War Savings Certificates urged in Gloucester drive
Representatives from New South Wales War Loan and War Savings Committee toured Gloucester to promote War Savings Certificates as a steady funding channel for the war effort. A Gloucester committee formed to recruit wage earners into local groups, with early groups at Dairy Co works, Street & Parish, Grahame's Garage, Bank of NSW, and local schools and mills. The drive aims to mobilize weekly small contributions, with 1000 members at 6d weekly equaling about £1300 yearly.
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War Loans and War Savings Certificates Committee
New South Wales
Gloucester
Commonwealth
Australia
Gloucester Dairy Co. Ltd
Street & Parish Pty. Ltd
Grahame’s Garage
Bank of New South Wales
Gloucester District Rural School
Gloucester Bowling Club
Gloucester Current Topics Parade Plans And Holiday Events
The Gloucester current topics section notes last Sundays parade washed out by rain. A Thursday night parade will be held at 7.45 pm sharp. Proposals include a bivouac with the Jocil Militia on December 4 and 15, with further details to follow. Mrs E H Anderson and twin daughters Margaret and Girlian are visiting Gloucester from Mr and Mrs A Cav anaugh. A dance at Mrs Blows residence Belbora benefits the Red Cross Belbora branch. Bowman Farm P and C Association plans a Christmas Tree on Tuesday December 10, followed by a dance at 8.30 pm. The Returned Soldiers League hosts a Dawn Dance at the Majestic Theatre on New Year’s Eve from 11.30 pm to dawn. A Queensland move urges men to swap three-piece suits for a coloured shirt, trousers and belt. The British Medical Association names Sir Raphael Cuento as Director-General of Health and Medical Services. Committee includes Professor J Bos tock and Professor J W Duhig. Look for the badge in the windows and pay your hospital contribution today.
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Gloucester
Jocil
Mtra
Blows
Belbora
Red Cross
Bowman Farm P. and C
Returned Soldiers League
Majestic Theatre
Queensland
British Medical Association
Raphael Cuento
Health and Medical Services
J. Bostock
J. W. Duhig
Majestic Programme and Film Duo At Majestic Theatre
Movie bill features Jeanette MacDonald in San Francisco with Clark Gable and Spencer Tracy, plus The Big Guy with Victor McLaglen and Jackie Cooper. Also shows Risers of the Sea with Douglas Fairbanks and Margaret Lockwood. A naval boat launch at Empire Bay marks a wartime note with Miss Patricia Cam christening. The Prime Minister of Greece thanks Australia for a wheat gift worth up to £60,000.
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Tracy
San Francisco
Victor McLagren
Jackie Cooper
Ona Mun Moran
Edward Brophy
Jeanette MacDonald
Metro-Golawyn-Mayer
Majestic Theatre
Clark Gabie
Sid Spencer ‘Tracy
Ronors
Teatre
Victor McTaglen
Risers of the Sea
Douglas Fairbanks
Margaret Lockwood
Will Fyffe
George Bancroft
Empire Bay
Mr. Harrison
Gosford
Harrison
Patricia Cam
Cam and Sons Pty. Ltd
Patelcia Cam
Patricia
Greece
M. Melaxan
Commonwealth
Tribute to Soldiers at Barrington Hall Farewell Dance
A Barrington Hall farewell dance honored local volunteers heading for service. Mr Tom Hicks praised the gallant effort of ALK men, noting 90 000 tons of shipping lost near Australia. Presents included a fountain pen for Trooper M Hevy Private R Berry and Gunner M Bagley, with Miss L Ross delivering a Christmas parcel for the ALF boys. Arch McRae led the event and paid tribute to the Berry family. The hall provided supper and McKinnon’s Orchestra played as the crowd wished the servicemen luck and a speedy return.
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Barrington Hall
Tom Hicks
Empire
Nome
Australia
Gloucester
Hicks
R. Berry
Behal T
Barrington Red Cross
M. Hevy
M. Bagley
L. Ross
ALF
Arch McRae
Hicka
Barrington
Berry Boys
A.L
M. Berry
K, Berry
N. Bagley
N. Corbett
Ladies of
McKinnon
J. A
Farewell social for Sapper Koelner at Bretti Hall
A large crowd attended a farewell social in Bretti Hall for Sapper S. P. Koellner on Tuesday night November 26. The event featured patriotic songs, a display of musical honors by McKinnon’s orchestra, a generous cheque gift, and speeches by Bretti Patriotic Association members. A further health toast to Mr. and Mrs. Koelmer senior followed amid hearty refreshments and dancing. The report notes a strong turnout from nearby centres and visitors.
