Militia recruitment and gifts boost war effort stalled
Militiamen aged eighteen to forty five are urged to join the Mil tia Forces for home defence in Gloucester with Colonel James overseeing the 11th Machine Gun Regiment. Australia considers duty free gifts from service members up to £10 yearly, while money orders enable overseas troops to buy goods locally.Albert Hays earns wings at Point Cook with 120 flying hours and high dive bombing score. NSW suppliers Pitt Son Badgery announce Wool for appraisal at Newcastle branch. CWA hosts a fundraising tea at School of Arts with a music program and extended rest rooms in Denison Street opening for inspection.
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ALF
Miltia Forces
Colom W. James
Gloucester
James
D. H. J. Hill
Australia
Lie
Army
Etrert
ANF
Mer
Albert Hays
AB. Hays
Point Cook
Albert
Mesarsi Pitt
Badgery
Ney
Newcastly
C.W.A
Community War Chest Events And Rabbit Skin Prices
Multiple fundraisers for War Chest and Red Cross are listed including dances at Gangat and Barrington Hall plus a July 30 event at Nablac and a Diggers Ball. Rabbit skin auctions at Wed nesday’s Sydney sale show varied values with tonnage and price ranges across all pelts, furs, and fox skins.
Optometrist D L McDonald Visit to Gloucester
D L McDonald F8 0 A Honours F S M C London of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited Opticians and Optometrists will attend the Commercial Hotel Gloucester and may be consulted on Saturday August 17 from 8 am to 5 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L McDonald
F.S.M.C
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Pty., Limited
Commercial Hotel
Gloucester
Greatest Air Battle War Chest Fund in History
London reports the Battle for Britain intensifies with 200 plus planes in action. German bombers attack a British convoy as Britain intercepts and disperses the raid. official losses show two fighters. Civilians watch along the coast as flames erupt and planes plunge into the sea amid a broad sea battle. Donations totals noted by the Treasurer include £1107 16 8 plus weekly gifts and fund drive contributions. J Gil McFadyen’s £10 10 is acknowledged after omission.
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London
Britain
Jgenatent
Lomberg
Germany
Straita of
Dover
R. Weekes
Miss Boores
Misa Reif
Warkwory Patriotic Fund
J. Gil McFadyen
Waukivory War Chest Effort Raises Funds for Gloucester War Chest
A damaged OCR from Waukivory outlines a war chest drive with a cheque for £8 9s 6d handed to the Gloucester War Chest Fund treasurer. The event included a bull and cachre party, free transport, a concert by Stout orchestra, and numerous small donations listed by individual supporters and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Gloucester War Chest Fund
Waukivory
Stout Orchestra
Ars. C. Slade
H. Harris
L. Wallridge
Bert Nash
L. Monro
Jlouceater
Ladiva
Messrs
Street
Garner
Mr. W. Brassington
Mr. T. Andrews
Mr. B. Andrews
K. Doyle
Mrs. Middleton
Mr. ©. Brees
A. Blanch
T. Wilson
FM. Smith
Anon
Burnityd
Stratford Red Cross Branch Annual Meeting Highlights
The Stratford Red Cross branch met in the local hall on Wednesday afternoon with strong attendance. A fruit and veg stall supported funds and sold out quickly while afternoon tea was served. All former office bearers were reappointed for the next year and items were sent to headquarters including 6 sleeveless pullovers 2 balaclavas 6 pillow slips 1 set of sheets 6 underclothes 21 washers and pajamas.
