Tent Fire Destroys Berett Street Camp and Fowl Stock
A tent on the Berett block at Queen and Teurtington Streets burned, destroying the structure and fowls while onlookers reported not knowing the fire starter. The tent owner Mr Houghton builds a house for Mr Belt and workers vacationed there. Nearby notes mention forestry logs shipped for river work, heat causing cattle stampede, and impending price inspections with penalties for profiteering. Local cinema shows Loretta Young and Warner Baxter in a comedy with a second feature, and taxation talks in Commonwealth plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berett
Queen and
Teurtington Streets
Fowls
Houghton
Belt
Loretta Young
Warner Baxter
Century-Fox
Majestic Theatre
Loretta
Warner
Sam
James M. Cain
Cesar Romero
Iabby Warner
Binnie Barnes
George Barbler
J. Edward Bromberg
Eugene Fallette
Helen Westley
Lynne Qverman
Patricia Morison
J. Carrol Naish
Diggers Annual Reunion At Returned Boldin Lage
The Diggers held their annual reunion at the Returned Boldin Lage on Friday night with a lively program and a fine poultry dinner provided by Mrs. Cathet. A. J. WowWee was re-elected president of the local League. speakers praised Gloucester Sub-branch work and war chest fundraising for the Patriotic Fund. Attendees from Newcastle Sydney Dunbog and Strood joined in the celebration, with entertainment from visiting artists and farewells to a successful communal effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boldin
Tirnout
Newcastle
Sydney
Dungog
Strood
J- WowWee
T. Hicks
Jaime Af
Murdoch
Hicks
League
Mnetoch Sali
Pere
Ie Gloucester
Patriotic Fund
Hye Park
Ingleburn
Hyde Park
Lally
Milton Newton
Gloucester
Mr. Hill
Woodward
Mr. Newton
Able
Legue
A. J. B. Lavitte
Noriheole
Stroud
Norwich
Northcote
Arch. McRse
H. C. Barnes
Paterson and
Jenkinn
Tragedy on Oxley Highway Leaves Boy Dead
A midnight road crash near Watcha on the Oxley Highway killed Maxwell Hutchinson, 12, after a truck rolled twice and pinned him beneath the hood. His mother Mrs Fyedertele Hutchinson and siblings Margery, Fred, and another boy escaped with injuries and shock. Sirens and police attended, with the Hutchinsons distraught at the loss of their son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottier
Oxley Highway
Watcha
Onty
Autehinson
Maxwell
Dr. Morgan
Brubes
Mr. Hutchinson
Ulamambri
Aim
Bir
Mra. Hutchinget
Gloucester P P Board Sees Low Pasties Rate Continued
Secretary M Newton reports at Gloucester Pasties Protection Board meeting the rate kept at 1d per head for large stock and 8d per 100 for sheep. He notes Maitland district charges 8d, Gloucester has the lowest rating in the state, and urges ratepayers to meet obligations. The board debates revenue and keeps the same rate as last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Newton
Gloucester Pasties Protection Board
Credit Millanes
P.P
Gloucester
Maitland
Maitland District
Warning by Police on Travelling Rug Hawkers
The Lismore police warn the public about itinerant rug sellers claiming Persian origin. Vendors push machine made cotton rugs at inflated prices, sometimes using fake importer cards and sailor costumes to bolster stories. Police urge housewives to verify with reputable firms before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lismore
Counry Distriols
England
France
Tennis notes thrill night semifinal and final lineup
The article describes a tennis night with a semifinal set for tonight and the final on Thursday. Tonight's semis feature Parks, Bank, Factory versus Waratahi, with entertainment including old-time gongs, tall yarns, and musical interludes by Collier and Bridges keeping the crowd engaged.
War News In Brief From The Front And Air Attacks
Reports from Belgrade show Entente discussions with Bulgaria edging toward neutrality and mutual interests. British fighters shot down two Heinkel bombers and damaged two more as German raids on Britain continued. Japan attacked Hanoi Kummings line. over 100 killed, many passengers aboard a damaged bridge route. U.S. warned Tokyo that Washington opposed prior Japanese bombing of Shanghai. Oliver Stanley defends war aims as he takes War Secretary post. Russia raided Finland with a heavy mine offensive, killing about 100 and injuring 100+. Survivors tell of Greeks torpedoed on a four-day voyage. 13 of 33 died. Notes on Asama Maru talks described as tactful. plan to publish soon. Ajax has sailed to England after a long voyage. Lt Everitt dies attempting to resist capture. The first British officer to fall on the Western Front died in a German hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entente
Belgrade
Bulgaris
Haly
Britsh
Heinkel
Britain
Hanoi-Kum- Ming
China
Washington
U.S
Tokyo
Grew
Japan
United States
Oliver Stanley
Torredor
Eire
HEMS
Ajax
Graf Spee
England
Foss
B. G. C. Everitt
No Man's Land
Western Front
Gloucester War Chest Fund aims to aid local soldiers
Public meeting at the Majestic Theatre formed the Gloucester District Patriotic War Chest Fund Committee. The group, authorized by the State Government, seeks moral and material support for district volunteers in overseas service, including entertainment, equipment, dependents aid, and wristlet watches for each local boy. Donations to the treasurer E Weekes, Bank of NSW Gloucester, are acknowledged in the Advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theatre
ALF
Gloucester District
Patriotic War Chest Fund Committee
Wim
ALP
Ech
E. Weekes
Bank of N.S W
Gloucester
H. A. McLeod
Commercial Bank
P. H. Deards
Fishy Bard of the Old Cobbers Whispers of Fame
A fragmentary verse about a notorious storyteller nicknamed Fishy. It recalls how his famed tale earned him renown among fishermen who joke his catch was by fork from a tint. The speaker, a longtime buddy, mocks the public fascination with his legendary line.
