Auction Sales List cattle at Singleton Gloucester and Nooroc
Auction notices list Special Cattle Sale at Singleton Shire Yards with 400 head of cattle including Hereford and Durham stock. Also Nooroq sale at Nooroc on Slat January and T A Bratfield Jersey herd offering 74 cows plus milking cows and heifers. Tom White to offer items at Gloucester Hotel February 1 with dairy farm details and luncheon on ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EB. Sparke
Ger.j Pty. Ltd
Devoe
Durham
W. Bailey and
Lone
Singleton
Nooroc
Mesars. T. & A. Bratfield
Jersey
Tom Hhite
Gloucester
Skiney ‘Demida
Avon
Stratford
Tom Hicks
Wounded Gloucester Private Listed In Bardia Casualties
The Gloucester casualty list for the Bardia action includes Private Eric J. Crane of Gloucester, among the first local enlistments. News also notes upcoming February excursion trains, return ticket terms from Gloucester, and non negotiability of canteen orders issued by the Australian Defence Canteens Service for Navy personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardia
Eric J. Crane
Gloucester
Eric
Revision of petrol rationing looms for private motorists
A tightening revision of the petrol rationing scheme is expected soon with heavy cuts in private motorist allowances. Three months of rationing suggest civilian consumption may fall less than 10 percent versus the original 33 1-3 percent goal. Cabinet members see no hope of revising attitude due to agitation. Also reported, Miss Thelma Byrnes, a Nambucca girl, died in an accident at Katomba while establishing a business. Ajax, the horse, has retired from racing after soreness. a future stud career and autumn auction under prior will conditions are planned. Ajax had 46 starts with 36 wins and total prize money £40,275, the top earner among sired champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajax
A. W. Thompson
Ballsley
Stil Hons
Phar Lap
Amounis
Ena Gleaming
Memorial service and auctioneer appeal for Len Turner tribute
A memorial service for Pilot Officer Len Turner will be held at the School of Arts Theatre at 7.30 pm with a Thanksgiving service and a separate auction conducted by Rev H Lynn. The event honors Allied victories at Bardia and Tobruk, proceeds and bidding by locals in Lismore Kyogle Casino area, featuring Returned Soldiers and Volunteer Corps members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len
Turner
H. Lynn
Mona
Australis
Soldiers League
Lismore
Kyogle
Bardia
Tobruk
Star ‘Theatre
Sandiars
Madeine
Visit of Federal Member to Gloucester District
Federal MP J B Abbott visited Gloucester for three days meeting locals and inspecting roads to the Tablelands and Upper Hunter. He toured Rawdon Vale Curracabark Wallambah Giro and Nowendoc areas with locals, discussed defence and shipping, and promised to push for road links and a national government path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Abbott
MURA
New England
Gloucester
T. Hicks
Rawdon Vale
Curracabark
E Weekes
J. G.wilson
Wallanbah
Barrington
Frank Green
Thay
Centre
Hicks
Giro
G. Hickman
Nowendoc
Abbot
Abunty
School of Arts
P H. Deards
Abbott
Tablelands
Bunter
Abott Fili
North Africa
Japan
Australia
Churchill
Britain
Begin
Labour
Deards
America
Argentine
Australis
Hawtson
Jarrett
Tom Hicks
Mr. Abbott
Anniversary Day Window Hours Announced at Telegraph Office
Telegraph Office observes Anniversary Day with limited hours from 9 to 10 and mall activities begin at 10 45 am. The notice lists adjusted service times and event start for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Ually
FALL OF TOBRUK AUSTRALIANS LEAD THE WAY
Dramatic reports from Tobruk describe Australian troops entering the town at noon and breaking German gun positions. They cut tank wires and charged through to seizure of guns within hours, with supporting Imperial forces advancing in orderly fashion while vessels burned nearby. The official communique notes mopping up as remaining defenses fall under British control. The Australian Army Minister suggested the fall occurred earlier, while the BBC confirmed Tobruk’s capture with widespread captures and ammunition taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iobruk
Tratian
Bynien
the Nile
Tobruk
Osleyn
San Giorgio
Mr. Spender
Tehru
B.B.S
Givat
Casualty List at Bardia Reaches 435 Total
Army Headquarters in Melpouri releases the latest tally from Bardia noting 435 casualties to date. Among them 87 killed, one missing believed killed, two presumed missing, and 343 wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardia
Melpouri
Bombs kill and wound Australian forces on aid voyage
