Gloucester sale results and remarks from a London militiaman’s mother
The report covers Gloucester consignments at Winchcombe Carson's sale with Andrew Sansom selling 17 billlocks to £14 8s and D R Campbell 12 heifers to £11 11s, average prices. Upbark Pastoral Co. sold 38 cown to £10 13s, averaging £9 17s. A London militiaman’s mother notes her son’s cheeks have grown rounder since camp, while a remark on the Ark Royal and German filing systems appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Sansom
Gloucester
D. R. Campbell
Upbark Pastoral Co
Winchcombe Carson
London
Han
Ark Royal
Santa Fe Marshal at Majestic Show. Buck Benny Rides Again
The Gloucester Daily reports screenings at Majestic Theatre including Santa Fe Marshal with William Boyd and Laurel and Hardy in A Chump at Oxford as supporting feature. Fox Movietone Newsreel on Tobruk and H.M.A.S. Sydney. Next week Wallace Beery and Dolores Del Rio star in The Man From Dakota. Jack Benny and Rochester in Buck Benny Rides Again. Also election of Rev W N Lock as President of the Methodist Church in New South Wales. seed cutters in Coraki harvest large crop. high watermelon prices at Maitland markets. Gloucester Golf Club annual meeting March 10 at School of Arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boyd
Hopalong Cassidy
Sante FE
Hopatong Cassidy
Majestic Theatre
Russell Haydon
Marjorie Rambéau
Bernadine Hayes
Stan Laurel
Oliver Hardy
Oxford
Fox ‘Movietone
Wallace Beery
Delores del Rio
John Howard
Dakota
Jack Benny
Ellen Drew
Rochester
Buck Benny
Sydney
W. N. Lock
Rose Bay
New South Wales
Lock
North Coast
T. M. Taylor
Gloucester Golf Club
School of Arts
Bomb Victims Relief Fund and Local News Buzz
Fund shows December and February gifts totaling £59 17s 2d with expenses £3 9s 2d leaving £51 18s 2d for transmission via Sydney Lord Mayor to London. Independent gifts listed include Mrs Holmes, Mrs Lamb, Mr Britt for Upper Barrington schools, and Mrs Radford for Sunday School. Also reports a severe sawmill accident at Stroud where Norman Wood survived after his heel cap torn off. he received hospital care in Dungog. Greeks Day button sales in Sydney expected to reach £8,000 with statewide hopes over £16,000. Queensland and Western Australia appealed, aiming at £80,000 nationally. Maitland Show features Barrington team of Guernsey cattle with numerous wins including champion titles for Everett and good showings for Eric Everett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Jarratt
Byiligh
Kexpensea
Shire Presiden
Sydney
London
Mate
J. Holmes
J. Lamb
Me. Britt
Upper Barrington
Mrs. Radford
Stroud
Norman Wood
Wood
Dungog
Dungog Cottage Hospital
Chronicle
My. G. J. M. Best
New South Wales
Saii
Queenslaald
Western Australia
Queensland
Australia
Andric Everett
Barrington
Guernsey
Maitland
Everett
Eric Everett
Winder
Night Tennis Ends With Thriller Season Trophy Wins
The Night Tennis finals delivered exciting matches as Factory No. 1 defeated Waratahs in a dramatic reversal after semis. Waratahs beat Garnet's No. 2 in a later clash before Factory No. 1 reversed the semi outcome to claim the 1540-41 trophies. Night play draws interest with courts hired for practice and a weekly trial tournament planned subject to weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Factory
Waratahs
Factory No
With & Oarfin
Garner
Railway
Garnet
Shyminoy
Kven
War Chest Depot Opens in Grime & Smalls Building
War Chest Auxiliary reports the new depot is open today in Grime & Smalls. Gratitude expressed to Hawdon for space and to donors including Miss Carson and Mrs. H. A. Bignell for goods and cash. Fire aftermath notes fifteen scarves and one balaclava survived. rest saved except that one parcel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Chest
Grime & Smalls
Hawdon
Miss Carson
H. A. Bignell
H. E. Bignell
A. J. Bleach
T. Smith
Roy Phillips
Farley
Ted. Forbes
Laurie
G. Muddie
Ladies’ Auxiliary
School of Arts Committee
Law of Sams
Gloucester Cattle Sales Dates and Maitland Show Recap
