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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 13, 1940

Page

3

STOCK SALES REPORT AUSTRALIA MAITLAND AND COMMERCIAL HBF

Maitland and Sydney stock markets report firm trade and brisk competition across cattle calves and pigs. Yardings include about 900 fat cattle with best bullocks to £13 10s and cows to £10 10s, plus 700 calves with heavy calves to 10s and baconers firm. Pigs show a light, mixed sale with backfatters and baconers firm at last rates.

Homebush Sydney Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Maitland

Park Team Wins Evening Tennis Championship on Handicap

Park team won the night tennis competition run on individual handicaps after close semi finals. Factory defeated Waratahs by 43 games to 41, Park defeated Bank by 13 games, and in the final Park beat Factory by 4 games to 3.

Park Factory Waratahs Bank

Church Services Read Across Gloucestershire Parishes

Church of England services listed for Gloucester and surrounding areas with Evensong times at Gloucester Si am Barrington Hall Heatherdale Canon Williamson and Wednesday notices. Presbyterian and Methodist services noted for Gloucester Bucca Wauka Stratford Ward's River and other locales with weekday and Friday sessions. Free Presbyterian and Congregational gatherings appear at Upper and Lower Barrington Craven Creek and Copeland. Stroud District Baptist Church details include Stroud Allworth Pooral Union Hall and Gloucester listings with pastor names.

Church of England Gloucester Siam H.C Barrington Hall Heatherdale Canon Williamson Stratford Bowman Farm D. Glyn Jones Bucca Wauka Ward's River Waukivory Lynn Free Presbyterian Upper Barrington Lower Barrington Craven Creek J. Webster Copeland Bullise B. Martens Stroud District Baptist Church Stroud Allworth Pooral Union Hall A. E. Baker

Mr Vincent's Tour To Inspect Forest Catchment Areas

The Minister for Mines and Forests Mr Vincent with Commissioner Mr Swain and Soil Conservation Director Mr Clay ton has left Sydney to inspect the Moonan Flat catchment area and the Keepit dam site in Manilla district. He will assess coastal forests and the effectiveness of six years of fire protection actions.

Mines and Forests Mr. Vincent E. H. F. Swain FB. 8. Clayton Sydney Moonan Flat Keepit Manilla Vincent

Funeral Notice appoints local agent for Frank Foley

James Fleming funeral director of Dungog announces Frank Foley is appointed local agent for Gloucester and District. All business entrusted to his care will receive prompt and careful attention. Latest model motor hearse available.

Dungog Gloucester & District Frank Foley

Peace in July Prophecy of Mother Reaves on Hitler’s Fall

London readers hear a sensational prophecy from Mother Reaves, the Old Lady of the Thames, predicting Hitler’s assassination, the fall of the Nazi leadership, and peace in July. She envisions Goering Himmler and Hess in dispute, a funeral with a white coffin, and a new Germany emerging in harmony with the world. She also claims foretelling the deaths of two famous aviators.

Hitler Mother Reaves Thames Shepperton Adolf Hitler Reich Goering Himmler Hess Germany Kingsford-Smith Amelia Thetford Norfolk Europe Kings

Hot Weather Health Advice For Mothers And Babies

In past summers mothers feared gastro enteritis in infants, but Baby Health Centres teach proper feeding and care to make the disease rare. The guidance stresses cleanliness, protective clothing, fly control, proper food storage, careful water use, adequate hydration, and avoiding over clothing. Adults should dress lightly and adapt routines, including cool showers and a slower morning, to reduce summer stress.

Hoever Hablex

Butcher Bird Diet Sustained Stranded Man Nine Days

Henry Cameron, living near Broome, survived nine days in rain flooded country while trying to reach Derby by eating butcher birds. He fired a telegraph insulator to signal for help, was found by police with a district telegraph worker assisting, and later treated at Broome Hospital for his feet.

