Nation's Need for Increased Farm Production in War Time
From a farmer's view and national economy, expanding production is essential in war. The article cites coastal farming, pasture management, and fodder conservation, urging widespread use of superphosphate and special fertilizers. It argues dairy output could rise dramatically with affordable finance, and notes potential butter-fat gains from improved pastures per acre costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FLAS
Australian Dairy Council
Australia
Labour Election Policy In Australia 1940 War Effort
The Federal Labour Leader Mr Curtin opened his party campaign reaffirming Labor’s unyielding support for Britain’s just cause and war effort while rejecting calls for a National Government. Other notes include Dr William Maloney’s death after 50 years in Parliament, local moves of residents, weather, and a revival of Creswick Advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtin
Labor
Labour
Britain
William Maloney
Melbourne
House of Representatives
Handicapped Bowls Match Produces Two Division Winners
A club trophy handicap pairs event drew 16 players last Saturday. Two divisions determined finalists with Whatsot and Teni scoring 17 points and Ebbeck and Houghton 25 in division two. In the final the Whatsot and Teni pair triumphed. A new scoring method is proposed for the next pairs game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whatsot
Teni
Ebbeck
Houghton
Optometrists McDonald to Visit Gloucester Hotel
D L McDonald of Webster Jack McDonald Sydney Optometrists will attend and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Saturday October 12 from 9 am to 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L McDonald
F.B.C.A
F.s.mc
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Late War News Battles Over Britain Reach Kaiser's Forces
London reports RAF fighters repelled two large German bomber formations supported by heavy escorts in a half hour fight from Kent to the Thames Estuary. German raids last night dropped bombs indiscriminately on many districts while British bombers struck targets in Germany and occupied territories. Luftwaffe losses were listed as 24 raiders destroyed with 12 British aircraft lost during afternoon aerial tests.
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London
Royal Air Force
Sony
Kent
Thames
Britain
Germany
Occupied Territories
Trallans
R.A.C
Piedmont
Lombardy
Witler
Pain
Wey
Balkans Tense as Border Clashes Rise Across Fronts
London reports escalate fears of Balkans becoming a battlefield. Clashes along borders, strain in Hungarian Romanian ties, and growing Axis Soviet conflict ripple through the region. Greek frontier force massing, Italian Albania under influence, and Turkey pledges aid to Greece in possible war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Balkans
Greece
Albania
Turkey
Men for the ALF: Recruits depart for final medicals
A party of A.D.F. recruits left by a Tuesday night train for New South Wales to undergo their final medical examination and camp. Before departure they were hosted by Returned Soldiers at the League rooms with supper and social time. The show ball and a railway farewell drew a large crowd. Notable attendees included A.J. Woodward and J.G. Wilson. The list of men en route includes John F. Breese, George A. Osmond, Gordon M. Tape, Allen B. Branks, Lionel Dare, John W. Thompson, Charles Merchant, George J. Mitchell, Alex. L. Watson, Ambrose Smith, John Joseph Higgins, Daniel Grady, Lindsay Neilson, James W. Latimore, Ronald W. Turner, Hanley K. Wilson, and Tom Bleasdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.df
Newsusile
Etter
League Rooms
Ue League
A. J. Woodward
Jack
T. Hicks
J. G. Wilson
John F. Breese
Brett
George A. Osmond
Gloucester
Gordon M. Tape
Allen B. Branks
Thos
Lionel Dare
John W. Thompson
Charle Merchant
Barrington
George J. Mitchell
Alex. L. Watson
Gloucester Rr
Ambrose Smith
Gloucester River
John Joseph Higgins
Daniel Grady
Lower Bowman
Lindsay Neilson
James W. Latimore
Ronald W. Turner
Hlanley K. Wilson
Tom Bleasdale
Waikivory
Show Ball Draws Wide Support for Gloucester Club
The Gloucester A. H. and P. Association held its annual Show Ball on Tuesday evening, attracting a large attendance from both local and distant communities. The hall featured festive decorations, a top band from Wauchope, and a high standard supper, with nets expected around £35. President J. G. Wilson thanked supporters for their generous backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester A. H. & P
Gloucester
Wauchope
School of Arts
Taullos
Association
J. G. Wilson
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Seeks Posts and Reforms
At the monthly Gloucester Chamber meeting correspondence from Canberra Chamber urged protests against centralist Commonwealth administration. Discussions covered state mem ber reductions, radio reception complaints, sewerage pipes, and W C usage. The group debated freight costs, road transport, and hawker policing, and resolved to push elections policy and post office relocation. The Governor of French Cameroons, Chad and New Caledonia dismissals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commitree
Canberra
Postmaster General’s Department
Gloucester
W.c.s
Taree
Gloueater
Whatson
Old Taree
Palconer
Raymond ‘Terrace
Hawdon
Chamber
Falconer
Grey
Messrs Weekes
Channell
Channel
Mesars
W. W. Hawdon
Gray
Whateon
Shelton
J. G. Wilson
Deards
Weekes
Kendall
Bennett
J. W. Hawdon
Rye
Abbott seeks United Country Party endorsement for New England race
