Diggers Hold Dance Amid War Time Social Life
Last night the Returned Soldiers League hosted a well attended dance at Forbesdale with Jesters Band providing music and a generous supper by local ladies. Also noted was a postponed Gloucester Rifle Club meeting due to lack of quorum as officials plan a new gathering at Corbett’s Cafe next Friday.
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Diggers
Soliders’ League
Forbesdale
Jester
Gloucester Rifle Club
Corbett's Cate J
Fund total and new subscriptions noted by Mr Weekes
Mr. E Weekes reported the fund now totals E6680/5/ comprising £300/5/ gifts and £6380 /free loan. New receipts since Friday include gifts and loans from James Wenham with £100 subscribed, totaling 6689/5/ in the record.
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E. Weekes
James Wenham
New Defence Bill Aims At Home Force Of 250000
Prime Minister Men vies announces sweeping war measures to train a home defence force of up to 250000 and to mobilize industrial resources. The bill, to be sent to Parliament, would grant the government broad powers including tax, property, and employment directives while barring conscription overseas. Industry leaders urge immediate nationwide action.
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Menvies
Ina Hrrondesat
Britain
Polntain
Menutes
ALF
Australia
Patriotic Meeting Forms War Savings Groups at Ward's River
Almost all families at Ward's River attended the patriotic meeting in the School on Thursday night. Officials elected organize a War Savings Certificate group to aid the nation. Speakers urged every man woman and child to support the war effort. Collections start immediately and a dance was planned for June 22 to benefit the National War Fund.
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Ward's River
Turner
Crawford
Johnson's Creek
McKevelt
Misa Fy Mur
Ine
MS Brown
Laimbley
Miss Martin
MacLean
Dalley
National War Funda
Colfe
France seeks armistice as Paris struggles for peace
London reports France seeks an armistice after fierce defense against overwhelming German forces. Marshal Petain, now France’s premier, says negotiations began last night to end hostilities, while Britain pledges to continue the war. Berlin notes Hitler will meet Mussolini to discuss Petain’s stance, with no separate armistice possible without capitulation. No details on British forces in Normandy.
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Marshal Petain
France
M. Reynaud
Bordeaux
At By
Britain
Great Britain
Nnh
Berlin
Hitler
Mussolini
Germany
Normandy
Russians Occupy Estonian Towns and Press Finnish Reports
Russian troops reportedly occupied several towns in Estonia and crossed the Latvian frontier. Latvia reportedly accepted Russian demands. Moscow news agency said the Soviet issued an ultimatum to Estonia and Latvia as Russia extended influence in Lithuania.
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London
Berlin
Helsinki
Finland
Latvia
Adda
Moscow
Estonia
Russia
Recruitment seeks fit for selected appointments over field service
Recruiting authorities said there are few vacancies for men deemed unfit for field service but fit for selective posts where disability is not a disadvantage. Appointments occur as vacancies arise and papers of all men in classes will go to the Paddington recruiting officer. Many with disabilities applied at Marlon Place hut and other centres but were advised to defer. One officer noted the panel is busy enlisting men expected to be fit for field service.
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Paddington
Marlin Place
War Chest Fund Ladies Auxiliary Meeting at School of Arts
The War Chest Fund Ladies Auxiliary held a large meeting at the School of Arts on Thursday with plans to open the depot daily from 1 to 4 30 pm and 10 am to 7 pm on Saturdays. A donor roster was created, donations accepted, and thanks extended to several contributors for premises, signage, and support. The usual War Chest Dance is rescheduled to Friday night at the School of Arts.
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School of Arts
Pam Mek
Mra. P. HM. Deards
War Cheat
Aim
Wkdes
M. J. Banks
Stanbury
MF Shepherd
H- Grey
Jack Buckley
Taree Road
Gloucester
Buckley
V. Borer
Misa
Fett
Po Hong
Hst
Roorer
A. Gon ‘Tert
Liveruore
Cos
Mia le Pariah
Ritwouras
Mra
MrDonald
Loh Farley
K . Boorer
Mee H Murray
Jnnes Td
Glyn Jones
Jepaon
Ro Fatrie
Mra Fitzgerald
Robert
Carthew
Mra.a. Woolford
Methodist Tennis Tournament Amid Holiday Play Day
The Methodist Tennis Tournament drew fifty six players on King's Birthday holiday. Players praised the ladies for a generous banquet and tea and the catering earned high compliments. Prize winners included Ladiva Doubles with Nagraweema, Court, Mrs Carey in American Sealed Mandicap and Park No. 1 Mr Fitzgerald with Miss V Boorer. Mixed doubles featured Park No. 2 Mr Bashaanger Lowrey and Mrs Lowrey. Presbyterians C Perram and Mrs Franks with Mr R Atkinson also placed. The committee thanked donors from Messrs Garner Street Parish J Montzourie and others for support and to Park and Presbyterian Tennis clubs for court access.
