Death notices and wartime items from Gloucestershire issue
The Gloucester Advocate reports the death of Mrs. John Burley aged 1, funeral arrangements, and notes a private residence raid for Jehovah’s Witness literature. It covers a Stratford dance profits for War Chest, donations from locals, arrival of Australian Air Force contingents in Canada, injuries and medical status of Privates Crane, auction plans for dairy cattle, universal service enrolment for home defence, Greek Day fundraising, and a peculiar Jamestown incident of a 91-year-old father punishing his 66-year-old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
U.S.A
Red Cross Button Day And Street Stall This Week
The Red Cross annual Button Day and Street Stall will be held on Thursday next 6 February with all cash and kind donations gratefully accepted. On Tuesday 4 February, Mr T Carlton and Messrs W Sparke Pty Ltd Maitland will auction items for Mr A Hamberger at his Goodview property adjoining Dungog Clarence Town road 512 acres of dairy grazing land with outbuildings, 40 head dairy cows, horses and farming gear. Auctions continue with Mr Tom Hicks and W E Sparke on 13 February at Barrington for Mr Landers dairy herd and related stock and plant. Also at Gloucester Shire Yards on 5 February, Mr Tom Hicks yard 700 head station bred cattle from New England and Gloucester districts comprising Hereford cattle and Jerseys. The auctioneer notes good quality yarding and full timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
W. B. Sparke
Ger. Pty. Ltd
Tom Bicks
J. Borham
Senne
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd
Stan .G. Keene and Co
Devon
Scone
Red Cross
Mrt
Carlton and Messrs
Sw. Sparke Pty. Ltd
Maitland
A. Hamberger
Tom = Hicks
Ger.) Pty. Ltd
Barrington
Landers
A. Shelton
Gloucester
Tom Hicks
New England
Manning
Jersey
W. EB
Sparkeh (Ger.) Pty Ltd
M. J. Sanders
Albert Shelton
Glengarry
Timor
Dunweil
Bickham
Barsham Pty. Ltd
Lam
New Zealand
T. Carlton
Dungog
EB. W. Sparke
Pre-Wedding Social Honors Anne Forbes and Pat Tull
A pre wedding social at Barrington Hall gathered many friends of Miss Anne Forbes and Mr Pat Tull. Music, speeches, and a display of household gifts including a large clothes basket filled the evening. Mr E Everett acted as MC, Mr H Chapman led music, and community members helped with hospitality and clean up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrington Hall
Anne Forbes
Gus, Forbes
Barrington
Pat Tull
W. L. Tull
Stratford
A. Everett
F. Bates
Letter on Shire roads and wartime strain
A reader criticizes Cedric Tate for complaining about local roads in the Shire while noting the Shire Engineer faces budget limits. The letter references Mr Turner’s troubles and two sons in the ALF preparing to go overseas, suggesting road conditions on the other side will not be complained about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedric Tate
Bardia
Tobruk
C. Tate
Turner
ALF
Lilly H. Walker
Tennis Notes Proceed to Playoff for Final Spots
Weather and many players at military training force early finish of the round. Factory No.1 leads with 14 points Garnet's No.2 has 12 Waratahs 10 and four teams tied for fourth will play off next week to determine the semi final entrant The draw shows Wan eers Railway Factory No.2 vs Garner's No.1 on Tuesday with winners to play Thursday The semi finals and final occur the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Factory No.1
Garnet's
Waratahs
Waneers ¥. Railway
Factory No
Garner
Bowls Championship Fours Test Games Start Saturday
The representative championship fours began on Saturday with a second round set for next Saturday February due to several players absencing. Semis of Monday's pairs will be played the following Saturday and the final arranged for an afternoon next week. Results for the weekend cannot be given as score cards are vague. Five months remain to complete half a dozen local competitions, none started yet, but handicapping drawing and events can begin immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dons
Special Cattle SaleHighlights Large Lot Of Quality Stock
A Gloucester dairy firm reports a highly successful store cattle sale with strong demand across all descriptions. Top prices reached £10/18 for three year old D yD cross bullocks and £10/2 to £10/3 for Hereford and Devon steer and bullock classes. Numerous lots and buyers attended from J. Ke Laurie Est to R A Grant and others, with hundreds of head of station bred cattle listed for an anticipated next sale. The Gloucester War Chest Fund and multiple consignors are noted among the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EB. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Hereford
J. Ke Laurie
R A. Grant
J A. Laurie
W. P. Reichert
A W. Carter
E. L. Carter
A. K. Carter
Elleraton Pty. Ltd
Farley Bros
PB. Smythe
Laurie Bros
Eric Laurie
Das. Bourke
HL Matthewson
Wilfred Latimore
Chas ‘Newton
R. Newton
John Germon
Helfers
Jas. Mitchell
A. G. Carter
G. & Carter
Mr. Carte
V. Carver
Sansoni
Faullock
C. Wand
