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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1941
Page
3
The Road Safety Council of New South Wales warns motorists labeled “sign sneakers” ignore road signs signals and patrol guidance risking children crossing near schools. Petrol rationing blamed as drivers prioritize engine runs over safety and officials urge strict compliance with right of way for schoolchildren and respect for danger signs.
Saturday's meeting of the Show Committee heard final arrangements for the annual fair next Tuesday and Wednesday. Grass removal, stalls for horses, watering troughs, drafts stock, jumps and poles, car parking posts, and space allocations for poultry and vegetables were discussed with volunteers urged for Wednesday.
Sunday worship is listed for multiple churches across denominations. Gloucester hosts 8 am and 11 am services in the Church of England with additional Gloucester times 7 20 pm and 7 30 pm. Forbesdale and Rawdon Vale offer morning and afternoon services with Invergordon and Nowendoc noted, plus Stroud District Baptist schedules and Congregational notices.
Damp weather greeted opening of the Presbyterian Flower Show and Fair, a fundraiser at the Majestic Theatre. Mrs. P. H. Deards officially opened the event, praising organizers, helpers, and exhibitors, with stalls selling jams, cakes, vegetables, and crafts as attendees toured the exhibits and prize winners were listed for flowers, cooking, and needlework.
London reports a graphic account of a Plymouth raid seen by Australian Prime Minister Menzies. He says Hitler cannot win this way and public Britain will seek German retaliation. The RAF attacked Lorient and ships off Norway, while Berlin confirms British naval pursuit in the Atlantic.
A home tanning guide describes using green black wattle bark to tan fox rabbit and other skins. It covers preparing the bark, boiling steps, mixing strength, soaking and scraping, drying, and finishing with a light oil to keep skins supple.
Parliament heard Transport Minister Bruxner say timber haulers may obtain permits to carry piles girders and poles up to 45 feet long with an efficient braking system. He rebutted claims of bans on logs and noted a fatal incident where a timber hauler’s trailer lacked brakes.
District reports show stock in good to fat condition with ample water and feed across Maitland Dungog Paterson Cresford Dora Creek Wyee Ceoranbong. Picuro outbreaks reported near Gresford with three cases. Gates and walls discussed, while 400 final notices issued to ratepayers for missing returns.
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