Grief Stricken Man’s Death At Waverley Cemetery
Louis Albert Curtis aged 84 was found crouched over his wife’s grave in Waverley Cemetery on Saturday with a bullet wound to the head and a revolver nearby. An ambulance took him to Eastern Suburbs Hospital where he died. Police found a note buried among daisies reading These are the last flowers I will bring you I will meet you in Heaven. Curtis, a retired surveyor and trustee of Hall Sanatorium Hazelbrook, had suffered multiple losses including his wife in 1938 after 56 years of marriage and the deaths of his son and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Albert Curtis
Waverley
Eastern Suburbs
Poliés
Curtis
Ht, Hall
Hazelbrook
Manhattan Melo drama at Majestic with Gable Powell Loy
The Majestic presents Manhattan Melo drama this Wednesday starring Clark Gable William Powell and Myrna Loy with Danger Island as the supporting feature featuring Peter Lorre as Mr Moto Also in the cast are Jean Hersholt Amanda Duff and Warren Hymer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Gable
William Powell
Myrn
Manhattan
Danger Island
Jean Hepee
Amanda Duff
Warren Hymer
Spiders Web
NEWS
EDU
Myrna Loy
Peter Lorre
Mr. Moto
Jean Hershott
Amada Duff
Steels Splinter Eyed Misfortune At Wallanbah Estate
Mr Noel Yates of Wallanbah Estate suffered eye injury from a flying splinter during an accidental strike with a hammer. His father rushed him to Dr Mying, then on to a Newcastle specialist. Despite the shock, there is hope for sight recovery as Noel waits at a private Newcastle hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Yates
Wallanbah Estate
Mying
Noel
Newcastle
JiNtka
Stroud Shire Endowment and war time canteen plans
A department letter to Stroud Shire Council notes a Government endowment of £2800 per annum during the Teremint period, with cattle canteens in army centres run to supply soldiers at low cost. District committees will oversee funds for troops’ comforts and recreation. Also announced is a wireless training school opening at Melbourne Technical College next week as part of the Empire Air Scheme, with batches of 50 trainees following a five month course. The Air Force seeks experienced civil trustees for radio and telegraphy and ongoing recruitment across capitals. The report mentions ergots of value for drug manufacturing during wartime, with prior shortages in the last war and potential sale in London and New York. guidance on collection available from the Department of Agriculture in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Works and Local Government
Stroud Shire
Australia
Melbourne
Point Cook
Minster For Air
Fairowien
Air Force
Pashires
Lenion
New York
Agricultural Gazette
Department of Agriculture
G.P.C
Sydney
Stroud Council Acts to Urge Road Boundary Decision
Stroud Council resolved at its Friday meeting to ask the Main Roads Department to expedite a decision on the boundary section of the Bullehdelah Gloucester Developmental Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroud Council
Ank
Main Roads Department
Bullehdelah
Gloucester
Belgium Mobilises Thousands as War Expands Across Fronts
Late war dispatches report Belgium enacting a fresh call up of 29 000 to 40 000 troops, bringing total under arms to about 700 000 while German forces mass on a southeastern Holland frontier. British leave cancellations for the Expeditionary Force are noted amid reports of large clashes on the Finnish front near Saila and Petsomo. Moscow radio alleges Soviet notes to Sweden and Norway over arms and volunteers to Finland. Public opinion in Britain shows cautious support for RAF bombings. Australian RAF pilots praised for handling Sunderland flying boats. Food shortages worsen with long queues and 300 000 fed daily. A strike at Jackadgery ends with reinstatement disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Holland
Finland
British Institute of Public Opinion
Community of Voting Ager
RAF
G-men
U.S.A
Earth
United States
Royal Air Force
Coastal Command
England
Dominions
Eden
Poland
Berlin
Copenhagen
Politikin
Send Mail to Alf Corps Men Abroad With Rank and Number
Instructions outline that all correspondence for Second A.L.F. members overseas should be addressed "Second A.LF. Abroad." Include the recipient's rank, name, military number, and unit. Emphasizes that the military number is essential for prompt delivery and extends to all army and air force members. Postage rates for letters and other items are listed, with mail for naval personnel to include rating, name, and ship or shore establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.lf
Second
Aidress
Ayan
ALF
Baby born on train near Hawkesbury bridge in rain
A baby gil was born in a speeding train near the Hawkesbury railway bridge on Pyrday. Mother and child are now in hospital. The mother, a young woman from Woy Woy, intended to visit Sydney for the birth. She fell ill on board and a guard assisted. Child born as the train halted. They were moved to Ryde Hospital after arrival at Hornsby. Passengers gifted silver to the baby. A separate note mentions a January 2 birth at Canterbury Bankstown Ambulance and their transfer to Crown Street Women's Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil
Hawkesbury Railway Bridge
Pyrday
Woy Woy
Sydney
Hornsby
Ul District Ambulance
Ryde Hospital
Canterbury Bankstown Ambulance
Canterbury
Inter
Crown Street Worden's Hospital
German Brutality Escalates in Prague and Provinces
London reports German Gestapo actions intensify across Czech lands. About 685 students were arrested at Brno and sent to concentration camps, many crippled or mutilated, some unable to work. Forced labor expands as thousands of German Jews are drafted for label production and supply chains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gestapo
Prague
Brno
Germany
Wweters, Tangera and Company
Lottery Tickets Transform Statewide Sales Questioned
