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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 11, 1941

Page

2

Missing man named in Gloucester reported

Reported missing is Harry Asphiall, a Gloucester resident, last seen overseas with his brother Dave after their mother’s death three weeks ago. A July 1 social at Barrington Red Cross raised funds, with Page's Orchestra providing music and local members organizing. a dance and pancake supper were held to support community efforts. Local notices also mention an optometrist visit and a furniture sale at Denison Street Gloucester.

Barrington Nq Barrington Red Cross Sansom Mie Phys Davy A J. Hazelwood Denison Strewl Gloucester D. Hazelwood Denison Street W. E. Sparke Gov) Pty Ltt A. Hazelwood

Coroners Inquest Into Death At Upper Bowman

The local coroner Mr Be BL Weekes held an inquest on Mr C R Newton of Upper Bowman who died at a house near Joeacourt. The medical evidence indicated death by a fractured skull possibly from a fall or accident near a rabbit trap area. Ground evidence showed disturbed earth and tracks, with the body found lying in the morning after the death occurred the previous day. Newton, about 50, was temperate. no alcohol factor. Witnesses described findings at the scene and Newton’s last movements with horsemen and a party from Glenward, noting Newton’s age and last seen near the river. The coroner deemed the death not instantaneous and recorded it as an accidental death.

Corome Be BL Weekes CR. Newton Bowman Joeacourt House Ainik sitHbult Jack Hardy Jarry Sergeant Hughes Tucker’s Crees Irountain Pisna Barney Iran Menna Horace Belle Helle George Benjamin Stith Amd Charles Robert Newton Manning Allan Nastr Wei Jana Cinviie Newton Novack Glenvward Ata Gloucester Midilly Azmin Wisband Mannine Don Robert

Wallan Cup Second Round Draw And Matches Notes

Golf notes outline the second round draw for the Wallan Cup with matches Rye versus McGown, McRae versus Channon, Stevens versus Coote, Lyon versus Charlton, McIntosh versus Highfield, Cox versus Punton, Glover versus Brennan. Associates schedule for Monthly Medal and Locke Cup includes Cavanaugh versus Hawdon, Middlebrook versus Dobson, Parish versus Street, Parish versus Yates, Cleaver versus Relf, Mandana bye. Street and Midstely rode for Stapleford Parish. mixed foursome at the weekend won by Miss Yates and Al McRae.

L. Rye McGown McRae Channon Stevens Coote Lyon Charlton McIntosh Highfield Cox Pun ‘Ton Glover

Treat Prisoners Correctly Says Red Cross Official

Mr. R C Dolbey former director of the Missing and Wounded Department of the Red Cross and St Johns war organisation in London spoke in Sydney this week. He said German authorities were prnctiliously correct toward prisoners of war not from humane feeling but to show the efficiency of the German war machine. Dolbey died.

R. C. Dolbey the Red Cross St. John's War Organisation London Sydney Dolbey

Comforts Fund Speaker Appeals for Central Donations

Mr C T Docker, Hon. Administrator of the Lord Stayne's Patriotic and War Fund, urged War Chest Committee members and the Sell of Arts to raise money for a central Comforts Fund. He noted only a portion of NSW’s £600,000 in local funds reached the central body and outlined the fund's global aid to servicemen, including meals, hostels, clubs, and Christmas hampers, with emphasis on local autonomy and volunteer leadership.

C.T. Docker Lord Stayne Patriotic and War Chest Docker AC & Ana Central Fund PH. Deards Widh New South Wales Sabvation Army YMCA Sevice Comforts Fund Austalia Sydey Norval Sussex Street Bureai Lord Mayor's Fund Bwanch A.C Midle East A.C.F Middle East Singapore Canada Alexandia Jerusalem Gaza Tel Aviv Wither Sevnier Overséng New South, Wales Thor Cuny Jvis Pune Greece Crete Salvation Army Australian Comforts Fund Dineker Mwesvork Wits Puna Highfield Lord Mayor's J. W. Hawston Yamlc.a

Russian Front War News from London Describes Ferocious Battles

London reports say the northern Russo German front sees some of the bloodiest fighting as German forces push toward Leningrad and region north of it. Claims of advances include Ostrov Parnu and Fellin with Salla in Karelia, while Russians resist heroically. Both sides wage a massive aerial and ground struggle with heavy losses and counter attacks, as Berlin signals a second decisive stage.

