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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1940
Page
2
Gloucester readers are invited to a Thursday night show at the Star Theatre featuring a film The Anzacs March Again as part of the Win the War Rally with Mr Thompson MLA speaking on Australia and the War. The event aims to educate and mobilize support for the war effort.
At the final meeting the Gloucester Shire Council inspected river straightening plans for the park and a Beattie Island crossing. They discussed sewerage mains, power to houses, and a plumber Hogan license. The Minister for Works visited, approving a four inch main to the butter factory and outlining water mains cleaning and local labor for the town water supply project.
Miss Muriel Higman explains need for Voluntary Aid Detachment status and First Aid training. Dr Munro and Matron Baker McCarthy supervise lectures on First Aid and Home Nursing. Detachment 1838 gains examiners and drills, aims to assist in emergencies under Red Cross military authority. Members collect books, stamps and medicine bottles for Red Cross funds, with guidance from Rose Jenkins as quartermaster.
A church street shop window displayed a warning in quotation asking why go elsewhere to be robbed and inviting customers to come in. The note questions whether handwriting by Hitter is poor and if this affects dictates.
The scheme calls up four age groups of Universal trainees for two 70 day batches within six months. It includes voluntary enlistment for a limited militia, a temporary day boy training system, and cadet refresher courses to prepare instructors. Existing militia officers and men may join a two week camp, then train with new batches. Details and proclamations are expected from the Minister for the Army, Mr Street, this week.
The organiser Mr. E Weekes furnishes totals to date of £9199/8 with gifts £359/5 and loans £8840. An interest free loan of £40 came from the Bowman Rodeo Committee since Friday last.
Coroner from Dingog held an inquiry at Stratford of the Loth Inst into the death of James Henry Rudkin. Evidence was given by Lindsay Davenport Constable Casey Mrs Rudkin and Dr Channon. The coroner found death by a self inflicted gunshot at Glengariff Fatute Stratford on 16th July 1940. The funeral of the late Mr Rudkin proceeded in Stratford on Wednesday.
The school reports enrolment near 350 with some attendance dips from colds and illnesses. A Red Cross patriotic drive has raised £43 so far. Top students include Joan Grady in English and History, Pat Campbell in Algebra and Needlework, John O'Brien in Geometry and Science, and Doris Hebblewhite in Home Economics. Parents are urged to indicate interest in next year’s Domestic Science Rural or Technical courses. A large collection of aluminum, bass, and copper was gathered for waste materials. In Rugby League, the Rural Cup semi finals saw Tronsides beat Tigers 6–0 with Kevin Tonks scoring the late winner, while Magpies Grew and Invincibles drew after extra time.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports 2000 cattle yarded with varied best vealers to 60/ per 100 lb and steers 44/ while bullocks reach 87 percent. Porkers advance 2 shillings to 10 8, rabbits see declines in prices at Sydney auctions with hats and pelts showing weaker trends.
The medical branch official E A Anderson gains temporary rank as Squadron Leader in the Tuesday promotions by RAAA P officens. Minister M L Martin visited Gloucester Thursday to confer with shire authorities on the augmented town water supply project. Marion Jones recently passed a nurse examination and is appointed Sister at Dungoy Cottage Hospital. Bruce Jones transfers from Quirindi to the Bank of New South Wales Wingham branch.
Applications invited for Lindia position with duties outlined in August schedule. Remuneration to be ascertained. Submit to Gloucester office by specified noon.
Tenders close Wednesday August 1040 at 4 pm invited from County Sewer Plumbers and Drainers for installation of Bewerge Comyelions per Cone pacts Nos 28 w $1/140. Plans may be inspected at Cornell Chambers during Office hours. Deposit of £10 to accompany Tenders. Harry N. Chaplin Shire Office. Shire Clerk. Gloucestershire 187/Mid
Tenders close Saturday August 1 1940 at 12 noon for a three year lease of Fannard Cottage at Sewerage Treatment Works Gloucester. Prefers about acres of River Hats suitable for cropping. Include deposit with tender. Harry M Chaplin Shire Attorney Shire Clerk Blauewater Good Wieges Gloucester District. Apply before 20th August to “PARMER” Clo CA dvoe site Ofhuy Gloucagter.
The treasurer reports total receipts to date for the War Chest Fund. Payments listed include Stratford Comforts Fund Dance 2 shillings 2 pence six farthings, Bulow Duive via F Hagen 6 shillings, Miss Boorer 1 shilling 6 pence, Miss Relf 14 pence 6, pig sale donations via Tom Hicks W Rumbel 1 shilling 6 pence, Banks and Gower 1 pound 13 shillings 6 pence, Geo Glover 1 shilling, Bowmen Rodeo Committee 16 shillings.
Notice from Commissioner of Taxation requires returns of income for year ending 30 June 1940. All residents and nonresidents with specified incomes must lodge by specified dates at Sydney offices. penalties up to £100 for failure. Forms available from Post Offices and Tax Department offices in Sydney and NSW locations.
Carsonville Hall hosted a July 5 dance for the Forestry Unit War Fund. The event was a social and financial success, yielding a profit of 10 shillings 8 pence. Gratitude was extended to all who contributed, with hopes for future patronage.
At Stroud Shire Council meeting Mr. F G D Stone shire engineer said he had enlisted with the ALF enginesy and expected final examination in about a month. Engineer R G Payton offered to supervise Stone’s work at no council cost while away, with council approving pay differences and transfer of Stone’s car. Council accepted Payton’s relief offer and to thank him for the generous action.
Forbesdale Hall will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday July 24 at 8 pm. All interested in the Hall's business are urged to attend. R. Andrews, Secretary.
The Monthly Red Cross Street Stall will be held on Thursday July 26. Donations of cash or kind are requested. Marion Cameron is the Honorary Secretary.
In loving memory of our dear Mother who passed away July 18 1935. Not just today but always we remember in silence. Inserted by her loving family Herb Roy Allan and Vaimae.
Remembrance note from Millie and Arthur honors Jane Smith as a beloved family member and God's gift, marking her July 19 1835 death with a simple memorial insertion in the local newspaper.
In loving memory of dear Mother Flora McRae. Beautiful memories linger yet too dear to us to ever forget.Inserted by her loving daughters Mary and Flo.
Subscription accounts for Advocate for the quarter ending June 20 1940 have been issued. Subscribers in arrears by two years or more will have delivery discontinued after fourteen days from this date due to newsprint scarcity rising costs. Arrangements should be made to reduce accounts within this period. L and D C Rye July 1940.
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