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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 11, 1941

Page

2

Declaration aids 600+ women in Australia under Nationality Act

More than six hundred women who lost British nationality by marriage to an alien have made declarations under the Nationality Act in Australia. The declaration can be made within a year of marriage, with potential late approval from the Department of the Interior. Minister Senator Foll said many women face unnecessary inconvenience because of delays.

Australia Department of the Interior Miniter For the Interior Foll

Petrol ration tickets set to end March 22 in Melbourne

The Minister for Supply announced in Melbourne that the current petrol ration tickets, valid for two months, will cease at close of business on March 22. Existing tickets at post offices will be withdrawn, and new April May tickets will start March 26. No tickets will be issued for rations not drawn between October 1 and March 31.

Senator McBride Melbourne

Gloucester hears call for intermediate high school status

Residents gather at the School on a Thursday evening to push Gloucester Rural School up to an intermediate high school. They debate transport, Leaving Certificate prospects, and the impact on local pupils who would otherwise need to study away. Proposals urge Department action, petitions, and involvement by the Chamber of Commerce.

Gloucester Parents and Ciizens' Association Hei Gloucester Shepher Dane Taree Maitland William T. Morgan Morgan Raymond Terrace New South Wales One Shepherds McGown Hein Yerson McGawn Horace Hazelwood Tate Chamber of Commerce HT. Shepherd Ws 'McGown

Auction sale of 900 New England cattle at Armidale yards

Messrs. A H McArthur & Co offer 900 head of Hereford and crossbred cattle at Armidale municipal yards on Friday 14 March starting 12 noon. Includes steers bulls cows calves Hereford and Black Poll stock. Also listed are Tom Hicks cattle sale at Gloucester on 18 March and Sparke Pty Ltd sales at Gloucestershire and Box Tree Lands in Currecabars on forthcoming dates.

Armidale Municips Messrs A. BH. McArthur & Co New England Tota Tom Hicks Gloucester W. E. Sparke Gov.) Pty. Ltd Gloucesterhire W. B. Sparke Ger.) Pty., Ltd A. H. McArthur & CO Armidale

Shiral Matters and ratepayer letters to the editor

A pair of letters to the editor discuss local council issues including Councillor George Laurie’s efforts for ratepayers, the sewerage dispute, and salary investigations. The writers defend public service salaries against attacks by "Damocles" and criticize tax increase complaints while praising soldiers and public servants.

Damocles Laurie George Laule

Wedding of Mutured Ma Mutter and William Tout

The wedding took place at St Paul’s Gloucester on 22 February. Miss Mutured Ma Mutter wore a white gown with a three tier veil and carried artificial flowers. Miss Rita Wilson was bridesmaid in pink merover satin with a tulle veil. Best man was Robert Tout. Estelle Tollock sang. Reception at Corbett’s Care with a three tier cake. Honeymoon planned for Sydney and Katomba with travel in a grey frock and navy accessories. Mrs Pollock credited for the bride’s wedding dress.

Ma. Mutter Mra Thomas Ritter Singleton William James Tout W. Tout Gloucester St Paul's Charch England Carton Williams Wilson Robert Tout Estelle Tollock Xomga Sydney Katoomba Mrs. Pollock

Gloucester auction results and visiting optometrists notice

At Homebush last Thursday J F Richardson Gloucester secured 21 bullocks to 15 10 avg 14 8 10 N Laurie Gloucester 12 steers to 12 8 Cobar Pastoral Co Gloucester 26 cows to 9 14 at Winchcombe Carson s auctions D I McDonald F B C A Hours F 8 M C London of Webster Jack & McDonald Sydney Pty Limited Optometrists and Opticians will be in attendance and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester SATURDAY MARCH 15 Hours of visit am to 5 pan

M. Shah Gloucester Moroow San Pam He Tay Bt Homebush J. F. Richardson N. Laurie Cobar Pastoral Co Winchcombe Carson D. I. McDonald London Webster, Jack & McDonald Sydney Commercial Shah Commercial Hell Delhi Marion Street Handwick

Gloucester Dairy Co Month February Output and Rates

Gloucester Dairy Co for February shows Gloucester Co operative Dairy manufacturing 316478 tb of choicest butter and 6.151 lb of second grade putter. Pay rates were 1 shilling per ip and 1 penny per lb, with total distribution £17,582 12s 1d. Compared to February 1940 butter output rose by 65 tons and supplier distributions increased 27,853 11s 10d. Inferior cream percentage stood at 14, down 1 point from January as storage aims focus on sound choicest standards.