London Leningrad Ostrov White Russia Parnu Fellin Salla Karelia Lake Peipus Moscow Russia Ukraine Berlin Black Sea Constanta Ploesti Tulcea Sulina

Armistice Talks Sought With Vichy in Syria

British government seeks armistice talks with Vichy High Commissioner in Syria. Churchill told the Commons that war would continue until talks conclude. General Maitland Wilson warned General Dentz to withdraw from Beirut by 5.30 a.m. Beirut time or face military action. British forces have entered Beirut’s outer defences as tensions rise. Saint Didier sinking and Turkey’s supply ban cited as key factors.

Vichy Syria Dentz Churchill Commons Jerusalem Henry Maitland Wilson Beirut Sydney Saint Didier British United Press Turkey

Britain and United States coordinate on Iceland defense

British troops will stay in Iceland to collaborate with U S forces just landed. Prime Minister Churchill announced in the House of Commons that British and American naval forces will protect supplies and reinforcements to Iceland. He hailed the U S force deployment as one of the war's most important events, while German agency denounced the move as bellicose.

Iceland United States House of Commons Churchill U.S Ieland Europe

Four Points Of A Good Cough Remedy

A vintage ad promotes HEENZO COUGH REMEDY claiming it cures quickly, is safe for adults and children, economical, and easy to take. A bottle priced at 2/1 is said to yield one pint when diluted, advertised for coughs colds croup bronchitis sore throats and influenza.

Prof Munieralli Shah Advertises Indian Herbs in Sydney

Prof Munieralli Shah holder of diploma at Western Universities offers treatment for nerves rheumatism sciatica lumbago asthma bronchitis catarrh kidney and liver complaints stomach disorders using pure Indian herbs. Due to petrol rationing he cannot visit Gloucester. Free consultation. Correspondence to Delhi 19 Marion Street Randwick Sydney Phone FX3655.

Western Sydney Shafi Gloucester Delhi Marion Street Randwick

Property and Furniture Sale by Public Auction

TOM HICKS acts for the Executrix of the Estate of the late JOSEPH PRIEST LEY to auction about 28 perches of land with a two storied residence used as a post office and general store containing six rooms and a post office. Vendor may transfer post office to a buyer approved by the Postal Department and will transfer the trucking agency. at the same time a quantity of household furniture is offered. RMS CASH.

Tom Hicks Joseph Priestley Postal Department RMS Cash

Elllis In Loving Memory of Albert Ells

In loving memory of Albert Ells who departed this life 9 July 1939 at Woolongong aged 56 To day brings back sad memories of a loved one gone to rest But those who think of you today are those who loved you best Sam Selina and family insertions

Tender notices for Gloucester Public School sewerage works

Government notices announce tenders addressed to the Director of Education Sydney for sewerage connections at Gloucester Public School Pains NSW. Tender closes Thursday July 1 1909 at 2 pm. Tender forms available at Education Department Sydney District Works Office Newcastle and Gloucester District Rural Schools. CLIVE R EVATT Minister for Education.

Department At Education Sydney Gloucester Plins Ole Distiey Works Cffice Newcastle Tater Mblic Glouveater Cliverb Evatt

Chapman and Stevens Pharmacy Change at Gloucester

Public notice states that from 1 July the Pharmacy formerly known as Chapman’s Pharmacy in Gloucester will operate as Chapman and Stevens. It will be run by L Stevens, longtime manager, with emphasis on quality accuracy and prompt courteous service.

Chapman's Pharmacy Gloucester Chapman & Stevens Ate L. Stevens A. W Chapman Pho L. Stevens

Chapman’s Pharmacy Accounts Due in June 1941

Notice requests all accounts owed to Chapman’s Pharmacy Ae MMAc W CHAPMAN 15 be settled by June 30, 1941. The memo, dated January 7, 1941, notes a wartime context and urges prompt payment of balances in the military period.

Chapman Janey

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