Munitions Plan Extends to Rural Australia
Canberra reports the Government intends to spread munitions production across the Commonwealth using small country engineering plants factories and large garage workshops to create district level war material capacity. The Minister for Munitions Mr Making aims to announce immediate sites within a fortnight and the total cost will be provided once estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Commonwealth
Making
Malkin
Plans for Pacific Reinforcements Grow Urgent
Observers in the south west Pacific report growing satisfaction at U S responses to appeals for aid. The Macassar Straits battle and Burma air fights are seen as heartening, yet the Singapore menace expands hourly. Call for concrete reinforcement steps remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South-West Pacific
United States
Macassar Straits
Burma
Singapore
Optometrists Visit Open Hours for Gloucester
Optometrist D. I. McDonald of Webster, Jack and McDonald (Sydney) Pty. Limited will visit Gloucester on Friday March and may be consulted at Commercial Hotel. Hours of visit are 3 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. McDonald
F.B.C
F.S.M.C
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Gloucester
Commercial
Delores the Great performs in Gloucester for charity
Professional magician Williams Barton known as Delores the Great appeared at Gloucester on Wednesday night to raise funds for the Baby Health Centre. His act drew applause from locals and promoters in the district are urged to contact him at the Bowling Green for future patriotic and charitable events. A dance at Kia-Ora Hall supported the HMAS Sydney Fund, with receipts totaling about 2. Rainy spells boosted fodder planting and river flows, aiding farmers and town water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Barton
Gloucester
Australia
Delores the Great
Kia-Ora Hall
Hm.a.s
Petrol rationing cuts car registrations in Australia
Commonwealth Statistician's Department notes petrol controls reduced car registrations by 59 532 over two years while commercial vehicles rose by about 1000. A Brisbane milk shortage reflects cows resisting daylight saving, with farmers blaming heat and early awakenings. In Paddington Royal Hospital births, two sisters welcomed red headed babies. A State Liquid Fuel Control Board reminder urges surrender of business licences for nonbusiness use to adjust fuel quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Statistician’s Department
Australia
Brisbane
William Bell
Milton
State Liquid Fuel Control Board
Neale
Impresament and Handing in of Rifles and Ammunition
Commonwealth authorities issued a general impressment order under National Security regulations. All persons must surrender listed rifles handguns and ammo immediately to the nearest Police Station. A warning from the Minister for the Army Mr Forde demanded 303 rifles be surrendered without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dunn
Mel Bourne
King's
Forde
Batch of Boys Enlisted in ALF Recruiting Drive
Since December 24 local officer D H J Hill has enrolled numerous boys into the ALF. Most passed medical tests and many are already at Camp, including R J McKinnon Bender Cicu cester Sayers T Corbett James W Boorer John Martin James L Weinmantel Noel F Smith Waukiyory Charles Ravlen Gloucester C K Toms Jack Feltrockhurst Noel H Sansom James B Wrate ten Ronald Corbett Alan K Stone Milton J Fraser R J Batley Stratford W A Jenkins Joe Bignell Laurie Gorton Frank Foley Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. J. Hill
Alle
R. J McKinnon
Bender
Burglary Reports From Rural Schools During Summer Absence
Local police report six home burglaries during the summer break affecting Walis River Craven and Forbesdale school residences. Entries varied from broken windows to door panels with items stolen including a clock, radios valves groceries and a back door key. Authorities investigate and hope to apprehend the culprit who used a decoy involving clothing to mislead investigators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. McKevelt
Basham
W. Muddie
Walis River
Craven
Forbesdale
Henli
Nm Indy
Joker
School Notes on Enrolment and Staffing Changes
The school opens with 280 pupils, 95 in the super Primary class. Staff changes include Mr James Miss Nossiter and Mr Thompson. Miss Teasdale leaves for Newcastle Central Domestic School and Miss Dobson moves to the metropolitan area. Inspector Mr Harrison moves to Newcastle South District. Mr Egan will split three days at this school and two at Wingham. sewerage work is incomplete. Colin Spence is wounded and recovering. Bruce Jones from the 1934 Intermediate class joined the Fighting Forces and is reported wounded. Intermediate exam books cost increases. some remain unavailable. Children aged five may enter the Infant’s Class if they show by February end. after that, the Infants Class fills and five-year-olds wait for vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Nossiter
Thompson
Teasdale
Newcastle Central
Miss Dobson
Harrison
Taree
Newcastle Soul
Egan
Wingham
Heny
Colont Ane
Colin Spence
Bruce Jones
Bruce
Japanese Naval Losses Estimated At 60 Warships
Washington experts estimate that 60 of Japan’s 260 warships at the start of the war have been sunk or crippled in two months. One battleship is reported sunk and three badly damaged, out of ten. Excluded are transports and merchant ships. 23 ships sunk and eight damaged by U S forces. Japan faces growing ship and plane shortages as Allied strength increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Fleet
Navy
Marshal
Gilbert Islands
Britain
America
NES Trial Night Shows Warden Coordination and Casualties
On Tuesday night the NES trial ran smoothly as wardens reported to the Control Centre by 8:00 pm and patrolled areas under fire restrictions. They roped off dangerous zones, treated twenty casualties at a First Aid Post, and transported victims by ambulance. The drill highlighted weaknesses in the felt hat and will be addressed before the next blackout drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NES
Epectrie
West Aid
First Aid
Soonet
Uberial
Royal Aircraft Observers Rally in Gloucester
A meeting of the Royal Aircraft Observance Corps chaired by Mr. P H Deards set new volunteer targets to spread watch duties over more residents. About twenty members trained in chart reading and aircraft identification, with plans for two shifts per week, and a simple card system for spotters at the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Aircraft Observance Corps
P H. Deards
Sleseribine
Deards
Sheldon
Obituary for Mary McNeill shows long coastal ties and family ties
Mary McNeill died recently in Newcastle after a life spanning Tinonee Manning River Stroud and Mayfield with a jovial nature. She was born at Tinonee and survived by sons Boy Wes Wallace Theo Alex Dolly Ida and Flo. Her husband Neil McNeill predeceased her by years and family members continue local work in auctioneering entertainment taxation and visits to Stroud and Dungog Chronicles.
