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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 18, 1941

Page

2

Dairy Industry Amendment Act 1940 licensing margarine makers

The 1940 amendment to the Dairy Industry Act 1915-1982 introduces licensing for table margarine and regulated manufacture of tabit margarine. From January 1941, no one may manufacture table or cooking margarine without the appropriate license, with special export permits possible. Forms and information are available from the Under-Secretary and Director, Department of Agriculture, Box 38A, GPO Sydney.

Dairy Industry Cime Australia Department of Aertoulame Box 38A Sydney

Registration Day for Compulsory Training Ends

On 24 February 1941 the final day to complete and return forms for compulsory training. Forms available from postmasters. enrolment must occur by 24 February 1941. Penalty for noncompliance is £20 or three months in prison.

Sage Ares

Walcha to Gloucester Road Project Proposed for Coast Access

The Daily Leader reports a plan to link Walcha with Gloucester via a through route to Port Stephens. The network would connect Tamworth, Nundle and Upper Hunter to the coast, shortening travel from the northern tablelands and northwest plains and offering defence value by tying the Tablelands and southern Queensland rail regions into coastal markets.

Walcha Waleha Tamworth Nundle Upper Hunter Gloucester Tablelands Port Stephens Queensland

Coastal roads project advances to Gloucester coast

Growth plans outline a coastal road from Tea Gardens near Port Stephens to Gloucester with links via Bullahdelah and Nambucca. 21 river crossings remain unbridged, several detours needed, costing around £10,000 already spent. project aims to connect Waicha Tamworth Scone with Taree Gloucester and spur regional development and employment.

Tea Gardens Port Stephens Bullahdelah Gloucester Sevelopmental Bootal Craven Cire Nawentoc Department of Mal Roads Stullahdelah Giza Department OF Main Roads Department of Main Road Waicha Tamworth Scone Taree

Tension in Far East War News In Brief

Tension in the Far East is linked to Hitler's nerve war. U S warns Japan over Dutch East Indies, with Britain and Australia discussing a united approach. Germany strengthens air forces in southeastern Europe and Balkans drive fears rise. Somaliland successes and Greek resilience noted as RAF strikes hit invasion bases. Royal Navy adds ships and carriers in recent three months.

Far East Ting Landon Hitler Pacific Britain United States Tokyo Japan U.S Washington Dutch East Indies China Bangkok Youainst Shimbun Chungking-Singapore Chungking Batavia Balkan Germany Europe Balkans Sunday Times Romania Salonika Dardanelles Somaliland Kismaya Tras Royal Navy Queissan Blue Nile Sudan North Africa Haille Sellasie Abyssinia Moet Italy Lotel Greece RAF Royal Air Force Charine Ruhr Naval Committee of the House of Representatives

War Chest Fund Meeting Plans Anzac Carnival

Gloucester and District Patriotic and War Chest Fund committee met at the School of Arts. They reported 71 canteen orders sent to troops. more pillogers and scarves needed. A ball was approved for Stratford Sub-branch to raise funds. Absent members A J Woodward D C Rye D H J Bill Les Fairey and Snelson granted leave. 50 was sent to the Greek Day appeal. preparations for an Anzac Day carnival on April 25 were approved. The executive was tasked to form sub committees and report at a future meeting.

Gloucester and District Patrriotic and War Chest Fund School of Arta Lilies’ Aumiliary Stratford A. J. Woodward D.C, Rye D. HJ Bill Les Fairey 8Th Battalion Mr. Snelson L. Ryer D. H. J. Hill Greece Messrs

Treasurer's Report Details War Chest and Local Donations

The Treasurer outlines receipts and disbursements for various local events and collections. Totals show £46 18s 6d in receipts from multiple dances and sales, with War Chest Dance receipts of £10 8s and a donation of £10 12s. Disbursements include music and bail rent and advertising, yielding a small overall profit. watches were recently presented to H Tonks, PD Thompson and A Cox.

Gloucester Hollingsworth Copeland Stratford McGregor Craven Creek Roy Saultz Messia Spark Wm. Easton D. A. Rye R Hughes Ty H. Tonks Thompson Ami A. Cox

Old Coaching Days at Raymond Terrace Remembered

Mr W Brown recalls early mail and passenger transport from Sydney to Raymond Terrace, via steamer then horse relay, later coach lines. He notes Hexham to Limeburner’s Creek as a key relay, Stroud and Gloucester stages, and the Half Way House at Limeburner’s. Early firms included C McIntyre & Co and later Tuck & Co, H J McCullough, August Reichert. coachmen like Kay, Shanagan, Oldfield, Welsh, Waldron, Mitchell, and the McCulloughs. The coach era ended with 1912 railway opening.

