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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 23, 1941

Page

4

Tomato Caterpillar Control Guidelines Across Regions

An article in the Agricultural Gazette reviews extended work by the Entomological Branch on tomato caterpillar control. It outlines alternating spraying and dusting with arsenates, timing tied to blossom set, and regionally adjusted intervals to cut losses to about 5 to 10 percent. Continuous attention to blossoms and young fruit is emphasized.

Department of Agriculture Thelrosses Agricultural Gazette Thareas Coffs Harbour

Amazing Life of Britain's Oldest Man Alfred Charles Nunez Arnold

An obituary profile of Alfred Charles Nunez Arnold, claimed by newspapers as Britain’s oldest man. Born in the late Victorian era, he purportedly lived through multiple wars and witnessed famous figures, worked as a war correspondent, and performed in films and concerts. He endured extreme life stories, from exotic diets to daring stunts, and died in a LiverpooI convalescent home at age 12 according to the source.

Britain Georgev Queen Victoria Charles Dickins Cotter Disraeli Buward VI Alfred Charles Nunez Arnold India Feacher Arnold Alstree Joe Loss B.B.C Jan Uncle London Jenny Lind A.R.P St. Pancras Hospital London Lita Liverpool

Look for the badge in the windows today

Public notice urges individuals to display a badge and pay hospital contributions now, directing prior contributors and new entrants to comply with the urgent civic request.

Delayed Australian Mails Face Censorship Rules

Post officials warn of unavoidable mail delays from Australia as war censorship tightens. Urgent business letters and envelopes with shipping documents receive priority. personal letters should be limited to one page for family groups. Strict supervision and penalties of up to ten pounds or six months may apply for rule breaches.

Australia Rgent ATP

Tales of Malaya and a Jungle Golf Course

A humorous note on Fraser's Hill golf greens laced with jungle lore. Mr Wells recalls a Chinese garden giant’s whim, a tale of death beliefs in China, and a missionary’s bathroom clash in Japan. He recounts travels through Japan, Korea, Manchuria, China and Malaya seeking tree climbing fish and a photographed wink.

Golem Fraser's Hill Caryerh Wells Singapore Jarrolds Mr. Wells Chines Milionaire Wells Tipo Tientsin Japan America Malaya United States

Billeting of Troops Under National Security Regulations

The Federal Government gains power to compel owners and occupiers to billet members of the fighting forces and defence employees in emergencies. Exemptions include churches, companies, factories, and premises used by foreign diplomatic or consular representatives. Rates: officer lodging and attendance 4 shillings per day, soldier 8 shillings 6d. other lodging options and meals priced accordingly.

Ghostly Escapees From France Found in British Camp

Willa Mundy reports on two hundred French officers and men, escaped from German camps, now in a British camp. They recount tunnels under electrified fences, perilous riverfront treks to the Russian frontier, and daring escapes. They express fierce hatred of Germany and a longing to join General de Gaulle.

Britain Vnva Russia Whitter Aye Vy Rae Willa Mundy Daily Mail Germany Pierre Michelin France Frartce Piste Polnd Brom Esrane Atley Gestapo General de Gaulle

Nicotine Used To Treat Brown Snake Bite

Mr Joseph McHugh of Wybong near Muswellbrook, aged 72, was bitten on the left shin by a five foot brown snake. He applied nicotine from a pipe stem into the bite, felt thick briefly, but suffered no serious ill effects. Eleven years earlier he was bitten on the heel by a bite from a make and used the same nicotine remedy with successful results.

Joseph McHugh Wybong Muswellbrook McHugh

Gloucester district men in final medical examination service

A list of Gloucester district men declared to have completed medical examination and joined the fighting forces. The notice notes difficulties in compiling an accurate roster and invites authentic information to correct errors or omissions, with numerous names and locations including Barrington, Copeland, Craven, Stratford, Gloucester, and Upper Bowman.

Gloucester Ustag Channell A. Roy Charlesworth E L. Bowman Chisman Aus Clark T. W Clarke Joseph Craven L. R Barrington William J Collins L. B Condon Richard Copeland Corbett Norman Cox Lower Bowman Cooper W. J Crane E. J Invergordon Cranp Gerald Ki Les Forbesdale Crowther Stuart Stratford Curran A. R Curran Jack James Rawdon Vale

Names of Gloucester and Ward's River residents listed

A long OCR list catalogs numerous individuals with surnames and given names associated with Gloucester and nearby areas including Ward's River, Invergordon, Copeland, Rockhurst, and Barrington. The fragment mentions RAF personnel and prisoners of war in Germany, and includes a mix of civilian and military names across multiple towns.

Lane Bruce Gloucester Langford Tom Latham, T Barrington Latham Joe Germany Laurie Rawdon Vale Lee Lowrey Watson A. L Invergonion George Invergordon R.T. K Webeck R. J Copeland Weismantel Bowman West S. W Willis M. G Wilson Herb

Gloucester names and notices from wartime roster

Names listed include Alan Taylor Tabpit J Popeland F Copeland Doug Thompson H M Thompson and others from Gloucester and Ward’s River with remarks of service in Madagascar and active duty. Notices urge notification of regimental numbers and units to the Gloucester District Catholic and War Chest Fund secretary and to advise on embarkation details.

Taylor Alan Tabpit J. Popeland F. Copeland Thompson Doug Gloucester H. M Ward's River Deloucester Turner W. Gloucester Wade Colin Wastreman Young Peng Cloucester Elis Fred Madagascar HILAS Stuart Hazelwood Roe Price Barry Rodgers R N Smith R. N Erie Gloucester District Patholic & War Chest Fund P.O

War Savings Groups in Gloucester District Listed

A list of War Savings Certificate Groups operates in Gloucester district. Groups include Bank of New South Wales with Secretary B Weekes, Mensrs Street and Parish Pty Ltd with EF Horner, Gloucester School with W McCown, Gloucester Co operative Dairy with G F McCregor, and many more. Urgently needed are additional members to form Group 20.

Gloucester Bank of New South Wales B Weekes Mensrs Street and Pareish Pty. Ltd Mtr EF. Horner Gloucester Liateli Tearal School W. McCown Gop Gloucester Co-operative Dairy Co, Ltd G. F. McCregor Grup ® Gronane's 8. Frost Pillochry Mubke School B. Hooke A. R. Paget Reg. Paget Les, Stevens Chipmsin & Stevens” Pharmacy 5. Mcintech Germar’s Cash Gloucester Busness H. Gray Mt A. & AL Hazelwood Gloucester Basins Ena Price Cavanaugh's Pharmacy Gloucester School of Arts Club H. Jarrett Giro Station G. Hickman Giro Countryside Group

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