This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1941
Page
2
Dr L McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald will visit Gloucester on Friday January 23 and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. He holds F.B.C.A. Honours and F.5.M.C. (London).
The Stores branch of the Railway Department plans sleepers and timber inspections in Gloucester on Monday the 22nd at 3 pm. Cutters must file proper forms at start. no deliveries after 3 pm. Twenty five patriotic citizens sought to buy 25 one pound buttons for Jack's Day. Mrs. F Lowe asks for volunteers to supervise a holiday for children of AIF men arriving January 2 for two weeks. A back yard air raid shelter demo by Volunteer Defence Corps is set for Saturday at 2 pm at Ravenshaw and Elliott streets. Bank of NSW provides a room in Church Street for camouflage net making, open every Wednesday at 3 pm. Proceeds from New Year’s Day athletic sports at Rockhurst aid patriotic funds.
The newly elected Gloucester Shire Council held its first meeting electing Dr Isance Moore as President by acclamation. Timed at £50, the position mirrors past years. Council declared finance and works committees, with Drs Wilson Bignell and Laurie named to the sewerage committee. Moores ascent marks a long-awaited elevation after thirteen years.
On Monday night at the R A L Gloucester Mr Weekes and Mrs Arrowsmith presented a Wild Wristlet watch and parcel from the Gloucester War League Fund to Sergeant Mer V Arrive. He was praised for his progress in the service and friends of Constable Casey are invited to bid him farewell at the Commercial Hotel Friday at 5 pm before his transfer to Glen Innes. Mr Abbott the federal member visited Gloucester on Saturday, accompanied by Mr Campbell and the McFadyens from Bunyah. Letters from Neil, a prisoner of war in Germany dated 23 August 1941, request parcels and comforts. Private Barry Aspinall writes from Germany that he is safe, expects work in five days, and asks for two parcels monthly.
The Australian film That Certain Something will be shown next Wednesday at the Majestic Theatre. A brisk comedy drama, keyed by Megan Edwards the young Australian star. Supporting cast includes Thelma Crigg Georgie Stirling Howard Craven Lou Vergion Charles Kilburn. Also showing Murder Among Friends with Mars Jorie Weaver John Hubbard Mona Barrie.
War measures place Newcastle and neighboring cities Sydney Wollongong Port Kembla on virtual war footing. Air raid trenches to be dug in parks. relief labor planned. Late shopping night banned. external lighting limited. children released from schools. night sport banned. drivers must blackout.
A meeting of wardens from N E S last evening decided to appoint a committee to oversee N E S affairs and advise the Chief Warden. P Le Quesne was nominated for Chief Warden with Houghton Highfield Sheldon Street Lynn McGregor elected secretary.
The Premier announced late shopping bans in Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, and Port Kembla to conserve coal and reduce glare. Regulations cover Cumberland, Northumberland, Wollongong, and Central Illawarra. advertising signs banned, open air events restricted at night, and cinemas unaffected. No blackout yet and police reserve act to place services on a war footing with on call readiness. Evacuation plans for children and hospital patients were outlined.
A telegram from Mr Heffron Minister for National Emergency Services states the proclamation dated 12 December applies only to Cumberland Northumberland and the municipalities of Wollongong and Central Arawarra. Therefore closing on late shopping night does not apply to Gloucester and officials discuss extending regulations.
A wire from the Chief Electrical Engineer for Railways to Electric Supply Co Ltd reports that the National Emergency Services says lighting reduction is not essential at Gloucester. The message directs no cutbacks at Gloucester.
Melbourne report states Australia’s wartime calendar could swap New Year’s Day with December 27 if efficiency improves. Prime Minister Curtin clarified that all days except Christmas and Boxing Day remain working days, with a temporary machinery overhaul exception.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.