Maize Outlook Serious Across New South Wales
Maize expert Mr. W D Kerle reports late January rains fail to aid the crop coast to coast. North coast losses loom large with 40 percent of NSW maize grown there, while Northern Tableland and south western slopes face near total failures. Also notes the death of James Brett, longtime Forestry Officer at Taree, aged 76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Department of Agriculture
W. D. Kerle
Kerle
Tumut
Gundagai
Upper North Coast
Upper
Namibuees
Tweed
Stadieay
Hunter
Optometrist F E C A McDonald Visits Gloucester
Doctor McDonald of London and Sydney firms will visit Gloucester on Friday March 6 and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel from 2 am to 5 pm. The notice lists McDonald Webster Jack McDonald Sydney Pty Limited as associated optometrists and opticians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
F.E.C.A
Hono F.S.M.C
London
Webster
Jack
Sydney
Gloucester
Commercial Hotel
Death of Militiaman in Sydney Hospital
A young militiaman Gordon Greentree died in a Sydney military hospital. His parents, teachers from Gloucester Rural School urge action on hazardous sewerage trench conditions at the school playground. Teachers warn of imminent injuries and call for immediate measures. Volunteers urged to join the defences for the war duration with pay. Local recruitment details list Taree, Kramback, Gloucester and Mauchon as contact points. muster at Gloucester Park planned for Sunday morning. Physically fit men aged 16 to 60 encouraged to volunteer for full or local service with Army or V.D.C. duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Hospital
Sydney
Gordon Greentree
George Greentree
Inucester
Gloucester Diatrict
Volunteer Defence Corps
Taree
Kramhack
Gloucester
Mauehon
Envalle
Golucester Park
V.D.C
Handing in Firearms and Stock Brand Registration
Attentiveness to surrender firearms to nearest police station is urged under National Security Regulations with penalties for noncompliance. Stock owners anticipate hundreds of brand registrations as evacuation plans push identification. New regulations aim to require approved car headlight masks and air raid siren tests in Sydney show improved loudness and effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attentinn
Cain
N.els
Sydney
Road Signs May Be Removed Under National Security Rules
Government on Wednesday granted power to prohibit or remove road signs and other items that could aid the enemy in a potential attack. An order under the National Security Regulations allows action in any area and enforcement when the Prime Minister deems it necessary. Ministers may seize, restrict, or custody articles likely to reveal military information or aid hostile operations.
War Chest Fund raises funds at wet day street stall
The War Chest Fund reports a successful street stall on a wet day, netting £27 13s. Special thanks to Mrs. McGregor of Tereel for leading the supper cloth effort and ticket sales. Donations and handmade articles flooded in from many donors, while competitions awarded items to Arch McRaw and Keith McCarthy. The depot received cash and goods including jams, vegetables, books, and eggs. The next meeting is set for Tuesday 24 February. a new president will be announced after Mrs. Denrds resigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
Tereel
FN. Laurie
Bagley
Burleas
Rubble
Robinson
Ruth Edwards
Maureen ‘Station
Miss Carson
0. Powell
T. Andrews
Waters
Copeland
Howers
M. Fraser
Walker
Highfield
Foley
Reif
5. Harris
R. ‘Archinal
W. ‘Thomas
Rumble
Beaton
W. Rumble
Oaly Roosters
F. Wil. Manis
Anon
Denrds
NES Executive Committee meeting outlines flood response roles
The NES Executive Committee met in Council Chambers with Chief Warden PL Le Quesne Deputy Chief Rev H Lynt and others. They approved council support for a telephone in the Board Room and use of the Board Room for NES First Aid and practice. A blackout drill report was adopted and sector wardens will be appointed. a wardens list will be published soon. A fire and ambulance coordination post was authorized and first aid groups will be organized with a senior in charge. Sand reserves were distributed to households. NES will hold Friday night meetings at 8 pm in the Shire Mint with wardens likely to attend, and the First Class tonight. Chaplin and R S Wilson thanked for stretcher rovers and a table respectively. The NES Office will be set up at the Ai Observation Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NES
Council
PL le Quesne
H. Lynt
Ani
Sheldon
W. High Feld
W Houghton
C. McGregor
R. S. Wilson
C. W Street
Les
Chaplin
Pist
Ant
R. 8. Wilson
NLS
Reputed Insult to Footballers to Gloucester Council
