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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1940
Page
2
Friday, February 23, 1940, Gloucester Adbitorate notes Main Roads delaying action over the Gap at the shire boundary while awaiting Thad location. Gloucester Shire Council backs the engineer's plan to route through State forest where possible to save costs and aims to proceed with its section to resume two-year delayed work.
The Department of Railways outlines extensive Easter excursion travel. Pre Good Friday services, return tickets at single fare, and fares within the metropolitan area to tourist districts. Special Sydney to Melbourne train March 11 with holiday fares NSW to Queensland March 15 25. Handbills with schedules available at stations.
Local committee led by McChesney reports up to date donations for Mr and Mrs Towns after their Stratford home burned with no insurance. Cash gifts from numerous residents total 21 pounds 18 shillings alongside clothing and parcels from Gloucester Stalwart groups and Stratford households. Donations aim to purchase a small house and acknowledge every donor by name.
The benefit dance on Tuesday February 20 at Stent Forsl supported Mr R Towns and family after their home burned. The Rainbow Orchestra played until 2 20 am, with decorated hall, supper tables, and prizes donated by Mrs D Graham and Misa K Bignell.
A reader titled Ratepayer criticizes a prior letter about the dairy factory and sewerage plan. The editor replies that expert advice exists and two representatives will inspect the plant. notes past decisions and costs of diverting waste water, stressing caution before adopting a new scheme.
The Red Cross Society held a well attended meeting at the School of Arts on Tuesday with enthusiastic members. Attendees named include Mesdames Hicks, Hicks see, and Matthews among many. apologies were received from several officials. Donation plans outlined with 66 to materials and 12 to headquaters. A charity sale and relief for soldiers noted, with clothing donations welcomed.
A lively Belbora Red Cross dance at Mr W Polt's Lui Tot residence succeeded in raising a clear profit of £6 5s 9d for the branch. The event featured two wide verandah fencing dances, raffles, and chocolate waltzes won by Miss D Sansom with Mr E Wisemantel and by Miss Sylvia McKinnon with Mr A Schmilerer. Music was by Messrs McKinnon, Isaac, Stevenson, and MC Lewis Kelleheny, with supper at 11 o'clock and a centerpiece of generous prizes. The Gloucester sling toy act by Mr Les Farley drew appreciation.
The report cites sinking of British and neutral ships at high wartime rates with weekly totals surpassing December averages. It notes a Swedish town bombed, Norse vessels challenged by British warships, and a German Altmark status. It lists 800,000 Turkish-front troops, Allied buildup in the Med, and French airmen predicting a decisive Wester Front air battle before any large land offensive.
The Postmaster General announced a special stamish to commemorate the departure of the Second A F rWerkons WOT to Issue shortly. He described a design representing the general arm and noted decisions on denomination and postal notes for ALF members. An example addressed letter for Pte Joe Digeer is provided for guidance.
Enrollment at the school rises to 29 0 with room in the Infants as the six year old threshold nears. Mervyn Hazelwood wins a scholarship to Avmsale Teachers College for valued work. Intermediate boys face an end year Agriculture practical exam overseen by the Supervisor of Agriculture. Four girls from the Invalid Cookery course pass their examination Esme Blanch Melyle Price Margaret Yoole Judith Shieta.
Dr Knight Dunlop of the University of California scathingly observes that peace stunts occur in nations that broke peace while the United States Australia and the Dominions see no such deeds. He lists principles defending civilisation through coercion and condemns cowardice in not fighting for justice. A separate quip recalls a pedestrian who jokes about a manhole after being asked if he fell in.
A NSW Road Safety Council report lists recent tragedies from the last 14 days, including a father of seven killed in a two-vehicle crash, a young woman killed before her marriage date, a 12-year-old killed by a bicycle, and a widow with five children killed by a car. The document argues these deaths stem from human error and urges public awareness, noting a planned campaign starting March 4 focusing on cyclists and public transport users with consultations at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on March 9.
Regular visitor for year and no canvassing. Please leave orders with John Major, care of Miss Jenkins, music teacher, Gloucenter. Phone 118.
Will hold my next cattle sale at the first clear weather break. consignments from G. R. Hicks T A Laurie Spencer Hicks Estate Hi G Saxby E C Laurie Bowen Brox Retreat Station Bert Laurie R O Vyner and others. This will be the quality yarding of the year. Further entries invited.
Gloucester Shire invites quotations closing at 5 p m on Thursday February 29 1940 for supply and delivery into the Cornell Depot of 10000 sugar feet of decking in several lengths. Information on timber loss and delivery time to be stated. Names and quantities include 12 ft 5 in 3000 ft 13 ft 6 in 2000 ft 16 ft 4 in 2000 ft 18 ft 4 in 1800 ft 20 ft 4 in 4 N CHAPLIN Shire Clerk.
A meeting of ladies at the School of Arts on Friday March 1 at 7.20 p.m. to form a Ladies Auxiliary for the Gloucester War Chest Fund. Committee members are asked to attend.
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