Oxley seat hopeful announces independent bid
J Oxley electorate coverage notes Captain D. Mitchell M C D C M will run as an independent for the Oxley seat at the state elections. In 1988 he reduced L. O. Marlin's majority to under 1500 votes, while A. H Bennett MLA receives education directive on domestic science at Gloucester Public School and portable accommodation transfer to meet needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingham Chronicle
D. Mitchell
M.C. D.C.M
Oxley
Mitchell
L. O. Marlin
A. H Bennett
Director of Education
le Gloucester Public School
D. H. Drummond
M.L.A
Gloucester
Barton’s Follies at Denison Street Gloucester Opens April 1
Amusement lovers can enjoy Barton’s Follies new revue production at the canvas theatre on Denison Street Gloucester opening Tuesday April 1 for two nights only. The show features 30 all new metropolitan artists with speed snap sparkle bright costumes and a full orchestra ballet and unique specialties. A large waterproof marquee seats over 2000 with comfortable seating and tickets available at Channell's newsagency for all performances at no extra cost.
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Canvas
Denison Street
Gloucester
Channell
Visit of American Warships Dazzles Sydney Crowd
Seven powerful grey warships of the United States Pacific Fleet entered Sydney Harbor yesterday to a wave of cheers. The visit showcased American power as officers and sailors marched in triumphal procession through the city with confetti and banners. The fleet will stay in Sydney tomorrow before sailing to Brisbane, with Australian forces joining in welcome events at the Town Hall.
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United States Pacific Fleet
Sydney Heads
Sydney
Australis
America
Pacific
Air Force
Lord Gowrie
Town Hall
Brisbane
U.S
Had Not Forgotten The 8th Garrison Reserve Battalion
The 8th Garrison Reserve Battalion broke camp after three weeks training near Newcastle. Recruited from Newcastle Coalfield North and North-west, they studied musketry machine guns drill barbed wire trenches signals and tactics. The Gloucester section arrived in good shape with many officers and privates boasting prior decorations.
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Newcastle
We AW
Morse
Gloucester
A.A
Sth
Gloucester War Chest Fund Auxiliary Secretaries Acknowledge Donations
The Auxiliary Secretaries thank donors including Miss Carson Mrs F Harvis and Mr Ry Philips for weekly eggs jams pumpkins tomatoes and grammas. Overseas letters from F Monro Sid Harris Bob Laurie Barry Pyke Rupert Robinson express gratitude for parcels and canteen orders with value prices often lower than Australia. Next Auxiliary meeting at the School of Arts on Tuesday 25th at 3 pm.
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Carson
F. Harvis
Ry Philips
R. Burke
Mra. Lee
Holmes
S. Lewis
F. Monro
Sid Harris
Bob Laurie
Barry Pyie
Rupert Robinson
Gloucester War Chest Fund
Australia
School of Arts
Annual meeting of Waukivory Parents and Citizens Association
The Waukivory Parents and Citizens Association held its annual meeting in the school room on Monday evening with moderate attendance. President W S Ribbons chaired as the secretary reported four meetings this year with good representation and events like the Empire picnic and Christmas Festival, plus a weather shed for the children. The balance showed a small credit. new officers were elected for the coming year and a dance was planned for 10 May to raise funds for the Empire Day Picnic.
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Parents and Citizens Association
W. S. Ribbons
Vs & Ribbons
W. Rouse
J. Middleton
C. Slade
H. West
B. Andrews
W. Ribbons
Commercial Special Cattle Sale Reports Strong Demand
Tom Hicks notes another heavy yarding of good cattle at Ws Special Cattle Sale on Tuesday March 18. Buyers from local and outside centres, including a Victorian operator, purchased cattle from 36 owners across 45 buyers, with strong prices across classes and high values for Hereford and Devon stock. The sale averaged a robust price per head, and 818 head were sold amid keen competition. The next sale is scheduled for Tuesday April 22 with 300 head already booked.
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Tom Hicks
Devon
Laurie
Z. A. Laurie
G. R. Hicks
Ken Hicks
Ron Hicks
Alan
John Hicks
G. H. Yeark
A. ¥. Bowen
H. W. Vyner
Paterson Jun
Ri, J
Grundy
Cavey
B. D. Margery
Bert Louise
Livermore
F. Favret
Gro
Ireland
JH McSwan Bros
Blanch
L. F. Brazel
Leo. Brazel
Lloyd Byarl
Prod Brazel
Ken Corbett
A.C. Parish
Hull
Springer Arts
Dr. Munro
Springer
King Bros
J. H Parley
Lowrey
T. Murray
Ford Simmons
Ben Bell
A. G. Hicks
Gloucester recruits join ALF ranks in latest call up
Among latest recruits to be called up for service in the ALF from Gloucester is Wal Garner. Jackson and Jack Wilson are also in camp and Harry Hewitt has left to lake spitties with the RA.A.E. Mr. R. Husbands, manager of the Gloucester Railway Refreshment Rooms has been promoted to Bathurst Refreshment Rooms. firl place here will be filled by Mr. Gussen. At the Butter Factory yesterday the staff of the Gloucester Co operative Dairy Company presented Mrs Gordon McGregor with a set of carvers in honour of his marriage which will be celebrated tomorrow.
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ALF
Gloucester
Wal Garner
Jackson
Jack Wilson
Harry Hewitt
Lake
A.E
R. Husbands
Bathurst
Gussen
Glouceser Co-operative Dairy Company
Gordon McGregor
Gloucester Show notices postal closing hours
The Gloucester Post and Telegraph Office will close at noon on Wednesday 2 April. Mails to Sydney and other destinations close at noon. The telephone exchange remains continuous.
