Mother's Day Service and local social notes in Gloucester
Mother's Day service unites Presbyterians and Methodists in Laurie Memorial Hall at 7 30 pm with Rev H Lynne addressing and solos by Miss Chapman Miss Myra Moon and Mrs Tracin. Reports on soldiers at Rannwick and Ingleburn hospitals note progress and visits. Red Cross stalls raise funds, a theatre listing notes Mis MartM News at the Majestic Theatre and a sale result for a Shopping Basket fundraiser. A King’s Birthday tennis tournament and a Church of England ball are announced with debutantes and page boys details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurie Memorial Hall
H. Lynne
Sotos
Tracin
J. Chapman
Myra, Moon
Polled Cattle Breeding Emphasized by Queensland Minister
The Queensland Minister for Agriculture stated that introducing polled stock is essential in breeding and grading up herds. Polled Short horns and Herefords are recent developments. results from crossing with horned breeds are uncertain. Red polled bulls with horned stock may yield hornless calves, but Aberdeen Angus bulls show strong color conformation and hornlessness, with 80 to 90 percent of cross calves black and hornless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Aberdeen Angus
Police Court Indecent Language and Theft Case Summary
In a police court session, Cerrard was fined for indecent language and being drunk, with additional labor as punishment. Walter James Mewhinney pleaded guilty to stealing two horse rugs valued at £2 from Ronald Mulligan. Batten shaw was convicted and fined £2 with two days hard labor. The proceedings reference German activity near Narvik and a group of five men traveling by cart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerrard
Hart
R. N. Sheldon
Walter James Mewhinney
Ronard Mulligan
McElhinney
Hughes
Narvile
Sweden
Casey
Narvik
McShinney
Alhut
Gloucester
Taree
Mwyage
Noti Jing Tr
Trevor Reward Austin Butlen Shaw
Puttensiaw
McFihinney
Battenshaw
Battershaw
Mungan
Bowen
McPibinnwy
Monlay
Moses
A. J
M.nowlon
Narvik Battle Grows Fierce as Allied Forces Advance
London reports heavy fighting near Narvik with 8000 German garrison under pressure. Allied advance continues despite severe snowstorms and disrupted communications, signaling a desperate situation for German defenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narvik
London
Germany
Britain seeks faster action after Norway crisis
British papers unite in urging changes in leadership and administration to speed up war efforts. A stronger Allied War Council is proposed to replace ad hoc moves, with observers noting the government’s structure is too cumbersome for rapid initiative despite support for continuing the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chamberlain
Norway
Mr. Chamberlain
England
Allied War — Council
Phic
the Times
War Chest Fund auxiliary dance success and thanks
Friday night’s School of Arts hall auxiliary dance netted a door receipt of £3 2d, with many townsfolk attending. The committee thanks Mesdames Hawdon, Nash, Miss Brown, Mr. M Naughton for music, and invites further help. prizes were awarded to Miss Chapmin and Mr A Hazelwood, with donations from Mr F Hebblewhite and Mr T A Corbett, plus ongoing wool Donations and May parcel gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Arts
W. W. Hawdon
E Nush
Miss Brown
Mr. Me
Naughton
Miss Chapmin
A. Hazelwood
TR. Sheldon
Miss Barnes
T. A. Corhett
Gamera
B.C. Moleowt
King Stet Gloucester
A.F
B. Rye
E. Nash
Sheldon
A. Johnston
Soldier Farewell Social For Private George Watson
A farewell social was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. B. Laurie for Private George Watson on leave from the A.L.F. He received gifts including a fountain pen and a safety razor from Gloucester residents and the Returned Soldiers and 8.1. League. Speakers, including Mr. A. J. B. Lavine and Mr. D. M. J. Hime, praised Watson and noted he is the son of Gloucester River couple and serves with the Sth Division Signallers in Palestine. The gathering ended in high spirits with a rousing display of good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. B. Laurie
