Ill fated fishing trip leads to gunshot death in Wootton
An 18 year old, Clement Denis Foulger of Wootton near Bullarfdelah, was shot in the abdomen while fishing eight miles from home. He died shortly after. The coroner investigated the incident and re opened the hearing. Foulger walked away carrying a fishing bag and was shot when the rifle exploded as he tripped near his companions.
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Clement Denis Foulger
Wootton
Bullufdelah
Aishing
Shroud
E. Hitchens
Woolton
Bullshielan
Foulger
Ronald
Neville
I Tabulem Cattle Sale at Tabulam Yards Friday
At the Tabulam Yards on Friday 29th March 2500 head of N.8.W. bred cattle will be yarded chiefly Hereford bullocks and steers with some Durham Devon and Black Polls. Messrs Farrell Craike & Co and Dalgety & Co Ltd are the auctioneers.
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Durham
Devon
Messia. Farrell, Craike & Co
Dalgety & Co. Ltd
Luoam Mullis
Hereford
Wavon Steres
Mlack Calsures
Hitdreford
Lnrham Cross
Blake
Farrell, Craike & CO
Tabulam
Sydney
RAF Raiders Hit Sylt Air Base In Seven Flight Attack
British bombers struck the German air base on Sylt in a prolonged raid lasting over seven tours. The attack began at 8 p.m. and continued into the night, as hangars workshops and slipways were heavily damaged. A Danish innkeeper testified to 82 bomb explosions and the destruction of the munition depot.
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London
Sylt
Orkneys
Air Ministry
Syiran
Horniman Suit' l
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Ite
Rome
War Chest Committee Meeting Highlights Gloucester District
Gloucester District War Chest Committee met at the School of Arts on Friday night. The treasurer Mr EB Weekes submitted balances and receipts up to March 19 for the Lord Mayor's Paltiode and War Fund, noting purchases, donations, collections, and a balance in hand. Members present included P H Deards H A McLeod and others. ladies' auxiliary packed parcels for overseas boys.
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Gloucester Distrut War Chest
School of Arts
EB Weekes
Om Ara
AL. Pt
H. Ronett
R. McChesney
Lord Mayor's Fund
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Messrs
P. H. Deards
H. A. McLeod
W. W. Hawdon
H. Jarrett
E. Weekes
D. C. Rye
J. H. Far Iky
J. Woodware
B.D. MacAndrew
L. Rye
J. W. Hawdon
War News In Brief From British Commons Report
Prime Minister Champerlain says Britain will not risk ventures likely to fail or cause stress. He notes German threats swayed Scandinavia from helping Finland and asserts Britain and France did their utmost. Berlin spokesmen stress Russia’s role, Rome Berlin Axis fears grow in Moscow, while Nazi Italy’s stance on policy is discussed. Week's shipping losses include three British, two French, and four neutrals totaling 15,321 tons.
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Champerlain
House of Commons
Finland
Britain
France
Signor Muolint
Herr Hiller
Breninero
Berlin
Russia
Moscow
Rome
Germany
Primary School Notes Before Easter Break
Inspector Harrison visited the Primary School this week with the Super-Primary Section to be completed later. The school closes for Easter on Thursday and reopens Wednesday March 27.Attendance has improved but some pupils miss work due to irregular attendance, risking placement in current classes unless improved after Easter. Notices were sent to parents about the Parents and Citizens Association annual meeting, which has been advertised in this paper.
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Inspector Harrison
Parents and Citizens ® Association
Waste Rag Collection and Fund Drive Under City Committee
The Gloucester War Cheat Committee discusses a letter from The Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund urging Waste Rag collection across NSW. Proceeds support the fund, with 50,000 linen bags issued for hygienic use. weights and receipts to be tracked, depot details and contact points provided for participation.
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Ue Gloucester War Cheat Committee
Lord Mayor's
Patriotic and War Fund
Manile Menugront
Lai Mayor's Patriotic and
Nsw
Rovira
Sydney
P.H. Dears
Ha, McLeod At
Anderson
Deny
Take War More Seriously in Britain and Australia
An early 20th century public wakeup call argues Britain and Australia must confront wartime realities. Speakers criticize political parties for failing to address the war’s costs and the need for genuine sacrifice. They urge voters to demand stronger leadership and a realistic assessment of Britain’s war effort.
Eastern Command Opens Enlistment For Service Abroad
The Eastern Command announces that applicants desiring to enlist in the Second ALB for service abroad may now submit applications in writing or in person to a district area officer appointed earlier this year. Preliminary medical examinations will not occur at the time of application. Two field examinations follow. initial testing occurs in the recruit's local town or suburb, then a Medical Board at Engineers Depot Park Road Paddington. Enlistment requires further steps after X-ray and attestation in camp. Railway warrants will be provided or arranged for recruits to travel to Sydney. Those who have already submitted applications in writing in recent weeks are advised no further action is needed at present.
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Esa Yuen
Egineers
Park Road
Paddington
Sydney
Pre-Wedding Social for Miss McRae
A social gathering honored Miss McRae, daughter of My art Vy Aech McRae of Barynptot and Ken Welland of Glnucester, with guests from the Tennis Club and local society. Friends praised her and presented gifts, including an electric reading lamp, as plans for marriage were shared and future happiness wished.
