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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1940
Page
2
Mr Horner of the Public Works Dept surveys a water main between the town reservoir and Barrington River as the state plans a town water supply upgrade. Meanwhile council delays in local elections provoke public debate, with residents arguing three years is long enough to assess civic leaders.
Victoria Barracks officers said no new camps are planned beyond Bathurst Cowra Tamworth and Dubbo with Wingham hopeful for a local establishment. Funding debates continue as motorists face petrol rationing and price rises while wartime measures curb metal use and swine branding plans.
A flood of fodder goods arrives at Gloucester rail yard, 70 to 80 trucks over seven weeks for dairy owners and the Gloucester Dairy Company. Demand outpaces stock and rising prices threaten high quality chaff and hay, straining rail and bank resources while butter output could fall.
The Gloucester School of Arts Club held its annual meeting with Mr. W. W. Hawdon presiding. The annual report shows a debit balance of £45 and library expansion with about 2177 volumes. Hall use supported war funds events, with nine regular and one special meeting held and two committee members joining the defence forces.
A Red Cross street stall on Thursday raised funds for the Gloucester branch and praised donors Mrs Y Wiggins and Mrs Archie White for cloth and dinner contributions. Mrs Cavanaugh received a full course dinner value, and Mrs W Wilson benefited from a cake donation. Dancers at a Gloucester River home in a July 25 event organized by Mr and Mrs Parish yielded £11 for Heatherdale residents and the Red Cross.
A Danberry message says militiamen and compulsory servicemen overseas will not lose the Obe Ligation exemption but must pay income tax on military pay. Authorities note many will lose the civil-military pay difference, with incomes below 250 pounds exempt federally. They state taxpayers must budget for taxation, regardless of current finances. State authorities have not yet ruled on home defence enlistments taxed to June 30 from military pay. a spokesman says cases vary by merit.
Yesterday in town the Yooe family clashed as Mr Youle, long sick, begins recovery. At Cotf's Harbour Jetty a small crowd gathered for a routine event. FV reports Muto, recently enlisted in the RAAF, visited a Gloucesten medical office over the weekend. A doctor in Well noted the Air Force greets in trim uniform. Air Force men on leave included Doug Young and Fred Clufield. Many AULB men returned home for the weekend. Mr Jack Middlebrook had an operation at the weekend and is recovering as expected.
London report says by German order all passenger services between zones halt at 5 am local time. British press notes plowed lines and rail traffic disruption hint at impending operations against Britain from northern France. French Vichy government offers no explanation but will issue a communique claiming refugees and government services return to Paris is paused.
A fragmented schedule lists multiple denominations and locations in Gloucestershire with service times. Various churches including Church of England Gloucester, Presbyterians, Methodists, Free Presbyterian, Congregational, and Stroud District Baptist announce times across Gloucester and surrounding towns with ministers named. some cancellations noted.
At a committee meeting after the annual gathering officers were appointed including President W W Hawdon Vice Presidents Mesura A J Woodward and D C Rye Treasurer J W Hawdon Auditor R B Wilken Library Committee J W Hawdon Brennan Te Stevens Amusement Committee Mensie D C Rye C Maleoner A J Woodward and W Fitzgerald The Library Committee were allotted 30 pounds for books The librarian was told to set aside magazines for the War Chest Committee for military camp relief.
The Ladies' Auxiliary War Chest Committee organized parcel deliveries from the depot to two sick soldiers at the Sydney Showground camp. Parcels included pullovers socks and other comforts, with August donations totaling funds, fabrics, and competition prizes. The group calls for knitters to focus on balaclavas pullovers and mittens for upcoming parcels and thanks donors and volunteers for their support.
A war chest fund from Gloucester and District sent parcels and notes to Privates Ray Koellner and Roger Rye in Palestine. Sister Shepherd reports the soldiers are pleased, especially with the small notes, and Mr Weekes received an issue of the A.F. paper from Palestine with positive reviews of corps and Australian news.
The Prime Minister Mr Menzies confirmed plans to empower Parliament to extend its own life if needed, with the power to be exercised by Parliament not the Government. Opposition from Labour fears a strong ministerial weapon and Labour leaders Curtin and Rosevear oppose the proposal. A constitutional referendum remains the alternative path.
Rev Brown quotes a variant Bible translation in City Temple. He links Adolf Hitler to a Daniel prophecy, describing a “deep babie creature” who rises by crafty promises, conquers by aid of a party, attacks leaders, plunders, exalts himself, and persecutes the faithful before an eventual downfall.
The Treasurer, Mr. B. Weekes, reports progress on the war chest fund with a financial update, outlining contributions and expenditures and urging continued support.
Country resident seeks settlement near Sydney to purchase elevated land block of 28 perches fronting bitumen road in Wahroonga North Shore with room for garden stock and a well built home. Part of house may be let as self-contained. Garage tennis court and conveniences included. Price £1750. Additional adjoining blocks may be bought. Applicants write to Mrs E W Brander Westbrook Avenue Wahroona.
Gloucester Bowling Club will hold its annual general meeting in Corbett's Rooms on Wednesday, first instant at ten oclock pm. Prospective members are invited. Signed G Carey, Honorary Secretary.
Nominations of candidates invited for election as directors of Gloucester Co op Dairy Co Ltd. Nominations must be signed by two or more members and delivered to the registered office by Wednesday 18 September 1947. Retiring directors are deemed nominated if they sign a notice. nomination forms available at the registered office. By order of the board, G C Meagher, secretary.
Shire of Gloucester invites tenders for a three year lease of Farmanu Cottage at Beverage Treatment Works Gloucester. The area covers about 34 acres of fertile river flats suitable for crops. Deposit of £5 accompanies each tender. Shire Clerk Harry Chaplin. Gloucester 18/7/40.
Gloucester Shire invites applications for the final position, with submissions due by 12 noon on Saturday, 10 August 1940. Details of duties and remuneration available from Shire Clerk Harry N Chaplin at the Shire Office, Gloucester, as of 18 January 1940.
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