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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1940
Page
2
Church of England Gloucester services listed with times at Barrington Hall Copeland and a 1d April event. Free Presbyterian Lower Barrington plans preparatory services Friday and Saturday with Sunday worship and a Thanksgiving service. Congregations Mission Nowendock A35 Pastor B Martens Stroud Baptist Craven and Stroud services outlined with pastors noted.
Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. K. A. McIntosh of Barrington on the death of their young daughter after a period of illness and medical efforts. Nominations for seats on the Gloucester Pasture Protection Board closed with divisional results declared. a postal ballot will be held for Divisions A and B. A vehicular ferry at Peat's Ferry saw a car burst into flames, quickly contained by ferry crew. Prime Minister Menzies challenged pro Russian resolutions as treasonous. Public notices cover election notes, theatre listings, and anecdotes about a Melbourne Hospital envelope trick. The Country Party in Victoria returns to power, Labor gains seats elsewhere, with mixed alliances and internal party tensions noted.
London reports one of the war’s greatest air battles with British pilots destroying five German aircraft and crippling two more. Flying Officer Edgar Kain, a 20 year old New Zealander, shot down two Messerschmitts and claimed five confirmed kills. A British pilot also shot down a Messerschmitt and then destroyed another in a dogfight.
An Easter Monday crash near Craven killed Mrs. Ann Thomas of Chester Street Stockton. Returning from Port Macquarie with her daughter and son‑in‑law, the vehicle lost control on a hill four miles south of Craven, the door opened, and Mrs Thomas was ejected and fatally injured. Dr Munge attended. body sent to Roma Hospital, Gloucester, then Newcastle. An inquest is planned for April 5 at Gloucester.
The Hunter region faces its worst drought in living memory, with records showing a 1839 drought as the last comparable period. April 2 marked the break in that year, and locals study diaries from 1889 noting water-collecting journeys to Tomago near Newcastle.
The Methodist Church packed Easter Sunday night for an augmented choir’s performance of Olivet to Calvary. Soloists Misa P. Abbott soprano J Dagwell tenor D Yates baritone impressed, with Dr N Channon at the organ and Rev H Lynn conducting. A repeat performance was tentatively planned in Gloucester with Dagwell open to another rendition on Apr 7 at 7.30 pm.
Letter to the editor compares two coastal inland routes, noting Lakes road is narrow and winding with blind corners where caravans may struggle to pass. Krambach Mountain road is rough but easier for two cars to pass. The writer urges only thoroughly competent drivers to use the Lakes road, estimating a half hour saving with safe driving.
Fortnightly Gloucester pig sale reports a lively yarding on Thursday March 21 with strong demand for prime pigs. Prices rose by 6d to 7d on last rates. numerous named buyers and sellers across many lots achieved higher values. Next sale set for April 4 with a good yarding anticipated and firm competition among buyers.
The list of players selected for the Dungog match includes Teal Carolan Andrews Boorer Denrds Guyatt Barr Munro Lowe Houghton Ebbeck Kendall Hebblewhite R. Smith Adams Woodward. Skippers will arrange transport per the custom. Easter Holidays produced notable short games with six and eight ends.
A collage of World War II items: Paul Reynaud appeals for Total War to rally Britain and France, British broadcasts praised, German orders for Danish ports and neutral waters policing, a Bosnian copper cargo seized in Hong Kong, Maginot forts reinforced by French, Hitler’s boast questioned by Stockholm, German press decries British actions as piracy, UK election win for McKenzie King’s Liberals, German submarine base reports near Korea, and Ark Royal returning to Britain after six months.
Shire of Gloucester warns Garden Householders that water from the Council's supply may now be used for Garden purposes between 9 o'clock in the forenoon and 6 o'clock in the evening. Published by Harry N. Chaplin Shire Clerk on February 28, 1940.
Nereby notified owners that Connell is prepared to carry out sewerage connections under deferred payment. Owners may inquire at the Council office for terms and conditions. Application forms available during office hours from Shire Clerk FTARRY N. CHAPLIN.
Appeal court notice states a hearing for appeals against valuations will be held at the Court House Gloucester on Monday April at 12 noon. Harry N. Chaplin Shire Clerk issues the notice from the Shire Office dated 28 2 40.
Tenders invited to convert three houses to the sewerage system. Closings on April 8. Lowest or longest tender not necessarily accepted. Details from Hampton Barrington Road.
Impounded at Barrington on 28 March 1940 from Rockhurst by A Roas. A taffy horse branded RDD reversed near shoulder and with 8W off shoulder. If not released will be sold at this pound at noon on 11 April 1940. Poundkeeper B McSwan.
The undersigned thank the people of Stratford and district for generous assistance after the fire that destroyed my house. A lowboy was lent to us by Mr and Mrs R C Bayen of Stroud Road R Towns Stratford.
In loving memory of my dear husband and our dear father who passed away March 26 1036 You bade no one a last farewell You said good bye to none Your spirit flew before we knew that from us you had gone Inserted by his loving wife
A sale yarding of cattle including a three year old pedigree Jersey bull from H W Murray and mixed cattle under F T Paft Jas Merchant S Farts ford K Laimbert H Har ts and 3 Sancer. The yarding is described as very good quality direct from breeders. Buyers seeking cows and calves can attend with confidence.
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