To Serve with 7th Division in wartime
Lieut. B P Dawsons attaches to the 7th Division and will join the A.L.F. along with Gloucester militiamen. Families in Gloucester report 400 men at the Bullahdelah Nabins road camps building a new road. A new Hunter River bridge at Hexham is planned with tenders on June 22 1940. The Hardy's Ride High opens at Majestic Theatre with the Hardy family plot. Queensland shows 45 000 excess males. Brisbane population 826 000. Rockhampton 24694. Badges may be issued to ALF volunteers and others rejected for service or capacity.
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Bullahdelah
Nabins No
Pulishdelah
Manning River Tiras
Bullakdelst
Nabiac Dix
Yevile
Camongalook
Nabine
Wontton
Tia
Sydney
E Bennett
Colmel M. F. Brixner
Hunter
Hexham
Hunter River
Hoxhanta
Detroit
Milly
Sara Hagen
Ty Detroit
Mickey Rooney
Andy Hardy
Virginia Grey
Marian Hardy
Cecilia Parker
Mickey
George Wallace
Queensland
Greater
Brisbane
Rockhampton
Gloucester townspeople praise war finance efforts
Six thousand pound mark passed as Gloucester Syndicate receives gifts and loans for the Commonwealth Gift Loan. Miss Cynthia Perram and Master Brian Perrin noted. Singleton accepts Gloucester's challenges and equal efforts in war finance. District suffered WW-year drought.
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Cynthia Perram
Brian Perrin
Robina
Perram
Singleton
Gloucester
Gloucester's Challenge Inspires War Loan Pledge
Prime Minister Menzies praised Gloucester New South Wales for issuing a war support challenge after his Wirthe War rally. A group of 25 residents pledged 4000 pounds as an interest-free loan for the war and 200 pounds as a gift, with a 4200 pound bank draft received by Menzies.
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Melbourne
Menzies
Gloucester
New South Wales
Common Wealth
Mengies
Sydney
Ioan
Commonwealth
Gloucester War Aid Sparks Australian Town Challenge
The Gloucester NSW town leads patriotic support for the war effort, offering over £4,000 in interest-free loans and gifts to the Commonwealth war funds. Officials praise its example and urge other Australian towns to match the voluntary fundraising and volunteer spirit fueling the national war effort.
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Sydney Morning Howard
Gloucester
Shakespeare
Protector Duke
London
Glocester
New South Wales
Mengies
Commonwealth
Almtralia
Commonwealth War Chest
Australia
War Chest fund dances raise funds across towns
A series of fundraising dances and events last night and upcoming weeks aim to support local war efforts. The Majestic Theatre netted £8414 for the Local War Chest Fund, with plans for further communal dances in Forbesdale Waukivory and Bar rington to aid the Gloucester and Red Cross funds, plus a grand Patriotic Ball at the Majestic Theatre seeking strong ticket demand.
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Mn RL. Hughes
Majestic Theatre
Forbesdale
Smith
Porteus
ALB
Waukivory
Majestic ‘Theatre
Barrington
Barrington Red Cross and
Gloucester War Chest Fund
Nloomchasers
H. McCarthy
Late War News The New German Drive Advances On Paris
London reports a fresh German push across a 125 mile front near the Weygand Line as Reynaud hints at an Allied favorable outcome. French and British forces fight fiercely along the Somme with tanks and air support. German tanks breach near Amiens Peronne and Cambrai as Paris radio urges troops to hold.
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London
France
Paris
Wiler ix
M. Reynau
Columons
Pererme
Somme
St. Quentin
Peronne
Cambrai
Ane
Amiens
Taen
Anther
Figain
Tay
Hitler
Ham
Weygand
Ailette Canal
Local Recruiting Visit By AULF Officer
Applications for enlistment in the AULF may be made with Mr. D. H. 4. TN, Secretary of the Returned Soldiers' League Gloucester. The Recruiting Officer will again visit Gloucester on the 25th June.
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AULF
The
Returned Soldiers’ League
Gloucester
War Chest Funds Raised at Special Cattle Sale
Mr L Atwater donated a sweater sold at the cattle sale on Tuesday. Tom Hicks spoke for funds and received generous donations from J A Latimore Cecil Latimore H Lynch Tom Hicks I Livermore R J Moore A Hamberper Constable Casey D R Mackay A H Hogne H T Higgins R Hill G E Cox TK Higgins Fred Smith & Son E Laurie K Boorer A E Schultz. The dealer was sold to I Livermore for £5, totaling £28. War Chest Bullock Fund Perce Hagen’s fund reached £389/6 on Tuesday and now totals over £400, though later donations were not available at press time.
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Atwater
Tom Hicks
J. A. Latimore
Cecil Latimore
H. ©. Lynch
I Livermore
R. J. Moore
A. Hamberper
Constable Casey
D. R. Mac.kay
A. H. Hogne
H.T. Higgins
R. Hill
G. E Cox
TK. Higgins
Fred Smith & Son
E. ©. Laurie
K. Boorer
A. E. Shultz
Mr. I. Livermore
WAR Chest Bullock Fund
Perce Hagen
Highway resurfacing request for Forbesdale school front
Mr C Bennett MLA receives a reply from the Secretary Main Roads Depart ment noting that tar surfacing for the highway in front of Forbesdale public school cannot be undertaken now due to cost of short isolated sections. The option was considered as part of a longer stretch south of Gloucester but funding timing remains uncertain.
