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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1941
Page
4
Melbourne warns Australians to brace for possible naval bombardment as war risk rises. Unmarried men aged 45 to 85 may face call up in addition to militia. The Military Board will decide if extra conscription is needed and ARP, air raid, and wardens mobilize as the federal government prepares for worst case scenarios.
A Monday yarding at Campbell's Hill saleyards saw a medium quality mix with few better cattle and overall sales strong for fats. Prices ranged with best hillock around 115 8/6, light feeders £9/13, cows to £13 1, yearlings to £9/8/6, and bulls to £12 14. Pigs at Winchcombe Carson Ltd reported heavy porkers down and baconers irregular, with prices for heavy porkers declining and packers varying.
Death occurred Saturday of an old and highly esteemed Dungog resident Catherine relict of the late William Atkins aged 81 after 20 years of invalidism. She was daughter of the late James Cox and Anne McKeown born Monkersi and migrated 60 years ago to William Atkins. Survived by sister Mrs J Tay ar Gloucester and brothers R M Main Croce Samuel Gloucester John Brisbane. A fortnight to her sister Jane passed away. Funeral on Sunday from Christ Church Dungog and at the cemetery Rov A W Momre officiating. The list of mourners includes A W Fraver Geo Inerett Eric Comahi Arthur Avsins.
Mr. B. A. Collins of ALM College Pindimar spoke at Stratford last Sunday on the Second Coming. He cited Hebrews 9 28 and argued that the Bible centers on this event with Christ’s return shaping gospel truth and all key doctrines. The speaker urged readiness, noting the government shall rest on His shoulders and emphasizing the Future glory revealed through the Second Coming.
Arm torn off in a plant accident at Gregan branch saw mill. James Gullfoyle, 83, engine driver for Armstrong and Royse timber merchants of Carrington, Newcastle, was dragged by shafting after slipping while belting a pulley around 1 80 pm. He suffered severe injuries including a head wound, broken nose, hip injuries, and possible ankle fracture. Taken to hospital by Newcastle Ambulance, condition improving according to latest reports.
Two women near Palmer describe opening a log dragged by a paddle boat and uncovering a bundle of snakes including a large black specimen. They killed several, removed small ones from four trees, and carried the snakes back to camp while a noisy commotion drew others near.
The Roll of Honour records many Gloucester district men who enlisted and passed medical exams, now serving with the fighting forces. It notes new additions as they join, and lists names across Gloucester, Barrington, Stratford, Copeland, and Upper Bowman with statuses including prisoners of war and wounded.
The Gloucester district enumerates many local men and families including Phillips Poole Randall Redman Richards Roach Robinson Shepherd Turner and Watson among others. It notes a Royal Australian Air Force connection and directs that regimental details be sent to the Gloucester Patriotic War Chest Fund secretary and that embarkations for active service abroad be advised.
Jack Vickers writes from military billet in the Syrian hills to Mrs Edwards. He describes quiet, religious Syrians mostly Christians, some French in towns, many returning to France after Syria fell. He visited Jerusalem and Damascus and calls Damascus a city of religious fame. He mentions receiving canteen orders from the Gloucester Wat Chest Pond and sends thanks.
NSW Premier W A McKell outlines wartime transport measures and fuel conservation. He notes NS W Government actions to boost charcoal fuel use, suspend transport limits, and permit gas-producer trucks to compete with railways. Details include permit procedures, gas unit deployment, and state distribution plans to sustain coastwise and inland transport during emergency. He urges public compliance and warns of petrol shortages and rail strain.
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