Welcome Home Gloucester Soldiers Honored at Assembly
Local ceremony welcomed Cpl George Manch and Sgt Gresham returning from war service in New Guinea and Crete. Speakers praised their brave toil, the Returned Soldiers League and Ladies Auxiliary presented tokens, and the town expressed deep gratitude for the prisoners of war who endured hardship and now reunite with families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welboma
Gloucester
Cpl
George Manch
My. Ford
Giowcester
Ump
Carrasny
Gresham
Mtr
Nd Mra
Stratton
New Guinea
Wna Tak
Tom Hicks
Returned Soldiers
Longe
Steve Thom Erent
Deotye Blanch
Berlin
Gioree Wench
Greahem
Tania
Bern
Lawrie
Garman
Counett
Seorue Blanch
Fen
Te Chase Boys
QUF
Nirten
Ira
Tonks
Ladies
Retomoa Soldiers’ League
Blanch
Saioucemer
Aravela
Arrowsmith
Rome
Ambulance Called After Accidental Injury Near Felt and Tracture
A man suffered a leg injury in a slip near Felt and Tracture while a group of men with lanterns guided the ambulance crew. The patient was placed on a stretcher and taken away along a steep path as rain began to fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. B. Trataroil
Copeland
Chouinester
Mia
Malden
Milden
Wap
Teatersill
Sword Wielding Officer Leads Charge in Cave Fight
Troops of the Australian Division report an attack on a strongpoint in New Britain. An officer, waving a sword, led men from a cave as Australian and US forces fought under heavy artillery and mortar fire. A 20 millimetre anti air gun covered their advance while they regrouped after the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iapanvne
Australian Divison
A. Biller
Craven Creek
Dee Man
Caven
Tin Cave
Big Three Talk on Far East Diplomatic Moves
The London and Wanlington reports quote a diplomat’s view on the Big Three talks shaping a potential peace path with Japan. Officials discuss arms limits and territorial concessions as central to any ceasefire or settlement, amid rumors of tentative Japanese offers andAn expected mid conference push by the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uimininitie
London
Wanlington
Diplomatie
Kaprss
Gjit
London Plomits
Pand
Mirehal Stolin
Sin Navy
Durruil
EAL
Teuman
Olaima
Japan
Henini Officer tally and informal ballots in AH&P association
A.H. and P. Association report lists numerous officers and members from various groups and towns. The record notes 448 ballot papers issued with 120 returned, 74 informal, indicating wide participation but high informal rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henini
Haw
Martin
OM Mieka
Pupot
Wilhon
Reg
Andrews
WC Highfield
Pe Honke
Ac JB. Lauri
Weelees
Parker Bi Abe Farley
He MeBwot
Wish Hendetann
Vion
MeRar
H Musion
White
Wm. Kanton
G. Parley
J Woodward
AL Later
Rationing and Clothes for UNRRA Aid Effort
Charitable groups and local residents contribute to UNRRA clothing appeal via the State National Committee. Director J B Cumming notes rationing officials prefer centralized donations through the local welfare committee to supply the needed garments rather than issuing individual permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNNRA
Connell
Linnea
QuotaeKe Rete
Pirpesie
J. B. Cumming
Thamanivan
Uys
Five Year Soldiers Idle in Base Camp Amid Policy Delays
Unfit five year soldiers, marked unfit for use, are kept idle in base camps awaiting detailed discharge policies. They face deferred timelines, uncertain releases, and are told not to expect decisions until midyear while government limits and Army resistance complicate their processing. Abbott and committee members urge action, citing critical manpower and duty concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny
Lire
Bantle
Abbott
Ncba
Auatrotia
Wesintrd
Mr. G. Conde
Conmitte
Inc. Army
Aurplicy
Ratablishmenta
Prim
Chidey
Miniater
Beasley Tate
Conde al
Armen
Gloucester Churches Schedule and Events Listed
Church of England services at Gloucester with times for HMMO and weeknight prayers. Presbyterian plans a Sunday 10 am service with a special Youth Service and a Women of the Parish meeting on Wednesday. Methodist Gloucester hosts services at 11 and 7 30, with Rev N Lysford Smith. Congregational Nowendoe notes meetings and Pastor Greeme Smith. Stratford Tom and Yorkestan entries appear with scattered details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Gloucester
WLC
Dube Mac
Tensong
Pam
Gangat
Kein-Ora
David R. May
Presbyterian
Standay School
Wwenk
Cof
Women of the Pariah
Minnhester
J. Wardre Jamon
Methodist
N. Lysford Smith
Stretford
Gloucester Methodist Rays
Nowendoe
Karunes
Greeme Smith
Streit
Market cattle and pigs prices from rural sale
The report covers a Mor sum Way market with ALD cattle in variable condition, prices for fat cattle at 10/ per 10lb, heavy porkers around 44/10, and lambs, steers, cows and pigs trading widely from 1 429 7/m to 29/0 for ships. Strong demand noted and overall market activity described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shi
Salim
Ave
Bi Merriwa
Fowe
Hiettern
QWTN
Kuo
le Daviog
Cuiminti
Henry
LAAT
Thor Sea
Nail
Roilye
How Big is a Good Breakfast
A nutrition guidance piece discusses the size and content of a good breakfast for workers and children. It argues a substantial morning meal supports daily energy needs, with cereals bread milk fruit and protein. It emphasizes regular breakfast aids digestion and overall health, noting calcium from milk and vitamin B from food.
AWIWER'S CLUB STREET STALL RESULTS AND DONATIONS
The monthly stall read Benedy night raising £5 13s total. Winners included Mrs Randle for groceries and Mrs Richards for a duck donation. Donations acknowledged from Mrs German, Mrs Carson, Mrs Mitchell, Mrs McDennis, and Mrs Y West. The Union thanks supporters. Dutch subjects to fight Japan total 180,000. Australia war effort estimated 32,000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awiwer
Alujoven
Mia KE Creagh
Mra. P. Randle
Mr. Shaw
Mra
En Nahe Dntantey Battalisio
Duttant
Austrailia
Japan
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Aratiehs
Ighand
Neal
Ouewater
Genrae Bland
Atperalior
Aurtrouin
Thie
Itu
Eagle Attipa
Nort Attica
Green
Crete
Fulton Prientor
Fry Monte
Savona
Greece
Pri
Berita
Dad
Anne la
Germany
Jaineay
Stovall
Nuremberg
Rheims
Kantbourne
Golden Gate Cafe
Aciet Copland
Consur - Garner‘s
Queensland Insurance CO. Ltd
Newcastle
Hunter St
Jan Meupa
LN Nay
Chavplid
Atello
Asay
MLCA
Pacific Oren
Chile
Pimfryne
Eskon
Uivign Saver
Varinpagres
Ateiktiy
Milan
Far East
A.H. & P. Association
UNRRA
Church Services
A Dan
Commercial
Ltd
Hequires
Saxe
Mercery Department
Hoyal Crest
Champion
Fayrefield Ay Akubra
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