Ration Books to Be Issued at Numerous Centres
Ration books will be issued on Saturday and Sunday June 18 and 24 at listed centers across the Gloucester Electorate including Gloucester Court House Heatherdale Upper Bowman Bulige Bundools Copeland North Craven Porchesdale Gangat Glenrooie Monkeral Rockhurst Stratford Tomalia Wards River Wau Kivery Carsonville and at Post Offices. Centres open 8 am to 5 pm daily. Parents or guardians can apply for children under 16 with declaration forms. Rations not shown to children under nine. After June 24 books available only from Armidale Divisional Returning Officer.
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Gloucester
Gloucester Court House
Barrington School
Armidale
Satunday
Alexander Kirk
Bowman Farm
Bowman River
Formont
Hawdon & Hawdon
Optometrists Visit D J McDonald PDA Gloucester Tour
Amourn F B M C London Webster Jack McDonald Sydney Pty Limited optometrists and opticians will visit Gloucester regularly and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel Watch for date of next visit with am to 5 span.
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D. J. McDonald
PDA
Amourn F.bmc
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Gloucester
Death notices from Barvington and Turramurra losses
Deaths reported for Mrs Donald Beaton of Barvington who died after illness and for Mrs Alecander Perrett of Turramurra aged about 75. Beaton’s funeral scheduled for today. Perrett longtime dairyman on the Lower Manning River, died in Turramurra after health declined. survived by wife, Miss Isabel Perrett and Dr Douglas Perrett, with family long established in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Beaton
Barvington
Beaton
Turramurra
Alecander Parrett Toolk Finke
Perrett
Ege
Manning River
Mannine
Isabel Perrett
Douglas Perrett
Welcome and Farewell at the Majestic Theatre
A Gloucester welcome home for Sergeant W J Haris and Privates Stan Wilson Colin Spence and others at the Majestic Theatre. Local officials spoke of gratitude to the returning soldiers and their families. The War Chest Fund and Ladies Auxiliary handed out woollen comforts and parcels while appeals for continued support were urged to aid the veterans.
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Majestic Theatre
W. J. Haris
Stan Wilson
Colin Spence
FM. Smith
Ac.f
Stuart Neilson
George Hazelwood
Navy
Tom Hicks
Laurie
T. P. Breese
War Chest Fund
Bicks
Gloucester
Heais
Bister Shepherd
Clouwesterys
Red Cross
Returned Soldiers League
Cpl
Renin
Middle East
Stuart Nelson J
Fred Smith
ATF
Mr. Hicks
War Chest
The Council's Dogs (To the Eositor)
Monro Brom writes to the editor defending the Council against L W Turner's dog job allegations. He questions timing and motives, questions police involvement, and asserts firsthand knowledge from Manager Way while defending Farley and the dog handling sequence.
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L. W. Turner
Turner
Council
Advocate
Farley
Monro Bros
Mr. T
Manger
Hoy
Ganger
Monro Brom
F. B. Monro
Gloucester War Chest Fund urged as court hears small cases
Gloucester police court resumed Tuesday with most June sittings settled or stood over. A handful of defendants faced minor charges, including allegations of offensive behavior and assault. Several individuals received fines of two pounds or seven days to pay, while a larger total sum noted at the session reached 727 pounds 6 shillings 3 pence.
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H. A. Bignell
My & Mrs
Wilfred Farraweil
Grant
Jean Henderson
Wip
Gloucester
Hailway
Majestic
Funcion
Wilfred
Harry Dawson Holden
Cyril Channells
Thomas William Stitt
Marsh
P.M
Lawrence
District Court at Tares Hears Case Over Hotel Wages
Alfred Henry Shears claimed £380 from Florence M. Smith of the Gloucester Hotel for wages due. The district court panel heard evidence from J Davenport plumber John Guyatt health inspector and others. The judge found in favor of the claimant for £890 and granted a stay of proceedings. the full report is promised in the next issue.
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Tares
Alfred Henry Shears
Florence M. Smith
Gloucester
Mr. Kinsella
Mr. Smyth
Messrs
Hawdon
J. Davenport
John T. Guyatt
A. W. J. Stanbury
Sid West
W. Z. Houghtom
Gran Easton Celebrates 80th Birthday In Quiet Party
Mrs Janet Christian Easton known as Gran Easton marked her 80th birthday at her William Street home in Wingham. Relatives and friends gathered as she served an 80-candied birthday cake and a pudding she made. Easton performed a step dance in old style while husband W P Easton played the violin. Attending sisters were Mrs A McPherson and Mrs M Easton from Kimbriki. The family hopes she enjoys many more birthdays.
