Vacancies for share farmers in Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area
The Minister for Agriculture reports about fifty vacancies for share farmers with vegetable growing experience in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. Urgency to boost vegetable production prompts transfer of growers from less favoured areas. Contracts with the Defence Food Control Directorate offer fixed vegetable prices. Interested farmers should contact the Division of Plant Industry at the Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iquises
Murrumbidgee
Defence Food Control Directorate
Department of Agriculture
Registration Refunds for Short Term Car Use
Many motorists are unaware that registering a car for less than twelve months and using annual registration allows cancellation any time. A refund of one twelfth of the annual motor tax is available for each complete calendar month remaining. Quarterly registration adds fees and tax costs. the example of a 28 cwt American car shows higher total annual payment when paid quarterly. Application forms for refund of motor tax are from the Department of Road. Always think twice before you speak. one word of slander may injure a neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Road
Optometrists to Visit Gloucester April 17
D L McDonald F B C A Honours F B M C London of Webster Jack McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on April 17 and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel from 9 am to 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L McDonald
F.B
London
Webster, Jack& McDonald
Sydney
Gloucester
Commercial
Stamp Appeal Seeks Used Postal Stamps for Red Cross
The Red Cross Society has obtained substantial revenue from selling used postal stamps. Banks, stores, and private individuals are asked to help by sending all used stamps to the VAD. Stamp appeal, Red Cross House, 27 Jamieson Street, Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Red Cross House
Jamieson Street
Sydney
No Holiday on Easter and Local War Mobilization
Easter shopping hours set with shops open on Easter Saturday while most offices stay open. Retailers in Murwillumbah urged to sign a £50 bond to close at 12.00 pm on Thursdays for war training, as the Retail Traders Association leads a local push for compulsory military training amid invasion fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Kilpatrick
Pam
Aly Bom
Murwillumbah
Retail Traders’ Association
Anthony
M.hsa
Australia
Traders’ Association
Commonwealth
Compulsory National Service for Australian Males
Prime Minister Curtin announced War Cabinet approval of compulsory national duties for all males aged 18 to 60. The 48 hours monthly limit applies across civil defence groups, fire squads, and roof watchers with exemptions for servicemen, police, fire services, volunteers, the medically unfit, or those on vital work. No pay for out of hours service, only meal allowances and reasonable travel costs. Details to be released soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtin
War Cabinet
Trench Shelter Plan Debate At Gloucester School
Gloucester District Rural School faced a heated talk on air raid trenches at a P and C meeting. The association cannot fund trenches, awaiting Education Department guidance and local authority approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
P. & C. Association
Department of Education
Education
Death of Waukivory Resident Brook Dies at 24
Robert Stanley Brook, a Waukivory resident, died after a long illness from heart trouble. He was 24, formerly from Candle Plains, Manning River, and worked on dairies with H Matthewson. Funeral held Sunday at Gloucester Cemetery with Rev J A Smith officiating. widow and a 12 year old son survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wray Just
Robert Stanley Brook
Waukivory
Brook
Manning River
Mer
H. Matthewson
New H.M.A.S. Sydney Fund Subscriptions Totals Listed
The fund roundup shows numerous donors with small amounts contributing to the New H.M.A.S. Sydney Fund. Subscriptions include G Wilson sixpence A Brorson zero M J Landers and many others totaling eight pounds eleven shillings. The NSW organising secretary notes the fund closes March 31, donations to be given to Mr E N Chaplin at the Shire Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wilson
A. Brorson
M. J. Landers
G. A. McGregor
J. Channell
H. J. Dennett
Acch
McRae
J. H. Farrey
FB. Muneo
M. Sansom
R. Burns
R. McKinnon
Anonymous
Doug., Young
R. R. Longetaly
J. A. Gresham
R. Atkins
Billie
A. Graham
N. Chaplin
HN. Chapite
PY. Chaplin
N.S.W
Ars
E. N. Chaplin
Shire Chambers
War Chest Fund seeks direct cash and stock appeal
At a War Chest Committee meeting with the Lailies Auxiliary a direct cash and stock appeal was proposed to support 300 servicemen overseas. A wristwatch for departing volunteers was debated, with substitutes offered. the plan aims to raise 100 by the coming months and extend gifts to all forces and nurses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Chest Committee
Gloucester
Weekes
Tlue
Ali
Australia
War Chest
Air Forces
Navy
ALF
Mosdames Deards
Aston
Weeks
Arrowsmith
McIntyre
Yardy
Highsfield
Smith
Messrs
T. Hicks
Highfield
le Quesne Smith
Hawdon
L. Rye
Meadames Woodward
Tate
Page
Rignell
Desria
Shepherd Reelected President At Gloucester P and C Meeting
At the Gloucester Parents and Citizens Association annual meeting Mr H Shepherd was re elected president entering the thirtieth year in office He urged sustained support to fund better schooling and the education of children He noted seven of his own children were educated at Gloucester school and thriving later Mrs Shepherd urged local parents and residents to back the association’s efforts to bolster pupil welfare.