Mr J P Abbott, a Wingen grazier, seeks endorsement to contest New England for the United Country Party alongside two other candidates. Abbott led NSW Graziers Association 1935 to 1988 and held roles in Wool and banking inquiries. He served with the AIF at Gallipoli and Royal Field Artillery in France, earning the Military Cross as a Captain. His father, Sir Joseph Abbott, was a former NSW speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Abbott
Aéek
United Country Party
New England
Country Party
Mewars
D. Shand
Royal Commission On Banking
International Wool Rerative
Australian Wool Board
Central Wool Committee
Australian Woolgrowers’ Council
Newcastle
Church of England
Australia
New England University College
Abbott
ASP
Gallipoli
Royal Field Artillery
France
Sir Joseph Abbott
New South Wales
War Chest Fund Receipts and Expenditure Report
The Treasurer, Mr. E. Weekes, reports total receipts to date at £846 14s 14d and expenditures at £525 0s 3d. Since last issue of the Advocate, weekly collections include Miss Reif 4s 5d and Mrs. Holingsworth 2s 16d. A donation of table and chairs by Mr. Alex Johnston realised £6 5d, bringing the total to £a/.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Weekes
Miss Reif
Holingsworth
Alex
Johnston
Rabbit Pest Control Report From Stock Inspector
Stock Inspector Mr A B Moore reports on methods to suppress rabbits, stressing trenching burrows, trapping near burrow mouths, and careful poisoning with strychnine and thistle roots. He notes cooperation among neighbors improves results, warns of safety and legal implications, and that the inspection board adopted the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Moore
Momiay
Psimurestot
Payne
Anu
Milly
Midale
Tnsperter
Red Cross Ward's River Branch Charity Dance
A monster party and dance by Red Cross Ward's River Branch at Borham's function room on August 5th. The event raised 5 pounds 4 shillings for Grand Work, with prizes won by Mrs Aker and Mrs Wade, a pig prize donated by Mr Bob Byron won by Allen Fewileda, and sewing machines donated by the Younger Set. Hostesses Mrs Mackay and Mrs Tanner organized afternoon tea. attendees included Mesdames Mackay Turner McKevett Miller Relf Waile Waters and Lambley. The ladies meet every second Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKevett
Rew Cross
Tobacco troubles and mail delays in wartime England
Private Harold Roach writes from England about transfers to AUSTRALFORCE HQ and service with ADMS Sanitation. He notes scarce tobacco, variable rations, and hopes for mail from home while praising the camp and nearby village. He mentions Ken Roach in the Navy and ex-Diggers from WWI. Commonwealth controls of Northern Territory industry referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Harold Roach
Auatralforce
H.Q
Austria
U.K
A.am.c
ADMS
Young Ken
Narvike
Norway
Ingleburn
Unics
Commonwealth
Land notice from government department publication
A government land notice appears in the regional section referencing a one month deadline from publication for actions under section 2H. The document mentions land management and an official in the Lands department, with a formal instruction requiring stakeholders to respond within the stated period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allatment
Smu
Uni
In Memoriam Wratten Frederick James Wratten
In memory of our father and grandfather Frederick James Wratten who passed away September 1 1929. Your memory lingers still dear father and our hearts ache as we sigh You never said goodbye Love from your daughter son in law Bill and Ethel and grandchildren Joyce Valery and Grabame
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrattes
Frederick
James Wratten
Bill
Ethel
Joyce
Valery
Grabame
Commercial clearing sale at Wharley Brys with strong cattle prices
W E Sparke Bry Ltd conducted a large dairy and stock sale on Wednesday with high attendance and strong bidding. Prices for cows, heifers, bulls, and horses ranged broadly with several top bids noted. sales included cattle, pigs, rabbits skins, and other stock. Sydney market reports followed with steady to firm demand and rabbit skin value fluctuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAL
W.E. Sparke
Fer) Bry Ltd
Beport
MaVing
Kehg Lexy
Mtr
Ly Atkins
Esperialy
J. G Wilson
Sydney
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Winchcombe
Carson Stateport
Bineke
Tawna
Abd
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Prestige
P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
Anderson
Cavanough
Cyclops
A.&a.hazelwood
G. Donald
Roma
McCarthy
Labour Election Policy
Chad
French Equatorial Africa
Hue
Wit
Libya
Sudan
Africa
M.P
Don Shaw
Vic Corbett
Corbett
Roma Hospital
Taree Hospital
Lindsay Alina
Raleigh District
Atkins
Lindsay
Myo
J. Atkins
Bellingen
Watford
Linsay Atking
Munro
FE. Weekes
Gloucester Syndicate
Commonwealth Government
Ric
ALF
Camps
Cyeta
Cowra
Bathurst
Creswick
Ballarat
Vic
Tocal
Ollrers
Late War News
Italy
R.A.F
THE
R.S.L
Chamber of Commerce
Era Red Cross
French Cameroons
New Caledonia
Bet
New England Electorate
J. P. Abbott
WAR Chest Fund
RED Cross
A.lf. Man
Singleton
W. Bailey & Sons
Krambach
Barrington Hata
Barrington Red Cross
C. Lambert
Trom Rockhurst
Ring Rockhirst PD
Baryington Hall
H. McCarthy
David Alnwunces
Usta
Hiv
Tom Hicks
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty.,ltd.auctioneers
Maitland
J. Enright
Riverina
Hunter River
Sue
Saxby’s
Heetrunt
Mullins
Chapman's
Burnett i Grahame
Denison ST
Thomas Cowan & CO
Tudor ST
O'Connell ST
J. Bowen
Street & Parish. Pty., Ltd
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