Debates Over ABC Broadcasts Delay as War Messages Probe
In the House of Representatives the debate centers on broadcasts returning from Japanese stations and aired statements by the Navy Minister. Mr Cameron criticizes loose wireless talk and alleges cables were improperly lodged with ALF. Prime Minister Curtin pledges action while noting Liberty Loan bond applications in Gloucester.
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Cametem
House of Representatives
Navy
Anthony
A.B.C
Mr. Cameron
Cameron
ALF
Mr. Curtin
Information
Senator Ashley
Australia
Gay
U.A.P
Tas
Optometrists Visit Gloucester March 6
Optometrists D I McDonald F B OA FSM C London of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester Friday March 6 and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel from 9 am to 5 pm.
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D. I. McDonald
Fsm.c
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Gloucester
Commercial Hotel
Local Gloucester wartime notes and home front drills
The Gloucester Advocate reports on local recruitment moves under Mr DoH Hill, a new siren test, wardens’ duties under Brown Out rules, and a Red Cross stall February 27 1942. It notes hospital stores suffice but knitted goods are needed, plus a social dance March 10 with a Fur Rug prize. It covers compulsory service for married men in the Eastern Command and NSW livestock statistics highlighting dairy cattle and pigs on the North Coast, with evacuation implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
New South Wales
Hunter Valley
Manning
County of
Cumberland
Government says new controls free to saver and investor
The Prime Minister stated that Commonwealth economic regulations will not restrict savings or bank deposits and will not hamper the free market for Commonwealth securities. There will be no limits on selling Liberty Loan bonds. Interest control proposals will not affect rates on existing Liberty Loans. Separate report notes Raymond Terrace Co‑operative Dairy and Produce Co. Ltd incurred a half year loss of £2470 ending December 31.
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Mr. Curtin
Commonwealth
Curtin
Raymond Terrace
Serious Motor Accident Involving Dr and Mrs Channon
Dr and Mrs Channon and their infant suffered a heavy collision about 4 pm on the way to Sydney. The doctor sustained pelvic injuries, Mrs Channon fractured arm, and the child facial injuries and head cuts from broken glass. All were taken to Mater Misersorsline Hospital Waralah and admitted for treatment. Local sympathy is offered as Dr Channon has shouldered much of the community medical duty.
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Waralah
Chet
Munia
We Military
Chane Fon
Nome
Newcastle
Community honors Pte Leith Easton at Belhorn residence
A large gathering at Mr R Mefine Belhorn’s home on February 6 honored Pte Leith Easton who recently joined the AIF. He received a writing case from friends led by Mr T A Paf. The gathering extended good wishes as he departs. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Gloucester War Chest Fund re-elected Mrs P H Deards as president at their Tuesday meeting. Sister Margaret de Mestre of Bellingen, the first ALP nurse to be killed in action, died February 19 when Japanese bombed an Australian hospital ship in Darwin Harbour. Nurse Joan Gay and Nurse E M Morton are noted among others on active service. Auctioneer Mr I Enright of West Maitland was appointed a member of the Commonwealth Stock Dispersal Committee.
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R. Mefine
Belhorn
Leith Easton
T. A. Paf
Eveyone
Gloucester War Chest Fund
P. H. Deards
ALP
Margaret de Mestre
Bellingen
Will
Darwin
Misa de Mestre
Ncs
Wrasusky
Joan Gay
E. M. Morton
Obituary Eliza Gladstone Loyal Gloucester resident dies at old age
Eliza Gladstone aged year died Friday at her daughter Mrs B J West’s home in Gloucester after a long life. Born in Elon Devonshire England she came to the colony as a child with seven of ten children surviving are Mrs Eye West Cearge and Willand Sellick. She was married to John Lewis Sellick and retained sound health till the end, capable of threading a needle without glasses. The Rev Cochran led the service at Stocktin East where she's buried.
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Eliza Gladstone
B.J. West
Hume Steet
Gloucester
Thomas Snedtey
Elon
Devonshire
England
Queaniiven
John Lewis Selick
Eye
West Cearge & Willand Sellick
Gladstone
Asister
Stocktin
Cochran
Church of England
Dispersal of Stock and Ministerial Statements
A letter from Mr. Hicks, Chief Ranger of Gloucester Police Patrol, in the 8.M. Herald, questions a Pere tal Parliament minister for commerce. It criticizes an interstate proposal to herd dairy stock along roads to collect milk, urging federal and state leaders to guide the public instead of spreading panic with uninformed statements.