Gloucester hosts upcoming cattle sales with events on March 18 and 25 led by Mr Tom Hilcks and Messta W E Sparke. Maitland Show concluded over Thursday to Saturday in fine weather, with Mr J Cavanagh officiating and Mr W B Sparke presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Tom Hilcks
Messta. W. E. Sparke (Ger) Pty
Dorrigo Show Brings Jersey Bull Champion Glory
Personal notes reveal Sir G Wilson and family visiting Belin gen and the Dorrigo district to attend two shows. Jim Atkins wins champion Jersey bull at Dorrigo Show, with prior honors in Gloucester and Stroud. Also reports on Low er Hunter and Gloucester District Couneil union leaders re elected, and CE Bennett MLA recovering at Dungog Cottage Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wilson
Belingen
Dorrigo
Wilson
Mes
George
Jim Atkins
Bellingen
Harry McNaughton
Gloucester
Stroud
Jim
Lower Hunter and
Couneil
Maitland
Messrs
R. L. Fitzgerald
Dungog
Arch W MieRae
Gloucestr
Ce, Bennett
Duns Gog Cottage Hospital
The Law's Long Arm Reaches For Gloucester Thief
An elderly offender, Frederick Harvey, was brought before Gloucester court after seven years for a January 26 1954 misdemeanor. He pleaded guilty in 1941 to stealing Dr. Munro’s residence goods including a pistol and gold items valued around £20. The case notes his long absence and lack of recovery of stolen items as the law catches up after years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straigny
Nis Lfe
Frederick Harvey
Gloucester
Harvey
Goutbyen Court
F. ¥. Munro
Dr Munro
Munro
Nick
Parish meeting at St Pauls reads rector report and finances
The Innial meeting of parishioners at St Pauls Church of England on February 26 read the Rector's report and presented the financial statement. Income totaled 598 106 with expenditures of 548 17. Stipend and diocesan payments, church expenses, repairs, travel and bank charges were itemized. Overdrafts were noted to cover late Rector salary, and subscriptions were authorized to repay the debt. Appreciation was voiced for the Womens Guild and Maintenance Fund, with praise for Sunday School staff and organists. The Rector also thanked Advocates proprietors for advertising church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nir
Womens’ Guild
Sonorary
L. Rye
Misa Abbott
M- Newton
Wingham Show Prizes Highlight Surge In Local Stock
Last week at the Wingham Show F T Paff of Gan gat won four prizes including three firsts and one second from six head of Red Polls. Basrowa Barrister earned Hirst award in his class, Gangal Glumis and Gangat Rose also scored, Lemptery Werplane took a second. Notable rivals included WA Moore of Robin Recently, Paff bought Nundi Grand Slam from Hugi McRacher of Nundi Tarcutta, sired by Moyhu Hercules AA MaCAA with dam Nundy Gaylass 2750 AA. Moyhu Herc tes hails from Hatton Florist imp and Moyhu Helen imp in utero. Nov Carter of Shannon Vale topped the tig stop draft, a result possibly repeated from last year. Good Broad of Stroud also placed in the horse section. A. G. Stewart, proud owner of Radium Plains, set a ground record at 7 ft 2 in, bred by Stewart from Master Radium, echoing the previous record of 7 ft 3 in held by Master Radium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. 'T Paff
Gangat
Wingham
Basrowa
WA. Moore
Robin
Mix
Paff
Hugi McRacher
Tarcutta
A. G. Stewart
Radium Plains
Alex
Radium
Master Radium
Kyogle Deputation Protest Over Flag Salute Policy
Minister for Education Mr Drum mond told a Kyogle deputation that any teacher who refrains from saluting the flag on Monday contravenes department policy and could face action if the matter is reported. The Whig noted complaints about teachers singling out the flag in their conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummond
Kyogle
England War Time Reflections From a Gloucester Letter
