Deaths and rail service news from Gloucester town
The Gloucester Chronicle reports the death of a three year old child from diphtheria of Mr and Mrs Deayes of Carsonville. The Kempsey mail trains may resume daily service on trial for three months, with a review after. A patriotic ball to aid the war chest is planned at Stratford on March 21 and a Presbyterian Flower Straw event at the Majestic. Films screen at the Majestic Theatre including The Light of Western Stars with scenes shot near Death Valley. A South African blow fly cure fund grows to 2500 pounds with potential 10000 prize pending tests. Local livestock auctions and cattle yard sales are scheduled, including Devon cows, 800 store cattle, and a large Gloucester Shire yarding. Household effects sale noted, with next cattle sale planned for April 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Constance Moore
Tor Brown
Deanna
Durbin
Gloucester
Messrs
D. Abbott & Bons
Dungog
Devon
Meers. W
Sparke
Ger.) Pty. Ltd
New England
Durham Cross
Durham
Tom Hicks
S. A. Harris
Gloucester Hotel building plan up for review
The Health Inspector presented an application for hotel improvements at the Gloucester Hotel. Council members debated timing and approval, with Dr Gran regretting the historic application did not meet the district’s needs and travel demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Downeil
Gloucester Hotel
Guyatt
Cornell
Bus Smash on Mountain Injures Nine Workers Near Bullahdelah
A bus carrying about 28 road workers from Bullahdelah to Maitland district toppled on a mountain road near Devil's Elbow around 7 PM. One man, William Gleason, 62, West Wallsend, died from a fractured skull. others were injured and taken to Maitland Hospital. A lorry crossing the site caused the bus to capsize after a front wheel sank in sand. a tree stump prevented it from sliding further into a valley. A similar crash occurred about 12 months ago involving relief workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maitalnd Hospital
Bullahdelah
Maitland
Tuwer
Devil's Elbow
Bullahuetah
William Gleason
Rigun-stheel
West Wallsend
Aiso
Vin
Commissioner H H Newell dies at Mossian Morambro
The Commissioner for Main Roads Mr H H Newell died on Saturday night at Kile Lesilence Morambro 89 Cabramatta Road Mossian aged 62. Other notes mention H G and A F Barham from Tuggerah Lakes settling on the Bowman purchasing Reg Coxs property. Promo despatches list Petty Officer J H Unsworth nephew of Mrs Arthur Mazelwood. Reg Canon Williamson will install Rev G A cer to Coopernook parish Thursday at 7 30 pm. Infant daughter of Rev and Mrs H Lynn had surgery in Newcastle yesterday. The Lynt family and friends hope for baby’s swift recovery. Pastor Walsham assumes duties with Stroud Baptist circuit.
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H. H. Newell
Kile Lesilence
Morambro
Cabramatta Road
Mossian
H.G
AF Barham
Tuggerah Lakes
Bowman
Reg. Coxs
Hom-Acs
Hobart
Berbert
Southland
J H. Unsworth
Arneliffe
Sydney
Arthur Mazelwood
Canon Williamson
Gloucester
Newcastle
G. A
Coopernook
Mr. Fisher
J. S. Bullough
H. Lynn
Sbe
Lynn
Walsham
the Stroud
Wodehouse writes from padded cell in camp
P G Wodehouse, held in an Upper Silesian prison camp in German occupied territory, works on a new novel from the padded cell of a former mental hospital. He describes the scene with wry humor and notes his characters may be in worse trouble.