David J Hill vice president of Gloucester Football Club writes to protest an insult directed at footballers and supporters by a council member. He reminds officials that public opinion from last year’s referendum supports football clubs and urges respect for players overseas and returning to do what is right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gars
Gloucester
Alea
David
J. Hill
Gloucester Football Club
Darwin Bombed by Japanese Planes in World War II
Darwin was bombed Thursday morning by Japanese planes with 72 raiders. A second attack by 21 planes followed later. Casualties reported include 39 total, 15 killed and 24 wounded, with nine women among the dead. Hospitals and business districts suffered damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin
Obituary for Maurice Hazelwood of Gosford
Funeral held from East Maitland after his death near Gosford. Pallbearers included Huey Evans Claude Hawkins Neville Ingall and Hector Mc Nab. Rev K S Single officiated at both service and graveside with arrangements by RH Creighton. The notice laments his sudden loss and praises his character and community impact in Gosford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice George Hzelwood
Gosford
ME. M. Hazelwood
RH. Creighton
Maurice Hazelwood
East Maitland
Muiswell
Cosford
Red Cross Monthly Meeting Donations Noted
At the monthly Red Cross meeting many contributors were named including Mesdamies Higgins Chaplin King Yardy Jones Hicks Wighfeld Sheldon Tilbrook Frost Creagh G Street W W Hawdon L Rye Watson Garner Holmes Powell Hornet L R Street Channon and Mins M Cameron. Donations listed include Rookhurst War Workers and Mya A Latnie plus Daniel Lynch and others. A 485 donation was sent from the branch to headquarters and tickets were archived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdamies
Higgins
Chaplin
King
Yardy
Jones
Hicks
Wighfeld
Sheldon
Tilbrook
Frost
Creagh
Mya
A. Latnie
Daniel Lynch
Walcots
Shanesh
Bunions A. Vee
White
G. Williams
Rei Cross Drow
School Notes and Local Auctions Highlight March Sales
The school reports ten dollars in attendance with 192 in the Super Primary class and notes progress on language additions and fundraising for the Local War Chest. Auctioneers Sparke and Nash announce cattle sales in Gloucester and Newendoc yards, with multiple estates and store cattle offered by Dalgety and Co and others. Sale dates span March 4 10 and 27, with hundreds of head of Hereford Durham and mixed cattle described as high quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodges
Tricen Wip
Patrioti
War Chest Fund
Ford Corline
W. EB. Sparke
Ger.), Pty Ltd
Gloucester
Nowendoc
W. E. Sparke
Gerj. Pty. Ltd
Nash & MecKensey
Tom Hicks
Gloucester Hotel
S. EB
Hazelwood
Mosurs
Farrell, Craike & Co
Ara Dalgety and Co
Hereford
Devon
Durham
Gloucester Pig Sales Report From Fortnightly Yardings
Tom Hicks reports a light yarding of pigs at the fortnightly sale with strong buyer turnout. Prime descriptions sold at advanced rates, calf yarding also strong with improved demand. multiple buyers and consignors listed with prices across many lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Tom Hicks
Gorton
JG. Newell
B. Corrigan
G. R. Weatley
Ali Toverett
Higgins and
Breese
J. Ly Forbes
Sansom and
Moyvlan
A. Miller
W. J. Stanton
Hector Rolf
Mrs. C. A Middleton
F. J. Willams
A. F. Moore
Tunnel
Westley Bros
J. Moore
FH. German
Me. &. Ralston
Henderson
Barry
Bagnall
M. Griffin
Everett
WiGe A. ©. Wand
L. Davenport
Fat Wy
M. Burley
W.F. Sparks
Piitocks
Grant and Johnson
Ebb Rae
Tal
Eithe
Bae T
Wo Murray
A Martin
EL Ird
Gus Forhea
Goof Carr
ST Adams
Mys. F
Cag
F.V
Ridgeway
Kellehest
Atkins
F. T. Parker
Murray
Creagh
KM. Murray
Whitford and
Buddle
J. R. Hardy
M. Rowan
Man Ridgeway
BJ Foyle
Westley
Borbani
Carter
Flannery
Tom Forbes
A. Arendnal
L. M. Caramt
Aif Moore
Cale
Bruce Auzelwood
O. W. Ewards
Moylan
Sansom
McNaughty
Garland
Fe Wilko
Live cattle and sheep market at Homibush Sales Sydney
God cattle were scarce and in strong demand at the high rates of last day, market firmer with some sales about 10/ dearer. The yarding included 1,036 cattle and 24,774 sheep. Winchcombe Carson Ltd reported 1582 cattle yarded with a brighter market. Best vealers to 56/, yearlings 50/, heifers 45/, bulls 44/, cows 43/.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe Carson Ltd
No News of ALF at Singapore Amid Silence
The Australian Government reported no information on the ALE men fighting on Singapore Island as the garrison surrendered. Army Minister Mr. Forde said he would release details once available while noting news would be hard to obtain due to enemy control. General Sturdee, chief of the General Staff, met with Mr. Forde before the War Cabinet session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Forde