George Watson
A.lf
Gloucester
R.S
A. J.B. Lavine
DM. J. Hime
Watson
Messrs. Ri
Laurie
W. Harris
J. N. Laure
W. Garner
F. Young
Watsons
Sth Division Signaliers
Gloucester River
Palestine
ALF
Dungog Show Stock Draft Winners and Incident
Jack Marti rode Rainbow to win with 83 points at the Dungog Show stock draft. Bob Crowther finished second on Massif with 82 points, Syl plage placed on Pat with 7 percent, Charlie Paylor on Boort earned 77, Paddy and Winooka Enech scored 75. Bob Crowther dislocated his shoulder when his mount fell. Glen Weissman camp drafted El Ray tendon injury to foreleg. Jim Latimore of Bulliac judged the beef cattle at the Dungog show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dungog
Jack Marti
Rainbow
Bob Crowther
Massif
Syl Plage
Pat
Charlie Paylor
Boort
Paddy
Winooka Ench
Glen Weissmanuel
el Ray
Jim Latimore
Bulliac
Dum- Bog
Cavanooga Cup Draw and 1940 Fixtures Listed
The Associated notes the Cavanooga Cup draw with matches including Yates versus Easton and others. It also lists fixtures for 1940 from April to October, featuring Stroke Handicaps, Monthly Medals, Cavanough Cup, Par Handicap, Bisque, and Championship rounds, with dates and order of events.
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Associat
Yates
Easton
Middlebrook
Panah
Shelim
W. Garner
Newton
Parish
Street
Munro
Relf
W. Boorer
Cleaver
Associates
Stoke
Chad Wick
Chadwick
Avie
Cavanaugh Chup
Broom
Rake
Commercial Homebush stock sale report Sydney market gains
Winchcombe Carson Ltd yarded 1 1461 cattle as market strengthened. Best dealers quoted DU per Tootles steers 44/, holfern 41/, bale jacks 40/, cows 37/. Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd noted Flemington sale of Hill Bros ex Wingham 48 cows to £13 average £12 11 7, H A Abbott Gloucester 27 bullocks to £14 average £10 12 8, steers to £13 11/ average £18 10 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
Sydney
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Steera
Gloucester Crushes South Newcastle In One Sided Rugby Match
Gloucester proved too strong for South Newcastle, winning 19 to 0 before a good crowd. Gloucester dominated the scrums and handling, with key moves from Giddey, Berry, Fordham, Hebblewhite, and Oldfield, while Souths fought hard but could not breach Gloucester’s defense.
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Gloucester
Pashés
Giddey
Johnston
Hebblewaite
Thhrough
Berry
South
Adamson
Garner
Britten
Fordhall
Oldfield
Maddalena
Monte
Souths
Hamilton
Hayman
Harper
Rowe
Wardham
South Newcastle
Fordham
S.N
Robinson
Young
Newcastle
Hebblewhite
Teu
Hebblewhitte
Manadalena
Gorton
Nis
Church Services and Mother's Day Observances Listed
Gloucester and surrounding area schedule of church services across Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist, Free Presbyterian, Congregational, Baptist and other denominations. Dates include Mother's Day services, listed times, locations such as Gloucester Bullise Cope land Waukivory Hall Stratford Ward's River and Stroud, with notes on combined services and a forthcoming Gospel meeting and weekly Bible studies led by local pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Gloucester
Bullise
Copeland
Canon Williamson
Cangat
Pam
Laurie Memorial Hall
Glyn Tones
Waukivory Hall
Presbyterian Hall
Stratford
Craven
Ward's River
Waukivory
H. Lynn
Free Presbyterian Church
Barrington Church
Creek
J. A. Webster
Upper Bowman
Craven Plateau
Upper Barrington
Bulliac
B. Martens
Stroud District Baptist Church
Thureday
Stroud
A. H. Baker
School of Arta Hall
Evangel
Willett Street
D. Monteith
Bargains in Used Machinery For Quick Sale
Peter Kirk advertises cheap farm equipment in Gloucester Tyrell Street. Engines and chaffcutter priced from 10 to 30 pounds. A 5 HP engine, Gibbins 2-Disc Reversible Plough at 26 pounds, and a Mitchell Grass Harrow listed. Phone 73.
