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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1940
Page
2
At the GWA Younger Set meeting Mrs. Wilson praised Miss Isobel Easton for her work as Secretary and presented a silver case. Miss Easton, soon to marry, received a posy as the group toasted her and her fiancé joining the ALF.
London reports Mussolini to defy declaration and mobilize Italy against Britain and France. France’s Reynaud warned of midnight mobilization tonight. Mussolini pledged not to attack other nations, while promising to respect borders of Yugoslavia, Turkey, Greece, Egypt and Switzerland. The Allied response vows to meet force with force as a lengthy war looms.
The report notes additional amounts received for the Free of Interest Loan and gifts to the Commonwealth Government. Mr Hugh A. Grant and W. H. Crowfoot are listed among contributors, with sums including 56 420 now raised and adjustments to individual gifts such as A. Ky Moore increasing a contribution.
In a broadcast address President Roosevelt denounced Italy for entering the war and pledged rapid mobilization of all American resources to supply immediate aid to the Allies.
Two Gloucester members of the Royal Navy on home leave in Australia are Eric Young and Barry Price. Both are reported looking fit and well, enjoying a few days of rest between duties aboard an Australian cruiser.
Private rures hepinall from the sit Division Reinforcements spent a few days leave in Gloucester and returned to camp Monday night. On Monday afternoon he was presented with a wristlet by the Chairman of the Gloucester War Chest, Mr P.H. Deards, amid good wishes from district residents.
Recruits enlisted at Gloucester last week were told to report to Sydney for final medical tests. The Returned Soldiers League will host a send-off starting at 8 pm in the School of Arts with refreshments. At about 10 pm the men, led by the Gloucester Band, will march to the railway station. A lorry will carry gear and car owners may drive relatives from the hall to the station.
Applications for enlistment in the AUF may be made with Mr. D. H. J. HMM, Secretary of the Returned Soldiers' League Gimpester. The Recruiting Officer will again visit Gloucester on the 27th date.
Examination System headed by Mr J G McKenzie acting director of education informs headmasters that actions on proposed changes to examinations under the University Amendment Act 1936 are postponed due to the present international situation. No changes will affect examinations to be held this year and any future amendments will be announced.
Commercial Homebuss stock sales in Sydney report 2168 cattle yarded with prices easing up to 10 shillings. Vealers to 41 pence per hundredweight, steers to 42, heifers to 38, bullocks to 36. Pitt Son and Badgery note 216 cattle yarded with generally good quality. heavy cattle slightly weaker. Maitland fat cattle: about 900 forward, best bullocks to £15 3s 6d, cows to £13 10s, yearlings to £9 10s. calves strong with heavy bulls £11 10s, best heavy calves 70s-90s. Pigs: about 600 forward, baconers and backfatters strong, baconera 70s-81s 6d, heavy porkers 46s 6d-56s 6d. market keen, values firm to dearer with good attendance.
About a dozen cases were listed for hearing at Gloucester Police Court. Among them were several motor traffic offenses with fines of 2/5 and costs. Ronni Corbett pleaded guilty in one case, stating he killed time with a bad boss who would fix things to save a trip. the magistrate confirmed a 27 fine plus costs.
Donations to the War Chest Fund include a 1000 gallon tank and a stud Jersey heifer, with further pledges to match others. A Gloucester Shire health case against Cyul Hamberger for failing to give notices before slaughter involved multiple charges, transport costs, and fines. A bear protection case against Mich Taylor featured the capture of a protected animal and a lenient outcome.
Mr Weekes forwarded a £4200 cheque from Gloucester donors to the Commonwealth War Fund. Prime Minister Menzies thanks the contributors on behalf of the Government and expresses appreciation for the support from Bank of New South Wales Gloucester and others.
Mr Thomas B. Yates escaped serious injury after a Duroc Jersey boar attacked him while separating weaner pigs at a farm near the railway and town boundary. He suffered deep leg gashes, was shocked, and hospital treatment followed as he shows recovery progress. Another incident: Gus Forbes, Barrington, cut his arm requiring stitches during a separate pig fight intervention.
Park No 1 faces Teachers at Teachers Court with players B Coomber L Atking J Hawdon W Woodward Mrs Hawton Mrs Carey. Park No 2 meets Ward's River at the Park with S Brennan J Matthewson W Atkins F Parker Mrs Parker Miss I Matthewson. B GRADE Park vs Factory at Factory line up V Fitegerainé J McIntyre W Latimore S Harris V West omitted Mrs Drewe Mrs Hollingworth.
A police information case alleges Ivan Livermore cruelly ill treated two cows. The matter awaits next month's court with a possible further adjournment if Sergeant Hughes is available. In a Small Debts case H J Channell sued S H Slade for rent on a billiard room, verdict for plaintiff for 80 pounds. Slade leased it at 2 pounds weekly, rent paid to Roy Channell, with 221 pounds already paid and balance claimed for mid year to December listings.
A dispute over betting in a saloon room arises when Roy Channel seeks proceeds from billiards winnings. After hearing Dawann testify, the court holds the saloon owner not liable for the premises’ alleged wilt and awards a verdict of five dollars and eight pence.
Gloucester travelled to Kew to face Camden Haven and suffered their first defeat of the season by four points in a tightly fought match. Gloucester midfield was weakened by Rowe Bull and Bate Wit absence, but mudlajena returned after an early knock and scored Gloucester's lone try with Middlemiss conversion. The Camden Haven side dominated opportunities, while Gloucester defended stubbornly. club plans note enlistments of several players for overseas duty as the team braces for medical tests in Sydney.
Notes from the course record a 70 net by Murmuci and mentions by Beene, DdlowWs, Lome, Pultey, Le Tiigeane and Leedham amid a Street am dawn event. The Powerall-Bese Balt competition results list Mrs Sholom, Mrs Garner, Miss Cleaver and others with scores from 5 to 90. Tomorrow's Cav ar cup matchups include Cleaver versus Booier and Shelton against Mubietroak.
Congregations including Anglican Presbyterian Methodist Congregational and Baptist announce June services. Details cover various locations such as Barrington Heatherdale Stratford Bucca Wauka Carsonville Craven Creek Copeland Stroud and Waukivory with times ranging morning and evening and notes of a monthly Gospel Meeting in Waukivory Hall led by Mr R W Louden on Sunday June 16 at 7 30 pm.
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