Busy Gloucester Refreshment Room Aids War Effort
The Gloucester Advocate reports on heavy refreshment room activity for troops, meals provided for hundreds en route to Ingleburn and coastal camps. War Chest fundraising and Christmas parcel drives run with local volunteers supporting ALF and NSW recruits. Government discussions on militia training and regional development, including Glen Davis shale oil town plans and early hotel construction, are noted amid broader wartime mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALF
Inglenurn
Allandale
Gloucester
Anjother
Brisbane
Telavahh
Taglebury
Liverpool
Telayah
Telarah
Hexham
AJLF
Ingleburn
Joe Martin
J Rayter
War Chest
U-Boat Losses Reported by Le Matin and British
The Paris paper Le Matin says 80 of Germanys 60 submarines were sunk or destroyed early in the war, with Allied naval forces claiming 80 to 35 subs lost. Britain reportedly took 4 U-boat prisoners and sunk 33 German merchant ships totaling 771000 tons. Only about 4 percent of Britains navy tonnage is said to have been lost. British ships reportedly enabled 21,000,001 tons of shipping to sail. London reports no passengers aboard the Dorie Star, a liner of about 10000 tons, allegedly attacked by the German pocket battleship Admd van Scheer in the South Atlantic. The Dorie Star carried about 5060 tons of Australian and New Zealand butter, cheese, mutton, and lamb, with a crew of around 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
le Maun
Germany
Tple
Britain
Rarahips
Fens
London
Dorie Stir
Gertion Wide
Mlantie
Admivil van Scheer
Fatal Bush Accident In Main Vee Forest
A 22 year old Anthony Judy Hicks was killed instantly by a falling tree limb while working with Jonk Peterson and Thomas Hicks about three miles from Gam's saw mill. A heavy limb struck him in the head as he stood beneath the tree. The body was taken to the mill and a coroner’s inquest found accidental fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Judy Hicks
Thomas Hicks
Rus
Jonk Petrson
Veus
Gam
Pearson
Dusgupleries
Williams
Cavontel
Proposed Changes in Examination System
A headmaster notes planned reforms to the examination system with a first Leaving Certificate to replace the current certificate. Twelve month phasing sets new criteria and aligns student entry with the new certificates. The 10th grade cohort affected are students reaching 20 years old, with options for Intermediate in 1841 or Leaving Certificate in 1842. An exam for Ard yes pupils not continuing will be provided, with issuance hoped by November 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL W. McGown
Koteatey Districy Uri Beloal
Mies Inc
Prate
Ember
School Notes on Free Rail Travel for Pupils
A university or school notes program discusses free rail travel for pupils, detailing a plan to provide rail passes for students traveling to the senior class location and other education related journeys. The document mentions a survey of parents and state responses, plus a timetable and arrangements for travel days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coie Uy
Red Cross
Ant
Pune
Itaeliile Vis
Clisse
Bowls Tolling Event At Wangghtum Listings
Fragmentary OCR notes show a bowls event at Wangghtum with names such as Wekes Hiiehaten Allafones Barren and Kensal Caney Wiebe Bubs. Mentions a venue 1290 and Lowe's, with live performances by Gigs Adama and Garalan albu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangghtum
Wekes
Hiiehaten
Cars Endanger Horses in New South Wales Roads
A report from Wollongong District Hunt notes dangerous risks from car doors opening suddenly on rural roads. Riders suffer falls and injuries when vehicles park on side tracks, prompting the Road Safety Council to seek protective measures. Horse owners urge motorists to heed safety appeals to prevent further accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr
Lgliwaya
Herags
Penoris
Wollongong
Cinb
Road Safety Council
Col
Bruxner
The
Chih
A. A. MacGillvcuddy
Herstam
Armen
Eald
Domebus Stock Sales Report From Sydney Market
Market notes from Sydney show Carsery Ltd trading activity with mixed stock classes. Prices quoted include heifers and steers with various loadings and yard figures, while volumes and percentages appear fragmented in the OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domebus
Sydney
Thursay Uraehromsie
Carsery Ltd
Lee Venlers
Fern
Australian meat control urged for London boards
Chumsie former Metropolitan Meat Pool chair calls for Australian representation on London committees that govern marketing and sale of primary products. He argues Australia deserves 50 percent of Britain’s profit from surplus goods and criticizes the 1940 contract terms as placing storage and insurance costs on Australian exporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Chumsie
