War Cabinet to employ prisoners of war in Australia
The War Cabinet approved immediate use of prisoners of war in Australia and proposed employing refugees and Allied citizens in civil or military roles. If refugees do not enlist they may be conscripted. War position in the Far East is dire, and legal questions are being reviewed with the Attorney General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Forde
Far East
Mr. Forde
Nowra Valley
Victoria
Sydney
Evatt
Re-opening of State Schools Delayed in Metro Port Areas
The State Government announced on Wednesday that the reopening of State schools in Metropolitan New Castle and Port Kembla areas, originally fixed for February 3, has been postponed for a fortnight. Schools in other areas will open on February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Newcastle
Port Kembla
Optometrist Dr McDonald to Visit Gloucester
Dr McDonald of Webster Jack McDonald Sydney Pty Limited Optometrists will visit Gloucester at the Commercial Hotel Friday March 6. Consultation hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Doctor will be available for eye examinations and fittings during the one day visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McDonald
London
Webster
Jack McDonald
Sydney
Gloucester
Aml
Commercial Hotel
Special Laval Council Meeting on Housing and Inspections
The Laval council schedules a special meeting to discuss housing inspections and defense postings amid wartime urgency. An unidentified visitor sought permission to inspect a house, amid concern over safety and public morale.
Intermediate Exam. Campbell Patricia and Others
A list of student names with exam codes and subjects follows. It includes Patricia Campbell with multiple codes, Joan Chaplin, Doris Hebbiewhity, Tarnley Keppla, Archies Matthewson, O'Brien John, Pauline Doris Parish, Daphne Tooks, Ghy Witts, and Ki Tullis with various 1B 2B 4B markings and subject references. The piece mentions history geography mathematics science Latin French physics chemistry botany and more, plus notes on transfer applications and deadlines. It cites a February 20 deadline for nominations and a fee for rock paper registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthewson
Archies
O'Brien
John
Parish
Pauline Doris
Tooks
Daphne M
Witts
Ghy
Tullis Ki
Nuoliekares
Pileil
Registon
Trial blackout plan outlined by local NES organization
NES announces a trial blackout next Tuesday night covering control sector wardens posts funding and casualty reduction. Wardens are compiling town census for safety and vaccination uses with volunteers urged to report to Council Chambers at 5B jum for instructions and a demonstration on handling incendiary devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NES
Jum
Sharp
Japanese Treatment of Nost Sunday Night Sermon at Star Theatre
The Methodist service will feature an address by Lynn on Weuinese treatment of women. Do not bring young children. Joe Corbett is recovering from bicycle accident injuries after a fall near Stringy Bark bridge. A meeting for stock owners and motor lorry owners is set at Joowlig selling yards Thursday at 11 am to discuss matters of vital interest, with others urged to attend or contact Sergeant Hughes for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theatre
Lynn
Japan
Joe Corbett
M Fatia
Thundee
Combral
Joe
Te Joowlig
Hughes
Evacuation Plan Moves Coastal Population Inland
The Minister for NBS Mr Heffron announced a phased evacuation from the coastal belt to inland areas. Essential services will be kept manned in Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong and Port Kemble until transfer inland is deemed desirable. Local authorities will manage housing and schooling details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBS
Heffron
Sydney
Newmaatte
Wollongong
Port Kemble
Volunteer Defence Corps inspected for disaster aid at Dungog
The Volunteer Defence Corps members including Mr. nck Lieounine and others inspected local defenses at Dungog and outlined supplies for emergencies. Authorities stressed the need to mobilize volunteers from Min-For and Ginveeste with a plan for training and rapid response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nck Lieounine
Engmenn
Tornier
Dungog
Cordouvertin
Yona
Shownk Glover
Taye
Munday
Shephod
Aye
Aihey
Arthur Dean
Bradwell
Local Obituaries and Hospital Updates From Karaak Flat Roma Narraweema
Personal notices from a regional newspaper report that Mr. Robert Leslie Albert of Karaak Flat died after an operation at Tarey Hospital on Saturday. Other items note A E Smith improving after an operation at Roma Hospital on Monday, Mrs. P H Le Quesne recovering from appendicitis at Narraweema Hospital, and Donald Beaton recovering after appendicitis. A resident of Partington and the sick list in Glourwater mentions Miwa Tenet Ross beginning service locally on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Leslie Albert
Karaak Flat
Tarey Hospital
A. E. Smith
Roma Hospital
P. H. le Quesne
Narraweema Hospital
Partington
Glourwater
Donald Beaton
Vis Miwa Tenet
Ross
Sony
Japanese Losses Marked By Allied Naval Retaliation
Fragmentary report notes Allied naval actions near Borneo and the Philippines with substantial Japanese losses. Sunk ships include destroyers and an aircraft carrier strike damaged multiple vessels. Allied forces claim significant enemy ships destroyed while sustaining limited damage to their own fleet amid continuing operations. The confrontation follows a large-scale attack context and includes mentions of Dutch, American, and British forces achieving local success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conlimuine
Maegskar
Batween Borneo
Elem
Palinatos
St Long
Sinayer
Hue Kwon
Tune
Batayin
Ly 9
Mit
Damtuto
Philippines
Jy Woinhinetoy Lee
Hip Veesey
Dairies Supervision Act Registration and Penalties
The Dairies Supervision Act requires dairies not registered under the Milk Act to apply for registration and pay a renewal fee by 31 December. Penalties up to £20 apply for offenses such as operating without registration or supplying milk for profit from unregistered premises. Dairymen must intend to register without delay to avoid legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daliies
