Old Estate Sold Amid Dairying Plans at Dungog
The Auchentorne estate near Dungog, held by the Wilce family for almost a century, was subdivided into eight farms with frontage to the Williams River. A 13 acre island block sold for £50, other blocks fetched high prices per acre, enabling supply of milk to Sydney and Newcastle. Surviving family member Miss Francia Wilce recently celebrated her 100th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auchentorne
Wilce
Dungog
Batudyay
Sydney
Newcastle
Williame
Kealey
W. S. Yates
Roy Yates
R. Newell
Wire
Francia Wilce
PLOMETRISTS VISIT HONOURS F SM C LONDON AT WEBSTER
D 1 McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited opticians will be in attendance at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester Saturday August 10 from 9 am to 5 pm consulting on eye care and optical services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
B.C.A
F.sm.c
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Men of the Fighting 87 War News and Farewells
Recruits majority report to Sydney for final medical exams after a large Gloucester send off. A social, supper, and a packed Star Theatre audience honored them with songs and a band. Watches presented to Eric Young, Barry Price, and Arthur Brewse. Farewell gatherings and private send offs continue around town as ALF members depart for Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.F
Sydney
Gloucester
School of Arts
Star Theatre
Hughes
Bach Lad
Gloucester Band
Bennett
Chapman
H. A. Mcleod
W. W. HaWdon
Bates
Cavan- Omen
Jarrett
J Moulzgurts
Church Street
Returned Soldiers” League
Gloucester War Chest Committee
Eric Young
Barry Price
Unite
Royal Australian Navy
Arthur Brewse
6Th Division
Reinforesienta
Nso
Sam Fordham
Sid
T O S
Air actions and Paris open city plan reported
The Air Ministry says RAF reconnoitred northern Italy and struck military targets. RAF raids in the Middle East hit aerodromes in Libya and Egypt. Paris disputed: German forces near the capital and French counterattacks north of Paris drove back the enemy five miles. France declares Paris an open city and vows to fight on both in front of and behind Paris. Italy reportedly sent an ultimatum to Egypt.
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London
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Italy
Middle East
Libya
Egypt
France
Lower
Seine
Argonne Forest
Paris
British
United Press
Exchange Telegraph Agency
Cairo
Paria
Local Enlistments for Fighting Services Report
Local enlistments announced for the military services include Percy W. German of Gloucester Don Davies of Cobark James Smith of Gloucester and DH7 initials. Hil has applied for Air Force enlistment as a dentist. Regimental numbers and units should be notified to the Gloucester War Chest Fund secretary HW McLeod as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fighting Services
Percy W. German
Gloucester
Don Davies
Cobark
James &, Smith
Hil
Air Force
Gloucester War Chest Fund
HW. A. McLeod
War Chest Fund contributions and stock sales report
The War Chest Fund treasurer E Weekes reports total receipts to date of £677 7s 9d, with recent additions from W J Adams Tomi Hollingsworth and others. Donations from Bowman Farm residents list many names and amounts. Stock from related sales included pigs and calves sold at Sparke and Hicks auctions. Ladies Auxiliary notes a Thursday meeting and a forthcoming Patriotic Ball supper committee election for July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Chest
E. Weekes
W. J Adams
Tomi
Hollingsworth
Bowman Farm
Jack
Wilson
W. J. Stanton
J. H. Relf
W. A. Belf
Arthur Archinal
King Bros
Kirk & Sons
W. Maslen
C. G. Ritter
Arthur Madden
C. Belcher
Tom Higgins
War Chest Fund
W. BE. Sparke
John Forbes
R. Bleasdale
Roosters
Tom Hicks
Banks
Glover
G. C. Glover
W. EB. Sparke
Arch McRee
F. G. Edwards
United States Sends War Supplies to All Allies
A Washington official stated that a rapid flow of war materials is continuing from the United States to the Allies with increases expected. The War Department ordered 98 Northrop attack aircraft that had flown to Maine from various states be shipped to Canada without returning to Douglas Aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
War Department
Northrop
Gloucester Free Loan and Gift Movement Receives Donations
Still mounting. My B Weekes, organiser, announced funds received since Friday. Figures include Gloucester District Rural School and supporters Kenneth Chisholm W J Dare Miss Phyllis Dare and others totaling 9/5 104) and Agny E160, underscoring growing local contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My. B. Weekes
Gloucester Free Loan and Gift Movement
Gloucester District Rural School
Kenneth Chisholm
W. J. Dare
Miss Phyllis Dare
School Notes Kickoff for Socks and Fund Drive
Under Mrs. Nash supervision the School girls knit socks aiming for thirty pairs by June end. This week raises funds for a free gift to the nation, with about eight pounds expected. Attendance exceeds 80 percent with some irregulars due to illness. Intermediate exams begin late November. Rugby League Rural Cup features saw Invincibles beat Tigers 12 to 3, with Tries by Wilton Smith Bade and Arrowsmith. Ironsides edge Magpies as Darrell West scores late.
