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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
2
Glouchester area notes quote Alderman J A Slerland at Gosford Council urging conscription of power and industry for munitions. Local items cover theatre shows, business sales, and racecourse use for war effort. Adds obituary for Mrs. Elizabeth Shelton and butter supplier payments data from May.
In a letter to Stroud Shire meet ing on Friday the Divisional Engineer of the Main Roads Department proposed a route deviation via Waukivory. The three mile new road includes 52 standard curves and the council adopted the engineer's survey. Construction will include heavy work in side cuttings and will require substantial labour.
The Emergency Powers War Measure passed all House stages with 59 votes to 11 and heads to the Senate. Prime Minister Menzies argued the bill grants the Executive near total authority to mobilise persons and property for Australian defence, while Curtin and Healey warned of sweeping powers and opposition.
The Australian Labour Party at its Federal conference adopted a National War Council with Labour representation, endorsed full support for the Allies and Empire Air Scheme, and pledged Commonwealth resources under Government control while guarding workers’ industrial rights New South Wales and Victoria opposed the policy.
The State Government on Wednesday decided to postpone local government elections from the first Saturday in December to twelve months after the war ends. Premier Mutr said the move would keep people united for the war effort and conserve state finances. Legislation to authorize the postponement would be introduced in Parliament, with power to hold early elections if needed.
The Associates Stapleford par competition played Wednesday last results list participants with scores including Mrs Street 34 Mrs Yates 83 Mrs Newton 31 Miss Cleaver 30 Miss Middlebrook 30 and Miss Hawdon 26 in a tight field.
Large contingents of the Australian Imperial Forces and the New Zealand Expeditionary Force arrive in Britain. The troops, who are in good spirits, travel by passenger liners via the Cape of Good Hope. Prime Minister Mensies says their deployment will aid the Allied cause. In London crowds greet the ANZAC arrival with cheers and the King and War Secretary send welcomes.
London reports Germany ready to inform France of terms for cessation once French plenipotentiaries named. Cabinet in Bordeaux names envoys but details withheld. Rome notes terms may demand complete disarmament and occupation of France until war end. German claims on front shift, Maginot Line resistance persists. Himmler allegedly arrives in Paris to supervise Jews and refugees amid mass displacements.
Information from France shows growing opposition to surrender among both the Army and civilians. Marshal Petain addressed the nation, insisting the fight continues while deeming an armistice inevitable after the Solmo-Asse front fell. He will remain head of the government amid ongoing armistice negotiations.
The Returned Soldiers' League will nominate 400 Army Reserve men for a six week refresher course before appointment as instructors to ALF and other depots. Minister Street said the aim is to enlist men with prior war service and good physique. The F.S.S. will select officers and NCOs from the last war, for home service only, freeing younger staff for overseas duty. The Army's organised reserves' "A" group will expand to include men under 48 who have war or three years peace service and are enrolled in militia units.
The Prime Minister, Mr R G Menzies, stated on Tuesday that the federal government does not intend to confiscate savings. He explained taxation will be used to raise funds and dismissed fears of wealth conscription. He warned against bank withdrawals as a panic measure and reiterated that confiscation of savings is not contemplated.
A large gathering at the School of Arts yesterday organized the War Chest Fund activities. Plans for a major July event at the Majestic Theatre progressed, with tickets selling well and committees coordinating collections, ball, and a euchre tournament. About 400 attendees contributed, and proceeds included waste paper and other items.
The Treasurer Mr B Weekes reports total collections to date for the War Fund. Readable entries list ward and group receipts including Bow Tickets and bottle sales. Weekly collections from Hollingsworth and others are noted with several small sums and totals.
Prompt fragment mentions Bullock Drive and donors including MEX and F Alehuinet with names Moore moo Fred Parjoy Sow Rurinom 220. The readable facts describe donors contributing to a collection effort and an event at a location called Bullock Drive. No clear event date or organization is specified.
Mr B Weekes outlined today the fund raised to date reaching £ 6,889 5s with a free loan element of £ 809 0s. List of receipts includes GAL Loan 4G Fraser and others at William 4100 Raymund Trace Examiner. Gloucester District in Meniaiman notes patriotism beyond words as district figures collect funds as interest-free government loan.
The Canadian Australasian steamer Niagara of 13451 tons struck a mine and sank off Auckland this morning. Passengers and crew were saved, with lifeboats used and rescued by responding vessels. Parliament disclosed plans to protect the wreck site and maintain patrols. No ships will depart New Zealand ports tonight as investigations continue.
About 100 German planes attacked from Yorkshire to the Thames Estuary for four hours. The RAF claimed five bombers shot down and it was believed six more fell. Fifty eight then death toll listed at 18. Bombs caused light damage across many towns.
Police court records show Douglas Owaki McKenzie aged 15 and Raymond Lewis Byron aged 18, both described as strangers to the town, were sentenced to seven days with hard labor for vagabonding and begging as a visible means of support. Witnesses testified they entered a shop in Church Street and were observed attempting to beg money after alighting from a vehicle, claiming to be in need of food and lodging. Both defendants appeared intoxicated. police noted a small amount of money on search and inconsistencies in their testimony. The court suggested they move on with no fine imposed.
The Red Cross meeting at the School of Arts on Tuesday drew a large attendance led by President Mrs FM El ging. Apologies were read, minutes were approved, and talks covered subscriptions and wartime work. A monthly sale was proposed for the Red Cross hall with the first on the 27th.
W H Walsh and Son formerly of W H Walsh and Co Kandos announce purchase of the Old Established Gloucester Butchery from Arch White. They commit to supplying the best beef mutton and pork with strict attention to customer needs to win support from old and new customers.
Arch White announces the sale of his butchery business to W. H. Walsh & Son and thanks customers for five years of support, expressing trust that patrons will extend this to the new owners.
In loving memory of our ideal mother Mary Ann who passed away June 20 1835. Gods greatest gift Remembrance. Inserted by her daughter Beat son in law Richard and grandchildren.
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