W. D. Ridgeway
Allan Ridgeway
Bede Bourke
W. D. Wood
King Bros
Arch, Matthewson
J. A. Laurie
S.J. Frost
Leon
Ealf
H. Matthewson
C. PB. R. Perram
W. Sansom
Butt
W. R. Ribbons
N. C. Hopkins
Doyle
HA. Lowrey
F. Green
Springer
D. Green
FN. Laurie
Geoff. Crowther
Sohn Forbes
W. J
R. Forbes
Ry Forbes
Forbes
C. K. Lambert
Mrs. T. Bagley
R. Easton
Gloucester War Chest Fund
A. ©. Parish
W. E. Sparke
Ger.) Pty, Ltd
WT. Carter
T. A. Laurie
Nawendoc
Ave Chas. Cameron
Devon
A. Edwards
Mr. George
H. G. Saxby
J. AL Rose
Bowen Bros
Bourke Bros
Bert Laurie
Nowendoe
W. A. Nash
H. Page
Durham
R. A. Grant
Ae H. McNeill
Jersey
J. Laurie
N. Laurie
C. Redman
R. M. Baston
A. B. Young
Capture of Derna Announced by Army of the Nile
London reports Derna fell this morning to Empire forces after Tobruk, with a double drive toward Benghazi along the coast and desert. Australian brigades join operations near Mekili, a key road junction south of Derna, as remnants of two divisions retreat from Sidi Barrani.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Derna
Army of the Nile
Tobruk
Empire
Benghazi
Mekili
Dera
Sidi Barrani
Gloucester Shire tenders for water supply works 1941
Tenders close February 24 1941 at 4 pm for Contract 44/40-41 W S and S construction of concrete pump well river staging suction main excavation rising main and connections for water supply. Plans are available at the Department of Works and Local Government Sydney and the Shire Office Gloucester with a 23 percent tender deposit and origin disclosure requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Works and
Bridge and
Phillip Streets
Sydney
Shire
Gloucester
Commonwealth
Harry N. Chaplin
Shire Office
Shire Cle
Red Cross Annual Button and Street Stall Announcement
The Red Cross hosts an annual button and monthly street stall on Thursday February 6. All donations of cash or icing will be gratefully accepted, says M Cameron honorary secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Cameron
Annual Reunion Notice for Gloucester Sub-branch Members
Gloucester Sub-branch Returned Soldiers and A.L.F. invite men on leave and their wives or lady friends to the Annual Reunion on Friday 7 February at 8 15 p.m. The event will be held at the School of Arts Hall BD. H. J. Hillb is the Hon. Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.lf
School of Arts
Badge search and hospital contribution urged in report
A fragment urges citizens to look for a badge in the women and to pay a hospital contribution. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or places but signals a civic collection effort tied to a hospital.
Land Herd and Furniture Sale at Goodview Farm
Auctioneers T Carlton Dungog and EB Sparke Maitland will sell on February 4 at 1 pm on the Goodview property near Dungog Clarence Town Road. 512 acres of dairy and grazing land with dairy, cattle, horses, creamer, house contents, and a piano. 40 head pedigree dairy cattle including Guernsey and Jersey bulls, draught horses, spring cart and harness. Inspection by auctioneers. terms at sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Jersey
Plano
Sali
200 Horses Maitland Yards Sale Preview
Auctioneer ENRIGHT sets Thursday February 6 sale at Maitland Yards featuring consignments of Clydeadaie mares Gaia inex and various ponies and hunters. Buyers will see light broke horses and carts from North Casat and Foveptent with a focus on quality stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enright
Amd Hunter
Gloucester River Dairy Farm Auction Listing
TOM HICKS with MR T M MURRAY and W E SPARKE offer a 121 acre Gloucester River dairy farm at Forbesdale four miles from Gloucester. Freehold property includes a six room cottage, dairy, hay shed, barn, garage and stables. Subdivided and well watered with frontage to Gloucester River, adjoining public school and hall. Auctioneers Gloucester Pty Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hicks
T. M. Murray
W. EL 'Sparke
Ger) Pty, Ltd
Gloucester River
Forbesdale
Gloucester
Glou
Cester
For Sale Bicycles From a Local Classified Note
Two bicycles offered for sale a young ladies bike in perfect order and a boys bike in fair condition. Prices not listed. Local listing notes immediate availability and inspection possible.
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P. le Quesne
THE
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. I. Cavanough
Hazelwood
Mills
Mantes
S. J. Bennett Radio and Garage Service
Roma
McCarthy
Glourests
John Burley
Lond
Jehovah Witnesses
McGregor
Atkinson
Queensland
Canad
Jack Giddey
Privats
E. Crane
Universal Service
New South Wales
Mair
Dad
Japan
Pacific
Axis
Britain
Nippon
Ae Senate
Red
Red Cross Street Stall
AT Barrington
Gloucester Shire Yards
Southdown
D. & Rye
Becty
a/e
J. Borham, Esq
Sparke (Ger) Pty. Ltd
Borham
Asl
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd
Tom Hidks
Shire OF
Gloucester Water Supply
RSS. & al. League
H. J. Hilb
Land, Herd & Furniture, Sale
Choice River Farm
Gloucester Hotel
Glouceet
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