Gloucester sale and events at Ester estate auction
Tom Hicks and partners report an offer on the Leman’s Mat dairy farm estate with Josiah Germon as part of the sale. The Gloucester CWA plans a card party and fund-raiser. Amster Card Party and Lady Gowrie appeal are noted, alongside local quizzes and social entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hicks
Sparke, Ger. Pty Ltd
Leman’s
Tate
Josiah Germon
LM. Hooke
Gloucester
Uefred Cross
Cw.a
Ars
Bowe
Fey
Ate Hig
Prizuy Dimatiat
Cameron
War Chest Fund Report by Treasurer Weekes
Treasurer Mr E Weekes reports total receipts to date of £1243 2 with weekly collections from Miss Relf 13/6 Miss Boorer 16 and a donation from Golf Club 15 and Barrington Hall Committee Dance 6 8 9 among others as noted in the Advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Weekes
Advocate
Fallowe
Relf
Boorer
Donation Golf Club
Barrington Hall
Planes loan and gifts eyed in wartime Britain
A London report details a massive aid program promising 3000 planes monthly, interest free loans, and gifts to Commonwealth governments. It cites Minister Tur Alterati Production and mentions British plans to exchange aircraft engines with the United States, with statements attributed to various officials and the Gloucester Syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Loyd Beaverbrook
Somme
Reina Halt
Brokleanting
Wony Maugenthal
Treasury
Lord Reaverhenuie
Beast Vst
Britain
Gloucester
Commonwealth
Patriotic Rally At War Bond Benefit
A large crowd gathered at the Stunthepre Jastntent for a patriotic rally supporting the war effort. Speakers including Thompson urged donations to the War Savings program and defense funds while local officials praised women volunteers and the choir performed National Anthem and patriotic songs.
Recruiting for ALF and Local Committees Praise
King General Lloyd thanks local recruiting committees for the unprecedented success of the campaign. Churchill warns the war will be long and urges readiness as the Army Defence forces organize. Many recruits have already gone overseas. others urged to stay and serve as the nation continues mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austemia
Lloyd
Toca
Commonwealth
Tome
Churchill
Eng- Widh
Cp. Mdmient
Ivan
Thak Torry Mish
Nhatry
Miny
Air Balance Favour Britain Says Sunday Times Aviator
The German Air Force remains larger than Britain’s with an estimated 18 000 frontline planes though Britain shows higher production and warns German output may fall in the coming months. Germany has lost about 1 000 men and 500 planes in attacks on Britain. Britain claims 28 fighters and 24 men lost in defence. Civilian casualties total 386 killed and 176 seriously injured in the June 18 period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Sunday Times
Germany
Ministry of Home Security
Inter mediate Exam notes and school activities
School notes announce entries for the Inter mediate Examination and call for volunteers to join the Supervision Committee. Gloucester residents are assured no child will be coerced into petitions. Funds distribution lists Red Cross, War Chest, Free Gift to Nation, Ambulance Fund, plus knitting club totals. Rugby League reports Magpies beating Invincibles 7 to 5 for Rural Cup, with Roel West scoring a late penalty. final to be Magpies vs Iron sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adu Ie
Gloucester
Red Cross
Magpies
Invincibles
Comforts for Soldiers Letters to Gloucester Fund
A reader requests the Gloucester and District Patriotic and War Chest Fund supply winter garments to soldiers in camp in Australia. She notes a fund surplus and urges distribution of balaclavas mufflers and woollen clothing to those with no home support, urging timely action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester and District
War Chest Fund
Tam Ure
Ward's River Red Cross Annual Meeting Summary
The Ward's River Red Cross branch met on 8 July with 25 members present, President chairing. An Acting Secretary was appointed in the Hon. Secretary’s absence. finances showed receipts from entertainments and donations, with total expenditure and a year-end credit balance reported. Officers were re-elected and plans for future entertainments discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wacil
River
Lady Gowrie
George Mackay
R. Mc Kevett
V. Tannex
C. Martin
R. Mc
Kevett
Craven Creek Social Draws Community Support
A large crowd attended a patriotic dance at Mr. R Shulte's barn on a cold night. Funds raised included a donated heifer, a decorated cake won by Mr. F Brazier, and a total of £9 10s handed to the War Effort Fund through the Blonchester Way Chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craven Creek
Konie Lsuimal
R Shulte
J. Bartlett
Cilin
F McKinnon
Aytorday
Fraser
14 Fm
Ty & Gloucester
Neal
Suhnilerer
C. Garlani
F. Braser
Func
