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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1941
Page
2
The remaining Australian defenders at Tobruk have been relieved by Allied forces over several weeks. Most soldiers have since moved to corps postings in Palestine and Syria, with the relief carried out quietly and efficiently and without any casualties reported.
Optometrists from McDinat Hesours FS.M.C.Landant of Wenster and partners will visit Gloucester regularly and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel. Hours are 9 am to 1 pm with date of next visit to be announced.
Progress on a Barrington Liver water supply includes nine inch pipes laid along Tyrell Street and Church Street with a new river crossing structure planned. Constable J V Casey leaves Gloucester for Glen Innes with praise for his service. Mayah to succeed him. Local road and public concerns discussed with Shire Engineer. Christmas payment arrangements announced for military pensions and allotments. warnings about phenothiazine toxicity in horses. a note on large Australian families from The Rand near Albury and birth statistics.
Messrs W W Hawdon W Highfield and H Gray of the Chamber of Commerce and Gloucester Parents and Citizens Axsn discuss educational facilities. They seek a language teacher to train students through to the Leaving Standard, not a new high school. A joint invitation to the Minister for Education, Hon CR Bradl, may be extended.
Military officials warned farewell parties announcing soldiers about to sail pose clear security risks. Spokesmen said such gatherings reveal imminent deployments and could expose crews to espionage or recruitment by hostile agents, urging organizers to guard sensitive information.
Mrs Mary Farley aged 81 died Tuesday afternoon at Stratford, widow of William Farley, after years of poor health. She lived with her daughter Mrs W F Bagnall and was known for kindness. Funeral held Tuesday at Ringland Cemetery Stratford. survivors include children Arch Wineham, BN Binsteton, George Miller Forest, Mrs W H Bagnall Stratford, and Steve Ransom Waulivery.
Obituary notes the death of George Wisemantel a Wallamba resident aged 54. He collapsed at home after a heart attack following illness and a doctor visit. Survived by wife Mary Berriman and numerous relatives in Krambach Avalon and Queensland. Funeral held at Krambach cemetery with Rev Father Bernasconi officiating.
Survivors recount a dramatic night when HMAS Sydney and the German raider Kormoran battled off Western Australia. With dusk lighting the sea, both ships exchanged broadsides and were soon ablaze. German survivors said Sydney vanished, while the raider sank nearby, their wrecks found days later on Carnarvon shores.
Prime Minister Curtin announced in Canberra that HMAS Parramatta, a 1600 ton Australian sloop, was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean. Of the 161 officers and men aboard 141 are believed dead or missing, with condolences offered to the crew and families. The Parramatta had joined the Mediterranean station in May and served on patrol, escort, and mine-sweeping duties.
Widespread regret swept the district over the death on active service of Victor Schmierer of TEMAS Parramatta. A veteran of twelve years in the Australian Navy he served aboard HMAS Parramatta and other ships including Vendetta Sydney Waterhen Adelaide Australia and Penguin. He married Olive Mudie four and a half years ago and leaves a son Robert Victor. his wife and family mourn in grief and a long naval career is noted with sympathy.
The Gloucester Junior Farmers Club reports 60 active members with strong war work including £20 raised for the Red Cross and War Chest. They plan to purchase an ambulance and seek donations to reach £5 before year end, sent to Mr Wilmot, Supervisor.
The Ladies Auxiliary thanks Mr and Mrs Deands for donating two cupboards and erecting them in the depot for storing books and jams. Gratitude is extended for numerous weekly gifts of eggs jams flowers books etc from many donors including Miss Carson Mrs Bignell Mrs Atwater Mr Gallagher Mrs Deards Mrs Eric Morris Mrs Hawkins Mrs Lloyd Cobark Mr and Mrs Harris Mrs Adams Mrs Walker Mrs Edwards Mrs Perram Mrs Relf Mrs Lowe Mrs Sheldon Mrs Woodward Mrs Laurie Geo Wat Fan and W Gerwin. Our next street stall is Thursday 11th December and gift of produce is welcome.
Last Saturday's results list Houghton, Sheldon, Rye, Brorson 26, Ebbeck, Laurentis, Smith, Highfield 21, Hawdon, Whatson, Ebbeck jun., Lowe 15, Adams, Ravens, Beattie, Carthew 44, Woodard, Le Quesne, Beaton 30, Kendall, Monro, Hebblewhite 24. A strong member turnout is expected for the night's opening under lights with refreshments. The State Championship draw is set. dates to be mutually arranged by clubs on the greens noted. Fours Wingham v Gloucester at Wingham. if Gloucester wins, final at Stoncaster. Pairs Gloucester v Wincham at Gloucester. winner to play Taree at Wingham. Singles Gloucester V Taree at Gloucester. winner to play Wingham at Taree. All games must finish by February 8, 1942.
The State Government member for Gloucester urged provision of funds to help farmers buy milking machines. Mr Fitzgerald said many farmers would install them if affordable, but current costs and heavy commitments prevent time payments and hinder purchases given the poor financial returns.
Mr J P Abbott plans to visit Gloucester on Saturday December 1st and will greet any constituents. He will be at the Post Office from noon until 12 45 and stay in town in the afternoon. Dr Channon and Mrs Channon are resting at Tuncurry for a week or two, with Dr Goodchild acting in the locality during the absence.
Mr J G Wilson announces candidacy for the Town Riding of Glouces ter Shire at the request of many townspeople. He has twelve years in local government, three terms as President, and seeks re election to serve the Shire with his experience.
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