Bowling Winners Named as Ebbeck Adams and Carolan
The fo cal green match on Monday crowned Ebbeck Adams and Carolan as winners with no point from Woodward’s team. Several teams trailed by one point, while delays in starting social hour caused shortened play and sparked calls for longer head contests. The committee plans all public-holiday events and a standard blazer may be adopted. members should await the annual meeting for blazer details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Ebbeck
Adams
Carolan
Woodward
Tte
Upcoming Exams and P and C Meeting at Gloucester
The intelligence test for 6th Class will be held at the school next Wednesday in connection with the Primary Final Examination. The Super-Primary half yearly exams are set for next week for 7th, 8th and 9th classes. A large attendance of parents is hoped for at the next P and C Association meeting. Definite information about Leaving Certificate stages at Gloucester should be available by then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. & C. Association
Gloucester
Wingham Chronicle notes crop, war news and local adverts
The Wingham Chronicle reports on a fine pol foo crop seeded by Frank Williams with great quality due to lime in the bottom of aritts, plus news of Mrs. G Glover's heart attack recovery. It lists recruiting appeals, Red Cross events, and a May 20 auction of a dairy herd tied to the late Mrs. Moore, with war updates including Benghazi fighting and an Australian prisoner story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wiliams
H. A. Bignell
Willaim
A. W. Chapman
Wangsham
Fas
Tom Hicks
Messrs Winchwoniin
Murray
Sydney
Wingham
Gloucester Men Reported Missing In War News
Gloucester men Private Max Hayter of Upper Bowman and Private Joe Martin of Lower Bowman are reported missing by the Defence Department. Families await reassurance, hoping many missing are prisoners of war. Messages from Private Jack Boorer and Private Les McCarthy say they are well. Wal Drahan’s family heard his voice from the Middle East after Greece campaign. Thirty six boys per night send messages home over six nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Hayter
Upper Bowman
Defence Department
Gloucester
Joe Martin
T. Martin
Lower Bowman
Jack Boorer
Les McCarthy
Middle East
Wal
Drahan
Greece
Police and Citizens War Effort Receipts Report
Treasurer Mr Bi Weekes lists funds received to date as £483 4s 10d with numerous small donations from individuals including F. Raw Ley, D. Galloway, Canon Williamson, G K Doyle and many others. Additional receipts from parishioners, sales and door takings push the total over £900 with sundry donations and cattle sales contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bi. Weekes
F. Gh. Rawley
Waukivory Patringle Committee
Slade
Colin Hickwan
D. Galloway
Canon Williameon Iy
Rev
Glyn Jones
M. Newton
G. K. Doyle
D. David
Parish
Jas. Parish
Rupert Robinson
Watking
HL N Chaplin
M. Keegan
Alt Moore
K. C. Athwater
Ture Key
Joe Ross
FM Smith
I. A. Parley Heifer
A. L. Schmierey
J. & White
Clyde Bovhan
Cyril Borham
Laane Committee
N. Laurie
Sansunt Bios
Pig
TK. Hie
P. Roellner
Jack Forts
Donal Beaton
Lindsay Hyenr
Joe Mitchell
Joe Gorton
Timber on Roads Clarifies Road Timber Rights
In relation to the Gloucester Shire Council meeting report, the writer states no other person has a right on the timber road Bundock-Tirk Road Voswich. The writer asserts they purchased timber rights from the Gloucester Shire Council years ago and holds the council's receipt for the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sity
Gloucester
Bundock-Tirk
Ft Bayer
Chive Council
City Milk Supply Debate Reveals Dairy Tensions
Gloucester dairy farmers debate supplying Sydney with 400 gallons daily for four months. Some lacked information, while critics urge cooperation and question Milk Board independence. Mr McKeachie argues shortages push costs up, urging co operation to sustain butter factories and fair milk prices for producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Sydney
le Milk Board
Victoria
Upper
Hunter
Hogar
Mill Board
Milk Board
Mili Board
Pwonle
J. McKeachie
Mille Board
Mille Zone
McKeachie
Federated Milk Productrs” Association
Gene Finmes
Milk Commission
R. Robinson
Kotara
Copeland
Commercial Cattle Prices at Flemington Market
Sydney reports 2177 cattle yarded at Flemington. Market stronger for prime cattle. mixed results for others. Notable sales include T G Griffin Kempsey 12 steers at 12 2 to 11 8 8 and L C Kingston Dunro g 12 steers at 10 18 to 10 8 4. Winchcombe Carton Ltd notes 2177 yarded with prime values rising. cattle, steers, heifers, bullocks and cows priced per hundredweight with bids up to 50/- for Venters and cows to 37/-.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
Sydney
Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd
Flemington
T. G. Griffin
Kempsey
L. C. Kingston
Dun- Rog
Winchcombe, Carton Ltd
FIGHTING IN LIBYA REPORTED BY ALL SIDES AT DESERT BATTLE
