Red Cross Society Meets in Gloucester for Monthly Works
The Gloucester Red Cross Society held a Tuesday afternoon meeting at the School of Arts with many members present. New members Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Monro were introduced, correspondence covered clothing donations and knitted cardigans, and plans were made to staff luncheon booths at upcoming events. Financials showed receipts across funds and depot sales, with allocations proposed to POW Appeal and General Funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Red Cross Society
School of Arts
Mesdames Higgins
L. Rye
F. Smith
C. Smith
Ewings
Drahan
J. P. Easton
W. Thomas
Chaplin
Yates
W. Easton
McGregor
Holmes
H. Sannom
Weekes
Fitzgerald
D. Monro
W. W. Hawdon
J. D. Parish
King
W. Garner
Farmers’ Committee
Red Cross
A. H. and
IP. Assn
Highfield
Frost
H. Breese
W. P. Reichert
Ebbeck
Ward's River
M. Paff
John Yates
Stratford
Inter-Platoon shoot at Gloucester tests rivalry
Gloucester range practice on Sunday features an inter platoon competition between 14 Platoon Gangat Bowmen and 15 Platoon Gloucester. Lieuts Farley and McNaughton expect the other platoon to struggle as winners face Stromd Platoon. Kew members are asked to return tin-hats to M Dombkins at first parade. E Company weekend camp at Gloucester on 7th and 12th March plans live ammunition battle training, with Tomaree Port Stephens battalion camp April 6 to 11 for all ranks paid by rank, including huts electric light showers and transport from central points. Members should advise platoon commanders soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Platon
Gangat-Bowman
Farley
Lieut
McNaughton
Stromd
Kew
M. Dombkins
Tomaree
Port Stephens
Railway losses reach fifty thousand pounds yearly
At Grafton police court last week Detective Dallas told the Magistrate that thefts were rising in the Railway Department, especially after the war began. The department paid out £50,000 annually in compensation for stolen property, and convictions remained hard due to identification difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Dallas
Stealte
Railway Department
Meat saved by Australia shores up Britain rationing
The Federal Government pressed Britain to lift meat saved by Australia under rationing. Stores are crowded as surplus meat piles up. The Commonwealth sought three times the originally proposed tonnage to be sent to Britain to ease the space problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Australia
Commercial Cattle Sale Report Faces Strong Demand
Tom Hicks reports a successful cattle sale held Tuesday 15 February with high buyer turnout and strong demand for good quality cattle. Rough cattle were priced lower than previous sales while top two year old Dev Durhams and prime cows with calves fetched high prices. numerous consignors including Laurie Bros, W A Nash Estate, Sid Garland, Garland Bros and others contributed substantial yardings. Next sale scheduled for Tuesday 29 February with additional good lines expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hicks
Dev/Durham
Laurie Bros
W. A. Nash
Jim Nash
T. C. Mathieson
Livermore
Adrian Boorer
K. D. Boorer
Sid Garland
Garland Bros
Mrs. E. Ribbons
Wal. Griffin
Bowen Bros
Sheila Westley
Eugene Westley
Miss Dot Smith
B. Relf
T. Hayes
Reasdale
D. Boorer
K. A. Wilks
Arris
B. Carolan
A. McIntosh
C. C. Redman
G. W. Stanton
H. McNaughton
R. Shultz
TE. Dodd
Miss Fay Parish
J. D. Parish
D. K. Redwan
Sansom Bros
R. Tayne
John Oldfield
Leo. Cold
T. A. Laurie
G. Laurie
Bert Laurie
G. Yeark
J. Alderson
New England
Sydney Pig Market Report From Winchcombe Carson Ltd
Supplies of pigs at Tuesday's Sydney sales reached 900 with improved yarding quality. Demand was irregular and prices eased for most classes though restricted restocking and fattening purchases in Cumberland have been lifted. Pigs meeting demand drew keen competition with backfatter and extra prime categories up to 200 shillings per head. baconers ranged from 75 to 180 pounds per hundredweight depending on weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Cumberland
KRAMBACH STOCK SALES REPORTS FIRMER PRICES
Mesars Paterson Easton and Co report a good yarding of fat cattle at the sale on 9th inst with firmer values at the best day’s rates. A strong demand for store cattle. notable sales include fat bullocks to £17 and £15 19s, fat cows to £12 10s 6d and £8 17s, and various prices for cows and vealers from multiple vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krambach
Paterson, Easton and Co
A. Parish
C. Hylstein
Hile
R. Paterson
Jas. Lee
T. Miuiliken
Rabbit skins prices slide at Sydney auction
Demand weak at Wednesday Sydney rabbit skin sale. Average values fell about 12d per lb with 68 tons offered. Racks 56d-63d, sable pelts 56d-62d, 6th pelts 89d-41d, 4th does 42d-60d, growns 41d-58d, kittens 20d-24d, hare skins 2-12.6 per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchenmire, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Quarantine Lifted After Swine Fever Outbreak in Cumberland
The Department of Agriculture reports the swine fever outbreak in Cumberland early 1943 is controlled and most quarantine rules removed. Pigs may move only with an inspector issued permit from Cumberland or Picton Pastures Protection Districts. Permits require herd free status or double brucellosis testing. moves to registered slaughterhouses may exclude testing but still need a permit. Household scraps and meat waste must be boiled for one hour before feeding to pigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Max Henry
Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Picton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gloucester Electric Supply Co., Pty. Ltd
W.W. R. Irwin
Cash & Carry
Ell St
Eisner
Ie Cnene
Ton Wilike
Garden of Roses
Peter Moutzouris
RED Cross Society
V.D.C
Imperial Super Diesel
ImpErial Milking Plants
A. B. Campbell
King Street
A. H. McDonald & CO. Pty. Ltd
Harvey Ivers
Church Street
Ee Nin
Ons
P. J. Taylor & Co. Pty. Ltd
Sydney & Newcastle Motor and Aircraft Engineers
PITT
Burrowa
Winchcombe
Carson
Winchcombe House
Bridge Street
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