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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 15, 1941

Page

2

Obituary for William Gallagher of Krambach district

William Gallagher 74, a long time Krambach resident, died at MLRD Hospital Taree after heart trouble. Survived by son William of Krambach and brothers John, James, Patrick, Larry. sisters Mrs Welsh and Miss Mary. Funeral held at Krambach cemetery with Rev Keogh officiating per Northern Champion.

Krambach William Gallagher Mlr.d Taree John Gallagher Krembach Queensland J. J. Gallagher Harriett McKeough John McKeough Mecsas Larry Gallagher Adamstown John Jon Gallagher Kramach Jas, Gallagher Sydney Welsh Mary Gallagher Patrick Gallagher Matt. Corrigan Pisce Father Keogh

Butter Factory Pay and War Savings Group Report

The Gloucester Advocate notes Butter Factory Pay for June by Gloucester Cypn Dairy Co Ltd at 99,070 units, with 89? second grade items and 1d per unit for choicest grain. Sweet cream supply pay set at 5 gallons with a rate of per gallon, while inter interruption of supply details and a 2% fee are mentioned. The Pitcary War Savings Group marks its one year of operation with certificates totaling £204 and an average membership of twenty. group secretary is Mrs RB Flake.

Gloucester Cy Np Manus Pitielvy War Savings Group RB Flaake

Red Cross Street Stall and Local News From Gloucester

Nol, the young daughter of Mi ami Mrs Mort Nexon of Sydney, staying with her grandmother in Gloucester, sustained painful facial injuries after an accident involving a teacup and spilled tea. Donations of meat and fowls were given by residents and supporters. motorists report road works on coastal routes, NRMA investigations highlight ongoing projects between Gloucester and Keane, with plans to form a Volunteer Defence Corps. A Duneng sub-branch RSS meeting notes Lieut Jenkins visiting and a Soldiers Memorial Hall meeting planned for Friday to launch the movement.

Nol Miami Mort Nexon Sydney de Neilson Gloucester Miya Progress Pia Red Cross Untily Street Hwy Mus Attwater H. Chaplin R. K. Higgins Horner Yale Jack Holmes Air Atel McFtae Kath. Martin Bowman Lucky and Hopkins Joan Henderson i Hicks FN. Laitie Mr. Bigwell Rawdon Vale A. Mes Rae I Wisn Fe Amk Newndstleth Neunghdelak Coalongoloak Mghway NRMA Pelee Corlengoloaly Nahiar Keane Willy End Wining Road Kramiaieh Dun-‘ Eng RSS, & AL League Walter Sell Lieut Jenkins Gloucuster Seatrix Lieut. Jenkins W. Brown The Water Board Soldiers’ Memorial Chronicle

Gloucester Court Report Shows Quiet Police Docket

Gloucester’s police court proceedings for a recent session revealed a calm docket with few cases. Notable items included two men charged with carrying firearms on a Sunday, a mild penalty imposed, and remarks about youths bringing guns into the countryside.

Two Gils on Broadway at Majestic Theatre

Lana Yarner George Murphy and Joan Blondell sing and dance in a Metro Goldwyn Mayer musical presented by Jack Cummings. The season’s first streamlined magical story follows three dancers painting Broadway red. Cast includes Kent Taylor Richard Lane Wallace Ford Otto Hahn Lloyd Corrigan Don Wilson. Features new songs My Wonderful One Let’s Dance Broadway Still Broadway and Hidden Gold with William Boyd Russell Hayden and Jean Rogers.

Lana ‘Yarner George Murphy Joan Blondel Métro- Goldwyn-Mayer Broadway Jack Cummings Majestic ‘Theatre Kent ‘Taylor Richard Lane Wallace Ford Otto Hahn Lloyd Corrigan Don Wilson Wonderful One William Boyd Russell Hayden Jean Rogera

Bowling Notes: Boorer defeats Whatson to win club singles

Ebbeck jun defeats Carolan jun in the Beginners Handicap final. both youngsters reach the final of their event. Seniors are urged to keep up practice as the standard invites further improvement.

Boorer Whatson Ebbeck Jun Carolan Jun Ebbecksen Carolan [Sen

Your Photograph for One Shilling at Gloucester Studio

An advertisement from Sand's Caravan Studios opposite the Majestic Theatre in Gloucester offers portrait photography for one shilling with other styles and prices available to suit customers.

