Dog’s Errand Inspires Tale From Ashfield
A letter recalls a Borambil Station search drama involving a sheep dog. Mrs Toomey sent a note tied to her husband James Toomey’s dog after he vanished. the dog crossed Goo Bang Creek and Lachlan River to Borambil, enabling a search party to locate Toomey drowned.
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Ashfield
Duncan McBean
Condobolin
Lachlander
Orange
Borambil
James Toomey
Goobang
Mr. Toomey
Late War News Reports Rampant World Conflicts
Japanese planes attacked Dutch Harbor twice confirming major American naval strength in the Aleutians. A first raid of four bombers and 15 fighters caused minor warehouse fires. Bremen was raided following Britain's RAF attack on Bremen, Germany’s second largest port. Submarine actions near Sydney saw three merchant ships sank or damaged, with three lives lost. Four submarines attempted entry to Sydney Harbor. only one successful attack occurred. Prime Minister Curtin announced these details to Parliament.
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Dutch Harbor
Great New American Naval Base
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
Sydney
Sydney Harbor
Mr. Curtin
Church Services Sunday June 7 across Gloucester area
Sunday church services listed by denomination and location include Church of England at Bowman Farm 8 am Forbesdale 11 am Gloucester 2 pm and 7 pm Rev J A Smith. Congregational Gloucester 11 am Copeland 3 pm Craven Creek 7 pm Rev B Martens. Presbyterian Gloucester 11 am and 7 pm Rev G Tones. Free Presbyterian Upper Barrington 11 am Craven Creek 2 15 pm Lower Barrington 7 pm Rev J A Webster. Stroud District Baptist Stroud 11 am Johnsons Creek 2 30 pm Stratford 7 pm Pastor EB Walsham.
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Church of England
Trinity
Gloucester
Bowman Farm
Forbesdale
J. A. Smith
Copeland
Craven Creek
B. Martens
Free Presbyterian
Upper Barrington
Lower Barrington
J._A. Webster
Stroud District
Gloucester War Chest Fund appeal for overcome trenches needs
The Gloucester War Chest Fund reports 580 circulars sent to Gloucester District residents urging donations to support comforts for fighting forces and aid the Australian Comforts Fund. Receipts total £691 19s 9d from 223, with 38 percent response and a push to reach the remaining 62 percent. A long list of donations and donors is acknowledged in the Gloucester Advocate.
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Gloucester
Ateach
Gloucester Advocate
News Of War Prisoners In Singapore Report
First reports from Singapore indicate British prisoners of war are in better condition with improved housing and water supplies. An English-educated Japanese officer in charge is described as sympathetic. At Hongkong POWs are said to receive more humane treatment, better food, and pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Meen
England
Hongkong
Outlook Improves for Tobacco Supplies in June
Melbourne reports the tobacco leaf supply outlook is more hopeful though unchanged. Senator Keane, Minister for Customs, announced continued civilian rations at the May level for June based on the year to Sep 30 1940, minus 25 percent, with defence needs and factory workers prioritized and daily-spread quotas to avoid month-end shortages.
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Melbourne
Keane
Defence
Allied Industries
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Gloucester War Chest Fund
W. Fe, Sparke (Ger) Pty. Ltd
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Laurie Alfred Moore
W. H. Crowfoot
Roy Phillips
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J.T. Hicks
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Patrick Keegan
J. G. Wilson
Jao A. Laurie
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Bert Wilson
Tom Higgins
M. M. Laurie
W. D. Porteus
Andrew Leslie
N. J. Teni
John Teni
Ben Relf
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Roy Goddard
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Clem Walsh
A. McIntosh
Craven Co
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H. G. Barham
Charles Engels
G. M. Hickman
Ray Tull
R. B. Laurie
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E. E. Patmore
ALT. Cavanaugh A. CG. S. Parish
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Fred Lowe
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R. L. Sheldon
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J. EB. Dodd
Ray West
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Laurie Chisholm
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