Vegetable Seed Production Scheme Aims to Boost Australian Supply
The Commonwealth Government forms a Vegetable Seeds Committee to organize seed production for Australian needs. NSW seeks producers to expand operations with technical advice and guaranteed prices. Flows include red beef, cabbage, carrot, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, turnips, and swedes with pre harvest cost guarantees and manpower negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Commonwealth
Brower
G.P.C
Gloucester charity sales boost and stormy week notes
The Gloucester Ladies Auxiliary report a successful street stall netting 12 pounds 1 shilling 10 pence despite rain. Donations to hospital and local projects are acknowledged, with many names listed. Weather disruptions and river level rises affect transport and upcoming Auxiliary events are postponed or rescheduled.
England records record winter with heavy snow and frost
England sees a two month winter stretch in January and February with a 200 year high frequency of snow and sleet in London area. Hampstead Heath reports snow and sleet on 38 of 40 days, southern districts endure a 250 hour frost period, one district records forty degrees of frost, and Hertfordshire reports a long frost in March.
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London
Hampstead Heath
Hertfordshire
Gloucester Optometrist Visit by Webster Jack and McDonald
D J McDonald Honours FSM C London of Webster Jack McDonald Sydney Pty Limited announces regular optometrist and optician visits at Gloucester. Consultation at the Commercial Hotel offered from 9 am to 6 pm with dates to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. McDonald
F.B.C
Fsm.c
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Gloucester
Red Cross Society Holds Gloucester Meeting and Plans
The Red Cross monthly meeting at the School of Arts in Gloucester considered forming a Gloucester branch company. A special meeting was set for May 29 to recruit more members and commence First Aid and Home Nursing courses to aid civilians in air raid emergencies. Miss Cameron resigned as Secretary. Tilbrook appointed in her place with Mrs Highfield as assistant. Donations totaling 50 pounds were sent to headquarters, with numerous local gifts listed. Red Cross workers will run light canteens at Shipyards on cattle sale days.
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Red Cross Society
Schoo of Arts
Wers
Meddames Higgin
King
Frost
Tilbrook
Chaplin
Highfield
Smith
Easton Grahame
Powell
Kennedy
Creigh
Hawden
Rye
Clynn Jones
Hicks
Ward
Garner
M. Cameron
Mesdames Horner
S. Jones
McGregor
Javith
S. Broadbent
Chaphin
Mes. Goduard
Mus
Horner
Red Cross
School of Arts
B. Bf. Higgins
Stratford Red Cross Dance and Charity Events Highlight Local Society
A successful dance on Thursday February 19 in the focal ball raised funds with music by OK Dance Band of Gloucester. Donations by Mrs. Prank Williamis and Mrs. F. Bowell boosted totals to £8 11s 6d, while tennis and encore parties drew many patrons. Winners included Mrs. C Burley and Mr. J Haris, with further donations noted. a tropical pyjama parcel was sent to Tamworth Red Cross store. The society also supports the NLS by waste paper and aluminum drives, and Mr. Murray Hooke has enlisted in the AIF amid legal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Prank Williamis
F. Bowell
Amoumen
AA. Lowrey
Jack Haris
C. Burley
J. Re Sayer
Crowther Sone
Graham
Stackman
A. B Crowther
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Tamworth
Sovinty
NLS
MacArthur Arrives in Australia to Lead Anzac Forces
General Douglas MacArthur arrived in Australia with his wife and sons to assume supreme command of Allied forces in the Pacific. A War Department communique confirms he will retain command of the Philippines, delayed at Roosevelt's directive until arrangements for his Philippine HQ were complete. The BBC notes this is the first official Australian arrival statement for US forces. Meanwhile, New Guinea operations see increased Japanese activity as Port Moresby air defenses report activity and Darwin endures a Japanese air raid with casualties. Nine US fighters reportedly engaged Japanese bombers off Australia’s north, escorting fighters to deter further raids.
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Douging MacArthur
Australia
War Department
MacArtur
Ommand
Philippines
MacArthur
Richard K. Sutherland
Roosevelt
Genoa MacArthur
Stimaniy
Washington
Aly
BBC
New Guinea
Papua
Jnl
Hven
Port Moresby
Darwin
Bava
Curtin
Wenno
Papuna
Alyngart
Australia Warned of War Here
Canberra reports the Commonwealth Government pledges full support to General MacArthur as Allied Supreme Commander. Minister Forde says MacArthur has the qualities of a great fighting leader and will receive Australia’s utmost backing. The nation anticipates a severe test but welcomes the appointment with enthusiasm.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
iMp
Porilos
Wisty
Nist
Andanpport
Orustealia
MarArthur
Amheratan Seon Weal
Australia
Sid Min Forde
MacArthur
Vine
Navy
Moki
Six O Clock Closing Drives War Effort Ahead of Law
Minister of Justice Downing cited NSW Temperance Alliance saying liquor laws must be strictly enforced to avoid hindering the war effort. Deputation urged strict 6 o clock closing. Police report shows 40 hotelkeepers charged in eight days for trading after hours amid bushfire and brownout fears. Premier McKell issued National Security Regulations banning open fires.