Eighteen Australian soldiers were killed and 27 wounded by bombs while unloading ALF supplies from a lighter off the African coast. Christmas hampers for the Australian Comforts Fund were aboard the vessel, which had been attacked earlier. The information was disclosed by Major General George Gorman in Sydney, noting the hampers were organized under Brigadier Allen's command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comforts
Maio Eugene Gorman
Jorforts Fund
Sydney
Brigadiny Allen
Funeral for Len Turner After Kyogle Air Crash
The funeral of Len Turner, killed when an Air Force plane crashed near Kyogle, was held at the crematorium Beresfield on Wednesday conducted by Rev HM Lynn of Gloucester. The service praised Turner’s character and courage, with remarks on faith guiding his family through grief. The RAAF memorialised him as Pilot Officer, and ashes are to be scattered over Armberney aerodrome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Turner
Kyogle
Tiet
Beresfield
HM. Lynn
Methodist
Gloucester
Lynn
Spiri
Turner
Returned Soldiers’ League
Shire Council
Gloucester Soldiers Memorial
RAAF
Armberney
Queensland
J. P. Abbott
Bis Country
Dance at Forbendale Mon Sing Night Expected Record Crowd
Readers are reminded of a dance to be held at Forbendale on Monday night. A record crowd is expected as Page's orchestra from Taree will supply music for the evening. Plenty of novelties and a real good time are promised for all who attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbendale
Page
Returned Soldiers Battalion Formed Across North Coast District
A Returned Soldiers Battalion is being formed from Sydney to Tamworth and Kempsey northward. It aims to raise four companies from North Coast towns including Dungog Gloucester Wingham Taree Wauchope Port Macquarie and Kempsey, plus coalfield and Newcastle areas and Tamworth district. Platoons organized by district. Camp at Newcastle Showground for three weeks with beach defence duties and barrack drills, then naval exercises on the port. Pay includes 5d per day for privates plus allowances for wife and children. Camp lasts twenty one days annually with three home training days. Specialists needed. officers to be drawn from districts. Meetings planned February 1 and 2 to recruit returning soldiers and call employers to release men. Seamen strike settlement term not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tamworth
Kempsey
Dungog
Gloucester
Wing- Tam
Taree
Wauchope
Port Macquarie
Coalflelds
Newcastle
Gloucester-Dungog
Taree-Wingham
Newcastle Showground
Dunbar
Mei Aher
Waulecope
O.c.'c
Defence Corps
Tropics
Wanted Waitress for First Class Dining Room
Help wanted for Royal Hotel dining room in New South Wales. Apply Mrs. Wilson at the Royal Hotel. Likely era notice seeking capable waitress for upscale service. Local railway connection noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wilson
Royal Hotel
Dungug
Excursion Fares to New South Wales Railways
The next series of excursion trains at single fare will run in February 1941 from Gloucester to any NSW railway station. The Sydney direction train leaves Gloucester at 12 10 pm on February 13 1941. Return tickets valid for two months. For more information contact H R Nicholas Acting Secretary for Railways or Rose Jenkins Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner For Railways
T.J. Hartigan
Gloucester
New South Wales
Sydney
New South Wales Railways
R. Nicholas
In Memoriam Barnes Dear Parents Remembered
In treasure memories of our dear Dad and Mum who fled January 26 1929 and January 24 1937. Happy faces are ever before us. Voices we can never forget, a beautiful smile that will linger forever. Never forgotten by their four daughters and son Jennie Cecil Edha Alma and Bene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Janu
Jennie
Cecil
Edha
Alma
Bene
In Memoriam SciFleet R J Jack Sci fleet
In loving memory of my dear husband R J Jack Sci fleet accidentally killed January 27 1987 He died as he lived Everybody's friend Inserted by his loving wife and son Don
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scifleet
R. J
Jack) Scifleet
Don
Advocate Accounts for December 1940 Subscriptions
Subscription accounts for the quarter ending December 1940 have been reviewed. Subscribants are urged to settle early due to scarce newsprint and higher production costs. The paper will be discontinued to subscribers with accounts two years or more overdue fourteen days after the date, with reductions requested within this period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutweritova
L. & D.C Rye
Exceptional yarding of cattle at Gloucester auction sale
Large consignment of cattle from multiple breeders led by W. E. Sparke Auctioneers Gloucester promises a robust yarding. Includes 800 head of Devon crosses and Herefords, many 2 to 3 year old steers and cows with calves, plus mixed cattle and a selection of horses and ponies. Buyers invited to inspect and bid with confidence.