Chaiman
Metropolitan Meat ‘Poord
Akpresset
Rumsday
Thal
Australie
London
Australia
Britain
Ausralian
Australian Meat Council
Coll Stuyies
England
Commercial Special Cattle Sale Yields Strong Returns
Tom Hicks reports about 1100 head at the Commercial Special Cattle Sale, with strong competition from southern buyers. Hereford bullocks to £9 8s, Devon steers to £1 10s, cows and calves selling up to £10 0s, with many lots showing gains of 5s to 1s per head. The sale drew a large turnout and the market was described as the best in years. Next sale slated for mid January with notices to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hicks
Hereford
Eery Bros
Ananda Hom Ruleeston Pty. Ltd
Devon
Ave Box Tree Ltd
Margery Brox
T. A. Laurie
Corrigan
Bert Laurie
E. C. Karte
Lalirie
Bhersson Pty Ltd
C. Cameron
Rs. D. Cameron
H. Lynch
A. Marsh
Te Algte
Page
Wik
Allen
BB. Taylor
Hull
Barkwill
W. Burley
J. Smith
Misa Burley
J. ‘Wand
C. Gonce
Doug
Penfold
Evle Easton
Wwe
Cawa
Mra
A. ©. Carter
Morris
Utinllocks
A. Corbett
Dal
J. Gilson
A. Maslen
Sambell
P Sambell
L. Sambell
Reg. Andrews
RK J. Brown
M. Baston
J. M. Grime
G. Grime
Miss. Laurie
Geo. Newton
Gen. Cox
Neifer
Johnson
V. Carter
J. Livermore
O. W. Edwards
R. Brooks
A. J. v. Creag
CA. Wand
Mrs. L. Wallbridge
W. J. Henderson
J. Richardson
A. Crowther
J. Die To Ji
N. McDonald
S.J. Proat
Toner
Ung
Forbes
Randell
Nicners
Miracle Motorist Uses Water and Capsules to Fuel Car
A man demonstrates a so called miracle fuel by mixing water with capsules to power a motorcar. He pours the mixture into a dummy petrol tank, then drives off after exchanging a bottle of capsules for cash. The event ends with the crowd curious and the man claiming the water and capsules provide cheap fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uieytost
Necidesa
Vay
Rapsules
Neutral protests over German exports and sea reprisals
Britain faces protests from neutrals over German origin goods and reprisals for mining ships. Hotland, Belgium, Denmark, and Japan lodged notes in London. Teheran reported a protest. Italy conveyed verbally. Sweden remained silent. Neutrals acknowledge hardship but see need for stern measures against Hitlerism and contrast German danger at sea with British ship control. France mirrors Britain’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Hotland
Belgium
Denmark
Japan
Lon
Limaran
Tehehan
Italy
Sweden
Cattle Drafts and Races at Tarrant Program
A fragment from a race and livestock event programme lists numerous events including Maiden Flag Race, Potatoes, Open Flag Race, Ladies Relays, Mulga Bill Race, Open Cattle Draft, Seuck Jumping and Handicaps. Notes include entry fees, prizes, and that all competitors ride at their own risk with meals available and water stands, under secretary R. Landers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Corbett
Sertients
A. Tate
TA Am
Also Mentioned on This Page
Colgate
P. L. Queste
Draper and Mercer
China Pottery & Cut Glass
Fountain Am
Lserul
A. J. Cavanough
Esha Stein
Hazelwood’s
A.&a.hazelwood
Sabulam
Nsw
Hereford Stuers
Duthuwa
Neeeriband
Sir Henry Gul
Menaies
House OF Representatives
Momhoya
Ali
Mistentia
Aloy
Wistabors
Trey
Systen
Milla
Vals
Merna
Apa
Ayemytl
Mb Ge Benmilh
Geatenia
Iit
Juncnyon
Phas. Petoadare
Analolian Hosteeries
Olivine
Ty Hula
Gsott
Gaara
Randolph
Francea Dee
Ralph Bellamy
Water Connolly
Balan
Kempsey
Howelehl
Esr
Amd
Bird
Conners Worten
Fisherman's Bend
Victoria
Uut
Glen Davis
Martin
Canberra
K. Martn
Gloucester Patriotic and War Chest Fund
Taufl S
Sammons
Bennett
Ciaty
E. Weekes
Bank of New South Wales
P. H. Denrds
Max Hie
Advocate
Miracle Man
Wilh McIley
Credatous
Sinyanng
Cay
Neutrals & Mining
Rawdon Vale
Crone
R. Landers
Tabulam Cattle Sale
N.S.W
Durham
Silaki
Farrell, Craike & Co, Tabulam
Dalgety , CO. Ltd
Randolph Scott
Frances Dee
Rals Hellas
Walter Connolly
Coastguard
Constance Bennett
Roland Young
Topper
Alan Mowbray
Billie Burke
OUR Gang
Preston Foster
Alsa BP
Spideics
Wencoming Satsmon
Stesse Dames
Madden
Tenner
Waston
Telbura
Gorse
I Mathieson
Hon
Seo
Belbora
Bndersigne
Bnet 3
Ryan
Glow
Soester
Craven Plateau
Bowman
Gloucester Golf Company, Limited
Gloucester Golf Company
Gul, Wi
Street & Parish, Pty., Ltd
E. F. Horner
Gloucester Hockey Club
School OF Arts
A. Moffatt
Barrington
Frank White
Saxby's
Thuildery
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd
Jersey
Cetionfers
WE. Sparke (Ger) Pty. Ltd
Clements
Church Street
Avitty Confidence
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Gloucester Shire
Maitland
J. Enright
Clydesdale
J. Devenport
Newcastle
Taree
Abhury
Mildura
Buehner
Swanhill
Devon Fort
Tasmania
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