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Hicks
Gloucester Police Patrol
Sentty
Peretal
New South Wales
Sne
Pay to Wives of AIF in Singapore Reported
Canberra dispatch says the pay and allowances for members of the AIF taken prisoner at Singapore will continue to their wives and dependents. The ruling also covers wives and dependents of men wounded or missing. If men are killed, their families receive prescribed pension benefits.
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Canberra
A.F
Singapore
Forde
Stock Evacuation Debate at Gloucester Meeting
A Gloucester stock owners gathering led by Mr. Tom Hicks at the School of Arts discussed stock evacuation amid alleged government inertia. Officers including Sergeant Hughes and Stock Inspector Moore warned mass evacuation is impractical, urged targeted removal of young stock, and emphasized securing breeding stock, with McGillivray promising a follow up in Sydney. Authorities outlined data from Gloucester district, detailing thousands of cattle and pigs and the need for coordinated plans to protect livelihoods.
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Tom Hicks
School of Arts
Hicks
Tuniger
Ani
Spek
Gloucester Bastures Protection Board
Hughes
McGilliveay
Agriculture Department
Gloucester
Moore
McGillivray
Sydney
Isel
Micke
Zowes
Slick
Arisin
Otters
Stoke al
Coursa
Mr Moore
Tablelands
Gloucester War Chest Fund brings in year to date total
From 1 October 1941 the Gloucester War Chest Fund has collected £282 13s. This report lists prior advised 1 percent Uy collections, donations from Lads Auxiliary and Ladies Auxiliary, refunds of canteen orders, and multiple local committee contributions including Mrs J C Webeck Copeland and Craven Creek Chair.
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Lads’ Auxiliary
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Hollingsworth
Gloucester
Bartington Wall
Craven Creek Pabrintle
J.C. Webeck
Copeland
Bowling Notes From Saturday Play At Local Venue
Results show Ebbeck Beattie Carthew 37 s Adains Ebbeck Jnr Monro 347 Sheldon Beaton Laurantus Carey 6 y Kendall Boorer Rye Brorson 10 Hawdon Houghton Dombkins 29 y Whataon Andrews Westerman 2a. The final of the Branch Trophy Handicap was played Monday afternoon with Whatson Monro 21 y Cavey Lane dis 20. A crowd watched as the event concluded and supporters expect visitors next Saturday. All proceeds from the pri neels go to the Red Cross.
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Ebbeck
Beattie
Carthew
Adains
Ebbeck Jnr
Monro
Sheldon
Beaton
Laurantus
Carey
Kendall
Boorer
Rye
Brorson
Hawdon
Houghton
Dombkins
Whataon
Andrews
Westerman
Whatson
Cavey
Lanedis
T!hi
Prineels
Red Cross
Combined sea and air mail service for the ALP
A mixed sea and air mail service will move mail along the ALP route, with sea conveyance joined to air at certain stages to hasten delivery. Air mail between Australia and the Middle East may take about five weeks, while Army postal authorities still urge air mail as surface routes could be much slower.
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Australia
Middle East
Army
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A. I
Cavanough
Hazelwood
A.hazelwood
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Roma
McCarthy
Optometrists
Doh. J. Hill
Othe Awlp
W. Forum
Stamey G. Sutton
Clin L. Adams
Hawarnt W. Hopkins
Alan T. Maylom
Henry D. Wand
Wally Wilson
Darrell Burrage
N.E.S
Weal Nes
Gloucester Red Cross
Majestic Theatre
Avery Ant
Bank
Posits
Channon
Gloucester War Chest
Gloucester Shire
Glouester
Dungog Yards
D. Abbott & Sons
Alten Staylor & Co., Ltd
Taree
Topi
Teleraree
Bachelor
Fastern
Myall Lake
Land Board Office
East Maitland
H. G Barrie
R. S. Wilson & CO
The
Kia-Ora
Kia-Ora Hall
McKinnon Orchestra
Sid Relf
M. Cameron
Sea‘Mail
Nowendoc
A. C. Holeteut
Lane
Stare
M. G. Wael
Dunn
Mullen
Partridge
P. J Bunn
Devon
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Gloucester and
Nash & McKensey, Walcha
Gloucester Mikey Os
Avc A
Whitford
K. A. McIntosh
Tamworth
A. D. Shaw
Berkshire
SB J. Radford
New England
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd. Auctioneers
Maitland
J. Enright
North
North Coast
Riverina
Hunter River
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board
Reserves Improvement Fund
Treasury Department
Glenfield
M. Newton
R. 8. Wilson
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J. GS Wilson
Lurch Street
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