Lord Baden-Powell Dies Leader Of World Scout Movement
The article notes the death of Lord Baden-Powell, famed cavalryman and founder of the Scout movement, highlighting his leadership of irregulars, his Mafeking siege valor, and his status as a distinguished soldier and cultural figure. It also covers wartime censorship warnings, tax relief details, and local events in Gloucester and Stratford areas.
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Lord Baden-Powell
British Empire
Mafeking
Golden Wedding and cattle sale at Tabulam Saleyards
At the Tabulam Saleyards on Friday January 31 in conjunction with Dalgety and Co Ltd, 2500 NSW bred cattle including Hereford bulls and steers, Devon Durham cross stock, and Hereford heifers will be auctioned. Rain forced postponement from January 17. donations total 482 pounds. Methodist services announced. 50th wedding anniversary for H W Murray and Barbara Beattie noted with family details.
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Tabulam
Messrs Farrell, Craike & Co
Messrs Dalgety and Co. Ltd
New South Wales
Gloucester
H. Lynn
H. W. Murray
F. Parker
Gangat
H.W. Murray
Thomas
Alt.‘ Moore
Mira
Vernon Brown
the Bight
Wingham
Fret Parker
A. C. Murray
T. M.' Murray
Gordon Murray
Hripord
Goon Lot
Devon
OH AM
Tentertielai
Anyather
Auelionaara
Syd
Wilkineun Arndale
Big Guns Shell Tobruk In Libya Campaign
British artillery pounds Tobruk as tanks and heavy guns push from the Western Desert toward the Libyan stronghold. Cairo and Rome report mixed assessments with potential withdrawal lines and continued concentration of forces in the Tobruk area.
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London
Tobruk
Anl
Tobril
Cairo
Rome
Libya
Jebel Akhdar
Derna
Cobruke West
Army of 100000 in wait in Kenya
Passengers arriving in Boston from Africa aboard the liner City report that 100000 British troops are in Kenya and on the Ethiopian border awaiting the end of the rainy season to attack Mussolini’s Abyssinian and Somali land forces. Central Kenya experiences heavy rains in November and December, with January and February drier, and the long rain period runs March to May.
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Boston
Africa
New York
Kenya
Mussolini
Tear
Gloucester Co op Dairy Company December production and payments
The Gloucester Co op Dairy Company manufactured 242 908 lb of butter in December and paid suppliers 1s 1d per lb for choicest and 1s per lb for second grade. Second grade butter accounted for 7 028 thousand? pounds. Total distribution was £14 507 1s 4d. December 1940 shows a 46 058 lb decrease from December 1939 but a 89 651 lb rise from November 1940. overall monthly distribution increased by £4 682 10s 11d.
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Gloucester Co-op. Dairy Co. Iad
Deverlu
Leaving Certificate Achievements and Local Engagements
John Grahame passed Leaving Certificate exams at Taree High School with high marks in Maths and Mechanics and Chemistry. Margaret Wort from Maitland Girls' High School also succeeded. Nancy Joan Weekes of Gloucester engaged to Arthur Driscoll of Gulargambone. Whatson family reunion in Harrington marked by their mother Mrs G A Whatson turning 86 and spending Christmas fishing from the breakwater.
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John Grahame
Taree
Gloucester
Margaret Wort
Ward
Maitland Girls’ High School
Nancy Joan
J. Weekes
Banc
Arthur — Driscoll
A. B. Fisher
Erby
Gulargambone
Tere
Whatson
Harrington
G. A. Whatson
M.K .Times
Radio ban seals four Australian stations
The Australian Federal Government closed four commercial radio stations under the National Security Act amid fears their broadcasts aided the enemy. Stations 2HD Newcastle 4AT Atherton SA Adelaide and PAW Port Augusta were silenced as Attorney General Hughes-Roots stated no further action details. The government defended the move as necessary for safety with possible appeals. The State Government plans to act to curb Jehovah’s Witness activities, with legislation to restrict the sect being prepared for Parliament this year.
