Gloucester Co op Dairy Co Ltd. Nominations must be signed by two proposers and include a signed consent. Nominations close 5 pm Wednesday 18 September 1940 at the registered office. Retiring directors must be nominated or notify otherwise. Nomination forms available at the registered office. y Order of The Board G C McGREGOR Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G C. McGregor
Fun for Everyone Aid Event at Gloucester and Barrington
In aid of Gloucester and Barrington Red Cross for Lady Gowrie's Appeal admission for children half price. Ladies provide a basket. Mrs. Ken Wellard is the Honorary Organiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Barrington Red Cross
Gowrie
Ken Wellard
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