Health Inspector's Report on council matters
Health Inspector Mr J T Guyatt reported one notified case of disease since the last meeting and noted actions taken. Regular inspections under the Slaughterhouses Act, sanitary depot work, and night soil disposal were satisfactory. The steaming plant was commissioned and new pans purchased with contractor half-price offer accepted. Water supply restrictions due to dry weather and Gloucester River flow were endorsed to conserve domestic use until Burlington works via temporary funds. An old coal mine fire in King George Park prompted the Mines Department inspection. Council agreed to send a competent mines official to address the issue. The Carson cattle yard update noted pricing and stock movements with prices listed for various cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Guyatt
Council
Ben
Guyatt
Gloucester
Burlington
King George Park
Mines Department
Stroud
Wither Shire
Stroud Shire
Main Roads Department
Engineer Stone
Baker
CT Abbott
Zelainger
Ansinus
Waleria
Abbott
M.A
Hawk
Wilson (Steoud
C. Higgins
Wilson
Stroud Council
Crs CT
R B. Zeininger
C. Wilson
Tannock
Ho. Higeing
Advock
Optometrists Visit Gloucester This Friday
Optometrists and opticians visit Gloucester on Friday at the Commercial Hotel. Jack Webster McDonald Pry Limited advertises consultations from 9 am to 5 pm with the event listed in London and Sydney records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
FSM
London
Webster
Jackie McDonald
Sydney
Pry
Gloucester
Tantary
Commercial Hotel
Gloucester Shire Council Rejects NES Nominee Crisis Emerges
The Gloucester Shire Council blocks the NES nominee Rev. H Lynn for Deputy Chief Warden citing common sense and governance, while Councillor Wilson's push for his own appointment faces opposition. NES members threaten to resign. council debates whether to allow continued operations as wardens seek clarity and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
N.S
Revery Lynn
Wikoyn
Council
Pumueillors
Laurie
J. Wilton
NES
U.S
Rev
H. Lynn
Signal Service
Wilson Way
Crisweillor Wilson
Ant
NPR
TF Council
Waren
Corncil Wid
Loree Svimits
Universal call up and local notices from Gloucester
Registrar reports births deaths and marriages for three months ending December first. A universal personnel call is to Gloucester on the sixth and in February for classes 1 2 and 8. Changes to garbage collection are announced. Police hand in details immediately. A list of firearms and ammunition is offered under a Commonwealth order issued under National Security regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. L. Sheldon
Gloucester
D. He J
Hin
Bisley
W, Dunn
Melbourne
King's
J. Maes
Martini
Riften
Stroud Strive for Gloucester Road Link Across Coast
Stroud and Gloucester Shire councils met to discuss finishing the Gloucester Ballo road linking the coast and Wartalia. The session reviewed unfinished sections, survey needs, and delays caused by department edits, urging federal and state MPs to push the project forward for strategic and development value.
Ex diggers rejoin to form 8th Garrison Battalion at Adams Town
Diggers with old acquaintances renew ties at Adams Town Rifle Range amid plans for beach defence. After a week of induction, troops will be allocated to battalion companies with vacancies for signallers, machine gunners, trench mortarmen and riflemen. Eligible ex service and militia men under various medical classes may enlist, report to local recruiting officers, be medically examined, and await warrants to report to Allanstown Rifle Range Newcastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams« Fown
Apd
Allainstown
Newcastle
Wolfram Prices Surge After War Demand Soars
Wolfram once sold at 180 pounds per ton before the war and now fetches about 5000 pounds per ton. Portuguese wolfram miners, who earned only tiny sums weekly, have seen earnings jump to about 14 pounds. Portugal holds the world's best wolfram supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Appointment Sparks Council Clash Over Deputy Warden Nomination
A meeting of NES executive in Gloucester sparks a clash over appointing Win Lynn as Deputy Chief Warden. Councillors criticize outside bodies for usurping council authority while Dr. Breese and Dr. Bignell push for Dr. R. S. Wilson as deputy, amid protest that the system is being bypassed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.M de Quesne
Puesday
Council
Win
Hi. Lynn
Gloucester
NES
Cro
A. J. B. Laurie
J. G. Wilson
Lyon
R. S. Wilson
Bui Council
Breese
Dena
Laurie
Cone
Wilson
Prass
Cr GD
R. S Wilson
Bignell
Health Inspector Sharing Proposal Rejected by Councils
Tuesday’s Gloucester Stroud council meeting voted six to two against sharing a single health inspector. The motion, proposed by Dr A W B Laurie and seconded by Dr G D Laurie, cited travel costs and questioned savings vs reduced inspector services. Stroud had suggested the plan earlier with Gloucester’s cooperation and even appointed Gloucester’s inspector as acting inspector, urging mutual benefit.