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Langies
McGown
Gloucester
H. T Shep[mera
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Down
P. & ©. Association
Gloucester Parents and Citizens’ Association
H. Shepherd
Shereherd
B. & C. Association
Shepherd
P. and C
Sinter
Gloney School
Jgonsty
Jyte
Local War Effort Highlights Transport Driver Prospects
Miss Louie Ross assistant secretary of the Ladies War Chest Auxiliary has passed her WAALF Air Force transport driver exam and hopes for rapid promotion. Miss Arlen Tyrmer of Ward's River passed her WAA P transport driver medical test and qualifications. awaits appointment after returning from Sydney. A list of AJ P men recently returned from overseas includes Monro Shaw Berry Colling Druhan Elliot Watts Titcume Watson McRae Guyatt Paff Smith Taylor Cox. Sergeant Major Clim Gordon, back from the Middle East, is undergoing guerilla warfare instruction. Gloucester volunteers passed medical tests for full time service. participants include Moore Neilson Smith McKinnon Rattey Creagh Collins Burley Price Shepherd Jarrett Metnes. Mrs Turner learns Gordon Turner, in Summerfield, Victoria, has passed for RAAF pilot. he is nineteen. Arthur Turner, Gordon’s elder brother, seeks ground staff position in RAAF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Ross
Ladies’ War Chest Auxiliary
WAALF
Air Force
Ross
Arlen Tyrmer
Ward's River
Sydney
W.A.A.P
AJP
Ares
F Monro
Shaw
M. Berry
Colling
W. Druhan
Eliott
M. Watts
W. Titcume
Alex Watson
J. Mc*Rae
J. Guyatt
T. Paff
Herb Smith
Jack Taylor
Sam Cox
Clim Gordon
Middle East
V.D.C
Volunteer Defence Corps
Gloucester
Messrs. C. Moore
Tom Neilson
H.S. Smith
J. McKinnon
J. Rattey
B Creagh
Collins
Cy Burley
Prisoner of War Postage Rates Reduced Worldwide
Friends and relatives are reminded that air mail letters to Prisoners of War now cost 1 shilling and post cards cost 1 shilling. Previous rates were 8 shillings for letters and 3 shillings 6 pence for post cards. The public is asked to note the reductions to avoid returning excess stamps to senders, which creates extra work for the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
War News In Brief From Across The Pacific Theater
A New Delhi communique reports the Andaman Islands were occupied by Japanese forces after British withdrawal and partial evacuation of civilians. U S Navy notes Pacific Fleet wrecked enemy patrol boats near Marcus Islands while raiding Fort Moresby with air force support. Curtin cites three attackers in Port Moresby raid as bombs fell mostly into the sea. New Guinea attacks indicate Japanese aim to retake gains, while Lae air losses are announced along with Allied air power in the area. The Anzac Area’s strategic value is stressed as pivotal to allied aims amid ongoing aerial warfare.