Sand Caravan Studios Majestic Theatre Gloucester

Country Women's Assn monthly meeting at the TWA

The Country Women's Association held its monthly meeting on Tuesday July in the test term. Members listed include Mesdames Bends Newton Shel don W Baston Hawiin McGregon Woodward Borner Hooke Weekes Turner Highfield Searle and Lowe. The treasurer reported funds received and plans were made for a dance to benefit the Yundk in August. Mrs Garey will visit the Mid North Coast Group in August, and two members were appointed to the Mid Grey Conference at Urunga in October. Instructions were given to make camouflage nets and practice mesh knots for khaki nets pending efficiency.

Che TWA Test Newton Sheldon W. Baston Hawiin McGregan Woodward Borner Hooke Weekes Turner Highfield Searle Lowe Transurer EWA Garey Garry

Local Notes on War Service and Town Moves

Mrs H A McLeod receives letter from brother Sergeant Pilot A T Little KAA from Canada noting that he has gained his wings and was promoted to Sgt Pilot. WAH hastech pinned on by Sir Olive Balle of the British Purchasing Commission in the USA. Plight Lieut F W Munro on leave visits home to practice medicine. Miss Joyce Barry leaves to join Sisters of the Mater Misericordiae Hospital Waratah. Jim Beaton plans to return to Gloucester to run Commercial Hotel on 18 November. their family were former hotel operators. Jack Beaton runs 84 hotel in Wollongong.

H. A. McLeod A.T. Little KAA Canada Wah Hastech Sir Olive Balle British Purchasing Commission USA RAAF F. W. Munro Mr. Beaton Charlie Frank Jack Beaton Wollongong

Overseas Postal Control under National Security Act

New regulations issued under the National Security Act tighten supervision of overseas postal communications. Despatch of certain postal articles to many countries including France Eire Northern Ireland Japan Latvia Lithuania Spain Turkey and USSR without postal censorship permission is prohibited. The restriction excludes items sent to Australian military forces.

France Eire Northern Ireland Japan Latvia Lithuania Spain Turkey Ussr

Police and Citizens War Effort Fund Accounts Report

A Gloucester civic meeting finalised the Police and Citizens War Effort accounts with a Treasurer's financial statement showing Police War Fund 68 pounds, Gloucester Red Cross 239 pounds, and Gloucester War Chest 283 pounds. Auditors praised the accounts, officers commended, and prizes/donations were listed alongside final acknowledgments to contributors and printers.

Police War Fund Gloucester Red Cross Gloucester War Chest RS. Wilson Highfield Hughes Casey PL Quesne Sergeant Hughes Constable Casey Lamas Maitland Newcastle W Hughes P. H. Dearns Gloucester War Chest Fund R. S. Wilson

School Notes and Local Improvements at the Intermediate Class

The half yearly examinations place Doris Hebblewhite first, Pat Campbell second, and Pauline Parish third in the Intermediate Class. A repaired wireless set with a pick up allows gramophone records for marching and lessons. Tenders for sewerage have been called again but plans are not yet received. Mr Fitzgerald has not replied about information from the Department on the Gloucester Intermediate High School. The Department’s dentist will visit the school for pupils aged six to nine, with district children also to be attended. If Air Force Class attendance improves, it will continue on Wednesday nights.

Doris Hebblewhite Pat Campbell Pauline Parish Fitzgerald Gloucester Air Force

Syrian Armistice Signed at Acre Ends Hostilities

London reports via Vichy that Syria’s armistice was signed after long talks. The document was initialed by a French Commission at British Army HQ in Acre, then signed by General Deniz and returned for final British signing. Allied leaders and commanders are listed. British and Free French forces prepare to move into Beirut as a key Syrian stronghold.

Acre Palestine Syria Deniz Monda Beirut de Verdilliac Denis Henry Maitland Wileson J. G. Lavarack Catroux Ankara Egypt

Commercial Homebush Stock Sales Highlights Strong Cattle Trade

Market reports from Sydney and Maitland Stock Sales note 1085 cattle yarded at Commercial Homebush with strong demand. best dealers paid up to 51/ for steers and 43/ for heifers, bullocks to 41/ and cows to 39/6 per 100lbs. Maitland records 850 cattle, firm prices at week’s best. bullocks to 15/6, yearlings to 8/, calves up to 1/10, heavy with varied earnings. Calves and pigs show steady to firm pricing. baconers and porkers mixed, backfatters down 20s. An air raid incident reports a chimney missing an ARP warden.

