Hospitals Benefits Assn Distributes Net Funds After December
The Hospitals Benefits Association reports December gross collections of 141 for the District Hospitals. Totals show Macleay 305 I Manning 276 16 6 Coffs Harbour 2719 0 9 Bellingen 1330 6 Hastings 85 8 0 Dorrigo 65 0 6, sum 1084 15 9. After admin and new business charges, net amount 900 13 2 distributed. Mrs Mowle’s Bar rington property purchased by Miss Dorothy Whitford. Whitford plans if times settle to build a new residence on the property. Local CWA Branch completed one camouflage net. six more nets underway as members await string.
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Macleay
Manning
Coffs Harbour
Bellingen
Hastings
Dorrigo
C.W.A
Optometrist to Visit Gloucester for Consultation
D I McDonald F B C A Honours F 3 M C London of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on Friday January 23 at the Commercial Hotel Consultation hours are 9 am to 5 pm for eye care services by appointment or walk in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. McDonald
F.B
F.3.m.c
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Gloucester
Commercial Hotel
Gloucester inspection day and evacuee scheme notes
A Sleeper and Timber inspection will be held at Gloucester on Tuesday the 20th at 9 am. Catters' and Carters' claims must be on proper forms at inspection start. December production by Gloucester Co-operative Dairy Co. totals 225,924 lbs butter and 9243 lbs second grade. suppliers paid 1s 1d and 1d per lb. total payments £12,407 3s 11d, up £1099 17s 3d in cash and about 7 tons butter. NESO in Gloucester to arrange school accommodation for compulsory evacuation. Mrs. M Newton in charge, sourcing at show ground and public halls. Mrs. F Lowe handles private homes in Shire. residents willing to host evacuees to contact Mrs. Lane. Government considering billeting fee reimbursements. Obituary: Thomas St Aubins Bakewell, Sydney, youngest son of late Mr and Mrs William Bakewell, long involved in Sydney pottery, died aged about 52. Survived by widow, two daughters, one step-daughter. Show business notes: Maisie Was a Lady at Majestic Theatre this Wednesday with Ann Sothern, Lew Ayres, Maureen O’Sullivan. Tin Pan Alley to screen next Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Co-operative Dairy Co
N.E.S
Gloucester
M. Newton
F. Lowe
Sydney
Thomas St. Aubins Bakewell
William Bakewell
St. Aubins
Scone
Bakewell
Clifton Gardens
Bundock
Randwick
Melbourne
Advocate
Maisie
Majestic Theatre
Ann Sothern
Lew Ayres
Maureen O'Sullivan
Tin Pan Alley
Alexander
Gloucester Red Cross Thanks for Stall Donations
Despite bad weather the Red Cross Street Stall on January Sth raised £9 1s 10d. Thanks to donors including Mrs. E A Laurie Jim Landers and Mrs H Bignall senior, with prizes of ducks and a turkey to recipients Ena Price and Mrs Zielkie. Special thanks to Mrs George Whatson for oranges and to others for meat and proceeds from horse sale.
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Red Cross
E. A. Laurie
Jim Landers
H. Bignall
Jnr
Dew
Ena Price
E. C. Laurie
Zielkie
George Whatson
Gloucester River
Brice McIntyre
Andrew Laurie
Jean Moore
Barrington
Miss Carson
Harris
Copeland
Simmons
FEEDER ROADS URGED TO AID SETTLERS TO MARKET
The Member for Gloucester Mr R L Fitzgerald urged better feeder roads to help settlers move produce to market. He said farmers were leaving farms due to bad roads and harsh conditions. Main arterial roads are handled by the Main Roads Department but feeder roads need government support to prevent perishables from spoilage and ensure dairy and cheese makers access to factories and railways.
