Reservists Sought for Royal Australian Air Force Units
Gloustester district drawn to join the Royal Australian Air Force reserves as Flight-Lieut Anderson and Cpl Redfern urged recruiting for 74 Fighter Wing at Williamstown and 78 Fighter Wing nearby. They cited a need for 2000 reservists, focused on mechanics and fitters, to form an active reserve for mobilisation in emergencies. Recruits will join five year terms with a further five in the general reserve, annual camps not compulsory, and 28 days paid training per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Australian Air Force
Williamstown
Gloucester
EL Anderson
Cpl
Fitter Redfern
R.A.A.F
Servier Fit
Lirut. Anderson
Cpl Hedfern
Citizen Air Force
Waite
WCC
Gloucester Feecrufting Committee
H. N. Chaplin
Shire
Willamstown
Air Forte Association
Beott Street
Newrsstie
Busy Year At Baby Health Centre Cites Record Attendances
The annual report by Sister D E Glover shows total attendances 628 with 45 new cases and 801 babies weighed. The year records a high daily average around 18 to 22, with detailed figures for under 1 and under 2 years and other services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotecester Baby Health Centre
D. E. Glover
Glover
Obituary: Augustus Forbes of Barrington Dies at 83
Mr. Augustus Forbes, a well known Barrington farmer and respected district figure, died December 22 at Roma Private Hospital at age 83 after illness. He lived in the district for 46 years, formerly at Gloucester River, with early life in Monkerai. The Forbes celebrated a golden wedding two years ago this month. Survived by a large family including Ted Forbes, Bill Forbes, Mrs. S. P. Webeck, Mrs. C. Kellahear and others. sincere sympathy extended to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Forbes
Barrington
Roma
Gloucester River
Monkerai
Ite
Forbes
Mr. Forbes
Ted
Bill
Warren
P. Webeck
Kate
Copeland
C. Kellahear
Gloucester Rites For Mrs Gallagher After Requiem Mass
The service was held for Mrs Gallagher of Ne The fret at St Jovenh s Homan Catholic Church Gloucester. Predeceased by her eldest daughter, the deceased rested after a requiem mass with interment in the Roman Catholic Section of Gloucester Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Beresfiell
Jim
Bankstown
Jack
Walelat
Tom
Borrington
Patew
1950 Was Wettest Year On Record Here
Gloucester records show 1950 as the wettest year within a 43 year average, totaling 37 inches. June led with 15.44 inches and February’s flood month delivered 28.63 inches. December was driest with 2.23 inches, yet a late storm added 4.24 inches into the new year. A violent December storm dropped more than an inch and a half in half an hour, knocking gutters loose, toppling trees, and damaging roofs before rain persisted into New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Gloucester Park
Gloucester Post Ciftre
Bush Fire Proclamation Covers Gloucester Shire
The Government Gazette proclaims a bush fire danger period from December 15 to March 31 across the state except for named shires. Gloucester Shire is included and residents must obtain written permission from Gloucester Shire Council to light fires within town or surrounding ridings or face heavy penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Government
Tnder
Persom
Counopen
Junior Farmers Show Donations and State Champion
Junior Farmers are reminded that Mr. FP Le Quesne donated five cups for the next A. H. and P. Assn show including best aggregate points for cattle vegetables farm sewing and cooking and best set of records for one project. Noel Everett wins Division TM cow milks State Championship with strong judging, Kevin Everett closely follows with second place and praise for improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP le Quesne
Noel Everett
Indgel
Kevin Everett
Kevin
Guernacra
Local cattle sale at Winchcombe Carson's Homebush auction
Gloucester dealers bought cattle at Winchcombe Carson's Homebush sale last Thursday. Overall totals reached £28 14s for several animals and £71 1s for two cows, averaging £24 17s 5d. Fifteen dealers participated in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamberger Broa
Gloucester
Winchcombe Carson
Homebush
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Jute & Coir
Lino
Garners
Charles Hope
Bennett's Radio & Sports Store
Gloucester 31
RAAF
MR. Augustus Forbes
Lowry’s
Lowry
Church Street
Sweeny Bros
Majestic Bakery
Procera
Freeman
Denison St
Wienle
Standart Vanguard
Iti
Dombkins Bros
Junior Farmer
Manchester
Table Ae
Sweet & Parish TV. Ltd
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