Homebush Sydney Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd Maitland Wuckers

Britain signs pact with Russia in wartime accord

London reports a signed agreement between Great Britain and Soviet Russia to render mutual aid and oppose armistice during World War II. The pact, disclosed as coordinated with Dominions and the United States, confirms unity against Hitlerised Germany. Eastern front updates note the Stalin Line breached by German forces and continued Russian resistance.

London Great Britain Soviet Russia Moscow Germany Russia United States Lsu Luftwaffy Stalin Line Lake Peipus Leningrad Pekov

Presbyter ian Tennis Club Annual Meeting in Gloucester

The Annual Meeting of the Presbyterian Tennis Club will be held in the School of Arts Hall Gloucester on Saturday July 26 1941 All members are requested to attend and intending members will be welcomed R L Sheldon Hon Secretary

School of Arts Gloucester

Separate tenders invited for sewerage connections Gloucester

Shire of Gloucester invites separate tenders from plumbers and drainers for the installation of two sewerage connections as per contracts 13 and 14/1941. Plans and specifications are available at the Shire Office. closing Friday August 14, 1841. Shire Clerk Harry N Chaplin issues notice.

Harry N Chaplin Gloucester

Electors List Enrollment Notice for Gloucester Shire

Notice lists qualifications to enroll as electors in Gloucester Shire closing 31 July 1941. Occupiers of ratable land for three months before 1 June 1941 and residents in Gloucester Shire since 1 June 1940 may enroll and should apply promptly. Claim cards available at post offices or from Shire Clerk Harry N Chaplin Gloucester 14/7/41.

Gloucester

Gloucester War Chest Fund forwards £500 to Lord Mayor

At Friday night committee meeting Messrs Hicks and Weekes moved to forward £500 to the Lord Mayor's Fund. The fund had £955 in cash plus £200 in War Savings Certificates. The Younger Set was allowed a July dance and congratulations sent to Mrs Kennedy on Corporal Max Kennedy’s Military Medal. Names of attendees listed.

Gloucester War Chest Fund Committee Messrs Hicks Weekes Lord Mayor's Fund C. T. Docker A. B. Franks L. Crane S. Weismantel Terry Paff le Quesne Max Kennedy Messrs P. H. Deards J. W. Hendon L Rye Les, Farley A. J. Woodward T. Hicks P. le Quesne B. Weekes D. C. Rye

Eden comments on Wodehouse service to German band machine

Foreign Secretary Eden told the House of Commons the government regrets the report that English author P. G. Wodehouse lent his services to the German propaganda machine.

Eden House of Commons P. G. Wodehouse

In loving memory of Henry Hur Hoar Tathor and grandfather

Fragmentary obituary note expresses loving remembrance for Henry Hur Hoar Tathor and grandfather with phrases of sorrow and parting. Also mentions Rudkin and a daughter Rita, with an apparent death notice and price insert.

Rodnin Henry Hur Rudkin Dad Tate Peate Rita

In Memoriam Rudekin In Saving Memory

In memoriam for Rudekin from a daughter Doris. A heartfelt note recalls a father who passed away on an unclear date in 1940 at age 61. It expresses deep longing, gratitude, and faith that they will meet again on a golden shore in the afterlife.

Rudekin Doris

Church Services and Schedules Across Gloucester Stroud and Stratford

Church of Enghand Gloucester SHC and Barrington Heathendale Westminster Heath Newcastle Hepburn Stratford lists morning and evening services with ministers D Glyn Jones H Lynn and B Martens. Congregational Craven Creek and Stroud Baptist Church schedule midweek worship and Thursday events with union hall gathering and meetings led by Pastor Walsham and EB A.

Church of Enghand Gloucester Barrington Church Heathendale Giouseater Ree HS Oldham Presbyterian Ward's River Mi. Lynn Craven Creek Copeland Stratford B. Martens Stroud Baptist Church Stroud Attworth Boors Union Hall EB. A, Walsham

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