Elmer
Prisoner of War Writes Home About Farm Labor
Gunner Ron Whalan, a prisoner of war at Stalag XIII, writes to his mother Mrs. Whalan of Mayfield West describing that most men have been placed on farms. He notes they receive cod and milk, and says pay of 18 marks a month goes mostly to beer and cigarettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Whalan
Stalag XIII Camp
Whalan
Mayfield West
Stock Market Report from Sydney Cattle Prices
Commercial update from Sydney notes cattle market activity on Thursday with prices for prime steers heifers and bullocks. Demand in trade quality cattle remains firm with scarce toe stewerkat and varying gains from 10 to 15 percent. prices listed per 100 pounds with steer totals at 64 pounds, bullocks 43, heifers 44, and bows 40. Trades show irregular competition and generally stable to higher quotes on quality stock with some declined figures in lower classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wineheumbe, Carson Ltd
Gloucester Red Cross Public Appeal for Immediate Donations
Gloucester Red Cross asks branches to collect stores for immediate accumulation. Public Street Stall on Thursday February 5 will accept medical, hospital and surgical supplies, ward equipment, clothing, household items, provisions, and fresh or lightly used garments for general funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
G.S
Primus
Ponra Vita
F.C. Loz
Vernicelli
Sunday church services across Gloucester and districts
The outline lists multiple denominations and times: Church of England services at Gloucester and Bowman Farm. Forbes uk e at Gloucester. Presbyterian at Gloucester and Reform sequence. Methodist in Stratford and Worcester with Star Theatre event on Japanese Treatment of Women. Congregational meetings at Gloucester Copeland Craven Creek and Barrington Lower and Upper churches. Stroud District Baptist schedule including Stratford and Sunsville. Reverend assignments include J A Smith D Glyn Jones B Martens J Webster and BE Walshia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Gloucester
D. Glyn. Jones
Stratford
Oucester
Star Theatre
H. Lynn
Copeland
Pan
Craven Creek
B. Martens
We Presbyterian
Barrington
Barrington Lower Church
Truth About Tapan Meeting Draws Attention to Women
A notice warns of a talk on Japan's treatment of women in occupied countries and Australia. Rev. H. Lynn urges parents to keep children away. An important meeting for stock owners and motor lorry owners is set for Thursday next February 11 at the pig selling yards, chaired by W. P. Tiqgmes. Graziers and dairy farmers are asked to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Australia
Tapan
W. P
Air Observation Post seeks volunteers at Court House meeting
A. O. C. post at Mlonveste needs a two hour service. Men and women are required to staff the post. All interested must attend a meeting at the Court House on Monday next in February at 4 p.m. W. P. Hughes, Sergt. Police, convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlonveste
Court House
W. P. Hughes
Sergt. Police
Conve
In Memoriam Burley Dear Mother Passes Away
In loving memory of dear Mother who passed away January 30 1941 Our hearts ache with sadness and tears God alone knows how we miss you Inserted by daughter Ethel son in law George and granddaughter Olive
To Our Beloved Mother Burley A Loving Memory
In memory of our dear Mother who died January 30. We think of you in silence with love sincere and true. There is a sad longing if we could speak to you. It is loneliness here without you, since you were called away. Always remembered by Maud her daughter in law and grandsons Charles George Victor Reuben and Cecil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burley
Maud
Charles
George
Victor
Reuben
Cecil
In memory of our darling Mother Burley obituary
In memory of our darling Mother who passed away January 30 1941 we think of you in silence with a love that is deep and true there is always that sad longing inserted by her loving daughter Florrie and granddaughter Ivy and great grandchildren Betty Mavis and Warren
Will of Zanith Frances Ross probate notice NSW
Probate notice announces application for grant of probate of the will of Zanith Frances Ross deceased dated March 24 1937. Greig Donald Ross and Harduln Prorcy Ross named as executors with Hawdon Hawdon solicitors acting. creditors and beneficiaries urged to submit claims within fourteen days. Notices to be served at the undersigned address in Sydney via Aubrey Fallovan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court OF New South Wales
Mary Subannam
Farley
Stratford
New Soith Wales
Wiley
Thomas William Parley
Theesin
Alt
Gloucester
Sydney
Supreme Court OF
South Wales
Zanith Frances Ross
Anterstey
Greig Donald Ros
Ross
Rome
Hawdon & Hawdon
Aubrey Fallovan
Solieitor
Martin Maou
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P. le Quesne
City Price Draper & Mercer
Cavanough
Tia Bao
Hazelwoods
A.hazelwood
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Roma
McCarthy
Laval Njweardeng
Henry
Bie
Peeseitt
Aulion
Lyon
Hose
Ue Defence Department
Colt House
Oteloek
Saue
Tom Tekls Vunertonke
Gloucester Rural School
Campbell
Patricia
Chaplin
Joan
Bhool
Hebbiewhity
Doris
Keppla
Tarnley
Volunteer Defence Corps
Malaya
FoRithie
Supervie Noes
Johore State
Dohore
Singapore
Fury Wath Woods
Rom Benggayangy
Ayer Hinin
Kluang
Von
Joowwnang
Siniapore Tstandh
Mallay
Mstawest
Ateure
Wwldenoe Thar Riew
Penn
Dairies Supervision Act
Gloucester Red Cross
Church of England
Gloucester & Int
Bowman Farm
A.m. Forbes
J. A. Smith
Methodist Church
Gloucester Shire
C. H. J. Johnston
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Tom Hicks Auctioneer
Cale Sale
AJ Pig
Glouc
Handy
Barrington Township
W. E. Sparke Curt Pty. Ltd
Department OF Main Roads
Northern Territory
Nothern Territory
Watt Street
Newcaste
Cameron
Hin. Ser
Memoriam
Badgery
Hewily Scarrers
le Rinnii
Toputher
Ton
West Hetney
John Major
Miss RB Jenkins
Muss Syndm
Chapman & Stevens L. Stevens
Chemists & Pruggisets
Uloucester
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