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RED Cross
CWA Meeting Notes and July Events At Rent Rooms
The CWA held a Tuesday meeting in new rent rooms with Mesdames Deards, Woodward, Hebblewhite, Gloiver, Newton, Hicks, Weekes, Lowe, Higgins, Farley, Dav iles, W. Esston, Holland, and Horner present. Younger Set discussed the annual ball and a party at Mrs Turner’s July 15 to aid ball supper. The American Tea, postponed to Friday 19th, will be at the School of Arts with a musical programme to raise wool for the Wet Chest. France’s National Day is delayed. the 19th remains a suitable date. An inspection of the new rooms is planned. Mrs Beveridge plans a North Coast visit, including Gloucester on the 19th, and will speak. June Baby Health Centre report shows 5 babies visited, 20 weighed, 1, test meals, total 40. New premises are comfortable. donors will be acknowledged. A resignation and treasurer change occurred. Mrs McLeod has resigned after three years of service. Mrs Sheldott becomes treasurer, with thanks extended to Mrs McLeod. Mrs Glover noted aiding many families. afternoon tea was served as the meeting closed.
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C.W.A
Mesdames Deards
Woodward
Hebblewhite
Gloiver
Newton
Hicks
Weekes
Lowe
Mesdames Higgins
Farley
Daviles W. Esston
Holland
Horner
Beveridge
Gloucester
Mra Beveridge
Deaths
McLeod
Sheldott
Golf notes draws for mixed Canadian foursome prompt entries
The draw lists pairs for the mixed Canadian foursome at a club event in Wickanton with players such as J McRae, Mrs Bagley, T Leedham, Miss Yates, and many others. Associates draw for 14/7/40 in the second qualifying round and Mrs Chadwick's trophy competition pairings are detailed along with first round results from the previous Saturday showing scores for Bagley Yates Street Parish Middlebrook Cleaver Hawdon and others.
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J. McRae
Bag- Jay
T. Leedham
Yates
R. Mead
Mise Cleaver
L. Stevens
Mys. Street
N. Chanton
Middlebrook
Murro
Brennan
Betty L. Higgins
Newton
Chadwick
Street
Cleaver
Hawdon
Mim
Mra. Parish
Miss Boorer
Sheldon
Retabye
Bagley
Miss Yates
Miss Parish
Ms. Parish
Miss Cleaver
Miss Bell
Miss Hawdon
School Notes and Local Rugby Results Summary
The Junior Farmers raised funds for patriotic postage and the Schools’ Ambulance Fund. In primary exams, Jet Class Phyllis Latimore topped with high marks, followed by Harry Tonks and Lloyd twin. In other classes, students excelled with top scores from Ethel Lowe Lynn Gray and Peggy Golds. Rugby League finals saw Invincibles defeat Tigers 9 to 3 and Ironsides draw Magpies 0-0, with Invincibles securing minor premiership and semi final pairings set for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambinahre
Taree
Pat Campbell
Joan Grady
Jim Ebbeck
Pauline Parish
Max Wand
Pat Houghton
John Arrowsmith
Margaret Mortis
Phyllis Latimore
Harry Tonks
Lloyd Twin
Ethel Lowe
Lynn Gray
Gordon Wand
Peggy Golds
Jan McLeod
Ray Jacobs
June Nichola
Tris Hoy
Jean Nichols
St. Claus
Thelma ‘Thompson
Col. Gray
Barry Jory
Janet Turner
Colin Stanbury
F. i Crowther
Colin Tanks
Invincibles
Tigers
Ironsides
Magpies
Tronaide
Motor Spirit Rationing Forms Available at Post Offices
Application forms for a consumer license are now available at all post offices. From a soon proclaimed date no person may obtain motor spirits or diesel without a license. Upon license issue, ration tickets are issued and must be surrendered to retailers. Forms may be obtained at Gloucester post office and returned at the local police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Toca
Churchill's World War II Resolve Drives Imperial Defiance
The quotation frames Churchill’s vow that England and a broader Empire would continue the struggle even if Britain fell. It urges readers to stand firm and not let him down during the dire wartime period.
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Churchill
England
Deputation to Gloucester Council on sewerage pipes
Residents pressed the Chamber of Commerce to push sewerage policy with the Gloucester Council. Debated were 4in vs 6in pipes, potential ratepayer savings, and compliance with Works Department and Metropolitan Board rules. The Council agreed to refer the issue back to the Department and arrange a special meeting with Hogan to review his license.