Married Men In New Call-up Warned For Service
Army spokesman in Victoria outlined call up groups Class 2 single men and widowers without children aged 35 to 45 and Class 3 married men with children aged 18 and up. Men will undergo medical checks and receive individual posting notices. exemptions are limited to war industry workers with partial exemptions for other reserved occupations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Gloucester Baby Health Centre monthly operations report
The Gloucester Baby Health Centre summary from the Director General of Public Health lists reader interest items for last month. It records total visits including mothers and infants under three, new enrollments, weighed babies, test meals given, and advice to expectant mothers with an emphasis on attendance and daily average figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby Beith
Public Health
Bydmey Morrin
Bables
Babba
Gloucester National Emergency Services meets for reorganisation
The Executive Committee of Gloucester National Emergency Services met on Thursday January 5 to review the NEB's local setup. Rev H Lynn led information gained from Newcastle on IV.B.S. operations to guide a staged reduction of posts and a single First Aid Post at the school. The committee proposed appointing Rev H Lynn as Deputy Chief Warden, with deputies to oversee village sectional wards, and planned a full agency trial and future meetings to formalise divisions and equipment needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gloucester National Emergency Services
Farden
P. le Quesne
R. Sheldon
C. W. Street
W. P. Houghton
W. Highfield
Lynn
G. McGregor
Council
R. 3. Wilson
NEB
Gloucester
H. Lynn
Newcastle
1V.B.S
Coole
Anyom
Sheldon
C. Street
Houghton
Street
Shire Couneil
Warviews
Barrington
Stratford
Craven
Mike
Wsith
Tiwaa
Water Restrictions Dear Sir Refutes Councillor’s Accusation
Councillor R. S. Wilson responds to a recent letter signed as Gardener. He states the alleged crime occurred before water restrictions were in force and offers staff evidence to counter the claim, challenging the accuser and defending the council’s regulators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couneilior R. S. Wilson
Bowling notes on Blanch trophy handicaps and rematch dates
The note lists initial Blanch trophy handicaps and byes for teams including Adama Brorson Cary Landis and others. It states first round must be completed by Sat and Adama Brorson 4 Cary Landis 3 with byes for Andrewe Highfield Houghton Beatle Rye Le Queme Kendall Lauraptua 2. It mentions WU players note date of remptation of Arst round and no extension permitted.
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Sat
Adama
Brorson
Cary
Landis
Andrewe
Highfield
Houghton
Beatle
Rye
le Queme
Kendall
Lauraptua
Pisate
War News In Brief From The Pacific and Europe
Reports from Singapore indicate another Japanese raid with seventy aircraft over the city. Casualties estimated at about 55 killed and wounded. A Pan American conference in Rio de Janeiro considers severing relations with wartime Axis states. Roosevelt creates a War Production Board with Donald M. Nelson heading supply priorities. Red Army advances near Moscow, pushing toward a pincer move. In Malaya, western withdrawal continues with demolitions and Port Swettenham now in enemy hands. Dutch counterattacks in Sarawak and air raids by Dutch forces. RAF Burma raids extend into Thailand and Singora. Australia seeks stronger empire coordination and Pacific action council. Australia declares war on Bulgaria. Evacuee mothers and children may travel at reduced fares.
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Singapore
Malaya
Everal
Mexico
Colombia
Venezuela
Rio de Janeiro
United States
Axis
TLS
Roosevelt
Donald M. Nelson
Moscow
Berlin
Red Army
Viazma
Smolensk
Ukraine
Kharkoy
Port Swettenham
Kuala Lumpur
Netherlands East Indies
Sarawak
Netherlands
Thailand
RAF
Burma
Gerodromes
Singora
Australia
VOICE
Earle Page
London
Commonwealth
Spender
Council of Action
Pacific
Bulgaria
Canberra
Britain
Sydney
Newcastle
Wollon Rong
Port Kembla
Royal Show Abandoned After Council Decision
At a Wednesday council meeting the Society decided unanimously that the 1642 Royal Show cannot be held. The Prime Minister and State Premier advised against staging next Easter. Concerns included restricted facilities, no space to vacate Showground, costs of displacing military arrangements, crowding violations of government regulations, and interference with the national war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defence Department
Jth Cornell
Porkers Cheaper at Sydney Sales Reports
Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes supplies of pigs at Tuesday's Sydney sales totaling 2500. Prices varied by weight with ranges from 65 to 83 shillings per hundred for different porker categories, including 70 to 90 lb pigs fetching 42 to 85 shillings and 80 to 90 lb pigs 18 to 30 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porkers
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Gloucester Shire Tenders Open for Sewerage Connection Work
The Shire of Gloucester invites tenders closing Friday January 20 for sewerage connection work at premises in 21 Elitolt Street. Specifications and drawings may be obtained at the Shire Chambers. Harry N. Chaplin, Shire Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elitolt Street
Gloucester
Soursi Chambers
Harry N. Chaplin
Wanted Dairy Herd Cows Apply at W. 6 Germon
Classified notice seeking dairy cows for purchase. Contact W. 6 Germon in Gloucester to discuss offers and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmer
Germon
Gloucester
Wanted two youths to split billets for charcoal making
An old classified notice seeks immediate labor from two male youths to split billets for charcoal production. No cross cutting. Permanent position reporting to Foreman Charcoal Milns at Main Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Creek
Gloucester N E S General Meeting Notice
A general meeting of all personnel of Gloucester Shire will be held at the School of Arts on Monday January 19 at 8 30 p m. The meeting will receive the committee report on the re organisation of various services. P Le Quesne Chief Warder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Personel
Shire of Gloucester
School of Arts
P. le Quesne
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City Price Draper & Mercer
Cavanough
Manchester
Hazelwood
A.hazelwood
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
G.D. Laurie
Roma
Mathon McCarthy
Optometrists
Gloucester Actorate
N.es
A.D. ‘Thornton
Wards River
Garbage’ Service
Ballahdelah Road
A.W. B. Laurie
G. D. Laurie
Gloucester Couneil
Health Department
Board of Health
Ste
Amy
Slainey
Gloucester Baby Health Centre
Cen‘tre
National Emergency Services
Thornton
Wai
Tom Hicks
Tom Hices
Glow Vester
Alf
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester Shire Council
Kia-Ora
Onder
Harry N, Chaplin
Garbage Service
Finlay
N.E.S
Chapman & Stevens
L. Stevens, Mlps
Pb.c.1 Chemists & Deuggists
New South Wales Primary Producers’ Union
JL. Shute
Tostore
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