No Wild Duck Season Declared Nationwide
The Chief Secretary Mr Baddeley announced there will be no state wide open season for wild ducks this year. He noted the emergency justifies limiting hunting and would consider district specific seasons only if birds become a menace. Minister Keane warned strict action against rationing offences under the Black Marketing Act. A food riot occurred at Nasik near Bombay.
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Baddeley
Keane
Nasik
Bombay
Optometrists Visit D. McDonald Honours in Sydney Firm
Optometrists and Optiviana visit Webster Jack & McDonald Sydney Pty Limited and Matt Gloucester on Saturday February. They may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel with hours from morning to 5 p.m.
New South Wales potato contracts and school leaving age
The NSW government considers new potato grower contracts in tableland districts with a 22 May deadline and renews the Governor Lord Wakehurst's appointment for another year. The school leaving age is debated amid manpower concerns, with a proposal to keep it at 14 or extend to 15. A uniform ban is to be gazetted for schools and education authorities. In Buccl Waters, a gathering honored Sapper A McFadyen, Royal Australian Engineers, with gifts from locals.
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Dane
Chman
New South Wales Potato Advisory Committee
NOS
Lord Wakehurst
Penewil
Wor Ys
Lord Walehurst
New South Wales
Hiv
Farewell at Gangat for Trooper Harold Moore
A social evening and presentation honored Trooper Harold Moore son of Mr and Mrs E G Moore of Gangat. About 80 to 90 friends attended at the Moore home on Wednesday January 6 with Donnie Green as MC. Frank Green chaired and Harold received a wallet and money from Mrs Fred Parker, then thanked the assembled for their support before singing and dancing continued with music by Sam Ridgeway until late.
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Harold Moore
E. G. Moore
Gangat
Bir
Alf. Moore
Harold
M.C
Donnie Green
Keith
Frank Green
Gordon Murray
Fred. Parker
Sam, Ridgeway
Abbott visits region briefing on postal services and pig price policy
The Federal Member for New England Captain J P Abbott visited Gioucenter on the 20th afternoon to meet constituents at the Post Office and discuss postal facilities for outlying parts. He urged government action to restore curtailed mail services and to address worn tyres at Bowman Farm. He criticized price fixing on pig meats, arguing a floor price and incentives for production are needed to meet army civilian and allied demands. He warned against strikes and absenteeism impacting Australia’s war effort and stressed unity against Japan.
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Newngland
J. P. Abbott
Gioucenter
Ray
Wingen
Abbott
Cap Uin Abbott
Tony
Bie Woldwart
Australia
Japan
Abbot
New Guinea
Banasly
United States
Pacific
Dedmans
City
Unecrista
Goon 38
Tower One
Copland
Bowman Farm
Death of Gunner Stewart Shaw in New Guinea action
Wartime diary letter recalls Gunner Stewart Shaw killed when a barge was attacked by Japanese aircraft near Cape Ardaidere during a Buna operation in North Port New Guinea. Writer confirms casualties, notes emotional losses, and extends condolences to Shaw family and fellow soldiers still fighting.
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Bessie Shaw
Tolloyme Jeter
Stewart
Leligny
Pates- Uno
Jack McDonald
Jack
Buna
New Guinea
Sines
Jon Oreing
Wdiah
AL Dusl
Cape Ardaidere
Stewart T
Buns
Esteer
Local AIF and hospital news from Gloucester week
Personal Lieut Joyce Robinson of the ALF Nursing Service returns from New Guinea Solomons area to visit her parents Mr and Mrs R Robinson. Cpl Tom Bannister arrives in Gloucester for a few days at Waukivory after serving overseas in New Guinea. Miss Helen Tonks and Miss Dawn Walker on leave. both members of AWAAMS who trained through the local Voluntary Aid Detachment. Matron McRae’s condition remains poor with Sister Evann acting in charge at Narraweema Hospital. Miss McDonald, niece of Matron McRae, returns home to Leura. Sympathy extended to Mrs Ernie Reiman and family on the death of their three-year-old daughter at Narraweema Hospital from gastro enteritis. Matron McCarthy of Roma Hospital visits Gloucester. her replacement is Stator Forbes.
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Joyce Robinson
ALF
New Guinea-Solomons
Copeland Tops
R. Robinson
Tom Bannister
Gloucester
Waukivory
Tom
New Guinea
Helen Tonks
Mian
Dawn Walker
Awaams
McRae
Evann
Narraweema Hospital
Ernie Reiman
Gloucester Red Cross Society Weighs Donations and War Appeal
At Gloucester Red Cross Society monthly meeting £30 was voted to Headquaters, bringing annual contributions to over £1,000. Mrs. E. M. Higgins presided. apologies from several members. New member welcomed. various fund reads noted. arrangements for February Street Stall planned. special four month Prisoners of War fund appeal announced to culminate at a Maytime Ball on May 20.
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Gloucester Red Cross Society
Theta
School of Arm
E. M. Higgins
I- Mesdames Fitzgerald
K. Boorer
Weekes
J. K. Maimea
W. Huston
Sheldon
Highfield
Chaplin
J. P. Easton
W. Thomas
M. Garner
King
Yardy
Prohan
Jones
Mass
Roy
Tilbrooke
Mesdames L
Rye
Hawdon
Hicks
Andrews
Laurence
Cyelvorme
Boorer
Bolhora
Monte
Forbesdale
Pitlochry
Assn
Mesdames Weekes
Fitzgerald
Tibrook
Gloucester
Tiurook
War Chest Fund Helps War Aid Through Stall Profits
The Ladies Auxiliary reports Street Stall profits of £5 7s for War Chest Funds and thanks contributors. Competitions were finalised including Tea won by W Knox, Cake by Mrs Loftus Fitzgerald to Mrs W Dillon, Duchess Set by Mrs Dillon to Mrs Pat Davey, Crsyon Picture to Mrs R A Wilks, Toy Teddy Bear by Mrs Cavanaugh, and flour by Mrs Tate. Socks and more items remain with tickets at the Depot. The Sydney Comforts Fund asks knitters to supply socks. the Depot holds ample wood and urges sock donations.
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Te Ladies
AnRnary
Lieut
Nance Hawdon
W. Knox
Loftus Fitzgerald
W. Dillon
Leaving Passes and Employment Advice for Students
The Manpower Department advised students with leaving cert passes to consult National Service officers promptly about employment placement. Those with jobs in view must obtain Manpower approval before starting duties. A satirical note on advertising for a husband recounts a costly ad that paid off poorly after the groom’s death and insurance claim.
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National Service
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P. le Quesne
James Taylor
FJ. Thwaites
Jeffrey Parnel
Jean Ross
Hans Kobe
Louis Bloomfield
Tony Hawks
U.S.A
Navy
Air Force
Jessie
Elephant
Bunyip
W. N. Bleming
A. J. Cavanough
Hazelwood
A.hazelwood
Optometrists
McCa Wauka
Fred. Wisenmintels
Bucen Wilkia
Sapper
A. McFadyen
Alan McFadyen
Upper Bunyals
Cam
Royal Austoalian Engineers
RAAF
Germany
Messrs
Sid, Mullen
FL Paterson
Mark Holstein
H. @. Green
Gunner Stewart Shaw
Red Cross Society
Migeting
Vave Sale Fuir
War Chest Fund
Husbant
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