London dispatch reports a Cairo communique claiming heavy casualties for the enemy after repelling attacks in Libya. It states German prisoners were captured and tanks and guns destroyed. An RAP Cairo report says Allied air action wiped out several Axis fighters. Berlin Radio notes a counter attack as British troops retreat toward prior positions. Fort Capuzzo battle described as raging in extreme heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cairo
Telay
Libya
Tas
Western
Desert
Berlin
Fort Capuzzo
Closing on Damascus Amid Allied Advances in Syria
The Chiro communique reports progress in the coastal sector of Syria near Beirut as Allied patrols push forward. Forces attack south toward Damascus against strong Vichy resistance, repulsed a counterattack east of Beirut at Jezzin, and say Ez n and evacuation details, with 150 prisoners noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiro
Syria
Beirut
Damacus
Morgun
EL Quneitea
Jezzin Isout
Armoured Renault tanks aid Australian troops near Sidon
Heavy armoured Renault tanks abandoned by Vichy forces in the Syria coast area between Sidon and Damour lend support to Australian troops clearing French rearguards beyond Sidon. Tanks, repainted grey with Tricolor erased, carry Union Jack banners for potential accidents. Australian cavalry patrols push to within four miles of Damour as infantry hold the centre awaiting stabilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidon
Syria
Damour
Stratford Red Cross Fundraisers Report Details May Events
The Hon Secretary Mrs G Yates reports a street stall on Election day raising about £5. A May 17 tennis tournament at the park courts drew 28 players with winners Thelma Lowrey and Claude Brindley. Net £7 2s 9d. A June 7 tennis event produced more winners and £11 profit. Evening euchre at Dr W L Tull’s residence drew forty participants. prizes went to Mrs G Cameron and Mr C Brindley with a hearty supper provided. The committee thanks the public for support and enjoyment of the activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Yates
Park Courts
Thelma Lowrey
Claude Brindley
Gordon ‘Turner
Ward's River
Brindley
Jessie Yates
Craven
Roy Brown
Genta
H. Bignell
Basham
W. L. Tull
G. Cameron
C. Brindley
Death of Mr John Edwards in Gloucester
Gloucester records the death of one of its oldest residents, Mr John Edwards of Buckett's Road. Born on the Williams River eighty years and nine months ago, he moved to the district as a young man of 22. He leaves a wife, a son and four daughters. An obituary notice will follow in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
John Edwards
Buckett's Road
Mr. Edwards
Williams River
Edward
Pianos on sale at Beale's and McDonald Bros
Solid iron frame reconditioned pianos from £28 with £2 deposit. All sold on 90 days trial. Three months daily use promises satisfaction. New small fashionable pianos reduced to 62 gas. Free stool with sale pianos. Prices will rise. Beale's Bank Corner Newcastle and McDonald Bros 408 High St W Maitland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ris Beale's
Bank Corner
Newcastle
McDonald Bros
High St
W. Maitland
Land and Dairy Stock Sale Notice
Land and Dairy Stock Sale advertised with cash terms. Conjunction and parties include Tom Incks Gloucester, Winchcombe Carson Ltd of 48 Bridge Street Sydney, and D Murray & Co of 34 Martin Place Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hicks
Auttioneers
Tom Incks
Gloucester
Iessas
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Bridge Street
Sydney
D. Murray & CO
Martin Place
Shire of Gloucester Fund Totals and Balances Shown
The document lists administrative and operating expenses across public works health and urban funds plus park and water sewer accounts. It details working and balance carried down figures, interest, and miscellaneous costs with a series of numeric entries and totals for each fund.
Aggregate balance sheet as at December 31 1940
Aggregate balance sheet figures record assets and liabilities as of 31 December 1940 with values including pounds shillings and pence. The incomplete OCR line lists totals such as 28561 12 10 and 72811 18 11 alongside balances like 310 560 18 11 and R70 11 4.
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P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. 1. Cavanough
A.hazelwood
Wili
A. White
Church Street
Roma Private
McCarthy
Wivwrese
Guinneas
Hh. O'Neill
Newcastle Police Court
Cart Boyd
Cytiera
Majestic Theale
Wesl
Kin-Ora
Barrington
Dilly
Waukivery
Military Appeal Board
Auckland
New Zealand
Bob
Benghazi
City Milk Supply
Ito
Damascus
Alf
Stratford Red Cross
Kia-Ora
Red Cross
McKinnon
Relf
Wankivory Hall
D. Slade
Anl
Barrington Red Cross Fund
Barrington Hall
Osmond
Hon
Lane
Capper
West Maitland
Bellingen
Osland
Oakleigh
Gloucester Shire
M. Green
Bleasdale
B. A
Gresham
W. Ribbons
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd. Auctioneers
J. Germon
Stratford
Shire of Gloucester
Shire
Harry N
Chaplin
Britton
Will
Richard
Tris
Robin
Auctioneers
Shire OF
Shire Property Public Services
Boas
Ian Au
Yazan
Lois
A. W. Frazer
Harry N. Chaplin
H. Deards
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