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Janet Christian Easton
W. P. Easton
A. McPherson
Willian Street
Wingham
M. Easton
Kimbriki
Letters From Germany Pie Wartime Postcard
Jack Porteus writes from a German prison camp to his parents dated November 26 1941 and January 3 1942 detailing health heat snow and winter plans. He mentions Red Cross parcels cigarettes hoped eventual release and return home and signs off with love and best wishes.
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Jack Porteus
W. D. Porteus
Germany
Red Cross
Iren
Cheerio
Jack
Gloucester girl Miss Kathleen Tenl passes ANTA exam
Miss Kathleen Tenl of Gloucester has passed her A.T.N.A. examination at Royal South Sydney Hospital. Sergeant Pilot Fred Hebblewhite was heard on the air in a week broadcast. No visit to New York. Our Shire Engineer Mr Harris leaves today for RAAF service. Mrs Harris will reside at Pymble. Congregational Services Sunday June 14 Upper Bowman 11 a.m Craven Plateau 2 15 p.m Upper Barrington 7 40 p.m Rev Martens.
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Kathleen
Kit) Tenl
Gus Tenl
Gloucester
Royal South Sydney Hospital
Fred Hebblewhite
New York
Harris
RAAF
Pymble
Red Cross Tennis Party Supports Prisoner of War Funds
The Red Cross Society held a tennis event at Park Courts over four Saturdays to raise funds for prisoner of war relief. Prizes were awarded for best aggregate per court, with Mrs Brorson and Mrs W Connolly taking prizes on A Court, and Mrs Crane winning on B Court. A tea cake prize went to Harris Page. The event featured players including Mesdames Brorson Monro Yates and others, plus Misses Matthewson Shepherd and Woodward. A monthly School of Arts meeting follows and invites members and intending members to attend.
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Park Courts
Presbyterian Court
Mesdames Brorson
Ls Monro
A. Yates
S. Matthewson
B. Shepherd
Messrs
Powell
Tilbrook
West
B. Perram
W. Connolly
R. West
M. Hazelwood
Mesdames Fos
Thompson
Yates
Crane
E. Matthewson
P. Chaplin
M. Woodward
W. Highfield
Harris Page
School of Arts
War News in Brief From the Front
Bir Hacheim, southern Libyan stronghold, falls to German forces after prolonged resistance. In the Pacific, US Navy prepays a decisive battle to neutralize the Japanese fleet near Midway. Tokyo confirms loss of one carrier, damage to another, a cruiser hit, and 35 planes missing.
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Bir Hacheim
Pacific
Washington
United States Navy
Western Pacific
Imperial Headquarters C
Tokyo Radio
Japan
Dairy Industry's Sound Future in Australia
Minister for Agriculture reviews dairy prospects in Australia as demand grows. Britain seeks 70 000 tons butter and 5 000 tons hemp season with dehydrated milk orders. NSW dairy sector faces feed, labor and fodder conservation needs. 24 factories awarded Merit certificates despite adverse weather and low butter production.
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Mn Wo
Mit A
Australia
Commonwealth Dairy Produce Control Committee
Great Britain
Britain
NS Logt
Gloucester
Tabor
Australian Agricultural Council
N.S.W
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Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Ration Books
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Roma
McCarthy
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The
Gloucester Advocate
Alex Perrett
Wing
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Colineil
Parenta
D. H. Hill
Brian Carolan
Nike
On Council
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Commissioner's Curlers
Neale
Dubbo
Marrickville
Gloucester War Chest Fund
Gloucester Police Court
G. W. Brown
Upper Bowman
Craven Plateau
Upper Barrington
Martens
Red Cross Society
Ani
Gangat Sports
Baker's Creek
W G Flannery
Ganga Red Cross
Houcester War Chest Fund
Atiena
M. I. Tilbrook
Hoh
Ah, & P. Association
M. A. Newton
Volunteer Defence Corps
Gloucester Park
E. Jenkins
C* Company
Griffin
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
Edwin Farley
Barrington
A.A. Company
H. Hevan
Box
GPO
Lrw.c. & To
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Northern Territory
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Internal Combustion
Intry
J. H. Mould
Watt Street
Newcastle
Gloucester Shire
Yards
Simmons
Craven
C Bambachas
CA Massen
Bowman Street
Muddle
Bickett's Road
Sid Miller
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