Heavy losses of cattle hit Queensland NW breeding areas
Cattle losses in north western Queensland threaten beef supplies two to three years ahead as calves and breeding stock die. Transport bans hinder moving stock to better areas, with road travel constrained by the shortages. Lightning strikes cause fatalities on separate properties, including Robert Capel and a dairy worker, though most survivors incur no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
Queensland
Bend
Robert Capel
R. Capel
Tiabundie
Barraba
Verndair
Hock
Ind
Atcem
Glen Bucknall
Optometrists Visit Gloucester for Consultation
Optometrists Dr McDonald F.B.C.A Honours F8MC London of Webster Jack McDouall Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on Saturday February 11 at the Commercial Hotel from 9 am to 6 pm for consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
F.B.C.A
London
Webster, Jack & McDouall
Sydney
Gloucester
Stroud Patriotic Carnival and Rambling College Notes
The report covers a Stroud Patriotic Carnival to be held on Saturday in March with over 100 entries for a 10 yard handicap and a Red Cross Street Stall on the following Thursday. It also notes harvests with maizes germination, early growth, and pest damage, plus general farming prospects and tax discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rune
Piayed
Towa Breen
Whatson
Lawrency
Landis
Gray
Cry
Bolton
Byerson Carthew
Patrihti
Stroud
Weiter
Donarions
RED Cross
Wyer Stationmaster Sentenced for Theft at Wyong Court
George Halliday aged 52 stationmaster at Wyee with 31 years in the Railway Department and Curil James Longobard 22 porter were sentenced at Wyong Police Court to six and three months imprisonment with hard labour respectively. Halliday was found guilty on 11 charges of stealing tins foods events and other articles mainly those being transported by rail for the Army and Air Force. Longobardi convicted on nine similar charges and one count of having goods suspected of being adulterated in his possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Halliday
Wyee
Railway Department
Curil James Longobard
Wyong
Halliday
Army
Air Force
Longobardi
Adalen
Australian casualties and wartime figures from Curtin reveal totals
Mr Curtin disclosed up to December 31 wartime Australian losses total 12 148 with 6 836 killed 23 892 missing 9 059 prisoners and 12 871 wounded. In New Guinea Australia fights both Japan and the local threat as the Krambach Children’s Gift raises funds via JRC Krambach Public School proceeds. Rown-out regulations have been relaxed in Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtin
New Guinea
Australia
Big yarding of 260 horses at Campbell's Hill yards
Enright notes an exceptionally large sale of 260 horses on 21 June at Campbell's Hill with consignments from Tamworth Glencowe Scene Ravensworth Dungog Modonga and nearby farms. Quality proved strong across classes with firmer values. Queensland Mayers and collieries bought freely. Top heavy horses to £38 and strong lots to £8 to 16/10. Eight-horse show notable with prices £11/10 to £17/10. Ponies similarly supported with prices to £9 to 14/10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enright
Campbell's Hill
Tamworth
Glencowe
Scene
Singleon
Ravensworth
Dungog
Modonga
Fery's Plains
Wollombi
Buackfield
Teal
Queensland
Speed limit order to conserve motor parts in Australia
The Commonwealth Land Transport Board announced by Transport Minister Lawson a 40 miles per hour speed restriction on all emergency and utility vehicles in Australia from February, excluding Defence and ARP vehicles. ANZAC Day holiday set for April 25 with Easter Monday. Chief Secretary Baddeley notes Commonwealth actions may still affect Master and Annie Day holidays. Parliament session saw sharp clashes as Curtin challenged opposition to obstruct. Curtin praised Australian forces and vowed to mobilize manpower and resources for national effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austratia
Commonwealth Land Transport Board
Lawson
Australia
UN Defence
Baddeley
Ue Commonwealth
Curtin
Nucton For & Magnanim
Far East casualty and local notices from Gloucester
War Department reports Private J. Relf of Gloucester and 18 year old Pio Leigh Summerill were killed in action in the Far East. Mrs Summerville of Sydney and Gloucester family members are informed. Also note Maitland High School exam results, Daphne Robinson wed to W. P. Connelly in Gloucester, George Carey reassigned as Gloucester stationmaster, and local social at Returned Soldiers’ club with Pte Jim Weis mantel honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Sunservile
