Annual Meeting of Gloucester Golf Associates
The Gloucester Golf Associates held their annual meeting at the School of Arts on Monday with Mrs. M Newton presiding. The annual report notes a smaller membership but optimism for growth, lists prize winners Miss Middlebrook and Miss Yates, and records about £21 19s 9d profit for the season. Officers elected include Mrs Street as President and Miss Dobson as Secretary. A season plan with dates and cup events is detailed, alongside a property sale notice for May at the School of Arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Golf Associates
School of Arts
M. Newton
Wyflahdelah
Mra. Street
M. A. Newton
C. W. Street
Miss Dobson
Yates
Treet
Sydney Easter Shows Conference Highlights Rain Insurance
At the Shows Conference in Sydney over Easter the discussion centered on a Rain Insurance Scheme. It was agreed to keep it operating and extend it to include all societies by year end, with a projected profit of £1000. Affiliated societies had already received over £300 in payouts for losses due to rain, the largest single grant being £256.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy
Mell
Madale
Wie
Gloucester
Sydney
Smue
Hwadil
Showmen's Guild
Muddle
Mudile
Sth Garrison Battalion Parade in Gloucester
A compulsory parade for members of the Sth Garrison Battalion will be held in Gloucester on Sunday at 10 a.m. The parade gathers at the Tall afty Park kiosk and all service dress will be worn. Open to all men of the 8th Garrison Battalion regardless of section or detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Suspension of Air Mails Amid Regional Disruptions
British Empire Airways and KLM weigh alternatives as a temporary halt slows Empire mail services between Britain and Australia. Basra or Karachi may become the interim terminus while sea transport handles Britain and South Africa mail. Transport officials cite Irak unrest delaying routes and threaten longer transit times for Australian troop mail.
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British Empire Airways
Empire Air
Britain
Australa
K.L.M
Royal Patch
Sudan
Australia
Basra
Irak
Karachi
India
Posts and Telegraphs
Empire Air Mail
South Africa
Civil
Mtr. Corbett
Air Force Recruiting Musterings Open in Sydney Centre
The Local RAAF Recruiting Committee advises vacancies exist for telephone operators electricians medhanics cooks and trainee cooks WT operators ground dental mechanics shoemakers teleprinter operators fitter DMT clerk general trainee WT operators guards and other postings. Enlistment suspended temporarily. names and details of eligible applicants to be held for future needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAAF
W.T. & Electric Medhanics
W.T
Police and Citizens Plan War Fund Ball in Gloucester
A large, enthusiastic meeting at the School of Arts decided to back a Police and Citizens War Fund drive. They will stage a Police and Citizens Ball in Gloucester on June 10 with the Police Orchestra, and 6 percent of proceeds go to the Police War Blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Arts
Iast
Barl
Gloucester
Hughes
Police War Fund
Common
Mir Wo W Howden
Myhes
Casey
Weekes
Polid War Blind
Gloucealir War Chest Fund
Gloucester Red Cross Society
Gloucester Dismee = Pateotie
Whief
Messrs
Reg. Andrews
Ken, Boorer
H. Gray
P. le Queene
W. Highfield
A. J. Woodward
W. Houghton
P. H. Deards
Flughes
Hnesses
le Quésne
Bank of
Gloucester Football Club entertains Diggers guests
The Gloucester Football Club hosted a Tuesday night dinner at the School of Arts for L/Cpl Garner Spr Sam Fordham and Pte J Sansom and presented them with gifts. Flight-Lieutenant Munro lauded Gloucester’s 19 men overseas and 200 enlisted, noting strong militia and returned soldiers. A warm evening featured toasts, tributes from the Air Force, and a local War Chest Fund presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Football Club
School of Arts
D. A. d. Hill
P. Caguiet
Hoe Hay
Gloucester
IV. Munro
Munro
Garrion
Air Enree
Empire
Air Force
Navy
W. Garner
Sapper
S. Fordham
Pte
J. Sansom
E. Weekes
Fordham
Gloucester War Chest Fund
Badel Window Notice Demands Hospital Contribution Today
A bold public notice urges residents to look for Badel in the windows and pay their hospital contribution today. The message emphasizes immediate action and local civic obligation.
