Obituary notes for James Draper and Edith Crowther deaths
Obituary records two deaths from the Glassgow Gloucester district. James Draper of Craven Creek, aged sixty, long farmer and miner, survived by wife and three children, funeral at Gloucester Church of England cemetery with Canon Williamson officiating. Edith Crowther of Collaroy, former Dungog resident, mother of four and two daughters, funeral at Manly’s Ypster Way. she aided Durham College and later retired to Collaroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Draper
Gloucester
Craven Creek
Eileen
May
Church of England
Canon Williamson
Cliff
Lena
Kathie
Dan Lovett
Pearl
Jack
Harold
Ruby
Shaw
Mra
C. J. Randle
Ivy
Clyde
J. A. Ross
Rockhurst Cricket Club
V. Pryor
Tes
Eva
W. Bates
Munro
Fitzgerald
Vincent
Wharton
W. T. Howard
Edith Crowther
Collaroy
Dungog
F. M. Filintt
Dun- Bog
H. S. Crowther
Thalaba
Messrs Robson Brothers
Fountain Pen of 1620 Revealed in Seaford Exhibit
The article notes a fountain pen dating to 1820 displayed in Seaford Fuse London loan exhibit of old silver. It claims the device housed an inkwell, seal, and knife within a compact case, praised as a marvel of ingenuity. It mentions John Leslie the fighting Bishop of Clogher (1571 1671) who allied with the King in Ireland’s civil strife and fathered 10 children at age 70 after marrying a girl of 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaford Fuse
London
John Leslie
Clogher
Ireland
Funeral Acknowledgments From Westley Family And Friends
Funeral notices express gratitude from Mrs. Westley and family to a long list of friends relatives and groups. The message lists numerous individuals and families including Jenkins Radford Higgins Woodward Landers Monro and many more along with organizations such as Gloucester Returned Soldiers and Barrington Red Cross acknowledging tributes and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Westley
Jenkins
Radford
J. 'T Higgins
Vera
John
Mollie
Les & Gwenythe
J. Woodward
M. Landers
Street and Parish, Pty
St . Neld, Jack and Girls
May
P. V. Monro
J. Edwards
Floss
McCann
Mena
Pat
L. Barry
Bob
Jean Taylor
Moffatt
McRae
Per
Afforestation in Palestine News from the camps and plans
The Forestry Department donated 2000 trees to be planted at military camps in Palestine as part of the afforestation scheme. Gums and eucalyptus seeds from Australia are grown along roads and camp perimeters, with brigadier Allen pushing one tree per soldier. A convalescent hospital site near the Mediterranean is selected for Second A.V.P. recovery huts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ATF
Palestine
Fornstry and Railway Department
Forestry Department
Brigadier Allen
Tie Camp
Australia
Jerusalem
Mediterranean
Diverse church services listed for Gloucester area
The notice lists multiple denominations and times for services in Gloucester and surrounding areas on Wednesday March 6 and Sunday March 10. Includes Church of England and Presbyterians, Methodists, Free and Congregational groups with locations such as Gloucester, Stroud, and Upper Barrington. Also notes a monthly Gospel meeting on March 10 at Gloucester School of Arts Hall and weekly Bible readings at Evangel, Elliott Street, Gloucester. Dr. Monteith invites all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helborn
Gangat
Gloucester
Bunlock
D. Glyn Jones
Waukivory
Stratford
H. Lynn
Free Presbyterian
Lower Barrington
School of Arts
J. A. Webster
Upper Bowman
Craven Plateau
Upper Barrington
Martens
Stroud District Baptist Church
Ward's River
Stroud
Girvan
Pe Tor
A. E. Baker
Gloucester School of Arts
Evangel
Elliott St
Monteith
World War and War Critics in Mr Simpson's View
A critique of David Simpson's World’s Story of Wars argues that great generals are less vital than practical workers, noting his biblical interpretations and cautious tone about prophecy. The review highlights Simpson's focus on divine intervention in war, while questioning applicability to agnostics and modern readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Simpson
Alexander Caesars
Attilas
Napoleons
Mr. Simpson
Simpson
Ste Simpson
Jeruselem
Jerusalem
van St. Augustine
Will Australia Rodeo and Circus to Visit Gloucester
Thorpe McConville presents Wild Australia rodeo and circus in Gloucester on Wednesday week the 13th with a full company of riders and animals. The show travels by motor across Australia and promises clean wholesome entertainment for all ages with large crowd appeal and reasonable admission 2d and 3d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorpe
McConville
Australia
Gloucester
Corowa
Nsw
Free Press
Bre
Thorpe McConville
Unclear Item Cites Goebbels Luck Ivory Hat Folklore
A fragment claims Dr. Goebbels carries ivory for luck and that he may wear something under his hat. The note mentions sawdust as a potential economical fuel and warns of a looming severe epidemic of fretful work breaking out soon.
The Balloon Barrage Defensive Banner Grows
Forty thousand men man Bri com balloons and more barrages rise to guard key points and cities. Balloons deter raids and can inflict damage with tough wires. they are not a universal shield but raise targets for anti air fire. Weather, meteorology, and transport challenges test the system as balloons cost about six shillings eight pence daily to deploy and hydrogen use runs high. Nazi balloons salvaged in England show reach and reachability into the British theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bricom
Airain
Firth of Forth
Forth Bridge
Air Ministry
London
Scotland
Germany
England
Shetlands
Heidelburg
Daily Mail
Sleeper Obstruction on Bridge Line Near Wingham
Police probe an attempt to derail a Brisbane to Sydney express near Wingham after a sleeper was laid on the rails just past a Cedar Party Creek bridge. The sleeper moved about 100 yards to gates near a butter factory before being thrown clear. A porter had checked the gates ten minutes earlier and the train passed without further obstruction at 11 15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Party Creek
Wingham
Master Radium Dominates Wingnant Show High Jump
Master Radium wins the high jump at Wingnant Show clearing a record height of 6 ft 10 in. Ridden by Mr. R. W. Stewart, he surpasses the 6 ft 10 in mark set by his father A. G. Stewart in 1980. Nearby Dungog notes mark long-lived residents and a historic convict settlement.
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Radium
Wingnant
Zin
Evening Star
Radium Mark
R. W. Stewart
A. G. Stewart
Dungog
Frances Wilce
Charles Bacon
Charles Osmond
Wallarabbs
Lord Street
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Mastenes
R. G Paget
Baker & Paltrycook
Bennett
RADIO
Westley
Afforestation
Alf
Church Services
H.C
Bultine
Copeland
R. Walden
F. H. Thrift
SCONE
A. Dolman
Thrift's Saddles
Andrews and Johnston Electric
Church Street
A. Johnston
Sleeper
Young & Old
Welagilombhi
Kayser
Berlei
Corsetiere
Serle
Pelaco
Sovereign
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