Edith Maisey writes from Gloucestershire about the anxiety of war in England as sirens interrupt cinema screenings and evacuees shift seats. She praises volunteers in ARP and Ambulance services, notes elderly men returning to duty, and describes residents like a St John Ambulance leader coordinating dozens of workers. The letter underscores quiet resilience, civilian courage, and shared purpose with Australia against a common foe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Edith Maisey
England
R.P. Warden
Mona
St. John’s Ambulance Corps
Tully
Turner
Plu
T Bey
Australia
Germany
Commercial Homebush Stock Sales Report From Sydney
Pitt and Badgerys sold 1420 cattle at Fleming ton with heavy cattle scarce prices unchanged Best steer prices reached £12 18s averaging £12 17s Maryland fat cattle yarded about 925 with firm to slightly better rates Choppers and bulls, cows and yearlings shown Calves about 550 with good quality, heavy calves to £10 top Pigs about 600 lots with baconers firm at latest rates and heavy porkers strong The report notes high attendance and robust bidding Then an unrelated reminiscence about an actor describing gallery patrons drinking in every word, calling it the Inp of the gods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maitland
Florida
Anetpnesis
Homebush
Sydney
Pitt. Son and Badgery, Ltd. Co
Port
Flemington
H. A. Abbott
Gloucester
G. L. Mackay
Kempsey
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Maryland
Church Services Sunday Next March Gloucester District
Church services listed for Sunday next in Gloucestershire with times for Church of England Presbyterians Methodists and Congregational parks Across Gloucester Stroud and surrounding districts including a Monthly Gospel Meeting at the Senoor Arts Hall all welcome and notes about Jehovah Witnesses distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Gloucester
Cugishaki
Copeland
Cavon Willliamson
Presbyterian Gansat Gloucester
Tesiay
Belhora
D. Glyn Jones
Methodist
Waukivery
Lynn
Upper Bowman
Ham
Craven Plateau
Upper Barrington
B. Martens
Stroud District Baptist Church
Stratford
Ward's River
Strout
Girvan
E. Walsham
Senoor Arts Hall
Goo Willing
Maret
Sote
Immunisation Program Planned in Gloucester Shire
Parents are informed that the council will immunise children against diphtheria in Shire Chambers starting AC 2 p.ta. on Wednesday 19 March. Consent is judged via forms obtainable from schools or from Harry N Chaplin Shire Clerk Gloucester, 28 February 1941. Look for badge and pay hospital contribution today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counen Chambers
Harry N, Chaplin
Shire Chambers
Shire’ Clerit
Gloucester
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P. le Quesne
THE
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. I. Cavanough
A.hazelwood
Aeen Drew
Buck
Benny
Walt
Brave Little Tailor
Jersey
Bendinni
T. J. Boorer
Bowreville
Hendinni Coleen
Boorer
H. C. Ballard
Thumb Creek
Taylor
Ellerdale
Ellerdale Wonderful Chief, A Son of Miltred's Wonder
Imp
Elierdate Mabel
Roma Private
McCarthy
Majestic
Coraki
Mit Richmond
Nettiig
WAR Chest Fund
J. Cavanagh
Agricultural Bureau of New South Wales
Maitland Show Council
W. B. Sparke
Cavanagh
Great Britain
Clyillan
St. Paul’s Church of England
Commercial
Gloucester Shire Yards
IL AM
Suwon
G. R. Hicks
T Bird
T. A. Laurie
Bert Laurie
Bowen G. Yeark
Hy Vyner
Tom Hicks
H. J. Castles
Wailikivoru
Ralph Plummer
Taree
M. V. Holstein
Bucca Wanka
Krambach
Lambton Timber Yards
Lambton
L. Stevens
Decreeny
G. Glover
Hume Street
W. H. Redman
District
Church Services
Heart of Good Quanty Locay
New Rugland
RB. Law
Glencawe
D. G. Penfolt
M. Holstein
Geo. Cox
Sankwom
ADA
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty, Ltd, Auctioneers
E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd
Water Conservation and Yigation Commission
Anhin Hawking
Hibevan
Water Conservatn and Irrigation Commission
G.P.O
Department OF Works
LUGAL
Electriciens
Henry
Electrical Comtractors and Electricians Licensing Committee
Department At Works
GPO
Pussillé
Lora
Shire OF
Baker’s Stock Medicine
Lis Ise Veil
Gloucester Hiver
Jowety
Selizok
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