Sis
Summerville
Sydney
War Department
Som
Pio
Leigh Summer
Sill
Far East
Gloucester
J. Relf
Relf
Jack
John Woodward
Maitland Boys’ High School
Mary
Cec. Hopley
St. Brendan's School
Annandale
Cée
Church of England
Daphne Robinson
Mia
George Robinson
Gloueater
Aci W. P. Connelly
A. Krewall
ACI
W. F. Connelly
RAAF
Bill
Gloucester War Chest Fund
H. G. Barrie
McKell
Mr .Tully
Obituary notes interlace town memory and family lines
Mrs Ellen Westley died at Narraweema Hospital aged 79 after a long illness. She lived in numerous towns with her husband G A Westley and raised a large family, including five sons and several daughters. The service was held in Gloucester Cemetery after a large gathering, with Rev Father Bourke officiating, and condolences sent to the bereaved Westley family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Westley
Narraweema Hospital
Elion Westley
G . A. Westley
Edward Rird
Pamiyr Royd
Allyn
Cresford
Bennipa
Williams River
Ganewster River
Hiter
Barrington
Shekness
Westley
Mulder
Hughes
Ejlee Westley
Tencher
Cattheton
J. W
Thos
Eugene
Edward
William
Gloucester
Gloscester
Father Bourke
Cattle yarding and pig values report from Sydney auctions
Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd and Winchcombe Carson Ltd note cattle yards with lightweights common and medium weights scarce. prices steady. Pigs at Tuesday Sydney sales show stronger demand for prime and medium porkers. backfatters and baconers dearer, plain classes weaker. backers to 180 per head, porkers 60 to 90 lb 60 to 75, various weights to 160 lb and beyond quoted with mixed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebusa
Sydney
Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Porkers
Mosquito prevention notice for Gloucester premises
Shire of Gloucester warns occupiers to ensure all tanks are screened and no bottle, urn, can or other receptacle remains that could breed mosquitoes. Under Ordinance 41 the occupier is responsible. enforcement possible. Also mentions U boat era ad for Lister Separator dairy models from Dangar Gedge Mulloch Ltd in Sydney with local agent Brian Carman in Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
England
Berts
Australia
Lister
Dangar Gedge Mulloch Ltd
Young Street
Sydney
Brian Carman
In Memoriam Surley
In loving memory of our dear mother who passed away January 30 1941 A silent thought brings many a tear of one we miss and loved so dear Fay we who loved live fully know How much we lost two years ago signed by her daughter Maui and son in law Ephanit grandsons Charlie George Victor Reuben and Cecil
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surley
Fay
Maui
Ephanit
Charlie
George
Victor
Reuben
Cecil
Burley
Fther
Olive
In loving memory of our dear mother
In loving memory of our dear mother who passed away January 30 1941. We cherish a beautiful memory to keep her close through life. The essence and love remain forever. Inserted by her daughter Micbel and Arthur and grandchildren Ethel and Ron Carditr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burley
Cheriah
Eneetnesa
Micbel
Arthur
Ethel & Ron
Carditr
Silent tribute note for a departed mother in Burley
A daughter with family memories sends a quiet memorial to a mother lost from Burley. The note expresses sorrow and enduring love, signed by her daughter, husband, and son-in-law George and granddaughter Olive.
In Memoriam Fanny Hazelwood fondly remembered
Hazelwood family cherishes a memorial note for their mother and grandmother Fanny Hazelwood who died February 1 1942. Mary Jock and grandchildren Donia Laure Fay and others recall her loving care and sweet memory across changing times, with the enduring gift of a mother’s love.
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P. le Quesne
James Taylor
Thwaites
Wever
Jeffrey Farnel
Jean Ross
Hans Kabe
Louis Bloomfield
Omnihur
U.S.A
Navy
Jessie
Elephant
Bunyin
W. N. Fleming
A. J. Cavanough
Hazelwood
A.hazelwood
Optometrists
The
Gioucester Adirorate
Treasury
Aloie Woodes Ams
Man
Thia
Wyer
Krambach
JRC
Queena~ Land
WR. Wieltam
Jenkins
William Jenkins
Pymbro
Lang Cove
Bundanoon
Jon King
Western Australia
Copeland
Rose Jenkitts
de Callos-Rego
Rose Jenkins
Glour Center
Chuap Pricya
Vellas
Cc. J
D& Quiet
Tom Hices
Gloucestrr
Barrington River
Advocate
Stroud Park
Malden Steele
Athletis
S Troud
Bruce Green
4Th Ferry
J. Tilbrook
Shire OF
Warry N. Chaplin
Shwe Ome
Sloucester
Jock
Ayldren
Donia
Huse
Laure & Fay
Sister Dairy
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