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Downing
New South Wales Temperance Alliance
Efort
6 O'Ciork
McKell
Heavy cattle and pig sale at Sparke firm
W. E. Sparke Pty Ltd reports a very successful store cattle sale with about 1100 head yarded. Prices topped at high pounds for bulls and steers, with numerous consignors from J. Laurie Estate to various farmers achieving strong yields. yarding averaged around £5 18s per head. A follow up sale of pigs at Gloucester Vic saw prime baconers and porkers attract steady to dearer values amid light store supply.
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W. E. Sparke
Ger.) Pty. Ltd
Devons
J. Ri. Laurie
B.C. Laurie
W. P. Reichert
Bignell Bros
A. BK Carter
J. T. Grant
Farley Bros
Helters
Vemler
Miss H. Koeliner
Vedler
Keegan
A. JB. Lalrie
L. Relton
A. J. Ribbons
Jas
Michell
M. V. Holstein
W. J. Grant
W. J. Dare
Arch. White
Laurie Bros
Heffer
Allan Grant
Neifer
Grant
W Helfer
Mary Bell
Jimmie Khan
F Bleasdale
Heifer
Hi, Matthewson
M. Fa Green
J. Atkins
G. Rilis
W. Figisan
A. Whitford
Aun
Sarsom
A. C. Murray
B. G. Grant
K. S. Grant
R. A
Gus Forbes
CG Ritter
A. Blanch
P. J. Marin
G.C. Mudd
Gloucester Vig
W. B. Sparke (Ger) Pty. Ltd
Tate
F. G. Basmi
Clim Parish
Geo. Paterson
C. Erleigh
M.S. Harris
B. Relf
R. Bleasdale
F. M. Baker
C. L. Borham
Eric Everett
S. P. Webeck
W. J. Adams
Parish and Hays
Chas. Belcher
Matthewson
Smith
J. R. Smith
C. D. Slade
N.green
R. Dodd
J. W. Reif
H. Muddle
Westley and Borham
A. T. O'Neil
Banks and Poole
A. Archival
R. Testorelis
W. A. Adams
W. Barkwill
Aub
Sansom
R. A. Wilkes
FP. Behnieder
Green and Dewberry
P. Dries
Misa Marie Green
W.manion
Atkin
Whitford
J. Brevene
J. H. Stevens
Heavy pig and calf sale yields strong demand and high prices
Tom Hicks reports a heavy yarding of pigs at the fortnightly sale, with porkers and light weights dominant and baconets present. Buyers showed strong demand, prices rising, while stores were scarce. Calf sale also described, with firm prime calves and cheaper weaners, listing multiple buyers and prices.
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Tom Hicks
Guinness
FE. Edwards
R. Burton
Alien
R. Sayers
Jack Ratley
Amog Martin
H. Griffis
FW. Holmes
G. Ellin
C. L. Yates
J.T. Higging
W. J. Arrowsmith
J. McKinnon
R. S. Henderson
Crowther
Bagnall
Roy Rudkin
N. Crowther
Thurling
Sansom
Moylan
Channell
Johnston
A.B. Crowther
Gloucester War Chest
Por ‘W. Grahiam
Evacuation Register Proposed by Premier for All Councils
The Premier Mr McKett announced compulsory population registers for shires and municipalities under National Security Act powers. Homes must provide full details of emergency accommodation including living room beds, hotels and boarding houses must report average capacity, and non compliance risks penalties. Lord Mayor Crick urged compulsory regional registers to map available shelter after air raids.
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McKett
Regularvin
Crick
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A. 1. Cavanough
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Roma Private
McCarthy
War Chest Fund
The
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Rising Sun
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ALF
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Kempsey
England
Optometrists
Stratford Red Cross
Murray Hooke
Taree
Aince
A.lf
Anzac
A.J. Weismantel
A. Gallagher
Stan Massen
Jan
Barlow
Austin
J. German
W. H. Bagnall
G. Ninness
R. L. Fitzgerald
Hi HM
T. J. T. Latimore
Sid Garland
H. J. Woollard
Deards and Ribbons
R. G. Adams
P. W. German
Mra. FP
Sansom Brom
C. V. Pam
Leo Dries
Crowther & Bagnall
Brian Perram
Ted Westley
Hugh Griffis
Arthur Harris
Joe Gorton
F. W. Holmes
W. Connolly
Henderson and
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Bob Burton
K. G. Borians
GN. Crowthin
Ly Davenport
T. Higgins
B. J. Foyle
Tiedmann
W. Esparke (Ger) Pty, Ltd
Ac Bants and Banks
F. G. Farfey
Lo, Relf
Ry Ay ‘Wilks
H. S. Harris
Smith and Matthewson
L. Dodd
A. J. Weismantel
C. Parish
C. Howell
C.D. Slade
F. Green
Mrs. A . Welamantel
C. T. Borham
Fomebush
Wineheombhe Carson Ltd
Winchcombe Carson Ltd
Openea Lfirm
Rla.a.b
AMF
Ayr
Bowen
Dog Tran Creek
T. Carlton
Dungog
Gloucester Shire Yards
Tlam
New England
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Auctioneers
Gloucester Parents & Citizens’ Association
H. T. Shepherd
H. Gray
Eagleton
Steve Eagleton
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