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Gloucester
R. L. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Outback
Main Roads Department
War Chest Fund Meeting Shapes Postwar Support
At Friday’s War Chest committee session the resigning hon Secretary D C Rye was thanked and to be honored for his service. P H Deards elected to fill the post as the Returned Soldiers League and Gloucester War Chest aid dependants of service members. Treasurer noted Jack's Day funds and a £5 15s boost to reach £25. Meeting set second Friday monthly with TI Moore installed as Shire President. Ladies Auxiliary listed donations and hampers, with notes on Xmas pudding honour.
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War Chest Committee
D. C. Rye
8Th Garrison Battalion
Jeff Gloucester
P. H. Deards
Volunteer Defence Corps
J. Jenkins
Returned Soldiers' League
Gloucester War Chest Committee
TI. Moore
Shire
War Chest Fund Committee
Tom Hicks
Messrs
W. W. Hawdon
P. le Quesne
W. Highfeld
H. McIntyre
A. E. Smith
E. Weekes
L. Rye
R. S. Wilson
Messrs. R. Sheldon
J. H. Farley
Ladies' Auxiliary
Ladies Auxiliary
National Emergency Captain visits Gloucester for talks with wardens
National Emergency Captain Henry representing the Minister for National Emergency Services met Gloucester chief Warden Mr Le Quesne and assistants to discuss wardens duties and new regulations. He outlined powers under a Friday proclamation, noted compensation for ARP injuries, and allowed councils to appoint wardens. Gloucester sits in the blackout area and a chief warden may declare a blackout if needed. The gathering included Mrs Le Guesne and ended with afternoon tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
National Emergency Services
Gloucester
le Quesne
FR. Shelton
W. C. Highfield
W. Houghton
Rev. H. Lynn
Captain Henry
N.E.S
Heffron
Henry Alas
A.R.P
C.P.S
J.P
Highfield
N.E.3
First time in seventy years Macleay River nearly dries at Toomoka
For the first time in seventy years the Macleay River on the North Coast has virtually ceased to flow at Toomoka, located 201 miles above Kempsey, signaling an extreme drought impact.
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North
Toomoka
Kempsey
Town to get Barrington River water by midweek
It is anticipated water from the Barrington River will be available by Wednesday afternoon after the river reservoir link and pump were activated. A leakage near Leman's Flat bridge required concrete encasing, delaying pumping. authorities caution the supply is temporary and several spots may reveal defects.
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Barrington
Leman’s Flat
Lowe
Gloucester
Accidental Shooting on Bun Oak Farm Injures Miss Berry
At about p m Saturday on Archie White’s Bun Oak farm Dulcie Berry, 15, was shot when Bruce Corbett’s rabbit rifle discharged as he closed the breach. The bullet struck her lower body and she underwent an operation at Narraweena Private Hospital. condition later said satisfactory. Berry is daughter of Charles and Mrs Berry living on the Moore property. she worked for Ron and Mrs Corbett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie White
Bunook
Dulcie Serey
Narraweema
Bruce Corbett
Ron Corbett
Miss Berry
Channon
Chas. Berry
R. J. Moore
Gloucester Cattle Prices Rise at Homebush Sale
Gloucester cattle values advanced at Homebush with prices rising to 10 shillings. A line of 13 cows from Cohark Pasture Co. of Gloucester sold to Fll/11 for 10 pounds 21 shillings at Winchcombe.
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Gloucester
Homebush
Cohark Pastore’ Co
Glouceter
Winchcombe Cergon
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Hospitals Benefits Assn
City Price Draper & Mercer
Cavanough
the _ ‘Crusader
A.hazelwood
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Roma
McCarthy
The
Gloucester Advocate
Catters’ and
Carters
Gloucester Dairy Co
Tom Bakewell
Majestic
Gloucester Red Cross
Shire Councils
War Chest Fund
Cavanaugh
F. W. Harris
Mr. Woolford
Clare Yardy
Turner
R. Phillips
Geo. Watson
Andrews
Barbour
F. N. Laurie
Hawdon
Hichfield
Waters
Heards
McGregor
8. Robinson
Reg
Rey
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