Watering Prohibition Offenders Named in Town List
A Town Water A list names 13 alleged offenders for disobeying council water restrictions from January to February 1942. Offences include watering gardens with hose and improper use of taps. Notables include Allardice, Flynn, Fortham, Newton, Hawdon, McRae, Forbes, West, Ritter, Blanch, Oldfield, Wilmot, Maunder, Hughes, Robinson, Mrs Redman, Mrs Goddard, Cox, Rev Lymm, Garner, and Relf. Council debated enforcement. some argued for prosecution, others for leniency. final motion to receive the report passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Allardice
J. Hill
Flynn
Fortham
M. Newton
W. W. Hawdon
Bister McRae
Forbes
West
T. Ritter
C. Blanch
J.oldfield
Wilmot
Maunder
Hughes
Robinson
W. Redman
W. Redman, Mrs. Goddard, Cox, Rev. Lymm, R. Garner and G. Relf, Dr. J. G. Wilson
R. S. Wilson
Optometrists to visit Gloucester on March 6
D L McDonald FBOA Honours FSMC London of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited Optometrists will visit Gloucester on Friday March 6 and may be confined at the Commercial Hotel. Hours of visit are 9 am to 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L McDonald
Fs.m.c
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Gloucester
Commercial Hotel
Death at Lismore and wartime orders roll in
Death occurred at Lismore at 7 am on Thursday of Mrs. J Hughes daughter of Mr GA Westley of the Barrington. Funeral planned for Gloucester Saturday at 11 am from the RC Church. Gloucester evacuee figures show 74 housed and 60 percent exempt among young men. Military officers and local helpers thanked for their aid. Debates over rifle calls for bush settlers to defend homes. Paper wrapping limits to be eased for a few days. Rubber restrictions threaten non essential civilian goods due to war needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lismore
J. Hughes
Molly
GA. Westley
Barrington
Gloucester
R.C
Keane
Master Drapers' Association
Beasley
School Notes from the Intermediate High School
The school reports nearly 300 total pupils with 97 in super-Primary, 25 in the large Intermediate class. Mr Geary, four years on staff, is promoted to star of Corona and science and mathematics teacher. Mr Hodge replaces him. Sport is organized for the year and to start Friday. Regular attendance in higher classes is urged for continued promotion. The Department seeks information on establishing a language course at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geary
Star of Corona
Hodge
Crom Coonabstabian
Department For Information
Trial blackout sparks mixed verdict on warning siren
Townwide air raid drill exposed a faulty siren as wardens reported inconsistent sound levels across posts. Some heard nothing while others caught only faint signals. Despite warnings, most posts stayed manned and a central officer ordered rapid dissemination to Stratford Craven and Barrington. An ambulance post handled several casualties and wardens coordinated first aid while a test of the Gloucester Air raid Siren is planned for 4 pm Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Time Street
Ravenshaw
Tyrolh
Ias
Tim
Towann
Shelden
Stratford
Craven
Barrington
Wil Syristz
Owly
Warren
P. Te Quesne
Waite
Rev
Lyn
Gloucester
Mare
Evacuation Committee Formed in Glouster Shire Meeting
The first Irmumni election evacuation committee meeting was held on Tuesday evening presided by President Cr 1 Moore. Members including Crs P. Lawe Newton, T. Presse, A. Laurie and H. Bigs spoke of resignations, hospital plans, and accommodation needs. Officers were elected for accommodation welfare transport and health with a subcommittee to coordinate administration. Discussion covered hospital size finance site options and requests for information from the Hospital Board and country councillors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Cd
Moore
M. Newton
Crs
F. Presse
A. J. Laurie
Bigs Fell
A. Gresham
R. S. Wilson
L. BR. Morkr
Sheldon
J. Kirkwood
Birchgrove
Fonlnwr
H) Lynn
L. E Monro
Lowe
ML Newton
Whatsen
B.S. Watson
Newton
Liz
Focal Hospital
H. S. Bignell
Focal Hospital Board
Gloucester
Wal
Lynn
GD. Laurie
Blunder Over Culvert Orders Probed in Gloucester Council
