Parcels for Soldiers and war chest fund events
The Gloucester War Chest Fund Committee and Ladies Auxiliary decide to send parcels to Gloucester and district ALI members. A dance in aid of the War Chest is planned at the School of Arts tonight and at Bowman Farm tomorrow. A protest over imported crime helmets is raised with authorities. A fatal accident occurs during timber cutting near Stroud. Auctions and social gatherings accompany the week’s notices.
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Gloucester War Chest Fund Committee
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Gloucester
Lyon
ALB
School of Arts
Bowman Farm
Helme
Australia
Fd. Carson
Sydney
Carson
Archbishop Kelly Dead and Coalition Talks Amid War Echoes
ArchBishop Kelly died around one o clock after celebrating his 90th birthday, the oldest prelate in the Christian world. A coalition ministry involving UAP and Country Party members was reportedly agreed, with parties to confirm. Miners voted in favor of a general coal strike. Queensland miners rejected the stake by large majorities. Various Australian news items follow, including show attendance, golf results, travel notices, and a wartime anecdote about the war’s end and a corporal recounting an underground scene.
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Kelly
U.A.P
Country Party
Queensland
Use of Garden Water Prohibited by Shire Council
The Gloucester River has risen high and continuous pumping for town water is now impossible. The notice directs householders that water from the town supply may only be used for domestic purposes. The use of roses or watering cans is prohibited until substantial rain falls. Residents are urged to conserve water and assist the colony.
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Gloucester
Shire Council
Primary School Monthly Tests and Notices
Results from the first monthly tests by class list winners including John Franks Elaine Smith and Phyllis Latimore in Class 1 Lynn Gray and Judy Green among others in Class 2. Intermediate class place getters Les Pariah Rene Stanbury and Heather Morris. Infants section admission paused for under six. Jeal show holiday set for March 13. Parents and Citizens Associations urged to donate 10 shillings toward District I Schools Sports expenses.
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John Franks
Elaine Smith
Phyllis Latimore
Lynn Gray
Joyce Franks
Judy Green
Jule Wilams
John McLennan
Ray Jacobs
Jan McLeod
Peggy Golds
June Nicholls
Jean Nicholls
Geoff Wilmen
Colin Gray
B. Jory
Fell Brorson
Frank Munro
Jean ]McQueen
Ethel Isaac
Council of Parent and Citizens’ Associations
Gloucester Show Opens Amid Dry Spell and Growing Attendance
The Gloucester A H P Association annual show will run Tuesday and Wednesday amid a dry spell felt statewide. Secretary Mrs M A Newton reports strong entries, with over 1000 received already, and dairy stock featuring prominently including beet cattle. Horse show owners from Taree anticipate motion at Gloucester, and the grounds promise a bright program and lively attendance.
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Gloucester A. H. & P. Association
Gloucester
Socilies
M. A. Newton
Krambach Named From Nearby Mountain Not A Person
Mr Easton notes Krambach derives its name from the nearby mountain called Kurrumbik seen on the left toward Gloucester. He recalls the three syllables of the name, spoken quickly with a middle emphasis, but cannot recall the word’s meaning.
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Robert Easton
Burrell Creek
Manning
Gloucester
Krambach
Mr. Easton
Kurrumbik
Drummond Defends Education in NSW Assembly
Minister for Education Mr Drummond rejected claims by the Teachers Federation that education was neglected. He challenged Communist influence in federation leadership and cited building figures from 103 years as minister, noting 45 new schools and 99 erected since 1850, insisting government funding supported education.
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Drummond
Legislative Assembly
Teachers’ Federation
New South Wale
Teachers' Federation
McGuinness
German Bid for the Rumanian Oil
In London on March 6 the British House of Commons was told that Petrolul Romanesc, a Romanian oil firm, is not under German control. Minister of Economic Warfare R H Cross said that despite reports of German attempts, arrangements keep the company under Romanian control and it is not considered a major petroleum concern.
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London
Petrolul Romanese
R. H. Cross
House of Commons
Petrolul Romanesc
Cross
War News In Brief Across The Fronts
Reports say Trulian ships leaving Rotterdam with German coal for Italy were detained at a British contraband base. Britain reaffirms blockade enforcement while Italy weighs interception of German coal imports. Mysterious lights over Holland spark talk of silent bomber approaches. Tokyo notes improving Britain France ties. Russia claims Viipuri Bay crossing and western shore villages seized. Survivors recount Domula bombing and Dutch rescue. Admiralty records six months of shipping losses at 620000 tons, with most replaced by new builds or captured ships.
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Rotterdam
Italy
Cross
House of Commons
Britain
Germany
Holland
England
Tokyo
the Times
Japan
France
Oideo
Admiralty
Pound notes cheap in Palestine prompt support efforts
Relatives of soldiers in Palestine told not to send Australian currency as notes are devalued there. Adverse exchange means Australian pounds are worth only a few shillings. A Hamilton committee set up to send gifts and arranged send offs discovered it must exchange to English pounds to forward funds to Palestine. Newcastle Herald reports the situation.
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Palestine
Yl Hamilton
Hamilton
Newcastle “Herald
Barton Follies in Gloucester Season Opens with Star lineup
Barton’s Follies brings a bevy of acts to Gloucester in a canvas theatre spectacular. Tibby Roberts from Sydney headlines the tour with the Fredo Brothers acrobatic violinists and a cast including Winnie Euston, Berrigan, Stan Richie, Edgerton, and Barnet Barton. Harris Sisters acrobatics and Charles Sleet’s swing orchestra fill the bill with cheap seats and advance booking at Channel’s newsagency.
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Barton's
Gloucester
Tibby Roberts
Tivoli
Sydney
Fredo Brothers
Wil
Winnie Eugeton
Berrigan
High Stepper
Stan Richie
Miss Edgerton
Golden
Barton
Harris Sisters
Tivoli ‘Theatre
Bonnie Barton
Ethel Ashton
Vera Dunn
Mr. Barry Ross
J. C. Williamson
Ken Randell
Ballet
Charles Sleet
Restriction of Water Use in Gloucester Urban Area
The Shire of Gloucester warns residents that due to insufficient water supply from the Council for non domestic use hoses and watering cans are prohibited until substantial rain falls. Co operation urged in economising water. Gloucester Shire Office March 7, 1940. Also an unrelated advertisement for purified soft chicken feathers from Australian Feather Mills.
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Gloucester
Harry N. Chaplin
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Gloucester) Pty. Ltd
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North Coast
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