W. Brown Raymond Terrace Port Macauarie Sydney Hexham Limeburner's Creek Te Coaches Limeburner’s Creek Stroud Ward's River Gloucester Taree Port Macquarie Wilt Limeburner's Frm C. McIntyre & Co Tuck and Co H. J. McCullough August Reichert North Coast Railway Jos. Kay Jack Shanagan Dick Oldfield James Welsh Fred Waldron Nabiac Hotel Jack Mitchell

Stroud Shire Council Receives Maintenance Plans 1941

Stroud Shire Council at Friday's meeting discussed MA PORTA maintenance for 1941 totaling £4713 with £1569 from the Council and plans to seek funds matching last year's £5521. The Minister for Health's office advised appointing a certified health officer. the Under Secretary asked for works and cost estimates on Upper Myall Road. Roads and councillor input dominated, with requests to gravel British Willina road near J A Murray's property and a grant application considered.

Stroud Shire Papariaent Fitz Simmons C. B. Bennett Mel.a Ibnny Ah-Upper Myall Road Myall Yond Department of Works and Local Government Malm Roads Department Dr. Flannery Baker Newcastle Zeininger Bennett Upper Wallimba River Dalry Society Buitish Willina J. A. Murray

Personal notes on transfers and family news from the Maitland area

Mr. Rowin G McLaren, assistant inquiry inspector in the Department of Agriculture, moved from Begg ilstries to Maitland, with others transferring from Gosterd to Krambach. Bonnie Doon residents report son Bob in Libya, with two letters about family and Palestine. further details to appear. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Muddle note son John in hospital with appendicitis as trainee in the RAK. Death of Mrs. Howard Abb f of Kenilworth Dungog at Mater Misericordiae Hospital Newcastle last week. Charlie Baker visiting Gloucester with Mrs FW Swain, seeking dairy fever demonstration involving a preventive product. Nurse Jane Margaret Gray of Mowbray Road Lane Cove ill abroad with the ALF, previously with the 2/3 Australian General Hospital in Arvi es, first woman to appear in an ALF casual list.

Rowin G. McLaren Quwiry Department At Agriculture Begg Ilstries Maitland Gosterd Krambach A. R. Laurie Bonnie Doon Rawdon Vale Bob Libya Pamily Palestine Herbert Muddle John RAK Mater Misericordiae Hospital Newcast Howard Abb Kenilworth Dungog Gloucester Charlie Baker Swain Jane Margaret Gray Mowbray Road Lane Cove ALF Australan General Hospital Arvies

Bomb Victims Fund Campaign Sparked By Gift Sale

My. 1H. Jarrett urges a main street gift sale next Thursday February 20 to aid bomb victims in Britain. He frames data warfare as civilian suffering and calls for united support with British forces, noting civilian casualties and homelessness from intensified raids and promising relief through the fundraiser.

Jarrett Britain Lne Rni

Gloucester Seage Connection Tender Notice 1941

Shire of Gloucester invites certified plumbers and drainers to tender for installation of sewerage connection under Contract No. S/1941. Plans and specifications available at Shire Office. deposit of £10 required with tender. Closing 4 p.m. Wednesday March 5 1941. Shire Clerk Harry N. Chaplin.

Shire Harry N. Chaplin sShire Gloucester

SPECIAL CATTLE SALE OFFERED IN PAIRS AT JH WELSMANTEL

A sale notice states a team of two working bullocks with gear complete will be offered in pairs by JH Welsmantel. The commodity description emphasizes paired livestock ready for use in the field.

JH. Welsmantel

Church Services Read Across Gloucestershire and Surrounding Areas

Church of England services listed for Gloucester Stratford Waukivory Kis-ora with times 6 am 7 20 pm 11 am 2 pm and 7 45 pm. Gloucester annual meeting February 25 at 8 pm Canon Williamson. Presbyterian Rockhurst Barrington Gloucester 7 30 pm Bowman Farm February 19 8 pm Rev A Glyn Jones. Congregational Blaketiews Mt George Saturday 28 Paddock Creek 7 30 pm Panter Martins Stroud District Baptists Stratford Craven 8 pm Strood 7 39 pm J Alem Feld the record shows multiple churches with varied schedule details.

Church of England Gloucester Stratford Waukivory Kis-ora Canon & Williamson Presbyterian Rockhurst Barrington Bowman Farm A. Glyn Jones Blaketiews Mt. George Paddock Creek Panter B. Martins Stroud District Caton Craven Strood Mr. J. Alem Feld

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