Gloucester road plant impresses visiting Shire council officials
The President of Terania Shire Councilor Clark and Drs Seecombe and Towns visited Gloucester to inspect the Bulliac Road plant. They observed the large paving machine at work forming and digging side drains and were keen to recommend purchasing a similar unit. Wallarabba Shire Council members plan a visit to view the ram plant next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terania
Clark
Seecombe
Newton
Gloucester
Gloucester Road
Bulliac Road
Wallarabba
Grave advice about Pacific situation unsettles Sydney meeting
In Sydney yesterday afternoon a non war council meeting was interrupted by grave advice on the Pacific situation. Acting Prime Minister Br. Fadden summoned naval and army heads to Sydney for vital talks. War Cabinet with Sey vate and service chiefs planned further discussions. Britain and Japan move noted with US interests in focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AuAa Non -War Council
Sydney
Cornel
Br. Fadden
Avy. Navy
Ain Moree Orl
Services
War Cabinet
Par East
Robert Brooke-Pophan
Melbourne
Wounell
Agarhis
Cabbinet
Japan
London
Britain
United States
America
Germany
Enlistment drive for 8th Garrison Battalion gathers force
The 8th Garrison Battalion calls for recruits for the 5th Garrison Battalion and notes Colonel Dunbar confirms signalling specialists are needed. Local men urged to contact the law recruiting office for enlistment by Monday while several joiners are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth
Dunbar
Haw
Pacific
Cameron
A. Woolford
B. Jenkins
BR. Husbands
A. K, Laure
D. & Rye
Closing of Mails for Overseas Destinations at Sydney
The Weekly Mail Notice lists closing times at the GPO Sydney for mails to overseas destinations by surface transport, coastwise steamers, steamers between the Mainland and Tasmania, and the Commonwealth Air Service to Australian towns. Public are urged to post abroad as soon as written for fastest forwarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GPO
Sydney
Famania
Kanpire Air Service
Private Eric Crane Progresses After Bardia Wounds
Personal word reports Private Eric Crane wounded at Bardia. He is progressing satisfactorily. A nurse noted injuries to the left hand and lower face from a hammer explosion. The 2/2 Battalion of the Gha Division, nicknamed The Mad 22 Battalion, is praised for its Libya fighting fame. Ex-Sergeant Bolton enjoyed a Dry Creek holiday and Gloucestershire links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Crane
Bardia
Ferrier
M. Shepherd
Eric
Jost
Gha
Libya
Joyce Robinson
Rupert Habiison
Kotara and
Copeland
ALF
Brian Weekes
E. Weekes
Bank of N.S.W
Gloucester
Haas
Wingham
Bolton
Dry Creek
Alan
Latciaw
Latclaw
Licensing Court
Geikie
Lac
Gloucester Red Cross Fundraising Report for February
The Hon Secretary Miss Cameron reports a successful Red Cross stall on February 6 raising 27 pounds despite rain. Gifts included a bedspread from Mrs R Laurie, groceries to Miss Hampton, and cash donations from Mrs Tymwfoot, Mr Higgins, and Mr White. Prizes and jackets were won by Mrs King and Mr A Street, with proceeds supporting future Easter dinner tickets and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Street and Parish Pty. Ltd
R. Laurie
Les. Rye
David
King
Leadership Camp Aims at Kempsey for Girls
Mrs P H Deards reports a Kempsey CW A branch letter seeking help to recruit girls aged 17 for a Leadership Camp at Mrs Ruuder's residence from February 1st to March 1st. The camp, under the Agricultural Bureau and W A N S, covers lectures, food, accommodation, and instruction on health, domestic science, and citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Deards
Gloucester C.W.A
P. Riggs
Kempsey
Kayluck
Kempsey Cw.a
Agricultural Waireau
W.an.s—Lind Seetlin
Lane
Ilseif
Mise Lorna Byrne
Agriculltural Bureau
Domestic Science and Arts
Sehou Kirtibilli
Women's League of Health
Auction notices outline upcoming cattle and furniture sales
Coming Auctions list furniture sale for Mrs Stockley by W Ki Spante Pty Ltd tomorrow Saturday February 15 at 2 pm. Reminders include dairy clearing at Barnam next Wednesday the 1th. Gloucester Yard sees 400 head of Devon and Hereford cattle, plus yearling stock. Armidale and Maitland yards schedule 850 New England bred cattle and horses auctioned by A H McArthur Co and J Enright respectively. Gloucester Shipards to sell 800 head of station-bred cattle later in February. Nowendoe sale on March 5 features 500 head of New England cattle by Sparke Pty Ltd Nash and McKensey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Timor
Devon
Glengarry
Rabbits on Tweed Take Serious View At Union Meeting