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Ladiva
Nagraweema
Court
Carey
Park
Pitegerald
V. Boorer
Bashaanger Lowrey
C. Perram
Franks
R. Atkinson
Lowrey
Ite
Messrs. Garner
Street and Parish
J. Montzourie
Cavanough
W. Dan
P. A. le Quesne
J. McRae Park
Presbyterian Tennis Chibs
Ensure Delivery of ALF Parcels
Guidelines urge careful packing and bold addressing for parcels to Australians on active service. Emphasizes wrapping in canvas or calico to prevent tearing and mutilation of addresses. Requires clear regimental numbers in the left corner and pink forms declaring contents for Palestine and green forms for Egypt. Parcles to active service are duty free or reduced rates.
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Palestine
Egypt
Sunday Recreation Petition Debate Referendum Wish
Letter from EB Moore and other signatories to Shire Council discusses Sunday afternoon recreation in the Park. It cites 270 residents surveyed, 5 declined, and questions Rev. Glyn Jones estimate. Donor updates include J G Wilton increasing offer of two stud jersey heifers and W Haston donating a draught horse for the fund sale on June 25.
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Shire Council
Glyn Jones
Perce Hagen
War Cheat Fund
Jones
M. Green
Harold Matthewson
EB. G. Moore
C. R. Latimore
Sansom Bros
Alk Carter Kesier
R. Bleasdale
J. G. Wilton
W. Haston
W. E. Sparke
Old Metal Wanted Campaign Aims to Reuse Scrap Metal
The Commonwealth launches a drive for collecting old pots pans and non ferrous metals as part of the war effort. Minister Sir Frederick Stewart says the campaign coords with state governments and aims to conserve waste materials, especially aluminium items, for metal recovery.
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Sir Frederick Stewart
Sir Frederick
Country Women's Association Meeting and Premises Move
The Country Women’s Association held its monthly meeting in the Red Rooms on Tuesday June the 15th at 2 46 pm. Members present included Madamins Dearda president Far Joy Madison McRay Hawke Wool ward Theke Glover Turner Newton McCregor Turner Weekes Baxlto McLand Lane. Apologies from Mesdames Shepton Higging Davies. Premises updated as new rooms at Denison Street near the School of Arts have been found and renovated for Association use. The Younger Set pledged a tea event in about a week. Baby Health Centre hours noted Tuesday 2 45 pm to 5 pm and Wednesday 9 am to 11 30 am.
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Hove
Reat
Mradamins Dearda
Far Joy
Madison
McRay
Hawke
Woolward
Theke
Glover
Turner
Newton
McCregor
Weekes
Bax
McLand
Lane
She‘ton
Higging
Davies
KUIC
Not The Time To Demand Beef Price Rise
A historical wartime discussion notes the need to adjust beef pricing as contracts with the British Government near expiry. Mr. Finken critiques current frozen beef supply terms, urging rectification of anomalies and price alignment with post-war needs. Queensland breeders are praised for supporting the industry and urged to improve cattle quality for future export markets.
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Ritalin
Axid
Finken
Ius von
Hile
Whattoir
Lonard
Queensland
Cnalrann
F. F. Stinners
Chess
Australia’s Hospital Ship prepared for new era of service
The future Commonwealth Hospital Ship will be modern and white with a green trim and Hague Convention markings. It will feature a large patient lift, reconfigured wards for 322 patients, a full operating theatre, X ray and pathology facilities, a dental suite, and a medical staff of about 80 including five medical officers and twelve nurses.
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Australia
Dance for Belbora Red Cross Funds Planned at Blows Residence
A dance to aid the Belbora Red Cross funds will be held at Mr Blows residence on Thursday next. A meeting of Indien is scheduled for Thursday next at 2 30 pm in the School of Arts to arrange arrangements for the Patriotic Ball supper.
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Belbora Red Cross
Blows
School of Arta
Associates Stapleford Par draw posted for tomorrow
The golf note lists matches for the Associates Stapleford Par competition. Street meets Boorer, Relf versus Newton, Middlebrook against Hawdon, Sheldon against Creaver, Parish versus Garner, with Mrs Yates receiving a bye.
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Associates
Stapleford
Mra. Street
Milas Boorer
Enlistment Comment Sparks Sentencing in Northam Court
At Northam Police Court Arthur William Jeffery was jailed three months for an alleged spying comment linked to enlistment. The remarks claimed that fighting for the country under British rule would be no worse than the conditions under Hitler, reflecting wartime tensions and dissent.
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Perth
Hitler
Arthur William Jeffery
Northam
Barbour Family Acknowledges Sympathy for Bereavement
Mr and Mrs Ken Barbour express gratitude for expressions of sympathy received after their bereavement. They also thank Dr Munro the Matron and staff of Roran Hospital for care and attention given to their mother during illness.
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Ken Barbour
Munro
Roran Wospital
Church Services Across Gloucester and Surrounding Parishes
A fragmented notice lists church services and confirmations across Gloucester and nearby communities. It notes Evensong at Gloucester 8 H.C. 7 p.m. and various presbyterian and Methodist gatherings with dates in June. Reverends Williamson Glyn Jones Harris Webster and Baker are named among the listed pastors.
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Church of England
Gloucester
H.C
Stratford
Waukivory
Canon Williamson
Presbyterian
Rockburet
Barrington
Gloucester T . Bowman Farm
D. Glyn Jones
Methodiat
Harris
Rover
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