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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1942
Page
2
Canberra reports the RAAF bombed Salamaua yesterday and struck eight transports, crippling ships and causing chaos in the invasion fleet. Direct hits on eight warships occurred with ships burned or sinking. enemy aerial reconnaissance over Darwin was driven off by anti aircraft fire.
The Church of Grand Luncheon and Afternoon Tea at the School of Arts is on Thursday next. The C W A and Younger Set Dance will be held at the Majestic on Thursday evening. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Gloucester War Chest Fund run a Street Stall Thursday next. Mr G Enright to sell at Maitland yards on Thursday next, 200 horses. Stratford Hall subscribers meet on 25 March. Mr Tom Hicks to sell at Stratford on 21 March, property and furniture of the late Mrs Farley estate.
The Aeroplane magazine reports this year British forces have destroyed over 7,900 enemy planes, surpassing last war’s mark. So far 7,828 planes shot down with 21,639 personnel. Britain lost 4,220 planes and 12,013 personnel.
Optometrists D. TL McDonald Honours FSMC London of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester regularly and may be accommodated at the Commercial Hotel. Hours are 9 am to 6 pm. Watch for the date of the next visit.
The Prime Minister urged churches to observe the coming Sunday as a day of prayer. Rural congregations will join in the national prayers with services led by Pastor Be Mirtens. Details appeared in Tuesday's Copeland Chronicle with parish by parish observances and times. Gloucester Dairy Co op reported butter output and supplier payments, noting a February decrease of 69 tons versus last year and detailing finance movements.
Gloucester will auction 800 locally bred cattle at the Shire yards on Wednesday 18 March including Devon Durham Cross Yulocks and Hereford blends. Tabulam hosts a 150 head sale on Friday 20 March featuring Hereford bullocks steers and cows classed for buyers. Also Licensing Court adjourned to 171 March. Florence Matilda Smith case heard. Kempsey Rural Bank manager Stan Fleming named National Service Officer for Area 138. Australian and American aircraft reportedly sank 13 Japanese transports near New Guinea.
A Canberra bulletin from the Department of Air outlines civilian actions if a crash occurs on private property. It stresses prompt reporting to air authorities to keep war matériel, fragments, and parts moving to proper officials. It also covers treatment and custody of prisoners. A separate note reports Mr. Frank Connolly’s severe accident at the Steel works from falling into boiling fat.
The RSSILA Auxiliary social dance drew a Fur Rug winner, ticket 1498 held by Peter Koellner, with 64 12 as the prize amount. Tickets sold totaled 580. contributions from Clem Walsh, Retired Soldiery Ladies Auxiliary, and Garner's Cash Store added cash sums. The Patriotic bodies and War Chest Fund each netted 175 pounds after expenses, while the Dance yielded substantial proceeds and the event labeled highly successful.
Glounester Shire Council, urged by the Premiers Department, discusses charcoal burning and burning timber types for fuel. Mr McDougall cites charcoal yields and burn times, stressing urgency for local government decisions and planning on within the Shire. The meeting plans to have the engineer investigate and report back at a later session.
A large community effort in Warbessdate equipped a new school shelter after strenuous work by parents and residents. Seventeen men, including former students, labored with shovels and mallets to build the protective structure over several Saturdays, amid a buoyant, communal mood.
Class results show Judith Eagleton top in class 1 with four marks and Margaret Dombkins two. Class 2 lists Joyce White first with one point, Margaret Randell two, Ruth Oldfield two. Class 3 has Robin Bilis one, Kevin Morris two, Lynette Wilson three. Class 4A records William Wagleton one, Richard Channel two, Patsie Morris three. Enrolment reaches 341 with 130 in senior classes. several senior pupils to be exported from Newcastle next week. Annual meeting of the P. and Association scheduled with expected good attendance.
At Gloucester Police Court on Tuesday John Brien pleaded guilty to smoking in public hall at the School of Arts on the fifth inst. He was fined eight shillings. Brien claimed he was conducting a Red Cross Society dance season rather than neglecting duties related to the funeral. The court cautioned him.
A dated, fragmentary report mixes reflections on concentration and labor with a chaotic account of a burglary wave and court actions. It cites lockouts, noisy disturbances, and a police note about break-ins at Kyembach, Craven on Ward's River, and Gloucester district schools. Stanley Raymond Yeates identifiers surface amid listed stolen goods and trial dates.
Report lists Hawison, Andrews, Monro beating Adams, Sheldon, Highteta. Houghton, Beaton, Dombkins defeating Kendall, Lowe, Westerman. tie between Le Quesne and Temi Carthew. Whatson Ebbeck Jr Carey over Ebbeck Rye Laurantus. Committee thanks members for keeping the green in excellent condition.
Gloucester banks report subscriptions to the Liberty War Loan amounting to 10410 pounds from 78 subscribers. The Beat Disine quota is 0 pounds. The National Excess States has urged readers that sand can be obtained at Mr Les Farley’s residence in Queen Street Gloucester.
Samuel Sidney Smith died suddenly the night before his Thursday morning shock. Born sixty seven years ago in Paterson, he worked in the timber industry on the Upper Myall and was long seen as skilled with the broad axe. He lived in Waukivory for 30 years and dairied here, with time in Newcastle and Gloucester. He married Ann Toni and leaves ten children Sid Mabel Jim Bill Stan Dick Lucy Mary Jack Evelyn. two brothers Jim Bulline Jack Dick and two sisters Mrs Rumble and Mrs Shelton. The funeral was held at Gloucester Cemetery Church of England section with Rev J A Smith officiating.
At a Gloucester Shire meeting the clerk showed two war posters for public display. The meeting strongly condemned the images and decided they should not be shown publicly. The posters echoed critics from the daily press and drew earlier rejections by the Queensland Premier. A separate note mentions a convalescing lady, with eggs milk and cream available on a quiet country farm, via the Advocate Office.
A street stall event titled War Chest will occur Thursday next with donations of cash or kind requested. Organizers urge community support and thank contributors in advance for generosity.
A public meeting will be held at the Stratford Public Hall on Wednesday evening March ath at 4 pm to elect a Management Committee for the year ending February 28 1943. Adults receiving mail from Stratford Post Office may vote and be nominated. Nominations in writing to the secretary Howard Bignell Stratford Public Hall Management Committee.
Local bred cattle from numerous breeders offered forward for cash sale terms. Mixed lots include D/D cross bullocks, Devon and Hereford bullocks, steers and heifers ages 1 to 4 years with forward and fresh conditions. Notable consignors include Lawrie, Keegan, Farley Bros, Lawrie Bros, Ridgeway, Blanch, Yardy, Mitchell, Cox. One reliable horse sulky harness also listed. Sale promises high standard stock and confidence for buyers.
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