Dr Breese raised concerns at Tuesday’s meeting about Shire employees mishandling orders after a culvert on Manning River Road burned out. A gravel push and hastily chosen crew followed, with questions who authorized the work and who ordered the extra men to Gloucester. The Clerk was asked to investigate who ordered the crew and the traffic disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Joh
Eatia
Wilson
Breese
Wilton
Perris
Watty Wilton
Gloucester Court for Drunkenness and Trespass Cases
Gloucester Police Court recounts multiple petty offenses from a January session. Sidney George Grine pleaded guilty to drunkenness with a fine and costs. Daniel Redman fined for straying horse on T.S.R. land. other proceedings covered continued offenses and tenancy disputes with notices for eviction and court actions through March 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Brown
Gloucester
Mr. S. Bliss
Sidney George Grine
W. W. Hagen
P.m.s
Bowman River
D.K Reilman
Chlreh Street
Clonraror
W.W. Hawden
Redman
Red Cross Street Stall Fetes Donations At Fen
A Thursday Red Cross stall at Fen collected and thanked donors for hospital aid goods and food items. Contributions included pins turkey from Mrs. Haeeis Copeland and a baby bottle gift from Mrs. T Whitson. Numerous household items and care goods were donated, with lists of supplies and cash gifts noted for the Hospital States and branch parcel program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fen
Haeeis
Copeland
Cecil Redan
T Whitson
G. Ritter
Rowman Farm
Teddy Peor
Cavanaugh
H.T. Hiei
Jon Tenalf
Evacuee reception areas eyed in Gloucester mobility talk
At a Tuesday meeting Councillor J Moore warned evacuee reception plans ignored Gloucester access and exit routes. He cautioned coastal roads could funnel evacuees toward invasion risks and inland options via Krambach Mount George Choplacurripa Dungog and Gresford/Sing-Teton. The meeting approved a resolution urging authorities to study these threats before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirt
Corneillor J. Moore
Gloucester
Krambach
The Troubles of Towser and a Civic Dog Tale
Local council meets over a stray dog issue and a dead dog found near Tyrell Street. An inspector links a foul smelling corpse to a responsible party, Ken Boorer, with prosecution considered. The church committee agreed to a burial fee, ending the episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counl
Counell
Presbyterian Church
UN Street
Ken Boorer
Crowther
Expei
Cornell
Tucker
Couneil
Jhor
Cotmeillor
RSPCA
Tyre
Record Hen Egg Weighs Six Ounces At Jhimee Farm
A Jhimee hen laid an unusually large egg weighing six ounces. The egg measured eight inches in circumference and about nine and a half inches in length, far larger than a typical egg which usually weighs up to two ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jhimee
Fierce fighting reported in Singapore suburbs
British and Japanese dispatches indicate ongoing heavy clashes in the Singapore suburbs. Earlier statements from the Japanese claimed Singapore had fallen, but new reports suggest continued combat and strategic contest in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Singapore War News In Brief Counterattacks Reported
The dispatch notes ongoing serious conditions in Singapore with British counterattacks in two main sectors. Japanese forces claim entry into Singapore city, fighting British troops while air bombardment and strafing continue. Scorched earth measures begin as tanks and factories are destroyed. Restoration of Soviet industry near Moscow progresses as German forces retreat. Roosevelt outlines Allied strategy to halt enemy breakthroughs and apply attrition to build overwhelming strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
London
Malayan Broadcasting Corporation
Forde
Canberra
Gordon Bennett
A.L
Bukit ‘Imal
Ave
Altches
Evens
Moscow
Leningrad
Roosevelt
Washington
Alps
Bowling Notes from a Narrow Final in Blanch Trophy Handicap
In a bowling note filled with names Kendall frim Le Quesne 20 v Rye and Carthew 18 Houghton and Beaton 21 v Beattie and Ebbeok Jr 16 Adams Sheldon and Lowe 22 v Hawdon Ebbeok and Lauren tus 28 Whatson and Monro 28 defeated Andrews and Highfield 26 Halfway through the game it looked like a comfortable win for Andrews and Highfield but the winners, with steady play, gradually overhauled them to win by two points Carey and Landis defeated Rye and Le Quesne 25 15 in the semi final leaving them to meet Whatson and Monto in the final