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New Delhi
Andaman —Islands
Wake Island
U.S. Navy Department
Pacific Fleet
Ask
Wate Ai Marcus
Uwe
Port Moresby
Washington
Lae
New Guinea
PAC
Wilvertin
Taunigan
Rangoon
Australia
Curtin
House of Representatives
Brownout Regulations From New South Wales Gazette 1942
The Director of the NLS transmits guidance from the Premier’s January 4 1942 order restricting artificial light use. During blackout periods all windows must be screened with blinds curtains or similar to reduce light intensity. Applies statewide in New South Wales with wardens offering advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Quesne
NLS
Whale
New South Wales
Red Cross Society AC establishes new First Aid group
A special meeting of One Red Cross decided to form a Red Cross group focusing on first aid and home nursing. Lectures will be given by Miss J. E. Fraser at Shire Chambers on Tuesday evenings starting March 31. Mrs. Carey elected superintendent. stall planned at Sale Yards. first star event set for April 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
NES
J. E. Fraser
Carey
Mesdames
Jones
J. Yardy
J. Bignell
Rawden Vale
Gloucester Hed Cross
Mesdames Higgins
Street
Garner
Yardy
Smith
Rye
Yates
Glover
Chaplin
Highfield
King
Creagh
Tilbrook
M. Cameron
Mesdames Horner
Goddard
Roo.m
School Notes Test Ahead As Enrolment Rises
The total enrolment is 347 with 110 in super-Primary classes. No word on teaching language classes. The first Intermediate Class test will occur after Easter. rearrangement depends on results. Mumps cause high student absences, especially older pupils. Easter holidays run from Thursday April 2 to Tuesday April 7. The school acts as a depot for books for the Fighting Forces, and sent items will reach destinations.
Homebush Cattle and Pig Prices Report Sydney Market
Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes 2234 cattle yarded at Homebush with prime cattle steady and light weights strongest. Cows and bulls priced down from peak. dealers similar. Sydney pig values show backfatters steady with buoyant porkers. Rabbit skins up about 24 per tb. details include weights from 20 to 170 lb and assorted pelts and damaged lots. Prices per head and per pound listed for each category.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitt, Son
Homebush
Sydney
Winchcombe Carson Ltd
Porkers
Winchcambe Carson Ltd
Wedmday
Téd
Hare
Gloucestershire court notices on valuations and probate
Court to hear objections against valuations of Gloucester Shire will be held at Gloucester Court House on Tuesday 14 April 1342. Public Trustee elected to administer the estate of Charles Robert Newton died July 1941 intestate. Creditors must send written claims by June 142 to Public Trustee Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Harry N. Chaplin
Supreme Court OF
New South Wales
Charles Robert Newton
Upper
Bowman
Barrington
W. B. Geddies
Public
O'Connell Street
Sydney
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Cardigans
P. le Quesne
City Price Draper & Mercer
Atal Cavanough
A.hazelwood
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Roma
McCarthy
Optometrists
The
Gloucester Advocate
Kia Ora Hall
McKinnon
Cobby
Hert. Carstens
Northern Courier
Sydney” Fund
War Chest Fund
Japan
Andaman Islands
Gloucester Shire Yards
Tom Hices
C. Randle
Jersey
Mit
W. E. Sparke
ALP Sale
Tom
Hazelwood
Department of Main Roads
Nsw
Northern Territory
Watt Street
Newcastle
Henderson
Castlereagh Street
M. J
Von
See
Ed Cronn
Mr. Tilbrook
Sharp
V. Fitzgerald
A. Yates
E. M. Higgins
Kia-Ora
Nja-Ora
McKinnon Orchestra
Sid Relf
Winchcombe Carson, Ltd
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Glouceste
Nowendoc
New England
Nash & McKensey
Walcha
Maitland
J. Enright
North
North West
Riverina
Hunter River
Gloucester Shire Council
Council Chambers
Harry N
Shire OF
Valuation Court
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