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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1941
Page
1
Readers are urged to choose items and services that are advertised. The message argues that advertised goods carry a proven standard, reflecting ethics and sound economics. It emphasizes that trusted advertised brands, local or national, deserve regular preference.
An advertorial claims that a Gloucester District reader reach of 3000 people is the only guaranteed and definite method to place goods and services before the public, asserting broader reach than any alternative method.
The Hon Secretary Miss Verna Paterson reports a successful year with twelve meetings and 45 financial members. Funds raised included dances, street stalls, races, and competitions totaling £158 14s 11d, with donations and branch quotas sent to headquarters and various charities. An army of 795 articles were sent to Red Cross stores, including mittens, quilts, clothing, and socks. Officers were re elected and donations and receipts summarized. a stray line of a confession about Howard appears at the end.
In wartime Britain and Australia the ALF seeks skilled tradesmen for mechanised warfare. Recruits with blacksmithing, painting, fitting, turning, machinist, storekeeping, cooking and related skills are urged to join. Quick overseas service is promised for those with the proper trade abilities.
The Stratford branch of the Red Cross Society held its annual meeting and election of officers in the public hall on Wednesday July 5 at 2 pm. Present were Ms N Smith Sayers Germon Bowen James Ratley John Ratley and several others. The society reported a successful year with funds raised and clothing knitted sent to Red Cross headquarters in Sydney. New officers include Patron Mrs James Ratley President Mrs N Smith Vice-Presidents Mrs E Bowen and Mrs John Batley Secretary Mrs E Yates Treasurer Mrs B Graham Publicity officer Mrs E Blanch Auditor Mr H S Bignell. The group plans tennis tournaments at Stratford Park to raise more funds.
Residents are urged to display a badge in shop windows and contribute to hospital funds today, with officials stressing civic participation and local support for healthcare services.
The Local Land Board for the Land District at Gloucester met in the Court House on Wednesday in July. Attendees included W. H. Stanley as Chairman and A. J. Laurie with H. Higgins, H. G. Barrie, and district surveyor H. G. Barrie. Proceedings covered multiple lease and rent determinations, with recommendations on waivers, suspensions, and term lengths. Several special leases and grazing rights were reviewed, including decisions on Crown improvements, and one case postponed.
Drastic cut in refrigerated meat shipping space to Austria and the UK. First period exports to the United Kingdom reached 260 000 tons. third period space reduced to 27 000 tons. Beef exports slashed, with remaining meat for troops in the Middle East. Government pledges to buy export surplus, subsidise processing, and ensure minimum prices. Fat lamb breeders urged to cull ewes and restrict production to sustain prices.
The State Government forms a three citizen committee to draft a revised liquor statute for Justice Minister Downing. The inquiry will compare other states and report back, aiming to curb vice and racketeering while modernizing laws considered antiquated and unsuitable for current conditions.
Koolan Ace's Jewel, a Western Australian Guernsey cow bred by W A Pad bury, achieves 14 5391 lb in 273 days marking a new Australasian record. She surpasses Yarraview Ella owned by Captain A B T Payne by 2501 lb, but ranks third in butterfat behind Rose Gem of Maple Lodge with 856.731 lb.
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