Gloucester Addorate Tuesday July 16 1940
Town notes from Gloucester cover cinema changes at Majestic and Star Theatres with new sound and projection upgrades. Local events include theatre listings for Quins Mutions First Love and Mutiny on the Bounty, plus society updates on donations and community drives. Police urge cooperation in petral untoning cases and War Chest fundraising activities continue with local committees and church groups backing national war efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theatre
Cautpie
Star Theatre
Jones
James Stephenson
Henry O'Neil
Palle van Shawing
Uke Mayentie
Monty
Deanna Durbin
Richard Andy
Anstanie
Atan
Fatal shooting shocks Gloucester scene near Avon cottage
Police report in Gloucester city notes Tamea Henry Rudkin fatally shot at a cottage on Mr Lindsay Davenport's Avon property. Mrs Foden Jett heard a gun discharge while attending outdoor duties. Rudkin found with a shotgun nearby. He leaves a wife and four grown children. Earlier, Rudkin delivered butter for Gloucester Butter Factory in Stratford district for years.
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Gloucester
Tamea
Henry Rudkin
Rudkin
Lindsay Davenport
Avon
Foden Jett
Severandsh
Deceanod
Raikin
Stratford
Children for Overseas Plan Sparks Evacuation Debate
London reports outline British concerns over sending children abroad as warships are scarce for convoy protection. Internees bound for Canada and Australia total nearly 2,000, with the ministry noting risks to children and the need for voluntary host facilities. Public commentary from The Times questions feasibility and urges cautious yet proactive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jay
Dominions
United States
Ministry For Information
Canada
Halifax
Naval Aul
United Kingdom
Andes
Hur Finer
Vimes
Australia
Daily Telegraph
Australis
Legless Pilot Revered for Courage in Battle
London reports a British fighter pilot who lost both legs in a crash and later shot down a Dornier 17 while flying a Hurricane. After rehab, he returned to service, trained at a top academy, and despite disability, regained skill to fly Spitfires and lead a Canadian squadron.
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London
PAF
Hector
Central Flying School
New Call for Men for Militia
About 30 000 volunteers will join the militia under a new plan to reach a 250 000 strong home defence force. The remainder of 80 000 to 90 000 needed will come from calls up for universal trainees in additional age divisions. A day boy training system may be used until camp space is ready. Four universal trainee divisions will be drafted in two waves for 70 days of training within six months. Thousands of militia officers and NCOs will attend three weeks camps and refresher courses to supply instructors for home defence stores. Volunteers must be over 25. Officers and NCOs who finished three months training were told to be ready for courses at month’s end.
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N.C.O/s
N.c.o’a
Ration Tickets for Petrol in Australia
Application forms for motor spirit consumer licenses are now obtainable at all post offices in Australia. Around one million motor spirit users will be affected, including owners of motor boats, farming machinery, and stationary engines. False statements carry up to six months imprisonment or a fine up to 1000 pounds, under National Security Liquids Regulations. Kerosene road use will be restricted without approval, power kerosene reserved for farm use. All motor spirit users must obtain a consumer’s license. details on petrol horsepower timing to follow. Ration tickets are non transferable and must be shown to resellers. A scout form is required for each vehicle or engine. separate forms for motor spirit and diesel oil.
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Motor Spirit
Australia
Milion
Farewell to Dr Munro at Gloucester Bowling Club
A large gathering at Gloucester Bowling Club bid farewell to Dr. F V Munro who leaves Saturday to join the RAAS in Sydney then Laverton Victoria. Speakers praised his professional skill and philanthropy. He hopes to return to Gloucester and resume practice. his widowed departure honored by local sporting bodies and town figures.
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Gloucester
F. V. Munro
Sydney
RAAS
A. J. Woodward
W. W. Hawdon
Munro
Hawdon
P. Campbell
Gloucester Football Club
E. Weekes
L. Rye
H. J. Channel
Rifle Club
W. Houghton
B. P. Dawson
Alex Ross
Gloucester A. H. & P. Association
P. H. Deards
Canon Williamson
Lowing
W. Highfield
Commercial Bank
A. J. Cavanaugh
Sergeant Hughes
H. N. Chaplin
Returned Soldiers League
R. Sheldon
H. A. McLeod
War Chest Fund
C. W. Street
T. A. Corbett
D. C. Rye
R. Kendall
Origs
Diggers
Air Force
Laverton
Victoria
Jack
Jamieson
Sheldon
Potato Growers Licensing Act Forms Available Now
The Minister for Agriculture announces that license application forms under the Potato Growers Licensing Act are now obtainable from the Under Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Sydney. Any person planting potatoes on more than one acre from 1 July 1940 to 30 September 1940 must obtain a license by 30 September, with penalties of 2 to 100 pounds for planting without a license. Licenses are valid for twelve months and renewals cover another year.
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A. . Reid
Department of Agriculture
Sydney
War Chest Fund Donations and Ladies Auxiliary Acknowledgments
The War Chest Fund tally cites Treasurer Mr 15 Weekes reporting £1476715/4 raised to date with donations from Shire employees for one day’s pay and noted donors including Eagleton and many named locals. The Ladies Auxiliary gratefully records week donations to their depot, notes school and street stall efforts, and thanks donors for items such as mint husks and dviek samalet. next Auxiliary meeting set for Thursday.
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War Chest
Felten
Weekes
Eagleton
Uale
Namky
Weeldy
Cullestium
Flullingreworth
V Tonks
B. Reeves
F. Ghidey
W. Wilson
TW Parley
He Chaplin
J. Guyatt
Ro Yaniy
Mulligan
J. Sfiddlenroo
St Joseph's Cone
Dutior Mieners
Saxby
Oscar Sankom
Bre. R
Recruiting Appeal Amid War Rally in Gloucester
A recruiting appeal urges every man to enlist for Britain now, citing history and duty to defend England. It frames Australia’s security as linked to Britain’s fate and identifies the Gloucester recruiting authority as the local League, with applications to the secretary of the league.