Market brief on hides and skins prices
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports maximum prices for hides celfskins and yearlings. Country heavy hides bid from 1d to Tid per lb, medium 51 to 1d, light 1s 5d. large country calfskins up to 7s each, medium 6s, small 4s. large country yearlings 14s 8d to 19s per head, small 7s to 10s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Nhedium
Ught &Id
Cattle and pig auction reports from Sydney and Maitland markets
Commercial Mombebush stock sales in Sydney report 2000 cattle yarded with weights light to heavy. Vealers to 44/ per 100lb, heifers to 40/ per 100lb, bulls to 84/ per 100lb. Maitland fat cattle yarding about 800 with buyers active, best heavy bullocks to 14 10, cows to 9 10, yearlings to 18 4. Pigs strong with best heavy hogs 100, porkers 58 to 86, calves around 56 to 70, and Cobank cattle draft sale notes from Gloucester and Homebush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd
Winchcombe
Carson Lu
Maitland
Balconera
Eavert
Cobatik Pastoral Co
Gloucester
Carson
Homebush
H. H.W. Andrews
Mt. George
D. Andrews
A.C
Painting On The Farm Paint Advice From Sydney Pamphlet
A Department of Agriculture pamphlet from Sydney offers painting guidance for farm buildings including timber, iron roofs, guttering and pipes. It cautions against standard house paint for corrugated iron, suggests weathering before painting the roof iron, and notes a cement and boiled linseed oil mix as a cheap roof coating. January stands out as unusually dry for the North Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
G.P.O
Sydney
Wanted Girl Wanted 21 Years Open One Week
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission invites comments on an irrigation license application by Oliver William Hastie for 10 acres in parish Fitzroy Bar rington Bulver Gloucester. Objections with reasons should be sent to Secretary H Bevan at Box 27080 Sydney by Lat March 1640.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
Oliver William Hastie
Barrington Bulver
Parish
Fitzroy
County Gloucester
H_ BEVAN
Gp.o
Sydney
Church Services and Congregations Schedule Glouces
Gloucestershire church services listed for Church of England and Baptist congregations. Evensong Matins and services at Gloucester and surrounding districts, with times and locations including Bowman Farm and Craven Plateau. Pastor B Martens and Pastor A B Baker named among leaders. Wednesday and Saturday events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Gloucester
Bullise
Copeland
Canon Williameen
Gangat
Bowman Farm
Upper Bowman
Craven Plateau
Upper Barrington
Martens
Stroud District Baptist Church
Warde River
Wenosany
A. B Baker
Special Store Cattle Sale at Gloucester Shire
A detailed cattle sale notice from Gloucester with sales Tuesday February 13 at 11 o'clock featuring 600 head of quality local and New England cattle. Listings include Herefords and Devon Durhams, steers and heifers aged 1 to 8 years, cows and calves, bull and mixed cattle with multiple consignors such as Laurie Brom, Harley Power, Bignell Bros, and Sparke Auctioneers. A strong yarding expected. buyers urged to attend with confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Louie
Devon
Durham
Eric Laurie
Ale. H. Allen
Mereford
A. J. B. Laurie
W. C. Ridgeway
Harley Power
Bignell Bros
Mathewson
Noth
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Gloucester
Wingham
Devon and
Hastings
Paterson, Easton & Co
Special cattle sale draws top breeders in quality yarding
A major cattle sale is planned with consignments from noted breeders including G. R. Hicks A. Laurie Spencer Hicks Estate H. G. Saxby E. C. Laurie Bowen Bros Retreat Station Bert Laurie and Vyner among others. The sale promises the year’s best quality yarding with further entries invited as weather improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Hicks
A. Laurie
Spencer Hicks Estate
H. G. Saxby
E. C. Laurie
Bowen Bros
Retreat Station
Bert Laurie
Vyner
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THE
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A. J. Cavanough
Mazebwood
Hazelwood
Witch
Hazelwood's
Hazelwood Soyer
George Barbier
Alsoo
Lynne Overman
Joan Blondell
Melvyn Douglas
Paris
Andrea Morgan
Gloria Dickson
Washington Square
Shipyard Sally
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Matron McCarthy Inte
Kempsey
Roma
Gloucester Absolate
J W. Allies
Johannesburg
South Africa
Mra
Arch McRae
Barrington
Coopernools
Manijig River National Forest
Taree
Hawkesbury River
Rt. Betts
Saly
Majestic Programme
Can- Leva
Commonwealth Governament
U.S.A
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Thata
D. L McDonald
F.B.C.A
Fyin
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Commercial Hotel
Diggers
Bright Entertainment
C.W. Street
Las. Rye
Newesstie
Messrs
Charlie Jenkins
Sid Pat Vernon
Gloucester P.P. Board
Sta
Will Collier
Recordean
Percy Bridges
Charle Jenking
Emia
Wal Huxham
Gloucester Patriotic and War Chest Fund
North Coast
Church Services
Gloucester Shire
New England
Pale
Ngon
Tom Hicks
M. Sharp
Tom Hices
Rotary
J. J. Atkins
Mr. Sowter
Rotary Hoe
Lucerne
Forbesdale
F. Burnett
Ame
Denison
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