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Bing
Ester Ims
Hughes
Senator McLeay
Newcastle
Atherton
Ska Adelaide
Paw Port Aurguia
Mr. Hughes
Jehovah's Witnesses
Tehomyah's Witnesses
Hremsey
Mair
Commonwealth
Jenewant Witness Organisation
Australia
WILL NOT FIGHT Jehovahs Witnesses in court over oath
In Newell Police Court Gordon Stewart Bywards a Jehovahs Witness said he would not fight if Australia were attacked, preferring death to military training. The case, alongside others, touches on oath refusal under compulsory service. Arthur Johnson, 23, and three others were sentenced to six months hard labour for oath refusal in Burwood Court.
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Gordon Stewart Bawards
Newel
Australia
Adwaris
ZHD
Maitland Road
Sandgate
j__Edwards
Gragg
Braye
Cragg
Cohen
Fdwitras
Soane
Edwards
Jehovan
ggMth
Somme
Vietnam
Religlon
Church of Jehovah's Witnesses
Arthur Johnson
Wood
Burwood Court
Endorse Ration Tickets Under New Commonwealth Rules
The Secretary of the State Liquid Fuel Control Board states that after January 7 purchasers must endorse petrol ration tickets with their signature and licence number. Retailers must verify endorsements match the licence and cancel tickets with the firm or department stamp, plus the retailer’s name. Fleet and government licences may use certified copies requiring production.
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State Liquid Fuel Control Board
W. L. Carter
Carter
Mumner
Notes on Ideals in German Literature Cited
The passage discusses an anthology of German literature and references to authors and works. It contrasts views on Jewish inclusion and notes Heine and other German writers. It mentions public reception and differing opinions about Germany's cultural role and nationalism.
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A. Benteley
Daily Telegraph
Heinrich Heine
Germany
Pias
Teane
Beyte
Matthew Armond
Idwal
Bas Hien
Labour In Britain Faces War Time Unity Strain
An unclear article discusses national unity during wartime Britain, noting rivalries within political ranks rather than firm opposition. It cites a shift in industry focus, social welfare momentum, and a new appreciation for integrated efforts as essential to sustaining the war and postwar aims.
Unions and the War Roles in Britain’s Postwar Readjustment
The General Council of Trade Unions shapes national policy through its advisory link with public administration. The piece views union influence as vital for wartime effort and postwar readjustment, noting potential long term benefits amid industrial reconstruction and welfare concerns.
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General Council
Conqeers
Bird
Sehien
Touneil
British Invasion of Continent Summary
A wartime dispatch notes Britain’s planned continental invasion aim. It describes British forces crossing the Somme from Albheville and pressuring German lines to undermine German strength. The report emphasizes boosting French morale and collecting prisoners, with neutral observers predicting Britain will gain air superiority by mid to late summer to support an invasion attempt.
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Britain
Ian Hermasy
Desald
Somme
Albheville
Collapse isolates north as rail bridge fails in heavy rains
A large three spar Bleel and concrete bridge on the main northern line between Brae dield and Quirind collapsed on Wednesday, isolating north western and northern areas from Sydney rail service. Washaways occurred at over 50 sites, creating major railway dislocation amid swollen rivers and threatened crops and livestock. Forecaster Mr Inigo Jones predicts continued heavy rain for years, threatening productivity.
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Braedield
Quirind
Sydney
Crown Lands Auction at Bullahdelah Gloucester
Crown lands auction sale at Court House Gloucester on Friday January 17 1941 at 3 pm. Allots 2 to 20 in Section 97 within Bullahdelah village Parish Bulahdelah County Gloucester with upset prices from £30 to £0 per lot. Deposit 10 percent balance in five equal annual instalments at 4 percent per annum. Further particulars from Crown Land Agent Gloucester. G F Allman, Lands Purified Soft Chicken Feathers for Beds from Australian Feather Mills Pty Ltd Glebe Street Glebe.
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Crown Lands
Bullahdelah
Court House
Gloucester
Crown Land Agent
G. F. Allman
Unwelcome Guests Fly Tox Advice for Home Insects
In a period voice guide, the article urges housewives to battle pests like ants roaches flies and moths using a spray labeled Fly-Tox. It recommends a thorough initial pass, possible repetition, and seasonal touch ups to keep homes clean and pest free.
Advocate Accounts for December 1940 Quarter
Subscription accounts for the quarter ending December 1940 have just been issued and subscribers are urged to give them prompt attention. Due to newsprint scarcity and rising costs the paper may be discontinued for those two years in arrears after four weeks from this date, with arrangements needed for account reductions. January 10, 1941.
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Leo Cerrm
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