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Anil
Hitler
Rudyard Kipling
England
Liev Saya
Ringland
Austewia
Gloucester
The
le Sur
DB. Hd. Hith
Wholesale arrests in Gry man occupy France
News dispatches report 17000 persons arrested and imprisoned in Gry man controlled France as the new Education Minister Miroux orders arrest of all department officials who deserted during hostilities. Marshal Petain's ministers seek German protection at Versailles signaling unrest among liberal French and reaction to the armistice. US Ambassador Bullitt arrives in Madrid noting German French friendliness toward the United States amid the Oran affair.
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London
Gryman
France
Rth
Sunday Times
Quinn
Miroux
New Times
Marshal Petain
Versailles
United States
William C. Bullitt
Madrid
Oran
United State
Ballot Planned for Poultry Farmers Outside Egg Board Area
The Minister for Agriculture announced a ballot to be held on Tuesday 27 August 1940 among poultry farmers outside the Egg Marketing Board area for Cumberland and Northumberland counties and Natta and Wollondilly shires. Over 300 farmers petitioned to add NSW regions to the Board’s boundaries. Returning Officer will be A A Watson, Director of Marketing, State Marketing Bureau, Sydney, with further details to be published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Reid
Egg Marketing Board
Cumberland
Northumberland
Natta
Wollondilly
New South Wales
A. A. Watson
State Marketing Bureau
Sydney
Unclear OCR fragmenting a Red Cross meeting
Fragmentary OCR text describes a Red Cross meeting with scattered names and places. The legible items include references to persons such as Pearl, Regina, and Pete, and mentions to a location possibly related to a church or society. The content remains incoherent and many names are garbled.
Storage of Petrol and License Rules in Ontario Towns
A garbled notice outlines petrol storage limits and licensing, noting Ontario towns may store up to 100 gallons without a license if for owner use. It cites distance rules, such as 30 feet from structures, and references required approvals for larger storage or presidential residences and flats.
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Adwion
Meron
Ontario
Nominations Open for Gloucester Co op Directors
Gloucester Co op Diary Co Ltd invites nominations for company directors. Nominations must be signed by two or more members and supported by a candidate statement lodged at the Registrar’s Office by 6 pm on Wednesday September 11 1940. Nomination forms available at the Registered Office. By order of the board.
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Biy
G. C. McGregor
Tenders Invited for Several Freehold Properties
Tender invites for parcels in the Isaacs estate including 50 acres lot 17 second portion, 10 acres portion 205 lot 8, 2094 acres portion 70 lot a CP AAILT. Details and terms available from the undersigned A Blows and Forster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Isaacs
Weshold
Lota
Hon
Waythen Paeticahirs
Wnon
Blows Sestar
Baste
W. A
Sane Forster
Notice of Trespass on Bin- Mera and Never Never
A public trespass notice declares stock found on Bin- Mera and Never Never and states action will be imposed seven days after this notice. Signatories include Sizneu B. Tillon and A. T Landers. Date listed July, 1840.
Notice of Personal Liability Waiver by Harold Bolean
The undersigned Harold Bolean states he will not be responsible for any debts contracted in his name after this note without written authorization. Signed in 1880, this declaration acts as a binding personal liability note and assigns no responsibility to others for future debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bolean
Advocate Accounts for Quarter Ended June 30 1949
Advocate subscription accounts for the quarter ending June 30 1949 have just been issued. Subscribers are asked to give prompt attention. Due to newsprint scarcity and increased production costs the paper will be discontinued for readers with two years overdue after fourteen days from receipt.
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Rye
Church Services Schedule Across Gloucester Area
Church of England Gloucester services list several parishes with times from 7 p.m. to 11 a.m. including Sven song Barrington Heatherdale Canon William son and God at the Centre. Presbyterian Stratford Gloucester services and midweek events. Methodist Gloucester Narm Praise Service and speaker Mr H Jarrett. Bucca Wauke Waukivory Ward's River events. Congregational Craven Cyenk Copeland Paddock Creek pastor B Martens Stroud District Baptist Chureh Stroud Atworth Booral Union Hall and Stroud T pat with Rev T B M Hooke. Week schedule spans Wednesday to Saturday and notes Gloucester and Stroud locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Gloucester
Bowman Farm
D. Glyn Jonen
H. Jarrett
Ward's River
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Spring Byington
George Ernest
Eddie Collins
Philo Vance
Henry O’neill
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Mandrake
Robert Simch
Eugene Paus
Michard Arten
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le Quesne
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D. HJ. Bath
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J. Bennett
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Samuel Conon
Soviety
Samwel Cohen
Samuel Cohen
Nortel Caritonander
British Empire Union
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Saatie Als
Cook's Hill
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Cltrey
Children For Overseas
Britain
Dornier
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Potato Growers’ Act
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Cinton, Ltd
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HPD
Mehdi
EL Erin
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AL Ost ST Sales
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Howe Puene
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ASO
Denver Toller
Ahenlante Companiion
Keenani
Bent Satty
RED Cross
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Regina Ty
Pete
Byren Hinges
Pearl
Pest
Sil Bey
Fife Deere
Geen
Huey
Seether
Eerie
Milton
Arciles
Eelly
Pelsotte
Gloucester Co-Op, Dairy Co., Ltd
Booral
Gloucester War Chest
Bove
School of Art
FE. C. McLeod
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Denison Street
Clem Walsh
King St., Gloucester
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Church of England
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