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Nash
Hana
Cornell Chambers
Cornell
Tigers
Invincibles
Tvineiides
Bob Wilton
Smith
Bade
Arrowsmith
Fifth Column Demands Action Against Subversive Talk
A wartime letter warns against Fifth Columnists urging men to resist enlistment. It urges reporting such views to authorities and supports drastic community measures to secure loyalty. The writer stresses duty to those serving overseas and points to possible conscription as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urel
Sunday Sport Debate Continues Over Park Play
Gloucester Shire Council hears public petition on Sunday sport in Gloucester Park. Citizens favour allowing Sunday afternoon football and recreation, with 270 signatories of 267 in support. Debate notes youth and town cooperation, council to revisit issue at next meeting.
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Giolvester Shire Coubell
Rov
Glydines
Sion
Siv
Drewbytorian
Glovewster
Zaif
Sunioy
Cornell
Heartie
Raghis
Comet
Messia
J. Carolan
P. Campbell
Colinell
Coline
Gloucester Park
Trielty
Carolan
Bach Cr
Thome
Ally Hy
MV Campbell
Himselt
Campbell
Council
Mr. Campbell
Tment
Tull
Golf notes set matches for tomorrow at Lynn Rye
The competition draw lists tomorrow's early pairings: Lynn versus Rye, Mead against Higgins, McGown facing Charlton, McRae meeting Hebblewhite, Collins opposed by Stevens, Coote paired with Pariah, and Brennan up against Garner.
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To-Morrow
Lynn
Rye
Mead
Higgins
McGown
Charlton
McRae
Hebblewhite
Collins
Stevens
Coote
Pariah
Brennan
Garner
Where Turkey Stands In The 1839 Treaty Provisions
The October 1839 treaty between Britain and France and Turkey obliges Britain and France to aid Turkey against European aggression. Turkey would assist if a European power attacks Greece or Romania or if actions risk Mediterranean war linked to those guarantees. A protocol limits Turkey from actions that could pit her against the Soviet Union.
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Britain
France
Turkey
Mediterranean
Greece
Romania
Soviet Union
Gloucester Water Supply Debate At Council Meeting
At a Gloucester Shire Council session President Dr P H Dearns outlined a proposal to source town water from the Barrington River and progressively shut down the existing intakes. Minister Marlin altered the plan offering 60 percent funding with an officer to review the scheme. The meeting admired local efforts and involved school children in fundraising for the War Chest.
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Klourester Shire
P.H. Dearns
L. ©. Marlin
Dearns
Barrington
Mt Teast
Maron
Gloucester
Martitt
Uarldlom
Agid Lhce
Carleton
Local Recruiting Visit by Gloucester Office
Applications for enlistment in the AULF may be made with Mr HL hk FLAIL, Secretary of the Returned Soldiers' League, Gloucester. The Recruiting Officer will again visit Gloucester on the 27th June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AULF
HL Hk Flail
Returned Soldiers’ League Aluucester
Gloucester
Italian Ship Romolo Scuttled After Interception near Australia
News from Melbourne reports the Italian motor liner Romolo was intercepted by an Australian naval vessel while attempting to reach neutral waters. Fire was seen on deck as the crew took to boats and ensured all passengers and crew remained aboard the intercepting ship. The minister noted only two Italian vessels in Australian waters at the outbreak of war with Italy are now accounted for, with Romolo sunk and sister ship Retto seized earlier.