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P. G. Wodehouse
Upper Silesian
Wodehouse
England
Lbrary
Diphtheria immunization push urged for children
Dr J N Channon reported two cases of diphtheria in the district on Saturday morning and urged parish officials to begin vaccination promptly. The Shire Council has arranged injections and asks parents to make sure their children are immunized without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J N. Channon
Shire ‘Commell
Council Delays on Bullahdelah Gloucester Road Plans
At Stroud Shire Council meeting a Main Roads letter urged amendments to Bulahdelah Gloucester road plans. Funds for the Myall River bridge are unavailable, but plans should be kept ready. Engineer Stone noted three years of work and warned further changes would incur costs. Dr Zeininger moved to have the engineer take the plans to Sydney. The motion carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strouu
Main Roads Department
Bullahdelah-Gloucester Road
Myall River
Stone
Softien
Cornell
Zeininger
Syd- Trey
Mat
Tea Meeting and Address at the Arminal Church Event
Despite bad weather, the arminal tea meeting under the Church of England drew attendees. The event included tea at the Majestic Theatre, a short after dinner program at the Star Theatre, and an address by Captain Cowland on Prison and Prison Life with lantern slides detailing English prisons. He shared experiences from his 25 years in prison ministry, drawing hearty applause. Canon A N Williamson welcomed the speaker and Mr K E Weekes gave thanks, noting the audience’s willingness to spend time in gaol for the talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arminal
Church of England
Majestic Theatre
Star Theatre
Captain Cowland
Mesdames
L. Stevens
R. Corbett
WR Irwin
Mesdames Cavanaugh
McGregor
Gowland
England
A. N. Williamson
Captain CowTain
KE Weekes
Ferris Dies at 72. Local Noted Farmer and JP
John Patrick Ferris of Khatumbuhl Creek died at 11 p.m. Wednesday at MRD Hospital after a long illness. A native of Khatumbuhl Creek, he was 72, survived by widow Edith Olive Hopper and several siblings and stepchildren. Funeral from Taree to Khatumbuhl Creek for private burial, Rev Father Natirahan officiating.
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Manning
John Patrick Feris
Khatumbuhl Creel
Mrd
Ferris
Mayo Hospital
Algut
Wellneslay
Mr. Ferris
Ric
Christopher Ferris
Khatumbuhl Creek
Uke Wallamba
Barnard River
Khatumbutti Creek
Queensland
Nsw
J, Ky Mackay
al Knatumbuil Creel
Paddy" Ferris
Edith Olive Hopper
W. Hopper
Bertha
Iris Hopper
Taree Convent
Athol Hopper
Ernest A., Ferris
Chateh
Taree
Iday
Khatmbuhi Creek
Father Natirahan
Champton
Gloucester and Maitland stock sale reports compound
Commercial Bush Stock Sales Sydney reports Flemington yarding with cattle mostly medium weight and light byweights, prices 10s per head higher on many lots. Gloucester consignments include Abbott, Higgins, Hooke and Cobark, with bullocks to £15 and vealers to £18 7s on varied averages. Maitland fat cattle sale notes about 925 head, best bullocks to £15 1s 1d, cows to £11, yearlings to 9s 15d, choppers to £2 15s, prices largely unchanged. Fat sheep and calves show tighter fat sheep supply, best wethers 17s to 22s, calves about 609 penned with brisk demand, best heavy calves to 10 guineas, pigs strong but porkers cheaper on heavies. Market overall steady with good competition and selective strength in select lots.
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Sydney
Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd
Flemington
Toway
H. A. Abbott
Gloucester
T.K
FC. Higgins
D. R. Campbell
Winchcombe Carson
PAL Son and Badgery Ltd
E'T. Kyant
C. Higgins
C. W Hooke
Wivvargulla
Maitland
WAR CHEST FUND Treasurer's Report and Donations
The Treasurer reports total Collections amount to 37 a half pounds with receipts since the first report from H. W Murray Depot Sales Ladies Auxiliary Copeland Collections J. Webeck Gloucester Mrs Hollingsworth and others, totaling 10. Presentations of watches were made to J. Muddie T Collins RK Henderson J Shel fries D I McDonald and more. Optometrists and Opticians will attend at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Saturday May 10 from 9 am to 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W Murray
Copeland
J. Webeck
Gloucester
Mrs. Hollingsworth
J. Muddie
T.' Collins
RK. S. Henderson
J. Shelfries
D. I. McDonald
F.B.C.A
Harours W.S.M.C
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Church Services Across Gloucester Area
Church of England listings for Gloucester Stratford Waukivory Kis Ora and others show 8 am services and 7 30 pm sessions including Day of Prayer at Gloucester and National Prayer in Barrington. Methodist Gloucester holds 7 30 pm prayer service, while Presbyterian and Free Presbyterian churches schedule morning and afternoon meetings led by Rev. H Lynn Rev. D Glyn Jones and Rev. J Webster. Congregational and Stroud district churches add morning and evening hours with pastors Blakefields and E Wal aharn.