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Mitchell Grass Harrow
Peter Kirk
Tyrell Street
Gloucester
Saxby's Fresh Produce and Delivery Service
Shop at Saxby's for choice fruit and vegetables now in stock including celery beetroot carrots onions cabbages cauliflowers beans peas lettuce spinach pumpkins squash swedes fruit in season custard apples paw paws mangos rokamuta grapefruit lemons oranges pine grapes bananas johnathan apples pears passion fruit and tomatoes. Highest prices paid for new laid eggs confectionery tobacco cordini orders taken wholesale and retail free delivery around town Saxby's at your service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxby’s
Eccentric burial wills from British history
A London journal surveys odd posthumous wishes from 1800 to 1823. Major Peter Labetiere wanted to stand on his feet at resurrection, while a baronet planned acorns over his grave to yield English oak. Lawyer Anthony Ettericke rented wall space in Wimborne Minster for a half in half out burial. Now councils bar such eccentric interments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Blackburn
London
Peter Labetiere
Surrey
Midland
Anthony Ettericke
Pools
Bullad
Wimborne Minster
Anthony Ettercke
England
Pay scales for tradesmen aboard military units listed
Rates of pay for various tradesmen and dependents under separation allowances are detailed. The document lists daily rates for Privates and numerous groups of trades, including electricians, machinists, carpenters, cooks, nurses, drivers, and many others. It notes separate payment rules for dependents and conditions for separation and embarkation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankins
Hombarney
Wireless
Atmollieia
Bakers Fattery
Manders
Ener
Unib
Masseuiis
M.T
Cain
Technion
P. H. Stantee
Eastern Command
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Colgate
P. L. Quesne the
City Price Draper and Mercer
Eth
A. J. Cavanough
Hazelwood’s
Monty
A.hazelwood
Majest
THIS
Man
Barry K. Barnes
Valerie Hobson
Alastair Sim
Tn Kalith Fellows
Clarence Kalb
Dorthy Peterson
Sonja Henie
Tyrone Power
Preston Foster
Lynn Bari
Sis
Norma Shearer
Marie Antoinette
MR. Chips
P.S & B Ltd
Darling Harbour
Matron McCarthy Inte
Kempsey
Roma
The
Gloucester Advocate
A. TE. Smith
Ted Holland
Rannwick Military Hospital
FL Tienta
Chas. Blanch
Royal Prince Alfred PospiLal Bydney
Ingleburn
George WAt+son
Harry Aspinall
Tom Langhird
Watenes
These
Red Cross Stall
Majestic Programme
Barry K. Baynes
Paramount
Majestic Theatre
Aletaly Sim
John Warwick
Garry Marsh
Pawar Lexy
James Pirrie
Keneth Buckle
Davi MacDonald
Acton
Beyense
Manier
Algryte
Eilith
Clarence Koh
Ed. King
Barrington Red Cross
Eric Harris
Ball
Methodist
WAR News
Britain
War Chest Fund
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Exvergordon
Feu
Newcastle League
Lloyd
Newcastle District Rugby League
ATL AM
Thos
Bird
D. Lynch
H. Grundy
T. A. Laurin
Bert Laurie
R. B. Laurie
B.C Laurie
J. A. Ross
W. E. German
J P. Reston
Laure Bros
A. H. Hogne
F. Green
Rowan Riliss
New England
Southern
Tom Hicks
Church Services
Avon Valley Property
T. Smith
Avon Valley
Avon River
E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd
King's
H Lynn
Baltic Simplex Machinery Co., Ltd
Australian Military Forces
7Th Division
COBRA
St. Fin Im
Army Medical Corps
Army
Kine Street
West Newcastle
Offie
West Maitland
Moore Park Toad
F. Burnett Grahame
Denison Street
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