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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1941
Page
2
Unclear OCR fragment hints at growth from wilderness to a thriving city of about 30,000 residents under Charters leadership. Details are sparse. main entity appears to be a settlement reaching a population milestone, led or connected to Charters Tanranenf Mcinee.
A tragedy near the Bucketts rock where Darcy Tonks and a group climbed for a day outing ended when a falling stone or ledge collapse sent Darcy to his death about 160 feet below. Witnesses, rescuers, and local officials describe a perilous ascent and careful descent, with Dr Channon confirming fatal injuries. Darcy Tonks, 16, born to Mr and Mrs Tonks, leaves a grieving family and many young friends in Gloucester. The funeral proceeded from the Church of England to Gloucester cemetery after a Sydney train arrival.
London reports Japan’s moves into Indo China trigger swift Western retaliation. Britain and the United States freeze Japanese assets, order production controls, and heighten military readiness. Roosevelt creates Far East Army. Philippines forces join U.S. command. France and Japan sign mutual defense pact for Indo China. News notes Saigon and Cam Ranh Bay deployments, Singapore defenses strengthened, and air service suspended.
A collage of notes from Cairns Show high jump records by Rujent Lass and Flyaway. Glou-cester events feature Gloria Jean in A Little Bit of Heaven and related film plans. Also mentions church welcome, Gloucester Youth Show, soldier parcels, and a Gloucester Hotel dairy sale schedule.
The War Chest Auxiliary thanks all who donated and helped at last Thursday’s street stall. Proceeds topped £411. Rooster won by Mr. J Wilson and baby’s coat by Mr. Bar ney McInnes. Secretaries acknowledge £4 18 3 from jams by Mrs. Cavanaugh. Depot improvements credited to Mrs. Weekes Haw son and Kennedly. ALF letters received and viewable at the Depot.
London dispatch reports a large scale counter attack near Smolensk and Moscow with Soviet reinforcements pushing west and southwest. German claims admit heavy losses and halt, while Soviet air raids on Moscow continue. The piece notes a subdued German tone suggesting the original lightning strike failed.
Prime Minister Menzies announced that Japan balances in Australia have been frozen under exchange control rules. Japanese trade funds in Australia were estimated around £2,000,000 by Ichikawa. Officials note imports have been paid before loading, complicating money transfers. War Cabinet has not yet impounded ships. Britain’s actions will guide Commonwealth moves. External Affairs would not confirm measures, but stated close coordination with Britain and readiness to act.
The Church of England observes services at Gloucester at 8 am and 7 pm, Bowman Farm at 11 am, and Forbesdale at 2 pm led by Rev. J. A. Smith. Presbyterian services in Gloucester at 11 am and 2 pm conducted by Rev. D. Glyn Jones.
Mr D Watkins of MCELR told Newcastle District Assembly that Ratliff and Thomas were in their proper place and should stay there until the war is won. He criticized the Federal Government for not explaining the action against them and urged industrialists not to hinder production.
A Yokine page reports a Stobo event featuring a pen and writing set for Lt. A Hays and others, with an enjoyable evening and no games. Arch McRae attended the Central Coast and Tablelands PASTRICT Exhibit Association meeting at Taree. Announcements note the engagement of Evika Jacobsen and Mervyn McLuckie of Bowmen Farm Newcastle. The death of M J Graham, former Gloucester resident, occurred in Sydney last Saturday. further details to appear Friday.
The USSR publishes nearly 9,000 newspapers in 70 languages with a 1939 total circulation of 47.92 million. Pravda leads with over two million daily, followed by Fevestia at 4.86 million, and Trad with about half a million. The system also runs 1,288 periodicals totaling 250 million copies.
Land sale notice from the Estate of Josper Priest Ley. Tom Hicks Auctioneer offers by public auction a 20 acre backerank property with a comfortable cottage, dairy, barn and outbuildings. Described as fertile, well improved and subdivisible for dairying, in a rich country belt. Terms at sale. Gloucester.
Notice announces the completion of a public hall at Gangat with plans and specifications available at the office. Tenders close with the undersigned at noon on Friday August 5th. The highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Adams, Gangat, Secretary.
Ravenwood Poultry Farm Shortland near Newcastle offers White Leghorn and Australorp stock. Price list requests sent to Jack Davis, Ravenwood Poultry Farm, Shortland, near Newcastle.
Notice to subscribers about changes in rates and payment terms effective July 1 1947. Due to rising costs and shortages the paper will discontinue subscriptions after fourteen months unless reduced rates are accepted and arrangements made.
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