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Pacific
Uh Tralian
Amd
Romolo
Melbourne Lake
Uner
R. A.P
Brisbane
Viv Navy
Cameron
Wernesd
Australian
Italy
Belbora Red Cross Dance Promised for June Evening
A Belbora Red Cross dance is announced for Thursday June 2 at Mr H Blows residence Gent's. Entrance for men is 2d and ladies 1s. Tickets include a basket valued at 1s. Mathieson is Hon. Sec. and will oversee arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aig
Belbora Red Cross
Gloucester District Tennis Association Special Meeting Notice
The Gloucester District Tennis Association calls a special meeting at the School of Arts on Tuesday June 18 at 8 pm. Business includes competition and disposal of the association's bank funds. Full representative attendance is requested. Signed N. E. Keena Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Arts
War Chest Ladies Auxiliary Plans Supper for July Ball
War Chest Ladies Auxiliary calls for 18 ladies on Thursday June 20 at 230 Pan, Stoke School of Arts to arrange the supper for the Patriotic Ball on July 2. E. C. McLeod, Hon. Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoke School of Arts
E. C. McLeod
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Patons & Baldwins
PATON
P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. I. Cavanough
Hemist and Stationer
Crusader
Hazelwood
Mens and Boys
A.&a.hazelwood
VOR
Gloria Jean
Robert Cummings
Nan Grey
Margaret Lindsay
Billy Gilbert
Aubrey Smith Yims Gordon Harker
Inspector Hornleigh
Cinesound News
MR. Chips
Robert Donat
Greer Garson
Humbrey Bogart
Wayne Morris
Mandrare the Magician
Dad
Dave
Roma
McCarthy
The
Gloucester Advocate
the Church Militant
Palestine
Methodist Church
H. Jartolt
Hitler
P.O
Post and Telegraph
Boy Scouts
Star Mentre
Alex Brown
AUF
Hy Lynn
Majestic Programme
C. Aubrey Smith
Gordon Harker
My. Chips
James Hilton
Donat
Craven Red Cross Society
Craven
Red Cros Society
Mia. McKevett
Ladies’ War Chest Auxiliary
Gloucester Patriotic and War Chest Fund
Indies
C.wa
Diggers
Forbesdale
Forbesdale Hall
A. E. Smith
MEN OF
WAR News. Services
RAF
North
Fresce
Avalary
U.S.A
Agny
Tronsides
Magpies
Darrell West
Ironsides
Barry Crowe
Gloucester Water Supply
Pynton
York
School Counells
Franke Munro
Cotnett
Mr. Tinton Alka
Belbora
RED Cross Dance
Mathieson
Gloucester District Tennis Association
N. E. Keena
WAR Chest Ladies’ Auxiliary
John Major
R. Jenkins
Munic Studios
Giouceste
Nsw
New Zealand
Scone
W. E. Sparke
Waiw
Gloucester Hotel
Tom
Royal Enfield Motor Cycle
Northern Motors
Gloucrs
HP Alpha
Master
Ronaldson‘Tippett and
Mc’Cormick-Deems
Mc- Cormick-Desting
Kelly-Lewis and Amulersis
Baltic Simplex Machinery 20, Ltd
PB Kits
Tyrell Street
Thomas Cowan & CO
Tudor ST
O'Connell
J. Bowen
Box
Taree
Laval Agents Street & Parish, Pty., Ltd
Grahame
Denison Street
Burnett
Tar City
Chapman's Pharmacy
Pa Icinesen
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