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Chamber of Commerce
Conwell Messing
Bowden
R. Kendall
G. Weeken
Hingh
Hawdon
Kendall
Cornell
Mater
Metropolitan Water and Synereste Board
Gloucester
Council Iy
Hogan
Taree
Sind Council
Representatins
Intter
Corbell
Guyott
Mr Hogan
Crs
Rawdon
Moore
Melbourne
Cra
Health Department
Counell
War Chest Tennis tournament aids local fund
Over seventy ladies from Bellora Stroud Road and Gloucester District participated in a five court War Chest Tennis event held yesterday. Winners included Miss Dawson and Mrs Weismantel with grants from The Presbyterian and Park clubs. net proceeds expected around £18. Organiser Mrs Newton thanks players helpers and donors including Mr and Mrs Bennett and Mr J G Wilson.
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War Chest Fund
Bellora
Stroud Road
Gloucester
Newton
J. Bennett
J. G. Wilson
Wilson
A. H. & P. Association
Patriotic Fund
Keena
J. Thomas
Tobacco Most Popular Ration Choice During War Times
Commissioners in Palestine report tobacco remains the most popular ration among troops. They note tobacco and cigarettes should be supplied, with a preference to keep up tobaccos if a selection is needed, while avoiding shortages.
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Bi Palestine
ATR
Tb Patable
Full List To Date Gloucester Syndicate Gifts and Loans
The organiser Mr E Weekes supplies a full transcript of subscriptions totaling many gifts and an interest free loan to the Commonwealth Government. Entries include W P Reether 100 500? H A Bignell 0d W J Adams OU Avs FM Smutty, Ronald Smith 100, Abbot 300, Mrs KE M Higgins 200, H A Maunsell 200, T & Mrs Hicks 100, Mrs AL Abbott 100, Mrs EB Young 2100, H T & TL Biggins 4100, W J Hebderson, etc. The list contains numerous names, amounts, and annotations. Total entries reflect widespread community support. a closing note declares things serious but urges continued effort.
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Gloucester
Commonwealth Government
E Weekes
W. P. Retehert
H. A. Bignell
W. J. Adams
Smutty Abo
Ronald Smith
AC Abbot
M. Higgins
H. A. Maunsell
T & Mrs
Hicks
AL Abbott
EB Young
H.T & TL. Biggins
W. J. Hebderson
UHM
A. T Cavanough
Meetarwal
Mary Burley
Duarte
D. A. Latimore
Bertam
Dorrapy
Perma
Drowtoat
Fe McQueen
G. le
Chishatin Na Gloucester
J. Dare
Day
James Wendant
LG. Fraser
Willams Ton G. AL Woat
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P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
Chere
Niecy
A. I. Cavanough
Hazelwood
Hazelwood’s
A.hazelwood
Church Street
Laimes
Laines
G. A. Dan
Bargain Arcade
The
Gloucester Advocate
Mintsyep
Tus Siome
McLeay
Tipert
A.L
School of Arts
Gangat Red Cross
F. Parker
Gangat
Barrington Hall
War Chest
Ailton McCarthy
CWA
Aire
Stratford
Ihe
Nablac
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Northern Motors
Uit
Por
Wal Smith
Abert
Yom Hicks
W. B Sparke
CCR
Pallies
Wellenwr
Loman
Daly
Salh
Tom Hicks
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Comjum
Tuly
School of
Rlvethar Gilfle
Bempers
Marion Lameron
Mon Seo
F. Burnett Ghahame
Denison Street
DR. Munro
Gloucester Bowling Green
Ad. Woodward
Iamerican Tea
Country Women’s Association
Barrington
Barrington Red Cross
Gloucester War Chest
H. McCarthy
Gloucester Patriotic and War Chest Fund
P. McChesney
W. A. Younger
Esters
Wauchope
M. Lowe
I. Bagley
Clem Walsh
King St
L&d
C Rye
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