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Adlf
Bretti Hall
F. Breese
Sapper
P. Koelner
Glenrock
Gloucester
Tiri
McKinnon
A. C. Careter
Eric Fraser
Wattie Wilson
MacDonald
Bretti Patriotic Association
Sapper Koellner
Hitler
T. F. Breese
Koelmersen
Don Crouch
W. Barnes
Carter
Peter
Gilbert McDonald
M.G
Allardice
Vin
Nev. Carter
Drought Breaking Rains After Thunderstorm Sweeps District
Heavy rainfall drenched the region after a thunderstorm on Thursday night. Totals included 5 inches at Paulkland, 2.05 inches at Curracabark, 5 inches at Avon Valley, 7 inches at Tugrabakh, and 11 inches near Bowman River in an hour. The downpour replenished pastures and crops, with widespread soaking across coastal and inland areas, easing drought in the Hunter Valley. The storm is expected to spread across the state with improving conditions possible by year’s end.
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Gloucenter
Paulkland
Curracabark
Avon Valley
Tugrabakh
Bowman River
Riverina
Hunter Valley
Craven Creek Social And Send Off Dance Recap
At Mr. R. Shultz residence on November 15 a dance raised £2 4s 3d for the Gloucester Red Cross. Garner’s Cash Store donated a 10 shilling open order won by Miss Morgan and Mr. Blanch. Private Austin Bartlett received a leather travelling kit from district friends, while K Fraser chaired with H Lovett and 5 Bridge aiding. OtcKinnon’s orchestra supplied music.
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R. Shultz
Gloucester Red Cros
Garner's
Miss Morgan
Blanch
Austin Bartlett
A.lp
Ways
K. Fraser
Mesars
H. Lovett
5 Bridge
Austin
OtcKinnon
Axis Feeling Blockade Statement From London
London reports Dr. Dalton, minister for economic warfare, says Axis Powers face severe shortages of oil, rubber, copper, ferro-alloys, and textiles. He warns shortages will grow in months as Germany exhausts seized wrecks and Italy remains vulnerable, urging tighter export controls and restricted trade with friendly firms to hasten victory.
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London
Dalton
North America
Italy
Germany
Dr. Dalton
Americans
Methodist Church Xmas Tree and Anniversary Cantata
The Methodist Church announces an electrically lit Xmas Tree next Friday in the church grounds with carnival spirit. The Sunday School Anniversary is next Sunday at 11 am led by scholars and teachers. A Sacred Cantata The Birth of Christ will conclude the weekend with a star theatre performance due to Easter Cantata demand. Soloists include Miss P Abbott Mr J Dagwell Mr Doug Yates. organist Dr Channon and conductor Rev H Lynn.
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Chiat
J. N. Channon
H., Lynn
Star Theatre
P. Abbott
J. Dagwell
Newcastle
Doug, Yates
Dr. Channon
H. Lynn
Birth of Christ
Rev
Miss P. Abbott
D. Yates
Barltone
Church Services Across Gloucester and District
Church of England notices list Gloucester morning and evening services with time changes and Rev. J Shertock presiding. Presbyterians in Bellora Gangat Gloucester and Rev D Glyn Jones schedule morning and afternoon services. Methodist Gloucester holds 11 am Sunday School Anniversary with children's choir and prize distribution, 7 30 pm Sacred Cantata The Birth of Christ at Star Theatre. Ward's River Cantata on Monday 9th. Congregational Upper Bowman 11 am and 7 30 pm with Pastor B Martens. Stroud Area Baptist Church Stratford and Ward's River 2 20 pm Stroud 7 30 pm Wednesday with Pastor A H Baker. Girvan 7 30 pm.
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Church of England
Gloucester
Copeland
J. Shertock
Bellora
Gangat
D. Glyn Jones
Methodist
Christ
Star Theatre
Wauksvory
Ward's River
H. Lynn
Upper Bowman
Craven
Upper Barrington
B. Martens
Stroud District Baptist Church
Stratford
Stroud
Ith
Girvan
Pastor A. H. Baker
German raids hit south coast and London targets
London reports heavier casualties than first believed after Friday night air raids by the Germans. RAF bombers attacked military targets including communications at Cologne naval shipyards at Bremen and port facilities at Boulogne and Le Havre while several aerodromes were struck. All Allied planes returned.
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Southampton
London
Aouthampton
Air Ministry
RAF
Cologne
Bremen
Boulogne
le Havre
Germany
Alr
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