ALF
Staf
Light
Sturdee
War Cabinet
Arny
War prompts debate on future of gold mining
The Daily Telegraphs Financial Editor questions wartime handling of gold mining as Australia considers suspending operations. He notes the United States holds about 65 percent of world stock and weighs pooling resources versus closing mines. The Daily Mail supports shifting labor to essential war work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Australia
United States
South Africa
Rand
Merald
Fire Devastates Liner Normandie On Manhattan Pier
The former French luxury liner Normandie suffered a major fire after a belt ignited by an acetylene torch. Three workers were killed and many injured as firemen fought for hours to control the blaze. The ship, seized by U S authorities and moored at a Manhattan pier, sustained millions in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Manhattan
Lease extension notice for Crown land at Taree area
Government Gazette dates February 19 20 27 and March 6 1942 note an application to Allen Taylor & Co Ltd for extension of terms of Special Lease No 34/1 in Law District of Taree. Crown land about 28 acres in Parishes Topi Topi Teleraree Bachelor extends from 82 Bachelor to Myall Lake. Objections to Land Board Office East Maitland by March 13 1942. HG Barrie District Surveyor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Taylor & Co. Ltd
Myall Lake
Land Board Ofley
East Maitland
HG Barrie
Gloucester Shire Council Grants Public Gates Permissions
Gloucester Shire Council has granted permission for Public Gates as uniter on the road between portions 1 and 28 in the Parish of Fitzroy on Berrivo Creek road, owned by Miss L M Carson. Gates between portions 65 and 68 owned by Herbert Rudkin and between portions 57 and 88 in the Parish of Ber rica owned by Mrs Agnes Getts. Shire Clerk HN. Chaplin, Gloucester Shire Office, 18 2042.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzroy
L. M. Carson
Berrivo Creek
Herbert Rudkin
Agnes Getts
Berrica
Share farmer sought near Krambach for 40 to 50 cows
Wanted share farmer to milk 40 to 50 cows on a farm three miles from Krambach. Full half share. Apply Tom Lynch Krambach or phone Helbora 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krambach
Tom Lynch
Kranbach
Fhone Helbora 9
Wanted Share Farmer for Brown's Creek Farm
Wanted a share farmer for Brown's Creek Farm with 40 cows. Full halves offered. Apply A H Mullens Krambsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown's Creek
A. H. Mullens
Krambsch
TENDERS CALLED FOR LAVATORY BLOCK AND SEWERAGE
Tenders are invited for the erection of a lavatory block and sewerage system for Masonite Texiple in Gloucester. For full particulars apply to Wm. C. Highfield, Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonite
Texiple
Gloucester
Wm. C. Highfield
Glouester
Men Wanted for Local V D C Work Parade
Large recruitment notice calling for many men to join the local V D C effort. Physically fit men aged 16 to 60 urged to enroll at the nest parade at Gloucester Park, 10 am, Sunday February 22. Signed E Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nest Parade
Gloucester Park
Volunteer Defence Corps Duty and Pay Details
Men outside the compulsory call up classes 1 11 and TIE must serve full time with AMF rates of pay and subsistence allowance. Service lasts for the duration of war. Apply to Orderly Room Taree or to Company Commanders Taree Kram Bach Gloucester or Wauchope. Shepherd Adjutant 4th Battalion.
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P. le Quesne
City Price Draper & Mercer
A. L Cavanough
Hazelwoods
Glouce
F. M. Smith
Roma Private
McCarthy
The
Gloucester Advocate
Gloucester School
Ladies’ Auxiliary
RED Cross
Commercial
W. BR. Sparke
Get), Pty. Ltd
Sueport
A. White
K. Chisholm
L. Chis Uy
BR. Riss
S Wilson
T. Forbes
R. Testorelli
Kellehear
A. C. Schneider
V. Phillips
V1. Barbour
H. EB. Bignell
B Holmes
BE. J. Madalena
R. Patt
M. J. Madalena
Brabeeke and Sansom
Hopkins Ems
H. Reeves
P. C. Bithery
W. J. Dare
W. Easton
R. McKeagh
Mrs. P. W. Easton
H. C. Blow
J. C. McRae
K. M. Mu
Homebush Sales
Tabulam Cattle Sale
Alln.s.w
Farrell, Craike & Co, Tabulam
H. 1. Parrell
Dalgety & CO. Ltd
Nowendoc Yards
New England
Gloucester) Pty
Nash & McKensey, Walcha, Auctioneers
Gloucester Shire
Z. E. Sparke
Samuel Edwin Hazelhgood
Rowpion Street
Tom
Gloucester Shire Council
HN. Chaplin
Shire Ofee
E, Jenkins
Kia-Ora
Kia-Ora Hall
McKinnon Orchestra
Sid Relp
Hon
Lee
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