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall Frim le Quesne
Rye
Carthew
Houghton
Beaton
V. Beattie
Ebbeok Jr
Adams
Sheldon
Lowe
Hawdon
Ebbeok
Laurentus
Whatson
Monro
An-drews
Highfield
Andrews
Carey
Landis
le Quesne
Monto
Workers Wanted for Main Roads Labour in Northern Territory
The Main Roads Department advertises for many labour classes for works in the Northern Territory. Pay rates range from £6/1/9 to £7/9/9 per week with free tents, stretchers, medical attention. Gifts such as hunting powder and Elastophast first aid dressings are mentioned as popular items. A note from Malaya reports these items are boons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Roads Department
Northern ‘Territory
Tropics
Malaya
Department OF Main Roads
Nsw
Northern Territory
Northernn Territory
Uring
Main Roads
Watt Street
Newcastle
S. R. Henderson
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Wanted to rent cottage furnished or unfurnished
Wanted to rent cottage in Newcastle area. Full details to G. K. Moorcroft, N.R.M.A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. EK. Moorcroft
N.rma
Newcastle
Gloucester Shire invites tenders for sewerage connections
The Shire of Gloucester invites separate tenders from plumbers and drainers for two sewerage connections under Contracts 2 and 3/1842. Tenders close 4 pm on 27 February 1941. Plans and specifications may be inspected at the Shire Office Gloucester 12 February 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaplin
Straying stock notice for Gloucester district
Notice that stock found straying on streets in the Gloucester Urban Area will be impounded on and after February 19 1942 by order BL N Chaplin Shire Clerk Shire Office Gloucester 19/2/42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Urban Ares
BL N. Chaplin
Lease Tender Sought for Innown Weetah Property Near Scone
Tender invited for Innown Weetah seven miles from Scone comprising 684 acres with a comfortable home sheds dairy and yards well fenced subdivided permanently watered two year term rent quarterly in advance highest or any tender not necessarily accepted tenders close with the undersigned by Saturday February 21 1942 Perpetual Truster Co Ltd Sydney Stang Keane Scone
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scone
Perpetual Truster Co, Ltd
Sydney
Stan G. Keane
Cordwood Cutters sought for NSW Government work
Applications are invited for cordwood cutters to work for the New South Wales Government Charcoal Production Organisation at Bungal Ward's River Tamban Forest and Count's Harbour. Pay at least 1 per cord, fare to place of employment, apply to Premier's Department Sydney. Objections to lease extension noted in Government Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Bungal
Ward's River
Tamban Forest
Count's Harbour
Premier's Department
Sydney
Primary Producers' Union Annual Meeting Notice
The Annual Meeting of and vester Branch of the ducers Union will be held at the School of Arts on Thursday the 10th at 11 am. Business includes election of office-bearers and general matters. M Newton, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vester
Ducers’ Union
Ne School of Arts
M. Newton
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P. le Quesne
City Price Draper & Mercer
A. I. Cavanough
Chemist & Stationer
Grafton
Grafton Antishrink Rayon
A.hazelwood
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Council
Toe
G. D. Laurie
Clerc
Healan
Roma
McCarthy
Optometrists
The
Gloucester Actorate
Lieut
Bird
Brodie
Richardson
Tye
Kempsey
Dy. McLaren
Port Margharie
Messrs
Tom Hicks PH Deards
W. Weekes
H. Sansom
Levacuers
Rifles
V.D.C
D. H. Drummond
Tie
Mr. Prosamond
Ron
Gloucester Police Court
Red Cross Street
Wito
Turday
Thern
Shire OF Gloucester
Shire
Shire Ofmce
Belbora Creek
Tom Hicks
E. J. Wheeldon
Essex
Tom
W. E. Sparee
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd. Auctioneers
Cordwood Cutters
Aden Taylor & Co. Ltd
Specia Lease
Tavee
Topl 'Popl
Myall Lake
Land Board Office
Primary Producers’ Union
War Chest Street
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