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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1941
Page
3
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President Roosevelt says next step rests with Japan but U S will not tolerate aggression and China and Indo China must be freed. Russia claims major Don crossing and Rostov advance while Moscow battles on. British forces push toward Sidra gulf in Libya threatening Axis links to Cyrenaica and Tobruk. Arctic subs sink eight German ships and damage six others. Sydney man A R Cutler of Manly awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous gallantry in the Syrian campaign.
Censorship authorities warned last week they will prosecute writers of letters containing prohibited war gossip. They promise rigorous review and action regardless of sex, noting prior leniency toward relatives of servicemen but saying that leniency will not continue.
An outburst of applause greeted Peter Elliott son of Dr Elliott of Bellingen as he handed a cheque for £850 to Sir Donald Cameron at a war rally in Martin Place Sydney. The funds were raised by backyard concerts by Bellingen Shire children charging one penny or threepence for admission.
Public auction to sell by instruction of the executrix of the late Christopher Lean at school of arts Gloucester on the Barrington River frontage near Bulliac. A 623 acre property with dairying units 30 acres river cultivation 12 acres ridge land three homes two dairy premises and other buildings. Study farm suitable for stud farming. may lease if no satisfactory bid. Inspections by appointment. auctioneer Gloucester.
Executrix of the estate of the late Christopher offers stock and plant on Bulliac Property for auction. 100 prime Jersey and Jersey cross cows, quality young dairy cattle, horses and pigs, plus farming plant. Inspections invited. Terms cash. Auctioneer Gloucester.
Public auction of MR. D. BOOKER household furniture and effects from Hillcrest Gloucester on Tyrell Street. Items include lounge suite piano dining set wireless set beds beds and blankets lino carpets kitchen cabinet curtains clock mower and more. Sale starts 2 PM sharp with cash terms default unless arranged. TOM HICES.
At Raymond Terrace, Primary Producers' Quarterly Council voted to push for immediate milk and butter price increases. Dungog's W Sears and Gloucester's A McRae led the motion, backed by E Co Armstrong, P Kennedy of Raymond Terrace, J H Berry of Thalaba, and others. MLA Fitzgerald noted production costs exceed butter prices as the government rejected their case, amid farmers leaving the land for city jobs.
J G Wilson announces candidacy for the D division of Gloucester Shire at the urging of townspeople. With twelve years on the Council and three terms as President, he aims to use his Local Government experience to provide the greatest service to the Shire.
Sunday December 7 features Church of England services at Gloucester and Bowman Farm with confirmations and communions in Gloucester at 11 and 7 30 led by Canon A N Williamson. Presbyterian services in Gloucester at 11 and 7 30 led by Rev. Glyn Jones. Methodist services at Stratford 11 and Gloucester 7 30 led by Rev. H Lynn. Congregational services in Gloucester at 11 and Craven Creek 7 30 led by Rev. R C Turner. Stroud Baptist Church has services at Stroud 11, Johnsons Creek 2 30, Stratford 7 30 led by Pastor EB Walsham.
A juvenile fancy dress frolic held Friday night November 21 at Stratford Hall under Stratford P and C Association auspices drew a large crowd. Prizes honored best dressed girl Norma Ibernea and best dressed boy John Atkins among many mayfly entries. entertainment featured music by Mrs Morris and a grand display supervised by Mr Robinson. a farewell to assistant teacher A J Robinson followed a week later with gifts as he departs for Bathurst military camp.
Mary Maisie Elizabeth Bagnall daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Bagnall Stratford married Oliver Henry Blanch son of Mr and Mrs O H Blanch Gloucester in a Church of England ceremony on November 1. Bridesmaid Joyce Wilmen wore blue net over taffeta and carried delphiniums. Best man was Herbert Bagnall. Flower girls Shirley and Norah Bagnall wore mauve spotted net over taffeta. Reception at Presbyterian hall followed. couple to reside in Newcastle.
Mr. H. P. Chapman, senior dairy instructor for the Hunter Valley, argues this week that reducing cow numbers and keeping them well fed would yield better returns than the traditional practice of over stock ing.
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