Dry Spell Broken and Easter Plans Noted in Gloucester
The Gloucester Advocate reports light rain ending a dry spell with showers and heavier night rain. The 2nd Waratahs will visit Gloucester for Easter camp, arriving Good Friday morning to camp in the Park. Also noted are a Scout service at the Presbyterian Church and a Good Friday lantern address on Passion Week, plus local deaths and a Sacred Cantata at the Methodist Church. The article promotes the Department of Agriculture free publications and farming information for farmers through local instructors and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Olivet
Calvary
Stratford
Department of Agriculture
Bim
D.P.O
Sydney
Methodist Church
J. Dagwell
D. Yates
Phyllis Abbott
M. Channion
Easter Holidays Schedule Notice in Advocate
The weekend edition of the Advocate will print on Thursday this week instead of Good Friday March 22. The office closes until the morning of Wednesday March 27, and the issue planned for Tuesday March 26 will be dropped. Publication resumes as usual thereafter.
Easter holiday hours announced by Gloucester Post
The Gloucester post notes Easter observances with shortened offices on Good Friday and Easter Saturday and Monday. Easter Tuesday is normal? Pensions due Thursday will be payable on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Post
Easter Week Church Services Across Districts
Holy Week and Easter services listed for Gloucester Nabiac Waukivory Stratford and surrounding towns. Canon Williamson Rev Roy V Hanington Rev H Lynn and Pastor B Martens lead multiple services including Good Friday Easter Sunday and Cantatas Olivet to Calvary with varied times and locations across churches and districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Gloucester
Stratford
Canon Williamson
Nabiac
Krambach
Dyers’ Crossing
Coolongolook
Forster
Forte
Nabe Fac
H.C
Roy V. Hanington
Presbyterian
Rockhurst
Barrington
Bowman Farm
Hunter
L. Griffin
Upper Barrington
Olivet
Calvary
Rev
H. Lynn
Blakefield
Mist
Mt George
B. Martens
Atroud ‘District Baptist Church
Craven
Stroud
Pamor A. Baker
Gloucester Show Opens Amid War Time Delays and Water Woes
Mr. C. E. Bennett, MLA, opened the Gloucester Show praising the committee for pressing ahead despite adverse weather. He noted war aid could aid local needs including water supply and road improvements. Government funds were allocated to augment town water, with Defence officers surveying possible military roads.
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C. E. Bennett
vIand
Bennett
Sydney
Martin
Gloucester
Scone
Gresford
Wauchope
Sewerage Connections Debate at Gloucester Shire Council
At last Thursday's Gloucester Shire Council meeting the sub committee presented its report on sewerage connections to main street business premises. The discussion focused on drainage grades, gin pipes, and lavatory provisions for several buildings, with health officials backing the sub committee's recommendations and the council adopting the report.
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Gloucester Shire Council
Ong
Dr. Johnston
Dr. Laurie
Dr. Deards
Laurie
Deard
Moore
W.C
Guyatt
Counci
Plas
Bath and Launry
Mandon
Green
Anderson Brom
C.W.A
Whatson
Kendall
Woodward
Gant
Cotin- 1
Younger Set Meeting at Fest Rooms March 11
The Giou eealer C.W.A. Younger Set held its March meeting in Fest rooms with many new members joining. Officers and members discussed a April 4 home party, a 50 50 Ball on July 30 for patriotic aims, and a plan to write to local boys overseas. Next meeting is April 8. A correspondent’s lemon tip ends the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gioueealer C.W.A. Younger
Turner
Mesdames Stevens
Brown
Misses Deards
Parish
Yates
Chaplin
Rosa
Duff
Shells
Bignell
Rye
Frost
N. Reichert
Bates
Wilson
Easton
Moore
Will Big Nazi Drive Commence Soon
London reports that the Times finds the German spring offensive against Britain not as certain as before Christmas. The British fortifications and oil reserves stability, plus Russia’s stance, temper prospects for a swift western attack. Reconnaissance activity picks up west of the Yonges asNor leave delays occur for B.E.F. personnel.
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London
Scapa Flow
Britain
Times
Hitler
Bowmanian
Russia
Middle Baal
Yonges
British War Office
Noras
B.E.F
German raid on Scapa Flow amid broader war news
Ad miralty communique reports German planes attacking the Scapa Flow area at 7 50 on Saturday with about 14 aircraft reaching target. One enemy plane shot down, seven Allied casualties, damage to a warship minor, and three battleships plus one cruiser reportedly damaged by German bombing. Other items note Russia Finland peace, Romania political shifts, Rome talks, and U S war plant suspensions as Roosevelt calls for moral peace.