Gloucester Co-operative

War news and notes from Tamworth ALP Camp

Personal letter from Sergeant C Paterson at Tamworth ALP Camp on Roger in 2/2 Bn Tobruk tales and troop camaraderie. Gloucester War Chest reports Tom Langford receipt of £50 Greek Day Fund cheque and Greek Consul General praise. Local farewells, wounded Private C R Warbrick, and Bishop Batty news from Newcastle.

C. Paterson Tamworth Alp Roger Tobruk Mx ‘Weekes Gloucester War Chest Committee Ingleburn Tote Tom Langford Tom Egypt C. Vineakis Sydney Baptist C. R Warbrick Tuncurry Or. A. Turner Stroud Shire Newcastle F. de Witt Batty Adelaide

Coming Social Events and Charity Gatherings

Patrons of Anglican and community groups are invited to a series of events in March. Captain Coyland of the Commonwealth’s Church Army will speak on wartime work in England. Dances support Rockhurst F and C Association and Gloucester War Chest Fund. A Patriotic Ball for the Greek Funds will feature Greeks in national costume with Gloomchasers Orchestra. A Flower Show at the Majestic Theatre will open with Mrs. P. H. Denrds at 3 p.m. Other fund drives include a Chest Fund event in Stratford with music by the orchestra and various novelty contests.

Captan Coyland Churen Commonwealth Gant England Nis Lee Lute Rockhurst F and C Gloucester Kia-Ora Rath Maren Krampach Am

Will Japan Run The Risk Of A Break With America

Analysis warns that a break with the United States would devastate Japan. Key factors include American naval power blockading essential materials, potential curbs on cotton and textile trade, and Allied island blocs threatening Pacific supply lines. The piece argues neither side can risk war without severe consequences.

Japan America China Netherlands Pacific

Veneer Plant Planned at Wauchope by Oakley and Bail

Messrs Oakley and Bail, sawmillers from Comboyne, secure Forestry Department interests in Doyle's River area and plan a veneer and peeling plant at Wauchope. They secure five acres west of and adjoining R. Sutherland's mill, clearing begun that week. Mr Lever of Kyogle, an expert, is engaged as manager on the job.

Messrs Oakley Bail Comboyne Tate Forestry Department Doyle's River Wauehope Jane Oskley Ball R. Sutherland Lever Kyogle

St Pauls Chun Annual Tea Meeting and Entertainment

The Womens Guild of St Pauls Chun organises an annual tea meeting on Friday March Vth. Tea on tables from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre. A musical programme and lecture at 8:15 p.m. at Star Theatre, with Capt Gowland delivering an illustrated talk on Work Among the Prisons of England at 8:30 p.m. Inclusive charge for tea and entertainment is 2 shillings 6 pence.

St. Pauls Chun Womens’ Guild Majestic Theatre STAR Gowland Eng- Jana

Buildings Across Cyrenaica Carry Fascist Graffiti

In Cyrenaica A LE men scrawled comments on walls from Benghazi to distant miles as a mock tribute to Fascist predecessors. One building bears the phrase 9000 miles to tea while a royal citizen from Yarrowong writes the town name every 50 miles, a joke among Victorians in the Ben Gani square. Ajax bought in Melbourne for 6500 guineas by W J Smith of St Aubin's Stud NSW hailed as a grand breeding bargain.

Cyrenaica Bengani Berlin Yarrawonga Ajax

Church Services Listings in Gloucester and Surroundings

Parish notices list church services across denominations in Gloucester and nearby areas with times including 11 am and 7 30 pm sessions. Denominations covered include Church of England, Methodist, Congregational, and Baptist with locations such as Bowman Park Waukiv ry Harris Ward's River Copeland and Paddock Creek and pastors named D Glyn Jones Lynn Martens Walsham.

Church of England Gloucester Stratford Bowman Park D. Glyn Jones Bucca Wauka Waukivery Harris Ward's River Lynn Craven Creek Copeland Paddock Creek Martens Stroud District Baptist Church Stroud Allworth Booral Union Hall Simsvile Glourester Pantor Walsham

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