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C. ©. Bennett
Main Roads Department
Forbesdale
Gloucester
Glowester Chamber of Commerce Meeting in Vive Hchool Arta
Public meeting revived the Glowester Chamber of Conitaries held Monday night at Vive Hchool Arta with May W. W. Hawe don as chairman. Members discussed reorganisation, future elections on 24 June, sewerage policy, and improvements to Gloucester telephones. A letter to Shire Council sought permission to use alternate pipes in house connections to cut costs.
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Glowester Chamber of Conitaries
Vive
Arta
W. W. Hawedon
Mesars
Cavanaugh
Wéeko
Atwater
Gray
Dawann
Woodwind
Kendall
Lowe
Tewax
Messra Kendal
Weekes
Ani
Givay
Wenkey
Aineh
Sydney
Memhurs
Gloucester
Bauelly & Telephone
Ubeloa Barenta CiUzeHa Association Monthly Meeting
Attendance fair with little business. Secretary Gray reported a Mothers Club donation of 5 and 5 from the joint fund. A playground grading update and sewerage installation at the school were discussed. Circulating Library progress noted with 22 school connections and about 600 books. Delegates Shiris and Horace Hazelwood announced for the District Council.
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Ubeloa Barenta
Gray
Mothers Clu Toway
Shepherd
Connell
Cornell Sewerage
Schiool
McGown
Wilmot
Odesi
BP & C. Association
Messi, Shiris
Horace Hazelwood
Parish keeps caretaker post at Olean Reserve three more years
The friends of Mr Charlie Parish learn his appointment as caretaker of the Olean Reserve has been renewed for three years starting July 1. Parish continues to give the reserve his full attention and favors the public with courteous service to hundreds who patronize it yearly. The notice also mentions MV Atinjol becoming Staff Captain at Vitoria Barracks and awaiting transfer to the ALF, and ED Mot of the Crown Law Department as adjutant in the ath Brigade during the Great War with distinguished service in France.
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Charlie Parish
Olean
Parish
Country Rugby League
Injol
Vitoria
ALF
ED Mot
Crown Loaw Department
Ath Brigady
France
Rush to join ALFboosts enlistment drive in Commonwealth
In three weeks since the Governments new recruiting campaign began 35000 men have applied across the Commonwealth for enlistment in the ATF The appeal sought about 30000 for the Seventh Division and Corps Troops In most states applications exceed quotas and in some states quotas for the Eighth Division to be raised are in sight An illustration of price control success compares petrol and olive oil in Italy and Australia petrol in Italy 7 lire per litre olive oil 11 litres per litre while Australian olive oil costs about 18d per gallon with a 10 per cent potential reduction by the Prices Commissioner
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Commonwealth
ATF
Italy
Australia
Impounding Notice for Black Cow at Gloucester Pound
Impounded at Gloucester Pound a black cow aged with no visible brands and a split ear. If not released, it will be sold at Gloucester Pound at noon on Thursday 20 June 1940. Poundkeeper R Nichols signs the notice.
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Gloucester Pound
R. Nichols
Commercial Special Overstock Sale at Tun Hicks yard
Attendance high despite dry weather as buyers crowded Tun Hicks sale yard. Prices ranged lower across cattle and calves with many entries from multiple sellers including Bowen Bros and Mite Faston. steers, cows and calves traded to varied yields, while porkers and related stock at Sydney and Melbourne markets showed modest shifts in value.
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Tun Hicks
Duyer
Pme
Nouthern
Miyers
Bowen Bros
Wilves
Ho Johnston
Johnston
A. M. Hogno
H. Nairn
Walliam Dibbs
Gloucester
Chisholm
Oseis Hogan
Ke Boorer
Nelfers
Java
D. Boorer
Crowther
Ana
Papwort
Reg. Andrews
Prineer Ce
Sansom Bros
Bray Wilken
L. F Smith
Hove
In Memoriam Tanny Mihier Ellis Farewell Note
In loving memory of my dear husband and father Tanny Mihier Ellis who passed away in June 1954. A heartfelt tribute expresses enduring love and sorrow with lines about gates open and farewells. Children Margi Warren Kerry and Anhard sign the note along with family.
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Tanny Mihier Ellis
Skade
Ando Leving Veice
Comet
Ana Apidren
Margi
Warren
Kerry Ana
Anhard
Loving Memory of Isdav Milny Thomas Es 99
In loving memory of our Wentwathiee and brother in law Isdav Milny Thomas Es aged 99 who passed on June 4 1938. Gone but not forgotten. Rest in peace. Inserted by his loving sister and family.
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Ellis
Isdav Milny Thomas Es
Awil
Loving memory of Isaac Milner Thomas on his anniversary
In loving tribute to Isaac Milner Thomas who departed this life June 9 1989. The winds of heaven blow softly for that quiet and sacred spot You will never be forgot, inserted by his brother Tom and sister in law Margaret and family.
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Allas
Isaac Milner
Thomas Ellis
Isa Ernie
Uttle
Pauline
Ellis
Isaac Milner Thomas
Orother
Tom
Margaret
In loving memory of Isaac from his family and kin
A sentimental remembrance note from Isaac's brother Chas sister in law Nell and niece Coral. It notes his passing in June 1939 and that a vacant place remains, with enduring memory of his footsteps and familiar face.
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Isaac
Chas
Nell
Coral
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