War Savings Groups in Gloucester District
A compiled list of War Savings Certificate Groups in operation in Gloucester district with group names, locations, and group secretaries. Notable entries include Bank of New South Wales group led by Mr. Weekes and several Gloucester Business Block groups with various secretaries. Urgent call to join a Group.
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Gloucester District
Bank of New South Wales
BE. Weekes
Messrs. Street and Pariah Pty, Ltd
E. F. Horner
Gloucester District Rural School
W. McGown
Gloucester Co-operative Dairy Co. Ltd
G. FE. McGregor
Grahame'’s Garage
Gloucester Dairy Co
Gordon McGregor
Gloucester Business Block
R. S. Wilson & Co
E. Hampton
Gloucester Post Office Group
F. J. V. Carthew
Japanese millet hailed as prime stock feed across the state
Agricultural instructors highlight Japanese millet as a superior green feed and milk producer. Farmers are urged to sow after rain in coastal and irrigation districts, with recommendations on seeding rates, drilling methods, grazing management, and timing for hay. The crop is praised for drought resilience and recovery after grazing, provided moisture is adequate.
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W. D. Kerle
Kerle
Sudan
Australian stringhalt returns to affect multiple horses
Australian stringhalt, a rare form of the condition, has reappeared with several outbreaks in southern districts. Chief Max Henry notes the type commonly hits many animals on a single farm, with exaggerated leg action and unknown cause. Recovery often occurs when moved away from affected areas. investigations will continue.
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Max Henry
Division of
Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Maitland Sees 109 Degree Sunday Temperature
The Maitland area recorded a scorching high of 109 degrees on Sunday, continuing a heat spell that borderlines in extreme territory for mid summer conditions. Local officials advised residents to limit outdoor activity and stay hydrated.
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Maitland
Church notices and exam results in local reports
The Rector of the Church of England, Rev J A Smith, is hospitalized for surgery in Newcastle and Canon Williamson will lead services next Sunday with a return planned for the following Sunday. Thirty-one candidates passed a recent public school religious exam, ten with honours.
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Church OF England
J. A. Smith
Newcastle
Canon Williamson
Presbytery of the
Hastings
G. W. McAlpine
Tamworth
Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Church Anniversary Tea Meeting Planned Next Friday
The anniversary celebrations continue with an Anniversary Tea Meeting inviting Methodists and others from the district to attend. A birthday cake will be cut and a pleasant social meal will follow for all attendees.
Postal Surcharge Details for December 10
The Postmaster General, Senator Ashley, announced a new war charge of a halfpenny on all postal articles not exempted, effective December 10. Exemptions include military correspondence, parcels post packages, and air mail to non Commonwealth regions beyond New Zealand, Papua, and New Guinea.
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Postamster-General
Ashley
Commonwealth
New Zealand
Papua
New Guiea
New Guinea
Compulsory Unionism Promised by State Government
The Minister for Labour and Industry Mr Hamilton Knight told union secretaries and organisers in Newcastle that in the next session the State Government would introduce an Industrial Arbitration Bill providing for compulsory unionism.
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Labour and Industry
Hamilton Knight
Newcastle
Dairy Industry Leaders Reach Butter Price Request in Canberra
Australian dairy representatives from the Australian Dairy Equalisation Committee the Queensland Council of Agriculture Victorian Dairymen's Association and the NSW Primary Producers Union met with UAP Country Party MPs and the Forces Commissioner Professor Copland to seek a wartime butter price rise. They argued current prices undervalue production costs noting cold storage and transport costs and asking for a rise of one penny per pound while stressing fair prices for Australian consumption and cross‑sectional producer hardship.
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U.A.P
Country Party
Forces
Professor Copland
Messrs
James Purcell
James McRobert
Queensland Council of Agriculture
George Howey
Victorian Dairymen's Association
J. L. Shute
Purcell
Shute
Australia
Tomato Aphid Control With Nicotine Sulphate and Bordeaux
The recommended method targets tomato aphids with nicotine sulphate in a weak Bordeaux mix at 1:1:40, about 16 to 40 gallons. Apply 1 to 3 weekly sprays once infestation starts, ensuring thorough coverage. The mix boosts nicotine sulphate efficiency and avoids spray injury, but adding nicotine to lead arsenate sprays does not improve moth control.
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Coff's
Gloucester Stock at Homebush Draft Sale
At Homebush last Thursday a draft of 11 bullocks from T. K. and E. C. Higgins Gloucester made £14 10s per head at Winchcombe Carson's auction. Indications point to further light supplies of cattle at the yards.
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Gloucester
Homebush
T. K
E. C. Higgins
Winchcombe
Carson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Poe
Dever
Garden of Roses
Peter Moutzouris
L. E. Monro
Market Street
W. T. Howard
Taree
Dungog
Clem Walsh
King ST. Gloucester
Methodist Church
Golden Gate Cafe
E. Young
Phone
Canberra
Gloucester Electric
Tom Hicks
Queen Street
E. Patmore
Thomas Cowan & CO
Tudor
O'Connell
Sydney
J. Bowen
BOX 40
Tarke
Street & Parish, Pty., Ltd
Woondooma
Bimbashi
Shahazada
Arab
Peg
Sharon
M. Bartlett
Barrington
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