Visiting American war ships leave Sydney in gathering crowds
The seven American war ships visiting Australian waters sailed from Sydney on Sunday afternoon, welcomed by a large crowd. Admiral Newton hailed the visit as memorable while Brisbane welcomed the vessels earlier that day. The page also notes a 106 year old Aboriginal matriarch from Redfern and lists local enlistments in the Roll of Honor, plus film notes on Chaplin's The Great Dictator screening at the Majestic Theatre with cast details and reservations at A I Cavanough's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Newton
Brisbane
Charlie Chaplin
Majestic Theatre
Hut
Reginald Gar Winey
Jack Oakie
Billy Gilnert
Han E Mann
Leo White
Eidie Gribbon
Chester Gonklin
Parade for Glowerstey unit to discuss future operations
A parade of the Glowerstey unit is planned for Sunday April 6 to discuss the unit’s future operations. Uncertainty remains about the unit status while Mr EB Jenkins will seek reliable information on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Jenkins
Channel Islands Cattle Studs Face Extinction Threat
Reports from England warn that the great Jersey Guernsey and Alderney dairy herds in the Channel Islands are doomed as severe winter conditions drain stores, fodder is exhausted, imports are blocked, and survival hinges on the enemy's actions. Only scattered cows or small farms may endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Jersey
Guernsey
Alderney
Channell Islands
Islands
Germany
Theslands
Gloucester as a Cattle Market
Gloucester is highlighted as a key store stock selling centre with well bred cattle attracting high prices from local breeders and buyers from New England and nearby districts. The article notes established selling yards, room for improvement, and the mutual advantage for sellers and buyers as the market supports rising land values and ongoing trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Iportance
New England
Sven
Gil
Gloucester district cattle show news and local staff moves
A visitor to One Town last week, MP G Woodhouse, was impressed with the Gloucester district and purchased many cattle. G Wilson bears judging duties at Muse Wellbrook and Bullahdelay Show, with Aven McRae and Don Shaw aiding. Fred Hebblewhite, son of Gloucester residents, receives RAF call up for April service. Andrew Leslie of Coominya Belbora makes progress after recent operation. RD Fordham returns home after seven months in hospital. Miss Ina Bolton joins St George District Hospital Waysing staff. Norrie Bell safe after cattle droving trip ends in Dunbog Street accident. Mr and Mrs R Husband move to Bathurst Trailway Refreshment Room. well wishes from Gloucester friends. Rees served in rural RSL unit then Sth Garrison Battalion after training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Woodhouse
Abbury
Gloucester
Woodhouse
G. Wilson
Wellbrook
Derry
Wilson
Bullahdelay
Filoncester
Andrew Leslie
Coominya
Belbora
RD. Fordham
MRD
Taree
Tna Bolton
Dungog
St. George District Hospital
J. G. Monstyre
Dinger
Norrie Bell
Dun- Bog
R. Husband
Bathurst Trailway
Hick
Rees
RSL
Sth
Gloucester Baby Health Centre Weekly Report
The Director General of Public Health Dr E Sydney Morris forwards a month summary for Gloucester Baby Health Centre. Mothers visited by Sisters include new born babies four and subsequent visits four. Work at centre shows one new case enrolled, babies weighed thirty four, tests meals given three, expectant mothers advised one. Attendance totals: infants under one year twenty seven, under two years three, under three years seven, plus mothers with no babies bringing total attendances to thirty six and a daily average of nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Sydney Morris
Call for district isolation ward amid diphtheria fears
A reader urges the local Hospital Committee to accelerate an isolation ward and staff readiness after past influenza and diphtheria scares. He notes limited home care, inadequate supervision of contacts, and suggests using land and a house for nurses to ensure rapid response in any future outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Park
Tax relief boosts workers as unemployment tax cuts pass
Legislative Assembly approved bills cutting unemployment relief and social services taxes by 1,000,000 pounds yearly from April 1. The reductions mirror January 1 basis, with a 16 to 16.8 pound weekly saving for those earning between eight and six pounds, and a 10 percent cut for those earning above eight pounds weekly. Lower earners face higher percentage cuts, up to 57 percent for the bracket above three pounds weekly. ATL employees earning under six and a half pounds weekly see a sixpence weekly tax rise, totaling one shilling per week, while higher earners see larger shifts. The changes affect net assessable incomes and will apply pro rata for full-year assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
Richardson
ATL
Commercial Homebush Stuck Sales Report
Sydney market for cattle and pigs at Homebush yarding saw overall firm values with strong competition. Cattle ranged from light to heavy, best bullocks reaching up to 15 pounds 3 shillings 6d, cows to 18 pounds 11 shillings, vealers and heavies varying. Pigs and baconers showed good supply, porkers steady to slightly lower, best heavy pigs around 60 shillings, lighter types down to 32 shillings 6d. Overall activity maintained by consistent buyers, prices largely unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
Sydney
Winehoombe, Carson, Ltd