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Maen McRae
Aech McRae
Barynptot
Ken Welland
Glnucester
Bayiimetusy
Browlbent
Oretwatya
Qinittiien
Avery Fist Jol
Feyneth
A. Co
McRae
Corbot
Margaret
Corben
Howe
Tarvington
Erieverett
Gaung Fay
Fiverett
Miss McRae
Everett
Gloucester District Tennis Association Annual Championship Observed
The Gloucester District Tennis Association held its annual event with renewed participation and notable interest. Officials announced details of the competition, including entrants, grading, and prizes, while noting past records and upcoming fixtures.
Easter Holidays Notice for Gloucester Post Office
Easter holidays observed by Gloucester Post Office with Good Friday observed as Sunday. Easter Saturday office hours 7 am to 11 am for all business except money order. Mails close 1st 7 am. Easter Monday office 9 to 10 am for all business except money order. No postal delivery. mails close at 10. telephone continuous.
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Gloucester
Fortnightly Portnights Cattle Sale Report
Tom Hicks details a steady cattle sale with A R Laurie and others selling multiple steers heifers cows and calves at varied prices ranging from 1 9 to 5 12 per head including a springer and several single cows and cows with calves. W Laur ie vu Boorer B Farley Ben Belt Albert Blanch also contributed a mix of animals across the auction.
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Hicks
A. R. Laurie
Laurie
Vu. Boorer
B. Farley
Ben Belt
Albert Blanch
Bowls final on the green ends in a tight finish
Spectators watched Hawdon and Ross edge Woodward and Smith in a close electric light bowls final. After even play to the fourth end Hawdon and Ross led 11 to 14 before the opponents struck two threes in a row. In the last five ends both teams scored four each to end 18 all with the winners adding two on the final end. A small turnout may prompt a secondary competition if numbers permit.
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Hawdon
Rosversoa Woodward
Smith
Goadowls
Hawson
Ross
Ifs
Advocate Weekend Edition Printing Change Notice
The week end edition of the Advocate is printed today instead of Good Friday. The office will be closed until the morning of Wednesday March 27, the issue on Tuesday March 26th being dropped. Thereafter publication will be as usual. The best way to wake a man is to tickle his bare feet, says a doctor. Oh well, another little job won't do the sergeant major any harm.
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Advocate
Wedding of Fernytte and Gleneas at Muren Legin Aree
The ceremony saw Fernytte wed Gleneas with families and friends present at Shannod Valeo Thine Munining. Guests wore formal attire and the couple departed for North Comat and Southern Ghwonsland, with a retired chaplain officiating. An eight-wedding-ceremony hour set a record, followed by the Gloucester Football Club annual meeting planned for March 28 with officer elections and reports.
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Icmi Fernytte
Gleneas
Coane
Wiererson
Muren
Legin
Tapine
Us Smedan
MTN
Garter
Shannod
Anid Mee
Genie Marthewaon Roth
Fie
Carter
Felden Fire Cafe
Comat
Ghwonsland
Helde
Stratford Public Hall Management Committee Election Meeting
Stratford Public will hold a meeting at the Stratford Public Toal on Wednesday evening March 2 to elect a Committee of Management for the year ending February 28, 1941. Eligible voters include those on Stratford Post Office mail and nominees must submit written nominations to the Secretary before the start. absent nominees must send written consent. Howard Bignell is Hon. Secretary.
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Stratford
Stratford Public
Adutta Tecelvinir
Stratford Post Office
Howard Bignell
Stratford Public Hall Management Committee
In Memoriam Middleton Treasured Father and Grandfather
In memoriam for James Au who departed this life on March 26, 1936. Four sad years have passed since his passing. He was a beloved father and grandfather. The end was sudden and severe, but he is remembered with love and honor. Wives Gladys and Stan and grandchildren Keith and Max Shap publish a memory note and affectionate tribute.
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Middleton
James Au
Inslaw
Gladys and
Stan
Granichildren
Keith Anit
Max Shap
Easter Week Church Services Across Gloucester and District
Church of England services daily through Holy Week in Gloucester and surrounding towns with Easter Day HC services in Nabiac Forster and Nabiac schedule includes 7.80 pm cantata and 9 am Good Friday observations Presbyterians Methodists and Congregational notices show Easter Sunday services at Newhurst Barrington Gloucester and Stratford Cantata Olivet to Calvary features noted Also Stroud District Baptist Church conducts Easter services Stratford Craven and Stroud locations listed with times and pastors named including Rev Roy V Hanington Mr L Griffin and Rev H Lynn
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Church of England
Gloucester
Liam
Stratford
Canon Williamson
Nabiac Church of England
Krambach
Dyers’ Crossing
Cootongolook
Forster
H.C
Nabjiac
H.C. Dyers
Coolongolook
Roy V. Hanington
Newhurst
Barrington
Bowman Farm
Olivet
Calvary
Eastar
L Griffin
Upper Barrington
Rev
H. Lynn
Blakefields
Tirl
Mr. George
B. Martens
Stroud District Baptist Church
Craven
Stroud
A. B. Baker
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