Residents urge popularising the State Lottery in non metro areas arguing higher costs and inconvenient access. They say branch offices in provincial centers could boost revenue at the Sydney price of 5/8. In rural regions tickets cost buyers 5/6 through agents and postal purchases add 5/9 total including form, postage, and service fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reas
Sydney
Gloucester A H and P Association Meeting Notes
In regular session President Daw son mourned the death of Chris McRae a long time supporter of the show. resignations were discussed for Lindsay Davenport and Leo possibly due to militia service. A leave of absence was granted for both during February to April. Show attractions covered deposits for boxing and rides with plans for a midget car ride. Ground renovations were reviewed detailing grading by the Shire Council using a power grader and improvements to roadways and ring. Grass seed sown and approach top‑dressed, plus graveling needs for beef yards and pig pen ants to be treated. Watering for dairy stock discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Association
B. P. Dawson
Chris McRae
Dawson
Oval
Arch =MeRse
Lindsay Davenport
A. Hi. & P. Assoription
Leo
Mrasis Dawson
Davenport
Harry Johns
A. Eames
Funes
B. M. Bullock
P, Hi. Deards
Shires
Deards
A. L. Farley
Wilson
J. H. Farley
Henderson
Dairy stock trough debate at 1940 Show meeting
Mr T X Higgins proposes a trough for dairy cattle and horses. The dairy cattle stewards will meet next Saturday at 10:30 a.m. to discuss a drinking trough. The show’s 1940 arrangements are reviewed. parking stewards appointed. stock drafts discussed amid high prices and scarcity. Next committee meeting set for Friday 11th February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. X. Higgins
Mesara
Reg, Andrews
F. G. Parley
C. Howell
J. A. Atkins
Don McRae
W. J. Henderson
A. Grahame
J. J. Atkins
Atkins
Messrs. B. P. Dawson
J. #. Farley
J. G. Wilton
J. J
H. Mudaie
A. J. Woodward
W. R. Twit
T. K. Higging
P. Webeck
Don Shaw
D. C. McRae
Reg. Andrews
Wm. Easton
C. A
Ren
M.A. Newton
Mesars
B. D. MacAndrew
Cattle yarding trends at Sydney market in 2012 report
Commercial Homebush stock sales in Sydney show yardings of 212 cattle with mostly medium quality, buyers in attendance, market generally unaltered though cheaper for lower grades. Bullocks to 16/12, cows to 10/16, heifers to 9/10, primes scarce. pigs light penning with varied prices. calves around 90 for heavy weight, others down to 3/8 for small stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
Sydney
Windcourhe
Carson
Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd
Leman
W. E. Sparke
Ger
UPD
G B, Glover
Alfa Laval
Glover
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd. Auctioneers
Gloucester
Stamp designs tied to Queensland centenary stamp
The Postmaster General will decide soon on a special postage stamp to mark the centenary of Queensland free settlement. Premier Forgan Smith and Queensland artists submitted designs. the chosen design will be used for the centenary issue. A Bulgarian communique says Bulgaria and Turkey have reached complete peace agreement and Bulgarian neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Queensland
Forgan Smith
Bulgaria
Turkey
Balkana
Willys 77 Sedan for sale in Gloucester year 1936
Car details show a Willys 77 sedan bought in January 1936 with 4046 miles, fuel economy 30 mpg, registered 42 months, described as nanified and equal to new. Priced at £280, contact NS PIKE Chitch Street Gloucester by phone 90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willys
Gloucester
Produce Depot Opens In Grae Grae Grae
Our Produce Depot in Denison Street Grae Luinie announces week opening for business as usual. Local shop moves forward with standard hours and services despite generic notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graeluinie
Denison Street
Advocate Accounts for December 1939 Subscriptions Due
The Advocate issues subscription accounts for the quarter ending 31 December 1939 and urges subscribers to settle promptly. Due to newsprint scarcity and rising costs, the paper will discontinue sending to those two years or more in arrears after fourteen days from the notice date, with arrangements to reduce balances within that period. Published by L. and D. C. Rye on 15 January 1940.
Church Services Across Denominations in Stroud District
Church schedules list Anglican, Methodist, Congregational and Baptist services across Gloucester, Barrington, Heatherdale, Waukivery, Craven Creek, Copeland, Bulbee, Booral and Admiral Canal areas with times on January 24th and 25th. Admiral Canal note states former Japanese Navy minister tasked by the emperor to form a new Cabinet succeeding General Abe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Gloucester
Barrington
Heatherdale
Captain Pearsall
Bucca Wanka
Stratford
Ward's River
Waukivery
Rev
H. Lynn
Craven Creek
Copeland
Bulbee
B. Martens
Stroud District Baptist Church
Stroud
Allworth
Booral Union Hall
A. E. Baker
T. M. Hooke
Admiral Canal
Theimperor
Abe
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P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. I. Cavanough
A.hazelwood
Mickey Rooney
The
Ralph Forbes
Majestic Programme
Matron McCarthy Late
Kempsey
Roma
Gloucester Actorate
S Smith
Bet Redmida
Ravenshay
King Streets
Yeaterday
Redman
Uat
Luc Illy
Joe Che
Hall
Marlin
Mape Hawke
Weelkent
Frank Pils
Barcelona
Ho BA
Vi White
Belltrees
Scone
Strom Shire
Maureen
Gloucester Shire
Towner
Andrews and Boyce
Cra, Turney and Zeininger
Drungog
Chronicle
Admiralty
Stroud Shire Endowment
Late War News
Wellef
Jackadgery
Train
Gloucester A. H. & P.'Association
Maitland
PAT Cattle
Ial
Bert Laurie
T. A. Laurie
J. Nicholas
Ederston
R. G. Vyner
Arlc Baston
Re Brown
Tom Hicks
GOR, Pty
UTD
Primus
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Auctioneers S
Glouceste
Tsa
Garden OF Roses Cafe
F. M. Smith
Gloucester Hotel
Forbesdale Hall
Rainbow Orchestra
R. Andrews
Church Services
Neal
Aanvany
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