Luck Believed To Save Gunner After Train Fall
Gunner John J Flood of the ALF W Holdsworthy Camp survived a fall from the Brisbane Express between Ward’s River and Noaroo with a broken collar bone and head abrasions. He was treated at Roma Hospital in Gloucester after being found by a fireman and later recalled waking in a different carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Flood
Alf.w
North Coast Mail
Dunigog
Flood
Gloucester
Roma Hospital
Majestic Presents Saturday's Children With Notable Cast
The Majestic screens Saturday's Children next Wednesday highlighting Anne Shirley John Garfield Claude Rains Roscoe Karns Lee Patrick Donnie Moore Elizabeth Risdon and others in a homey drama based on Max wel Anderson's Pulitzer Prize play. A supporting feature Free Blonde and 21 stars Joan Davis Lyn Bari and Henry Wilcoxon. Police pursue a theory on Desmond Clark's disappearance aided by a bloodhound showing scent difficulties near his grandmother's Bugaldie home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Garfield
Anne Shirley
Claude Rains
Joan Davis
Lyn Bari
HeNry Wilcoxson
Free
Terry
the Pirates
Majestic Desk
Roscoe Karns
Lee Patrick
Donnie Moore
Elizabeth Risdon
Maxwell Anderson
Phillipines
Clade Rains
Dennis Moore
Miss Shirley
Winesti Sherman
Henry Wilcoxon
Desmond Clark
Bugaldie
Bardia Falls as Diggers Take 25,000 Prisoners
British and Australian forces report the Libyan coast town of Bardia captured after a night attack. Prisoners total 25,000 with five generals captured including the corps commander Herganzoll. Italian stores and war material seized or destroyed, 45 light and five medium tanks taken. Major General J G Mackay’s Australian division led the assault and completed the operation with prisoners and surrender recorded by a BBC observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bardia
Herganzoll
Imperial Army of the Nile
Wavell
Ttaliana
Cairo
Government House
J. G. Mackay
B.B.C
Farewell Social in Barrington for Enlisted Men
A farewell social and pre-embarkation events in Barrington honor Nor man Corbett Pte Chas Merchant and Pte Ted Lattam who enlistment prompts formal wishes for a safe return. Barrington Red Cross and hall committees fund raise with fountain pens presented by neighbors. Hartington hosts New Year farewell. Mr Don McFray praises the couple’s district service. lamberts lauded for long community involvement. Joyce Bithrey gives gifts. thanks to the Merchants for hosting and organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf
Manly
Nor'man Corbett
Pte
Chas
Barrington
Joe Atidins
Ted Lattam
Barrington Hall
Barrington Red Cross
Ted
Kea Cross Branch
Nis
Hartington
Merchant
United
Lambert
Rfl
Red Cross
Trients
Eii
Hugh Grant
Marin
T Hein
Geri
Paysington
Gloucester Tender for Paling Fence at Sewerage Works
Gloucester Shire invites fresh tenders for supply and erection of paling fence at Gloucester Sewerage Works. Tenders endorsed Fresh Tenders close 4 pm Wednesday 2 January 1941. Specifications available in the Shire Clerk’s office during office hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Council
Ueirs
Australians Celebrate Libyan Victory At Bardia
Australia hailed a superb victory at Bardia with casualties under 500 and 25 000 to 30 000 prisoners taken. Prime Minister Menzies announced the capture by Allied forces, noting widespread public celebrations as flags flew on public buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardia
Unis
Menzies
Army
Melbourne
Australian Army Corps
Ldeut
Thomas Blymry
Australia
Libys
Following the Rain Brings Lush Growth After Drought
The recent ten weeks of rain revive vegetation across the district. Gardens mulched with luxuriant growth while pastures recover, though some paddocks lag. Brown maize and pumpkins show promising yields, hay making resumes though quality varies. Regular rains could yield ample fodder, aiding stockowners after previous droughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Lucerne
Australians suffer heavy losses at Bardia
It was officially announced today that 130 Australians were killed and 330 wounded in the action at Bardia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardia
Pride at glorious achievement in Bardia guns
Sydney report cites Minister for Information Senator Foil praising Australians for the first hop over at Bardia. He says the Anzacs’ actions provide lessons of value and may place Bardia among Gallipoli and Passchendants in Australian wartime memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Foil
Bardia
Woul
Gallipol
Passchendachs
Extraordinary Election for One Councillor in Gloucester
Notice of an extraordinary election to fill the vacancy caused by Councillor An-Utew dplinator's resignation on 12 December 1940. The election is set for 9 February 1941 with nomination day 17 January at 12 noon in Shire Chambers Gloucester. Nomination forms require two electors' signatures and consent, with candidates proposed as separate nomination papers. The Shire Clerk Harry N Chaplin will accept nomination papers and signatures at Gloucester Shire Chambers from 2 pm to 5 pm on the nomination day and during the nomination period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An- Utew
Privay
Oroele
Chilrete Street
Gloucester
Counsor
Loral
Pyne
Chambers
Ponty
Government notice and tender calls for wharf and mail services