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Gloucester
Sydney
In Memoriam Brewer Beryl 4 months died March 20 1940
In loving memory of our dear little daughter Beryl aged four months who was called Home on 20 March 1940 A short verse speaks of a bud fragrant and fair Our Father claimed her for His own sweet Hower The notice is inserted by her mum dad and Betty
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Beryl
Betty Ana
Taree Patriotic Carnival Show Debuts in Ring
All the outstanding hunters jumpers trotters and hacks will appear in stock drafts. Special engagement of Dare-Devil Frank McFarlane, America's forest stunt rider. EB D Mooney, secretary.
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Taree
a.Ls. Jerseys
Guernseys
Ayrshires
A. L. Payne
Dave-Devil Prank McFarlane
America
E. D. Mooney
Total Patriotic Association
Dare-Devil
Frank McFarlane
Mooney
Gloucester 1941 Show Prizes Donated and Entry Details
Special prizes announced for Gloucester 1941 Show include consolations in Classes 18 19 20 and 21 from Brooke Skibo and others. Prize categories cover Flag Race for under 17, Flag Relay on horseback open teams, Melon Race on horseback, with donors listed. Entries close March 27. donations welcome by 10 a.m. Friday.
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Brooke
Skibo
Messrs
Hooke
J. & Wilson
Eric Averett
H. A. Abbott
B. Reif
M. Newton
SPECIAL CATTLE SALE OF EXTRA GOOD QUALITY LIVESTOCK
A concise listing of cattle and horses from local and New England breeders. Includes Hereford steers and cows, bullocks, Devon and Durham stock, cross breeds, mixed cattle, and 50 head of mixed cattle plus a reliable saddle pony. Yarding promises high quality, with forward condition cattle ready for sale. Buyers invited to attend the sale at Cesterpty Ltd with confidence.
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Laurie Estate
D. Brits
D. C
Aye L
Cooper
Tom Hicks
Blencowe
Carter
D. J. Meftae
Hereford
Devon
F. Scrivener
W. F. Buffier
A. H. Edwards
M. V. Holster
A. A. Dut
S. J. Frost
Ridgeway
Gen Cox
Durham
J. German
A ‘T. Muullens
Hermford
R. Latimore
Sansom
Kelner
Matthewson
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Meeting Notice
The Monthly Meeting of the Gloucester Chamber of Commerce will be held at the School of Avis on Monday next, the ith March, at 7 pm. All members and the public are invited to attend. H Gray, Secretary.
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Gloucester Chamber of Commerce
School of Avis
H. Gray. Hott
Secretsy
Gloucester Parents and Citizens Association Annual Meeting
The Gloucester Parents and Citizens Association will hold its annual meeting in the school hall on Thursday night next, March 27, at 7.30. Officers to be elected and reports including balance sheet to be presented. A general meeting will follow the annual meeting. President HT. Shepherd and Hon. Secretary H. Gray are listed.
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Waukivory Hall
Gloucester Parents and Citzens' Association
Shhoo
HT. Shepherd
H. Gray
Stratford Public Meeting Elects Stratford Hall Committee
A meeting of Stratford residents will be held at Stratford Public Hall on Wednesday evening March 26 at 8 pm to elect a Committee of Management for the year ending February 28 1942. Eligible voters are Stratford Post Office patrons. nominations must be written and delivered to the Secretary Howard Bignell before the election. Nominees absent must forward their consent.
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Stratford
Stratford Public Hall
Stratford Post Office
Furniture Sale at Sparke PTY Rooms Denison Street
CE Elby FE announces a Saturday March 29 sale at 2:30 PM of F E ELEY furniture. Items include bedroom and dining suites, lounge set, beds, wardrobes, sewing machine, spring couch, chairs, kitchen cabinet, table and chairs, 57 yards New Line, wireless and sundries. All furniture nearly new. owner leaving district and selling outright.
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Elby
WE. Sparke (Gu) Pty
UTD
F. Eley
Denison Street
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P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. I. Cavanough
Hazelwood
Fashion Centre
A.hazelwood
Ren Li
S. J. Bennett Radio and Garage Service
Roma Private
McCarthy
The
Gloucests
J Oxley Electorate
Gloucester Public School
Maitland
Dames
Parish
Hilldale
Maitland Hospital
Cooplacurripa Station
J. K. Mac* Hay
Canyon
Dungog
W. H. Mackay
Anauinan
Mount Ararat
Mt. Ararat
Hildale
Volunteer Defence Corps
Chamber of Commerce
Gloucester Parents and Citizens’ Association
WAR Chest Fund
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Memoriam
Bartons Eye
Musical Comedy Revue Company Theatre
Denison Treet
Gloucester, CA
LE Brun
Leone
Leoni
Vernon
Collette
Sanderson
Freedo Bros
Berrigan
Westney
Winnie Edgerton
Barry Ross
Vera
Dunn
Ethel Ashton
Bonnie Barton
Barton's Beauty Ballet
May Brooks
John Major
R. Jenkins
Lower Waukivory
W. Phillips
G. W. Steinbeck
the Royal
Als
Jersey
Guernsey
Wingham
Moonry
Seer
Etary
Majestic Theatre
J.G. Wilson
M. A. Newton
D. L McDonald
F.B.C
K.S.M.C
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Gloucester Shire Yards
Cesterpty. Ltd
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W. E. Sparke
Gloucester Parents & Citizen’s Assn
Stratford Public Meeting
Howard Bignell
Stratford Public Hall Management Committee
Stratford Hall
Northern Motors
Brindley
Hon
Procks
Mrs. Johnston
Melbourne
Fame Street
Call
Bee Arthur V. Eastwood
King Street
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
A. Harris
J. Shiels
Barrington Street
E. Franks
Tom Hices
Avon Forest
Rover
C. Redman
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