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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1940
Page
2
Local recruiting officers from Kempsey and Captain Aldenton will visit Gloucester on Thursday to enlist men for the ALF. The Returned Soldiers' League handles the recruitment with the School of Arts depot open at 10 a.m.
Five entries were received for the Gloucester A H P Association Fodder Conservation Competition. Wilson and Maslen won with 168 points of 200, J H Rolf took second with 162, and R Smith was third, three points behind. The winner will be judged during the Royal Agricultural Society week. A general meeting is set for July 6 to present the annual report and financial statements.
The Gloucester district raises funds and gifts totaling £269 5s with £8459 5s free loans and a further £29895 pledged via a letter from Prime Minister Robert Menzies. A translated German questionnaire reflects fifth column concerns and wartime mobilization.
The War Chest Committee considers aiding British children sent from England to Australia during the war. The editor notes potential humanitarian benefits for Britain and Australia and invites local residents to offer to host a child. A local resident pledges to shelter one child and seeks willing families to respond promptly.
The Barrington branch reports a successful month with a dance at Barrington Hall adding 2 pounds 17 shillings to local funds and a £5 gift to Red Cross headquarters. A rooster donation raised £2 19s, along with a large parcel of linens ready for dispatch. The annual meeting is planned for the first Wednesday in July with a tea at a nominal charge.
Treasurer Mr. BE Weekes lists receipts since Friday including Hawdon two donations from Golf Club, Ladies Auxiliary gifts from A D Farley L W Turner Mrs Rumble and proceeds from a dance and chocolates. Totals and prior acknowledgments bring overall cash to date to £821 5s 6d.
Arrangements are complete for the Grand Patriotic Ball in aid of the War Chest Fund to be held at the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday next July 2. Jesters Orchestra will provide music. a buffet supper will be served. decorations will reflect the occasion with novelties. The gallery is reserved for dancers. no special gallery tickets. Tickets to be returned with proceeds to Mr. R. Sheldon, C.P.S.
The Secretary of the Gloucester Returned Soldiers League announces enrolment forms for the RSL Volunteer Defence Corps. Applicants must recognise authority, perform duties to best ability, undergo training for fitness and competence, and report when called in emergencies. Major General Gordon has been appointed commanding officer, with a ready local response anticipated.
Late war news from London reports the Bordeaux government accepting German terms that would hand over defenses and assets useful to a future attack on Britain, with only a pledge that French naval ships avoid attacking England. France’s overseas empire and volunteers vow to continue the fight, while a French National Committee in London aligns with Britain to preserve independence and honor. Italian demands for strong posts in the region are noted as fighting continues in central and southeastern France.
The Gloucester Chamber of Commerce reports progress on telephone service with Postmaster Caythew promising improvements and efficiency. Council replies pending on sewerage pipe use. Connell reportedly plans the requested application. Officers elected include President W W Haynon and vice presidents Sheldon Kendall Cavanaugh with Weekes treasurer and Stewart McIntosh auditor. Members note bank balance of 70 credits. Radio interference addressed and ornamental trees to be topped. Monthly resume meetings scheduled for the second Monday. a special meeting next Monday to discuss sewerage. Attendees listed. notable death: Montague Alfred Noble, 67, former top Australian cricket captain. Friday Advocate will publish late items and War Chest Ladies’ activities.
Stratford War Chest Committee members met Friday night to form an auxiliary to raise money and send parcels to service members overseas. Bignell Graham and McChesney urged help, with monthly reports to the Lord Mayor's Fund and parcels coordinated from Stratford.
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