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Admiralty
Scapa Flow
Russia
Finland
Europe
Rumania
Near East
Tron Guard
Romania
Germany
Bucharest
London
Rome
Italy
Berlin-Moscow
Roosevelt
Sumner Welles
Hitler
Mussolini
Brenner Pass
United States
Paris
Hono Nilu at Majestic Theatre with Powell Young and Burns
Majestic presents Hono Nilu a Hawaii back drop musical comedy starring Eleanor Powell and Robert Young with Burns and Allen. A Hollywood star swaps lives with his double aboard ship to Honolulu where he faces embezzlement and romance before the switch is resolved. Supporting feature Big Town Czar stars Barton McLane Tom Brown and Beve Arden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Powell
Hawaii
Robert Young
Burns
Alen
Majestic Theatre
Honolulu
Barton McLane
Tom Brown
Beve Arden
Gloucester Cattle Sales at Winchcombe and Homebush Auction
Gloucester buyers led a regional sale with J C Hooke sending 2% steers to £11 19s, average £1 12s plus E R D Andrewa with 12 steers to £11 15s, average £11 12s. Cobark Pastoral Co Ltd, Glouces ter, sold 26 cows to £8 14s, average £7 4s. D R Campbell 18 cows to £8 9s. 80 vealers to £7 2s. F Hooke 15 heifers to £8 18s. 14 vealers to £7 11s average £7 4s 7d. J P Easton steers £9 0s 7d, 6 heifers to £7 8s, average £7 1s 4d.
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Gloucester
Winchcombe
Carson
Homebush
J. C. Hooke
E. R. D. Andrewa
Mount George
Cobark Pastoral Co
D. R. Campbell
F. Hooke
J. P. Easton
Steers
Dairy Cattle Show Yields Strong Jerseys and ALS Awards
The Gloucester district dairy show highlighted sharp competition among district dairymen. Judge A Cowan praised well conditioned, high quality Jerseys led by Oxley Marie and Avon Palley Lay, while ALS entries impressed under judge Waller with Raleigh Duchess 21st and Ardaheli Princess 10th. Buckets Row breeder W Edwards captured aged cow in milk and tri color ribbons, signaling strong local stock and notable champions amid warm conditions.
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Gloucester
Erseys
A. Cowan
Tathim
Casino
Emmaly
Me Jr
Oxley Marie
Cowan
A. Stevensor
G. Wilson
Begeay
Jersey
Ister
Vibbons
Fred Paff
Greenaway
Oxley Taland
Treearne Sheik
Treearn
Intchess
JG Wilson
Selsey Brown, Mines & Son
Sumare
Selsey Brown Muy
Selsey
Stu
Victoria
Yilney Royal
Vic Younghall
Aly
Cowan Ball
Charlies Masten
Mings
A.ls
Mfr
C. A. Maslen
Pi Waller
Berry Training Farm
He Agricultural Department
Waller
Don Shay
Ardaheli
Shaw
Plashett Bardulph
Tender for Gloucester Showground grazing rights sought
Tenders close Thursday March 28 at 4 pm for grazing rights at Gloucester Showground for a three year term starting April 1 1940. The committee may exclude stock on show days and other times. Further particulars from the Secretary. tenders to be judged in writing with envelope endorsed Tender for Showground. M A Newton Secretary
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Gloucester
M. A. Newton
Stratford Reception Honors Bob McChesney and Guests
Stratford hosts an evening of supper and dancing to honor Bob McChesney and a visiting party, with remarks by local officials including J Dienelh Brinley Ay Graham VW Mr Cneanty and Ron Santhamt. A birthday cake themed Red White and Blue and three gift Wristlet Ware items were presented. the program closed near midnight with thanks to the organizer and God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Bob McChesney
Rob
Pany
Victorva
K. Frenell
Ae Bagnall
Momsra
J. Dienelh
Brinley
Ay Graham
Cneanty
Ron Santhamt
W. Gurnee
Bignell Sud
Retired chaplain conducts rapid wedding amid farm hurdles
Fragmentary report notes a retired naval chaplain performing a quick wedding service within an hour. The text mentions a farmer and stalled plans, with scattered references to ducks and eggs and unclear names. The readable fragment hints at a small rural ceremony disrupted by odd remarks and weather.
Bantams for Sale by J. J. Genders & Son
A truncated notice offers bantam stock for sale by J. J. Genders & Son of 66 Roxburgh Street Stockton. The ad invites customers to meet a successful exhibitor at Newcastle Maitland Northern Suburbs and Clouvester Young exhibit stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Maitland
Clouvester
Stock Oly
Cheap
J. J
Genders & Son
Roxburgh St
Stockton
Gloucester District Tennis Assn Winter Competition Signups
Gloucester District Tennis Assn announces A and B Grade winter competition starting April 6. Nominations close March 27 with the secretary, include 1 shilling 8 pence affiliation fee per player, grading, and general committee meeting at School of Arts at 7:30 p.m. on March 27. Secretary Br. Keena.
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School of Arts
BR. Keena
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board Directors Election Notice
The Gloucester Pastures Protection Board announces nominations for Divisions A B C and D for the Mossires Protection District. Where divisions C and D have fewer nominees than directors, those nominated are elected. polling day is April 24 1940 with ballot papers sent by post and due back by 4 pm. Returning Officer A Newton Gloucester office.
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Pastures Protection Board
Mossires
Gloucester
Pastures Protection
A. Newton
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Joseph Priestley
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P.O
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Evermore Jewel
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Denison Street
Gloucester District Tennis Assn
RADIO
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Gloucester) Pty. Ltd. Auctioneers
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty,, Ltd
Bresers
Tom Hicks
Pleswe Pole
Pilltiasey
Gloucester Pastures Protection Board
Gloucester Parents & Citizens’ Association
H. T. Shepherd
Hec. Gray
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