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Ipka
Hopital
Newcastle
Ann McNeiil
Albh
Lethar Medical
Metvritt
Tinonee
Manning River
Samuel Rerwick
Tinonce
Staud Mre
McNeiil
Neil McNeill
Stroud
McNeil
Strand
Mayfield
Hamilton
Mary
Trev. W. Young
Presbyterian Church
Wes
Wallace
Theo
Alex
Dolly
Ida
Flo
Hoya
Roy
Macksville
Dungog
Bowling Notes Blanch Trophy Handicap Semis Set After Saturday Play
Bowling notes show progress in the Blanch Trophy Handicap with close play and decisive flat head results. Ebbeck and Beaton tied at 20 as Rye and Le Quesne also 20 and Hawdon Cray 20, Andrews Highfield 22, Houghton Beattie 19 against Whatson Monro 26. Weather may allow a semi final next.
Fortnightly cattle and pig sales report from Gloucester
W B Sparke reports light yarding in cattle with values unchanged at the fortnightly sale. Gloucester pig sales show strong demand and higher prices for all fat pigs, with store pigs plentiful but market restrained by dry weather. Calf sales also note a fair yarding and firm prices, though good calves remain scarce and some buyers cautious.
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W. B. Sparke
Ger.) Pty. Ltd
H. J. Johnston
Gloucester
McQueen
Steinbeck
Sansom
H. McSwan
A. McCarthy
Howard Martin
Chahwell
Ribbons
R. Smith
Smith
H. Taylor
Merchant
Brian Latter
My Wisemantel
W. L. Tull
Reg. Andrews
Hata
A. J. Phillips
Mrs. Middlebroott
White
Kellehear
K. Chiseholm
A. B
Rheinbareer’ Font
Tak
AIR
Crowfoot
Rar
P. Sinde
A. J. Reaves
KM. Murray
SVT RC
Vo Pat
T. Westley
Howard Reeves
H. EL Tignet
Ranfie
FF Bhaw
W. J. Adams
HF. West
TC. Hampton
A. R. Wilson
Jtnurie
Gente
Fordham
Lattimore
G J. Gilson
D. K. Redman
M. Monk
Dom Hicks
Nis
Joe Gorton
Galvin
H. Thurling
M. W. Holstein
Sansom Bros
Boorer and
Porteus
P. J. Ditton
P. W. German
R. Paterson Jnr
Bio
Bartlett and
McThrosh
A. Miller
Mudford
Guinness
Ft Willams
Turner
Fbheuk
Higgins
B. Corbett
C. G. Ritter
Mrs. P. Slade
Joe Wade
W. Barkwill
W. R Slade
Crowther and
Ragral
Dillon and
Sanpe
H. McNaughton
Kevin Weath
Germon
Borham
Johnston
Ranke
Hover
W. Thornton
Fd Smith
Ben
M. Germon
Arthur Lowrey
G. N. Crowther
FE. Mulligan
M. Borley
W. J. Henderson
W. F
Migs Carson
A. Kirk
Steinbeck and Sansom
Tom Hicks
Amos Martin
F. J. Willams
M. V. Holstein
Tom Mudd
A. ‘Thurline
Evacuation plan discussed for stock and farms
A meeting with about 300 stockowners reviewed a proposed evacuation of stock from coastal areas to inland farms to deter invasion. Key points included branding all stock, ranger and drover roles, route planning away from roads, and moving dairy machinery and fodder inland. Governors considered timing, logistics, and the need to minimize losses while preserving food production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metines
Ns.w
Nan
Hh Grouaster
Aue
J. G Wilson
Ehair
Constyle Wood
Alstratia
Iivite
Australia
Tts
Anchonrs
Amy Imndortais
Morena Japan Organisation
Ronnie
Agetnatia
Anatralia
Britain
Faeland
Japan
Aras
Lee
Ami
Livestock Market Report From Sydney Thursday
Sydney buyers showed stronger demand for prime cattle and heavy beef stock with prices lifting modestly. Vealers and cows sold steady to dearer as reports noted brisk activity and better turnout, while light store cattle moved with moderate demand amid fluctuating futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Ullocke 420
Preliminary Notice From The School Of Arts Ceremony
Preliminary notice indicates a Thursday event at the School of Arts with a named owner and a church street location. It mentions an application process and a payment step, with a date in the late 1400s narrative style, reflecting a historical notice format.
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Lnne
Luneneam
Ihirmoan
School of Arts
Maeel
M Tate
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OPTO
Strist
The
Gloucester Advocate
Kia-Ora
Pwo
Iris Sullivan
Joyce Hockey
Royal Hospital For Women
Paddington
Bourke
ALF
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G. J. Weismantel
Mra. Weismantel
Craven Plateau
Tamworth
Wo Stanton
Beonu
Wood
J. A
Woods
Fred
Pople
Tn Wile
Higeme
Tawi Micka
Atonvens
Gunelpmon
Ani
Anion Hines
Shunthunme
Fudan
Su Cropla
Vie
Teeree
Anaticdia
Yeport
Seinraliess
Laeyenstors
Church Street
T. Tritton
Denison Street
Chaiman & Stevens Chemists & Druggists
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