Churches face strain as ministers die and depart soon
Church notes show three ministers and a Home Missionary died in one week while others prepare for chaplain duties. A Baptist pastor emphasizes gospel focus over social reform, stating Christ’s kingdom is not of this world and salvation comes through the Gospel. Bowman Farm service set for tomorrow night.
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R.A.A.F
S.S
Bowman Farm
D. Glyn Jones
Baptist Church
Son of God
Calvary
Christ
Great Ceasar
E. A. Walsham
Church Services Schedule for Gloucester and Nearby Areas
Church services listed by denomination with times and locations across Gloucester Barrington Hestherdale Craven Creek Craven Creek Bulliac Stroud and nearby, including Presbyterian Methodist Free Presbyterian Congregational Baptist and more. Dates noted include Wednesday 15th and Wednesday 22nd with varied afternoon and evening times. Rev. J A Smith Rev D Glyn Jones Rev H Lynn Rev J A Webster Pastor E A Walsham among others conduct services.
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Church of England
Gloucester
Barrington Hall
Stroud District Baptist Church
Stroud
Allworth
Boocal Union Hall
Gloucester T P.m
E. A. Walsham
Missing ALF safeguards for dependents of missing soldiers
The Army Minister Mr Iforde said regulations were elastic enough to keep allotments and dependents allowances for missing Australian soldiers. Dependents in Malaya Ambon Java and other Pacific theatres would still receive payments until care was established. Prisoners receive their pay allotments and allowances as for active soldiers.
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Iforde
Malaya
Ambon
Java
Pacific
Middle East
Hon J P Abbott’s War Effort Praised In Country Life
The article highlights Hon J P Abbott MP of Liverpool Plains who pledged to devote energy to the war effort if elected. It notes his wartime service, recognition by Prime Minister Curtin, and his roles including chairman of the Administration Planning Committee which coordinated US and Australian military needs. The piece credits Abbott with substantial contributions to Australia’s war administration.
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J. P. Abbott
Liverpool Plains
Federal House
Curtin
Country Life
M.P
Joseph Abbott
National War Organisation
Abbott
Australia
U.S
G.O.C
Officials in Uniform Stir RAAF Admin Debate
Senior federal ministers oppose rising numbers of uniformed officials in Army and Air Force admin sections. They cite preexisting practices and defend current entries of businessmen and others. Ministers argue only high rank officers or those with special qualifications should hold administrative ranks in the services.
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Army
Air Force
RAAF
R.A.A.F
Golden Voice Aerial Hero Alerts Allies From Mountain Base
A mysterious broadcaster called the Golden Voice issues warnings from a portable transmitter in the mountains. Allied crews react instantly as six bombers and eight fighters take off following the broadcasts. Allied staff and troops praise the voice for saving lives while Japan patrols seek the elusive hero.
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Golden Voice
Boy's Letter to General MacArthur Revealed
A ten year old New York boy Dan Gifford sent a penciled note to General MacArthur last week aboard the U S mail. The brief message reflects young sentiment toward the famed commander and his wartime leadership.
Letter from Dan Gifford to General MacArthur
A WW II era note from Dan Gifford of Utica New York asks the general to reassure a classmate that Pearl Harbor was not captured. The piece includes a discovered superscription allegedly from Douglas MacArthur stating the Japs have not got Pearl Harbor and are not going to get it.
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General
Jack Fahy
Pearl Harbour
Hilton Avenue
Utica
N Y
U.S.A
Dan Gifford
General MacArthur
Dan
Douglas MacArthur
Australia’s Glamorous Axeman Leo Appo Triumphs
Leo Appo, once struck by the banana plantation curse of 20 years ago, became a professional axeman and earned £15,000. A former timber getter who cut sleepers for the Government, he survived a fall that required 16 stitches. Now in his late forties, Appo remains the world’s most decorated axeman, boasting more trophies than any rival.
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Tweed River
Leo Appo
Appo
Australia
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W. R. Irwin
Cash & Carry Storewell
Golden Gate Cafe
E. Young
Phone
Garden of Roses
Cafe
Peter Moutzouris
Clem Walsh King
Thomas Cowan 6& CO
Street & Parish, Pty., Ltd
J. Bowen
Box 40
Taree
L. E. Monro
Market Street
W. T. Howard
Dungog
Sid Miller
Gloucester Hotel
Tom Hicks
Queen Street
Alf
American Mail
New York
Chapman & Stevens L. Stevens, M.P.S. Ph.cc
Savings Bank
Commonwealth
Bank OF Australia
H. Coote
Arthur V. Eastwood
King Street
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