Tribute to Australian Troops in World War I
Major-General O Ryan, commander of the 27th Division in France in 1918, admires the Australian Army calling it the most effective troops in the war. He notes Australians fought as volunteers with peak physical fitness and battle technique refined by experience. He contrasts them with American forces drafting men not suited for combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’ryan
New York
France
AJLF
Enrolment Deadline For Egg Producers Poll Urged
The Minister for Agriculture notes the preliminary list enrollment window for the egg producers poll closes Friday August 1941 at 5 pm. Applications from names not on the list and objections must reach the Returning Officer by the date stated. Forms are available at post offices police stations public schools and the State Marketing Bureau in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Reid
Rll.a
Department of Agriculture
G.P.O
Sydney
State Marketing Bureau
Country-Killed Meat Flows Through State Abattoirs
Reports show 2700 country killed cattle received last week from Willing works versus 2500 cattle slaughtered at Homebush abattoirs. Private depots in the metro area also receive country meat with no rent charged for meat hall use, prompting criticism of inequitable charges and calls to reallocate profits from by-products and freight savings to meat hall operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
Homebush
Homebush Bay
Australia
Brisbane
Newcastle
Malbourne
SM. Herald
1941 Show Dates Tentative Schedule by Central Coast
The Central Coast Shows Association tentatively fixed 1941 show dates for multiple towns. Dorrigo February 27 28 Wingham February 27 28 Bellingen March 4 5 Macksville March 4 H Bowraville March 11 12 Wauchope March 20 21 Taree March 26 27 28 Gloucester April 1 2 Bullahdelah April 4 5 Stroud April 4 5 Kempsey April 23 24 25 26 Dungog May 1 2 3 or 9 10 Wallamba May 1 2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Coast Shows Association
Dorrigo
Wingham
Bellingen
Macksville
H. Bowraville
Wauchope
Marc
Taree
Gloucester
Bullahdelah
Stroud
Kempsey
Dungog
Wallamba
Gloucester Co op Dairy Co Directors Nominations Open
Nomination of candidates for directors of Gloucester Co op Dairy Co Ltd invited. Nominations from members, signed by two or more, with written canditure notice, must reach the Registered Office by 5 pm on Wednesday 18 September 1940. Retiring directors deemed nominated unless notified to the contrary. Nomination forms available at the Registered Office. By Order of The Board. G. C. McGregor, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. McGregor
Gloucester Bowling Club AGM Notice
Gloucester Bowling Club will hold its annual general meeting at Corbett's Rooms on Wednesday 1st inst at 7 30 pm Prospective members invited Carey Hummer notes the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
Carey, Hummer
Gloucester School of Arts Club
School of Arts
MI Mombard, Intestnig
Government Notice on Road Boundary Proposed Closure
Government notices in the Gazette announce the proposed closing of parts of a boundary road from Gloucester to Bullah Delan in Kyle parish. Objections must be lodged with the Minister for Lands within one month of Gazette publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Gaz- Pte
Tpoundary
Fos
Gloucester
Bullah Delan
Pariah Kyle
County Gloucester
Lam Disinet Tarve
Shire
Manning
Noth
Rudd
Ceres
Tle
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P. L. Quesne
THE
City Price Draper and Mercer
Platigium
St George
A. Cavanough
A.hazelwood
Church Street
Andrews and Johnston Electric
A. Johnston
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Chase For Exporting Coy
ASUAL
Arthur
VY. Eastwood
Roma Private
McCarthy
Gloucester Advocate
Youreger
Orweston
Phono An
Monster
George Fuller
George Prilley
New South Wales
Ayrents Rentral
Prive Hospital
St George Fuillar
Abedabei
Whartom
Wid Xan
Genes Pullen
Bomn
Klamy
Sir Georges
Mawar Iy
Legislative Assembly
Wesco Hon Cubs
Louisfail
Singapore
Jist
Malaya
Motor Spirit
Benaine
America
TE. Weekes
Jae H. Ntomy
Patriotic Rally
Thompson
Miter
Prentice
Immedi
ALF
Gavins
Daegh Puatie
Thompwost
Thimmeon
Pest
Jayne
Mfr
Thompeort
Monttemeu
BP Pawson
War Savings Cor
Mr Darrott
Bennett
Varnet
Nichola
Fie
Dr. Channon
Baasnett Stevens
Pinel
Ro Chrbett
Ani
Lynn
Mosers
Yates
Newton
Awhlott
Lowell
Lloyd's
Roel West
Ironsides
Ward’s River Red Cross
WAR Chest Social
Diggers
Higgins
Punton
Leedham
McGown
Channon
Stevens
Garner
Glover
Charlton Parish
McRae
Brennan
Coote
Gloucester Co-Op. Dairy Co., Ltd
Thorel Waren
Idiggers’ Ball
Nabiac
Ted Crees
Yepan
Homie
Mra bewWe
M. Cameron
M. Lowe
Gloucester Bowling Club
W. W. Hawdon
Prosutert RH
Gray, Secretney
W.R. Irwin
NOTR
F. Burnett
Grahame
Denison Street
Clem Walsh
King St. Gloucester
Chapman’s Pharmacy
Oloucest
Pumone
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