Henry Cameron Broome Derby Cameron Broome Hospital

PARENTS AND CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION MEETING NOTES

Gloucester P C A held a sparsely attended monthly meeting chaired by H T Shepherd. A new school piano was contracted for at £84 with a £15 deposit and 16 months of payments. committees to cover its case were formed. Donations to the War Chest and Red Cross were approved. Textbooks for higher classes were discussed and a sewerage connection request was made. Annual meeting set for March 28 with a large turnout hoped.

Gloucester P. & €” Association H. T. Shepherd Ayiee Gray J Mothers’ Club WAR Chest Patriotic Fund McGown Red Cross Tate

Obituary of Mrs Eliza Tinton 75 at Taree hospital

Mrs Eliza Hinton widow of Richard Hinton formerly of Wingham died at Taree District Hospital at 9 30 on Monday night Sth February aged 75 admitted two weeks ago maiden name Hoad daughter of William and Mrs Hoad married to the late Richard Hinton at Wingham 53 years ago at St Matthew s Church of England funeral held Wednesday at 11 am in the Church of England portion of Wingham general cemetery survivors include three sons Joe Alan Len and daughters H McInnes Kate Martha Lela Ruby Lucy and others with one brother W Head and one sister Mrs Will Brims Respected in the district Wingham Chronicle

Eliza Tinton Taree Eliza Hinton Richard Hinton Wingham Hinton Eliza Hoad William Hoad Scinilehurst Giro Mr. Hinton Joe Bundock Alan Len

Krambach Stock Sales Show Keen Auction Activity

Paterson aston and Co report a strong cattle yarding at Krambach on Wednesday with widespread, sharp competition. Top prices reached include bullocks £13 1, best cows £9 5, and stag £11 5, among numerous high bids for bullocks and heifers from multiple consignors.

Krambach Paterson, Aston and Co D. Paterson Mra BH. Paterson W. H. Lynch R. Campbell Stags Sam Murray E. Moore Mrs. HL Paterson A. Parker Stra W. H. Lynch Steers

Roosevelt plans Europe survey and talks on peace

President Roosevelt proposes sending Assistant Secretary of State Sumner Welles to Europe for a personal conditions survey while informal talks with neutral states aim at rebuilding world peace. Hull says diplomacy toward lasting peace is underway. not a pledge to end hostilities immediately. In war news, British trawlers sunk, German planes lost. Russians press Mannerheim Line as Finns resist. Denmark fears an ice blockade. Bohemia Moravia to join Reich Customs Union. Daladier vows war effort to victory.

Roosevelt Sumner Welles Europe Cordell Hull Paris Admiralty Mannerheim Gulf of Finland Lake Ladoga Cristu Denmark Chamber of Deputies M. Daladier

Education Department notes rise in boys leaving school for trades

Figures show over five years more boys quit school to enter trades or unskilled work and fewer move into professions or pastoral and agricultural pursuits. Girls leaving school mostly assist at home, while Public Service entry rose slightly. Early apprenticeship training boosts job prospects for boys.

Education Department

Inspector Alleges Rabbit Farming in Cooplacurripa District

Inspector J Laurie told the Armidale Pastures Protection Board he travelled 367 miles and inspected 38 holdings in the month. He urged notices to destroy rabbits on nine properties and urged thorough burrow digging and harrowed treatment while warning grazers to comply or face prosecution. He also called attention to blackberry problems in several Apsley Shire holdings.

J. Laurie Armidale Pastures Protection Board Cooplacurripa Laurie Apsley Express

Inigo Jones Forecasts Weather for 1941 Statewide

Inigo Jones predicts early-year excessive heat, March storms benefiting the state. April and May rain should be good except in the West and Southwest. Rain eases in June and July with a dry period later. September brings cov ter rain, and by October mid to late falls should be strong statewide. November remains drier but not as dry as last year. January 1941 referenced.

Inigo Jones

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Church Services Jas. Fleming Health Departments Single Thomas W. Eagleton King Street Parents & Citizens’ Association Occupational Trends Jersey Sheers
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