Lta
A. Abbott
Gloucester
Enor
Big demand for schedules and cattle show entries rise
The Secretary reports over 200 schedules distributed as exhibitors from far centres request entries. Many applicants compete in ineligible sections. Entries up compared with prior years, with 95 from one exhibitor likely to be staged. New and returning exhibitors, including Jerseys and Black Polled stock, plan strong showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Ridgeway
J.B. Brneney
J.S. White
Gonede
Commonwealth
A. Hazelwood Art Elront and Parish, Pty, Ltd
Upper Bowman Road Letter on Road Condition and Feelings
A resident writes to urge printing thoughts on the Upper Bowman Road state. The writer mocks council workers and suggests replacing grass with gravel, spades, and harrows, noting the road was poorly finished and is now muddy after a rain shower. The letter laments the care and questions what officials would say if they inspected the road they oversaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wark
Bowman Road
Thair
Why Casualties Were Light in Libya
British officers returning from Libya credit modern mechanized warfare for the surprisingly few casualties. They note careful reconnaissance and no false moves, while Italian tanks near Benghazi were outdated. The Italians relied on high level bombing, and German troops performed bravely though often overwhelmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libya
Benghazi
Sneir
Spy Wife of Sandown Sentenced to Death in Britain
Dor othy Pamela O Grady 42 of Sandown Isle of Wight was condemned as Britain s first woman spy of this war after aiding the enemy by making plans and cutting two military telephone lines. She lived quietly as a boarding house proprietress for 18 months while carrying out dangerous espionage. Her husband, a London Fire Brigade member, was unaware and distraught by the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Fire Brigade
London
Sandown
Navy
Coachwood Riches Open at Doyle's River Lot in NSW
Wartime urgency drives surveys and aerial planning in the Doyle's River coachwood area near Wauchope Central North Coast. About 25 000 acres of coachwood and 12 500 acres of mixed hardwoods are eyed for perpetual supply with urgent Lands Department negotiations. Estimated 26 million super feet of coachwood log timber ready for aviation plywood and rifle furniture, supporting mill villages and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxley Highway
Doyle's River
Tirrill Creek
Rad
Hastings
Forestry Department
Australian ‘Timber Journal
Wiangarie State Forest
Casino District
Marengo State Forest
Coffs Harbour
Wauchope
Nori Coast
Eden
Lands Department
Gloucester 1941 Show committee thanks for special pages
The Gloucester 1941 Show committee extends thanks for numerous contributions including trophies and goods from Heys Brewery Tooths Brewery and various firms. Additional donations listed include bags of meal, cream can, wristlet watches, cage spoons, and other items. Further contributions invited before Thursday evening. bookings for car stand noted at 3 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FM. Smith
Cavanaugh
A.W.A
Haney Ivers
Watkins
Too- Heys Brewery
Tooth's Brewery
Street
Fnc. Wi. B. Spake
Gers Pty
le la
Producers Co-op. Distributing Society
Meggit
J. A. Rossel
W C
Ridgeway
Gloucester Parents and Citizens Association Meeting Notice
The Annual Meeting of the Gloucester Parents and Citizens Association will be held in the school on Thursday night next, 27th March at 5 pm. Business includes the annual report balance sheet and election of officers. A general meeting will follow at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting. H Shepherd, President. H Gray, Hon. Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Parents and Citizens
Spm
H. 7
Shepherd
H. Gray
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P. le Eae
the City
Bruce Mepta and
Mercer
Icester
A. I. Cavanough
Hazelwood
Fashion Centre
A.hazelwood
He Majes
Paulette Goddard
Plaza Theatre
William Henry
Louise Campbell
Emergency Squad
Richard Cromwell
Helen Vinson
Robert Armstrong
Rebecca
Laurence Olivier
Joan Fontaine
Wayne Morris
Rosemary Lane
Maryland
Technicolor
Kentucky
Walter Brennan
John Payne
Brenda Joyce
Hattie McDaniel
Fay Bainter
Charlie Ruggles
Lynn Bari
Lloyd Nolan
Roma
McCarthy
The
Gloucester Actorate
Savan Waters
Redfern
Australia
Daisy Robertson
Granny
ATF
T. Lee
T. J. Sheldrick
A. Ninness
Wal
Garner
J. Weismanter
P. Weismantel
A. Grant
J. Sansom
9. Sansom
SR. Smith
Air Force
C. Hitehcock
PL Hewitt
Majestic Programme
ALF
A. 1. Cavanough
R.S.L. Volunteer Corps
Channell Island
Gloucester Baby Health Centre
Maitland
Upper Bowman Road
Doyle’s River
Blowcester Shirey Yards
Tom Hicks
Pam
Jae
J Shiels
Barrington St
N. Manning
J. G. Wilson
M. A. Newton
Gloucester Parents & Citizen's Assn
W. R. Irwin
Styc Om Groceries
AIG
E. Eley
BE Sparke JG. Pty, Ltd
Denison Street
Duyers
Gomt
Alstriet
Teams Cash
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty,, Ltd. Auctioneers
C.J. Randle
Glengarra Bienes
Retford Leila
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd
Fedigren
Edwin St Allen
Rachmond
Lally Trenton
Richmond
Crum
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Wallis Street
Forster
Bor
Agnes Breckeneidge
Nabiac
Aven Forest
C, Redman
Bindera
T. Trwin
Bandon Grove
Middleton
Memoriam
Joseph Montague Belt
Marenath
Amt
Johnston
Methiumne
Hume Street
School
Arthur V. Eastwood
King Street
John Major
Jenkins
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