Land Sale Near Stratford By Public Auction
Tom Hicks Auctioneer Gloucester offers a dairy farm at Upper Avon four miles from Stratford on 265 acres. The well improved property features a six room cottage, kitchen, laundry, dairy, sheds, pens, paddocks, 13 acres cultivated with lucerne, reliable Avon River water, and a bull and calf area. Inspection invited. terms at sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom, Hicks
Sydney Deards
Upper Avon
Stratford
Lucerne
Gloucester River Dairy Farm at Forbesdale Listed for Sale
TOM HICKS receives instructions from MR. T to offer in conjunction with W. B SPARER the Gloucester River Dairy Farm near Forbesdale four miles from Gloucester. The 170 acre property includes a well furnished home, outbuildings, 18 acres of pasture, 9 acres subdivided, abundant water, river frontage, public road access and a Main North Coast Highway frontage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hicks
Murray
W. B Sparer
Ger
Gloucester River
Forbesdale
Glousster
Alinissal
Gloucester
Corner
Queena Inne
Torrens
Important Clearing-Out SALE at Nooroo near Stroud
High class Jersey dairy herd sale. 74 Jersey cows in milk, 20 dry cows, 16 Jersey heifers and calves, 1 Hereford bull, 2 sows, 7 pigs, farming tools, and equipment. Ground luncheon provided. Herd bred from top Jersey lines over 20 years. Bratfield selling due to ill health. Cash only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nooroo
Stroud
T. Carlton Hua
Messrs. T. & A. Bratfield
Suelion
Jersey
Mesara Allson
Doyle
Dutton
Scoble
G. Lyons
Callatoota
Mr. Bratfield
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le Quesne’s
Bond
Kayser
P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
Tim
Cavanough
Hazelwood
Millis
Roma Private
McCarthy
Gloucester Maternity
the Gloucestrs ‘Actorate
Navy
Department of Information
Australian Defence
Royal Australian Navy
Tetter
Thelma Ethel Byrnes
Nambucca
Katoomba
ALF
Air Force Home
Tn Holland
India
Toldo
Beauty Foxperta
Santas
Braall
Nepal
P.O
London
Wednesaay
Cairo
New Saut Wales Raltways
Rose A. Jenkins
Ravenshaw Street
The
Musical Association of New South Wales
Conservatorium of Music
Thelma
Jean West
Fay Pariah
W. Bailey & Sons
Gloucester Shire Yards
Gloucester Shire
W. P. Reichert
J. A. Laure
D. Grant
Devon
J. E. Laurie
Cross
Laurie Bros
Ayy Flleston Pty. Ltd
A. K. Carter
W. D. Wood
K. Laurie
A. G. Carter
H. Matthewson
G. J. Doyle
SG. Bilis
H. Freesman
Ing W. Euston
Aye C. K Lambert
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester; Pty. Ltd. Auctioneers
Stratford Dairy Farm
Gloucester Hotel
Gloucester Hoter
Sale
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd. Auctioneers
vEnMy
Wingham
Sharp
Store & Dart
Creebank
Paterson
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