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Church of England
Gloucester
Stratford
Waukivory
Kis-Ora
Nauru
Williamson
H. Lynn
Rockhurst
Barrington
Blakefields
Mt George
Paddock Creek
B. Martens
Stroud District
Craven
Stroud
E. Walaharn
SPECIAL CATTLE SALE OF EXTRA GOOD LOCAL AND NEW ENGLAND BRED CATTLE
Large sale listing diverse cattle lots from multiple farms led by J E B Laurie Estate and L B Cooper joint ventures. Includes cross bullocks, prime fat cows, Hereford steers and heifers, dry cows, mixed cattle, Devon and Holstein crosses, saddle pony, with ages ranging from months to years and several consignors across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
J. EB Laurie
D. O. Fenfold
H. B. Laurie
Aje L
Cooper
Tom Hicks
L. Blencowe
W. P. Buttier
A. H. Edwards
M. V. Holstein
Ala. Duff
J. Frost
Plumber and Drainer Tenders Call for Lewes Connection
Certified plumbers and drainers invited to tender for installation under Contract No 4ya941. Plans and specifications available for inspection at the Shire Office, Gloucester. Tender closing details and contact Harry N Chaplin, Shire Clerk, Shire Office, Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosing P.m
Lewes
Harry N
Chaplin
Gloucester
Gloucester Shire invites water meter installation quotations
The Shire of Gloucester invites quotations from water fitters for installing five water meters. Submissions must be received by Monday 24 March 1941. Details available from Shire Clerk Harry N Chaplin at the Shire Office Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry N
Chaplin
Shire
Gloucester
Gloucester 1941 Show Special Prizes and Entries Noted
Donors including Messrs B Hooke and M Newton offer multiple prizes for classes 18 to 21 and 40A at the Gloucester 1941 Show. Donations must be sent by 10 a.m. Friday. car stands at Ringside to be reserved with the Secretary. entries close Thursday 27 March. J G Wilson, President. M A Newton, Secretary. phone 132.
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Brooke
Ray
Jst
Messrs
B. Hooke
B. Relf
M. Newton
Ringsuie
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Fashion Centre
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Zane Grey
Vitor Jory
Russell Hayden
JO Ann Sayers
Fom Brown
Annie Nagel
Regal Zonophone
Buddy Williams
Jackehoo
Australia
Bill Elliot
Dorothy Gulliver
Lone Star Pioneers
Deanna Durbin
Jay Francis
Walter Pidgeon
Fayene Pallette
Danger
Barry Barnes
Plaza Theatre
Charlie Chaplin
The
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McCarthy
the Gloucest
Kempsey
Wingham —Municipal
Kempsey Mail
Tow
Fred
Cam
Presbyterian Service
Jones
Majestic
J. Smith
South African Wool Council
Smith
Bullahdelah Road
WAR Chest Fund
Optometrist
T. H. Parf
Belbora
T. H. Paff
Leith Easton
Presbyterian Free Church
Lower
J. A. Webster
Church Services
Gloucester Shire Yards
W. E- Sparke
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd. Auctioneers
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ERAGE
Mrs. Johnston
Melbourne
Hume Street
School
Stratford Hall
Sloomcchasers
Northern Motors
Brindley
See
Wnd
J. G. Wilson
M. A. Newton
Call and Beearthur V. Eastwood
King Street
Dungog Yards
D. Abbott & Sons
Pol GH Smith
Chutindi Gay Boy
Bonikail R.A. Abbott
B Farrell
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd
Calvas
Tom Hices
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