Gloucester Court Hears Alleged Betting Act Breach Case
At Gloucester Gloucester Police Court on Monday Henry Ernest Magnifer faced charges arising from July 20 alleging he offered money or valuables in exchange for an outcome or event in a racing match at Gloucester Sporta Club Kay Chaired Streel. Bail was granted with surety for August 12, and remand requested.
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Heforle
R. Shelium
M. Newton
J.P
Gloucester
Henry Ernest Magnifer
Gloucester Sporta Club
Kay
Streel
Hughes
Hurricanes face overwhelming raid over Channel in Bulletin
London reports a dogfight over the Channel where six Hurricanes attacked eighty German raiders. The Britons shot down one Messerschmitt and damaged several others while protecting ships. A Hurricane pilot returned with damage to a wing as the action continued high above the weather.
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London
Fterdon
Vlaanligen
Feoitwrdam
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Discusses Sewerage and Camp at Showground
The Chamber's session chaired by President W. W. Hawdon reviewed sewerage matters and plans to resume work on topping and fornimentaries, noting the high cost and possible delay of twelve months. They agreed on monthly meetings, invited new members, and discussed a defense road linking coast to tableland with Gloucester Shire backing the project.
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Chamber of Commerce
W. W. Hawdon
Workes
Cavanough
Sheldon
Weekes
Idailay Ak
Kendall
Thompson
Col. James
Newcastle
Hawdon
Warkes
Gloucester
Sinurs
Chaumper
Wow Hawdon
Deards
Sydney
Tyough
Phere
Port Macquarie
Port Stephens
Hawdor
Bullahdelak
Waukivary
Walcha
Tamwhich
Messra Sheldon
Gloucester Shire
Free for Service Men Registrations ease births and marriages proof
Gloucester registrar announces free verification of births and marriages for enlistees in the Royal Australian Air Force and allied services. No certificates required as the Registrar General will verify details at no cost, replacing the former 2/6 fee per certificate. Rainfall reports scattered showers with Gloucester Post Office recording 60 points. Homebush auction notes 27 steers to £10 8s, avg £9 16s 7d.
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Gloucester
R. Sheldon
R.A.A.F
Registrar General’s Department
Homebush
War Chest Fund meeting debates socks and depot policy
War Chest Committee and Ladies Auxiliary discuss sock knitting focus, machine made socks, and comfort parcels for overseas troops. They plan separate depots, consider insurance limits, and decide to discontinue retail produce, preferring wholesale sales to local buyers. Donations include £2 10s from a wristwatch gift.
War Chest Fund Receipts Reported by Treasurer Weekes
The Treasurer Mr BE Weekes reports total funds on hand as E1234/8/9. New receipts since the Advocate issue include anennis tournament £17/2, donations from Mr and Mrs Newton £2/18, Stratford Comforts Fund Dance £4/3, Craven Creek Patriotic Committee Dance £9/1, proceeds from a watch donated by Mr G A Dan £3/10, weekly collections Mrs Hollingsworth £2/16, Ladies Auxiliary Ball collections £2/0/3, and Depot Sales £1/14/2.
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Be, Weekes
Ennis
Newton
M Newton
Stratford Comforts
Craven Creek
G. A. Dan
Whale tows trawler off Brush Island encounter
Fisherman J K Owens owner and master of the trawler Helen Dawn fought to free his vessel off Brush Island after a whale became entangled in lines. The whale towed the ship for hours dragging toward Ulladulla Harbour before reviving and breaking free. Owens recalled mistaking the thrashing whale for a submarine.
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Brush Island
J. K. Owens
Helen Dawn
Owens
Ulladulla
Rains forecast for NSW says showers to end month
Divisional Meteorologist Mr L T Mares expects moderate temperatures with rainfall increasing toward month end. Weather prophet Taigo Jones confirms prospects of rain across central and southern districts and Riverina, with October through December most favorable for general rain and potential flood risks in some regions.
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Mares
Thigo Jones
Queensland
Central
Shuler
Nsw
Ume
Ted
Taigo Jones
Alps
Glimpses from Palestine Papyrus Notes Vines and Harvests
Writing from Palestine dated Ard Jy describes drought and labor. Pirates and raiders are mentioned, along with field work, vineyards, and orange groves giving way to new crops. Arabs reap and thresh using ancient methods while watchers fear harvests and security as crops mature and tides of danger loom nearby.
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Palestine
Ard Jy
Roger Lh Rye
Amin
Rentain
Svemin
Glolt
Stoum
Trent
Bute
Power over Press to be Reviewed
The Prime Minister Mr Menzies announced that the Government would review the regulations governing the press. Sir Keith Murdoch, after talks with newspaper representatives, has redrafted the rules to address objections. The draft will go to the Cabinet for approval soon. Public criticism continued over the weekend, with widespread adverse comment.
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Menzies
Keith Murdoch
Bombing account from Gaza in wartime field report
A partially legible Allied field report recalls a bombing incident in Gaza involving Australian troops. It notes calm, precise actions, soldiers keeping order, and rapid sheltering. Eyewitnesses describe splinters and damage within minutes, with troops returning to duty and souvenir collecting after the event.
Photographers and Press Licensing Controversy Reported
A government order limits photography and drawing at public events. Authorities warn licensed photographers face penalties for sketching or photographing sensitive places. Officials stress privacy protections but acknowledge risk to press and artistic work.
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Benels DE Puoluetayas
Ishoud
Ang Mt. Street
MI Street
Advocate Accounts. Subscriptions in arrears to be discontinued
The Advocate announces quarterly accounts for June 1940 issued to subscribers. Due to newsprint scarcity and rising costs, papers will be discontinued to subscribers two years or more in arrears after fourteen days. Arrangements for reducing the balance are requested. Rye date July 12, 1940.
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L&d
RYE
Church and faith notices list for Gloucester and nearby areas
Glouester notices show services for Church of England Presbyterians Methodists and Congregational churches with times and clergy including Canon Williamson Rev D Glyn Jones Miss McCredie Rev H Lynn and Pastor Mar tens. Stroud and Carsonville entries note baptist and church services with mediations and times.
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Church of England
Gloucester
Stratford
Waukbvory
Canon Williamson
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Laraine Day
Dick Foran
Jane Wyman
Glorie Dickson
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the Lady's
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Meri
Dick Farar
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Wil Fyffe
Patriotic Rally
Voe Thompson
Star ‘Theatre
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Atan Hy
Myr
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Baryington
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School of Arts
Gloucester School of Arts Club
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India
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Tat Field
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Hamilton
Canada
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Craven Pisteau
Ladies’ Auxiliary
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Ladies' Auxiliary
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White
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Tom Hicks
Australian Mutual Provident Society
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