The Tweed River South Arm Primary Producers' Union discussed rabbit encroachment. Mr. R. Brooks proposed flame thrower use to destroy pests, citing a successful test at Urdenville. He offered a free demonstration to the Tweed-Liamore board if burrows were dug out for visibility. The branch accepted the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tweed River
Primary Producers’ Union
R. Brooks
Urdenville
Tweed-Liamore P.P
Commercial Clearing Dairy Sale at Barrington and Dry Creek
Tom Hicks reports a successful shearing dairy sale of the Landers herd at Barrington on the 18th in conjunction with Sparke Pty Ltd. Attendees from the district, strong competition for dairy cattle, and varied high prices per cow were noted. Followed by another clearing dairy sale at Dry Creek with steady buyers and multiple cow lots selling at various prices. Also reports stock and pig prices from New Zealand Loan and Ma and Homebush stock sales and other auctions with gains, losses, and notable yardings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hicks
M. J. Landers
Barrington
Messrs
W. E. Sparke
Ger) Pty. Ltd
E. T. Forbes
W. B
Dairy Farm of 400 Acres For Tender At Stockton
Three year term dairy farm of 400 acres in William Town area between Raymond Terrace and Stockton. Includes 20 30 acres cultivated for lucerne and crops, an orchard, seven room house, and buildings to run a first class dairy milking 40 to 60 cows. Milk Board license. Tender closes February 22 1941. Contacts Mrs E Oldham Stockton or H A Sansom Gloucester. Highest tender not necessarily accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Town
Raymond Terrace
Stockton
Milk Board
E. Oldham
Douglas St
H. A. Sansom
Gloucester
Cattle Sale Listings Imply Devon Herd Premiums
Auction advertised by Forest Bros, Ridgeway, Locke, Laurie, and Schmidtner shows a line of Devon and Hereford cattle. Includes steers and heifers from 5 months to 2 years, plus purebred Devon cows, yearling bull calf, and fat cattle. Also mixed herd entries from Ritter, Penfold, Lee, and Attwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Forest Bros
Devon
Ao W. Ridgeway
Ita
C. Locke
J. A. Laurie
Durham
Cecil Sehnetner
Hereford and
S&s
Aye Geo. Cox
Ase WC
Ridgeway
Ritter
Penfold
Lee
High Class Jersey Herd and Farm Equipment Sale
W E Sparke Pty Ltd in conjunction with Tom Hicks sell the Jersey Hercana complex from J Borham’s estate on Wednesday February 19 at 1 pm starting with 82 Jersey cows and 7 springers. Also offered are 1 pedigree Jersey cow 24 years Fitzgerald bred 10 Lesney heifers 2 draught horses 1 draught mare and foal, breeding sows and litter 25 poultry pairs plows cultivators engines pumps harnesses and sundry items. Terms strictly cash or other arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Borham
Sharp
W. E. Sparke
Ger) Pty, Ltd
Tom Hicks
Triumph
United
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grimsby
P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. I. Cavanough
Crusader Cloty
Hazelwood
A.hazelwood
S. J. Bennett Radio and Garage Service
Roma Private
McCarthy
the Gloucest
Actorate
Shire
Mesers
Mudd Bros
East Maite
Ebt
City Housewives’ Association
R.S.L. Re-Union
School of Arts
A.lf
Patterson
Newcastle
E. Young
Fi. Weekes
Returned Soldiers’ League
2Nd
ATF
Mr. Woodward
F. Hambling
L. Fernson
Les. Farley
F. M. Smit
D. Hi J, Hill
Marsh |Tarse
J. A. Wharton
JA. Wharton
Ringwood
Tornalia
John Wharton
Corrigan’s Creek
Gundy
Pentieman
Robert
Scone
Hunter
Monume
Nambucca Abattoirs
Mya Macksville “News
Nambucca
Wirrimblot
Central Coast
School of Arta
Fadden
Gloucester Red Cross
Morris
Red Cross
Homebush
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Pitt, Sun and Badgely le
Fremington
Sansom
Glouveston
Mather Bros
Evone
Winchcombe. Carson Ltd
Tuesay
Ath
Sti
H. Jarrott
Armidale Municipal Yards
New England
A. H. McArthur & CO
Armidale
Gloucester Shire Yards
Alf Sale
L. A.M
Ajo J. Rudkin
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd
Nowendoc
Dan Green
Hy Laude
Albert Green
J.B Smyth
Alex. Waugh
R. Waugh
GG Stephens
Jas. Mullen
H. E. Holstein
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
W. Stockley
Next &. Kendalls
Ger. Pty, Ltd
H. McNeill
A. Laurie
Bert Laurie
Flicks
A. Watson
Margery Bros
Tom Hird
Mhas
Bird
D. Beaton
Uhas
Cariecan
A. Buwards
Ro M. Bastin
J. H. Weismantel
Tom Hidks
Actioneer
Maitland
J Snright
North
Riverina
Wester
Hunter River
Turner & Ebbeck
Ward's River
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Gloucester War Chest
Schall of Arts
J. Arrowsmith
L. Ross
Monro
Ray
Brother
Ms Loving
Indaw Milton
Blackleg
Stewart
Blackleg Aggressin
Chapman's Pharmacy
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