Notices warn of applications for special lease of wharves at Gimwester and Ten Gardens and Windy Whoppa on the Myall River, with objections due by January 20. Also invites tenders for mail conveyance starting July 1, with bids due February 5 at the Sydney GPO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Mwrch
Bree & Sons Pry Bid
Taylor & Co
Gimwester
Myall
Land Board
East Maitland
Idi H. G. Bars Tie
Sydney
G.P.O
Wo Hamilton
Sbd Telegraphs
Veteran Pressman Retires After 48 Years at Chronicle
Robert Leslie ends 48 years with Dungog Chronicle staff in a farewell marked by Mr. C B Bennett MLA presenting a sterling silver dish. Colleagues praise his long service, noting only three months off duty, and thank him for his dedication while opening the Chronicle office doors as a welcome to his future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dungog “Chronite
Robert Leslie
C. B. Bennett
Leslie
Losslead
Chronicle
Bobs
Bennett
W. Dunstan
Dungee
J. Neilson
Bob
Mrs. Leslie
Cyril Hughes
The
Mr. Leslie
Mr. Bennett
Superphosphate supplies eased after raider damage
The report notes enemy raider actions at Nauru damaged equipment for handling and loading phosphate rock and a steamship loss. Despite the disruption, British Phosphate Commissioners and Fertiliser Companies had prewar stockpiles and import reserves. Australian consumers are assured there is no immediate alarm and normal summer demand can be met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nauru
New South Wales
Rome
War Savings Groups Formed Across Gloucester Districts
The following War Savings Groups are formed or forming: Bank of New South Wales led by B. Weekes. Street and Parish Pty Ltd with E. F. Horner. Gloucester District Mural School with W. McGown. Gloucester Co op Dairy with G. R. Metregor. Gloucester Bowling Club led by R. Sheldon. Grahame's Garage with B. Frost. Pitlochry Public School under B. Hodke. Gloucester Business Block with Phyllis Ham. Gloucester Busingan Block with L. Stevens at Chapman's Pharmacy. Gloucester Business Block with B. McIntosh at Garner's Cash Store. Promote joining a War Savings Certificate Group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of New South Wales
B. Weekes
Messrs. Street and Parish Pty, Ltd
E. F. Horner
Gloucester District Mural School
W. McGown
Gloucester Co-operative * Dairy Co. Ltd
G. R. Metregor
Gloucester Bowling Club
R. Sheldon
Grahame's Garage
Frost
Pitlochry Public School
B. Hodke
Gloucester
Phyllis Ham
Reg. Paget
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board Notice
Occupiers of land and owners of stock within the Gloucester Pastures Protection District must file returns of land and stock by January 1st each year. Penalty up to twenty pounds for late or misleading returns. Secretary M. Newton, Armidale postings and forms available from the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Newton
Gloucester
Armidale
Pastures Protection Board
Peranm
Militia Parade Cancelled. next march compulsory at 10 am
The voluntary parade scheduled for January 11 is cancelled. The next parade on Saturday 18 at 10 am at the Drill Hall is compulsory with full attendance required under L Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Davenport
To Let Cosy Cabin and Cottage At Porstp
A notice for rental of a comfortable furnished cabin from January 1 and a cottage from January 8. Property located on Lake Street, Porstp. Contact Mrs Deane for application and details.
In Memoriam Daryll Francis Quentin Ellis
In loving memory of our darling son and brother Daryll Francis Quentin who passed December 1 1989 at seven months old Inserted by Mother Father Sisters Yvonne Beverley Nathalie and Brother Tommy in our hearts your memory sings of you daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Eilis
H.M.A.S. Stuart
Ellis
Daryll Francis Quentin
Darryl
Yvonne
Beverley
Nathalie
Tommy
Fragmentary reminiscence note from loving family
A damaged OCR fragment preserves a tender memory message from a family. It mentions love for Engers, a farewell tone, and references to Bean, Cart, Fat, and Archie with obscured names and phrases, conveying mourning and affection.
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P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. I. Cavanough
Hazelwood’s
Amous Crusader
Atina
A.hazelwood
Petes
Virginia City
Humphrey Bogart
Reedolph Scot
Frank McHugh
Alan Hale
Nick Carter
Whnnee Pidgeen
Rika Jaheeres
Hien? Hist
Denaki Beek
Australian and Overseas
Bonet Taylor
Taylor
Greer Gareau
Lew Ayre
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Roma
McCarthy
Artitu Re Ate
Garrett
Spiro
V. Landis
R. L. Sheldon
J.P
Stone
George Weetley
Monilay
Beng
Westley
America
Copeland
E. J. King
Nabiac
Wallamba
Manning River
Charles Wooster
Wooster
Mr. Wooster
Charles ‘Brasdon
Earl of Suffolk
Ann Tudor
Henry VII
Tom Hicks
Twestay
Majestic
W. M. Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Bardia Falls
MR. and M Lambert
Shire OF
Harry No Chaplin
Rlding
Harry N Chaplin
Glonenstor
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board
Pures Board
Gloucester Shire Yards
Aro
Tom Hices
S. A. Dennas
R. Barbour
C. K. Lampert
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd. Auctioneers
GLOUCKS+ aR
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd, Auctioneers
Maitland
Enright
Quirindi
Wee Waa
Currewis
Western Districts
Hivering
Gresford
Idstein
West Maitland
LAD
Deards
Forbesdale
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