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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1941
Page
2
The Minister for Customs Mr Harrison announced a reduction in newsprint consumption to 55 percent of pre war levels starting July 1. Sliding scales apply to weekly trendsheets with exemptions for small outputs and major cuts for larger runs. Stocks held in Australia may be drawn on to meet demand until a nine month level is restored.
FRIDAY 27 JUNE 1941 CURRENT TOPICS notes a visit by Honorary Administrator Mr C P Docker of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund to Gloucester on 6 July at 2 pm to address locals. It also lists casualty notices, a Red Cross enquiry offer, unemployment tax actions, and upcoming auctions of Bundacke lands and Robin farm in the Gloucester district.
RAF report describes heavy night raids on Calais and Boulogne, with extensive explosions lighting the French coast. German targets, including Hamburg, Bremen, Kiel, Cologne, and Duisburg, faced British air power as Fighter Command mounted 10 daylight sorties.
Australian troops recap tured Merdjayoun the key point in Southern Syrian defenses as New South Wales forces fight alongside British and Allied units hammering a ridge from Damases to Beirut. Vichy forces retreat but retain some resistance with no German aid available. A patriotic dance fundraiser is planned in Gloucester, and liquor licenses are renewed for several hotels. excursion trains to be offered in July with return tickets valid two months, details to follow.
Prime Minister Menzies announced new appointments with Messia Spooner taking War Organisation of Triustry, Abbott named Minister for Frome Security, and A McK McDonald becoming Minister for Paternal Territories. McLeay gains Supply, McBride moves to Munitions only, Collins becomes Postmaster General, Leckie to Aircraft Production, Anthony named Penalport Minister. Other ministers keep existing portfolios.
The Federal Government will invoke new regulations within days to reduce paper usage. The minister for customs said limits apply to printed advertising material such as catalogues price lists leaflets and circulars for goods. Authors must obtain authority from the collector of customs to print. Restrictions extend to calendars sales dockets books counter files and perishable items including cardboard mounting in packaging.
The Army Minister Mr Spender announced plans for a Bt acre market garden on the Adelaide River Northern Territory to supply fresh vegetables to troops in Darwin ten miles away. It would be experimental with 17 soldiers initially and may grow to 48. The venture could prove irrigation value and boost Darwin as a primary producing centre. An earlier successful garden near the river is run by a white man with Papuan tribe assistance. His ex-wife aided in the garden after a Darwin divorce.
In windy conditions two notable matches occurred with Woouwata and Hebblewhite edging Ebbeck and Hawdon by one in the final of the Pulte Championship. Whitson beat Carey 31 to 8 in singles after Carey led most of the struggle. Further rounds and Reguyner handicap progress are planned, aiming for finals by July 12 and a post event prize ceremony. Spectators are urged to stay off the green and on the bank, with players keeping six feet behind the jack and avoiding chatter during deliveries.
Mrs. H. Jarrett of Gloucester shares a friend in Reigate England dated 21 April detailing wartime life. The letter recounts air raids on London and Coventry, damage to churches and government buildings, resilience of civilians, Allied efforts, rationing, and hope for better days. It notes Churchill, Lord Stamp, and New Zealand troops, with hopes about invasion and food shortages amid barbed wire and ruined settings.
Harriett Newell a 90 year old resident linked to Thalaba and the Wil lams family died after good health until seven weeks before. Born to the late Tate My and Mrs W Monk of Lyndhurst Vale she lived in Forteron for over 60 years after marrying Andrew Newell. Survived by eight family members including sons Robert Alfred Andrew Cresk George John and daughters Amy Lily Lydia and Sarah. Funeral services were led by Rev J W McCredie at the graveside on Monday.
Royal Air Force airfields in southern England reportedly maintain a self made system of fines and rewards to fund treats and loans. Pilots face penalties for moustache growth, decorations noted in despatches, and even newspaper mentions and photographs. Other entries include fines for signing forms late and landing gear failures, with various rewards and penalties for personal life events and combat damages. An Air Ministry official notes the scheme is informal and not part of King Regulations.
The American Society of Agricultural Engineers outlined how Mars violet and litrasred ultraviolet rays could power future farming. They foresee compact electric heaters for sheds and homes, greenhouse lighting with special lamps, and UV as a germ killer in barns. The work includes meat conditioning, disease diagnosis, and seed testing with UV lamps, aiming to approximate natural sunlight with controlled duration and intensity.
The Bis que Competition draw lists Punton Fighfield Mc Rae v Glover Ryery Brenan Channon v Stevens Cox v Charl ton McGawa v Lynn Coote v Follingsworth. The Associates second round draws have Yates v Cleaver Yaten v Gree ning Belt v Street Cavanough v Hawdon Dobson v Middlebrook Hughes v Watkins Gatner bye. The Secret Hole competition was won by Mrs Savanouen. Churchill is noted for not smoking heavily, unlike Lord Birkenhead, with a remark about recent trends.
Public auction of a dairy farm property at Rabin covering 37 acres with a comfortable cottage and necessary buildings. Stock includes cows, Jersey heifers and bulls, horses, and farm implements. Inspections arranged through Messrs Winchcombe Carson Ltd Sydney and D Murray & Co Martin Place Sydney.
Notice in the Government Gazette of June 27 1941 proposes closing all roads including public roads within Giro parish Hawes county Land District and Shire Gloucester excluding reserved roads. Objections must be lodged with the Minister for Lands within one month from publication. GF Allman for Lands.
The Sydney direction excursion train departs Gloucester at 12 10 pm Thursday July 10 1941. Tickets for return are valid within two months and include single fare for return journeys in first and second class. Each district receives at least one excursion train in each direction with limited excursion tickets for travel to any section on the New South Wales Railways. Inquiries available at stations for details on this train or excursion travel.
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