Australians Hold Tobruk Fortress Against Push
London reports Australian troops under Major-General Morshead defend Tobruk against a feared Italian-Sicilian offensive as Britain warns of a massive Libyan push. Churchill says Tobruk’s fate hinges on the Australians while New Zealanders guard Crete amid harsh desert bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crewe
Tobruk
Churchill
Todlay
Crete
New
Australian Casualties in Greek Campaign
Australian casualties in the Greek campaign are expected to total around 400, including killed prisoners and missing, according to a briefing received by Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Blamey. About 14,000 Australians were in Greece. details of casualties are not yet available but steps are being taken to inform authorities promptly. A long list of men to be decorated has been received, with awards such as the Military Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal and Military Medal to be distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir ‘Thomas Blamey
MV Spender
Greece
Blamey
Une
War Chest Fund Passes £2000 Mark With Donations
The Gloucester and District Patriotic and War Chest Party reports funds exceed £2000. Donors include Worthesdale Hall Committee, Pitlochry Sun branch, Ladies Avaifary and Depot Sales, Kinora Hall Committee, Stratford Sub-branch, Mrs Hollingsworth, Copeland Collections, and Junior Farmers. Watches presented to servicemen list many names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Weekes
Gloucester and District
Advocate
Worthesdale Hall
Pitlochry
Avaifary
Hollingsworth
J. Webeck
Carnival
Commercial Homebush stock sales report from Sydney
Market reports show cattle prices with steers, heifers, hullocks and cows listed per hundred weight. Pig market remains unaltered with supplies around 2500 and varied prices for backfatters, baconets, porkers, and other fat classes amid brisk demand for baconets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
Sydney
Winchenmbe
Carson Lita
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
St Tuusday
Bowls On The Green Cups Progress Report
Bowls on the Green reports three competitions due by June 20 with several results. In the Singles Championship Hebblewhite, the present champion, beat B Carolan 41-19. Brian led to the 22nd end and scored 19 but bogged with a bad 1st hole. Carolan defeated Hebblewhite 11-18. In the Pairs Championship Ward and Hebblewhite defeated Kennedy and Adams. Hebblewhite and Hawdon beat Andrews and Carey 11-11. Smith and Toni defeated Boorer and Lowe 17-16. In the Begsimers handicap Carthew Biv defeated Le Quesne 17-? Carthew beat Carolan 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebblewhite
B. Carolan
Brian
Carolansen
Ebpbeck Sen
Wandward
Ken
Daft
Adama
Italian Naval Defeat in Mediterranean
Mrs Bi transcribes a dramatic account from her son aboard Perth describing a major Mediterranean engagement. The narrative covers multiple Italian ships, agile destroyer actions, a heavy air attack by Formidable, and a night-long chase leading to a decisive naval battle with the loss of a plane and Italian ships damaged or defeated. Survivors were later picked up amid German air harassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bi. Young
Mediterranean
File
Jon H
Orion
Ajax
Perth
Glourestuy
Pitta
Lown
Thal
Formidable
Gloucester
Steventon
Pateships
Italy
Ar ‘Hom
Stuart
Skye
Soya Bean Thrives in Tipperary Test Plot
Mr A C Squance of Tipperary writes from Krambach about a test plot bearing well in dry weather. He has grown soya bean for three seasons with first good results, seed bought in Sydney with unknown variety, land formerly soft-wood scrub now rich. He plans to extend efforts in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Squance
Tipperary
Krambach
Nis
Squance
Capitalise Your Patriotism War Loan Appeal
A wartime appeal urges Australians to subscribe to a new £35,000,000 war loan to support Anatrasian troops and allied forces. It stresses duty to fund munitions, planes, guns, and transport, promising strong interest rates and underscoring the personal stake of every citizen in victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle East
Commonwealth
Costa
Craven Creek Social Honors Two Sons On Leave
Mr and Mrs Ales Miller hosted a social in Craven Creek for residents and surrounding district to honor their sons Fane and Alex on leave. About 70 attendees enjoyed supper and speeches by local officials including Sir Belt Redman and Mr Fra ser. Gifts from the War Efforts Fund and knitted balaclavas were presented, with thanks to hosts and staff, then dancing and songs continued late into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ales Miller
Craven Creek
Fane
Alex
Miller
Belt Redman
Roy Shultz
Gloucester
War Chest Fund
Fraser
R. Archinal
Randle
Walter
War Efforts Fund
Boyd
S. Guinness
McKinnon
Letter from Malaya Describes Life and Humor
A missive from Malaya to Miss Jean Howell recounts heat and isolation, humor about local Eurasians, and resilience amid limited entertainment. The writer notes all are happy, jokes about beer and snakes, and asks to remember friends back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Howell
Maulaya
Driver Peed Smith
South Sea Island
Dorothy Lamour
Greem
Red
Public Notice by Mr Wal Garner on Accounts
Mr Wal Garner now with A.L.F announces all accounts owed up to the 7th inst must be forwarded to Mrs E Garner acting on his behalf. Accounts sent after the 7th inst will not be recognised.
Offers Invited for Mill Site Plant Removals at Mount George Station
The Rhodes Timber Co invites bids to purchase and remove a range of assets at Mill Site near Mount George Railway Station including looms, circular saws, bunting gear, and a steam winch. Spare plant at Connollys Creek includes a double drum steam winch and a Harman drum steam unit. Submissions close by May 19 VH41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount George
Fittea
Brooma
Vormaan
Schue Connolly
Rhodes Timber Co
Rhodes
Sydney
Ura Mouddy
Tevessarliy
Meeting Notice of Gloucester Branch Dairy Farmers
PRIMARY PRODUCERS UNION announces a meeting at the School of Arts on Saturday May 1 1841 at 11 am All dairy farmers are earnestly invited to attend M Newton Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
School of Arta
Atferul
Fodder Conservation Entries Sought For Annual Competition
Gloucester AH and P Association invites entries for the annual fodder conservation competition. Entry forms available from M A Newton secretary. Tenders are invited for removal of buildings at Ald School site Ward’s River with cash terms and stamp duty. District Surveyor Maitland to receive bids by noon Monday June 1841.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester AH
P. Association
Gloucester Bhan
M. A. Newton
Ward's River
T Riask Maitlond
Barrte
Church Services Schedule Across Gloucester and Nearby Areas
Gloucester and surrounding parishes list morning and evening services for several denominations on Mother's Day weekend. Presbyterian and Methodist congregations announce 11 am and 7:30 pm services with local ministers, including Rev. D. Glyn Jones and Rev. H. Lynn, plus midweek gatherings at Ward’s River and Craven Plateau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Tugrabakh “Li
Copéland
Canon Williamson
Gangat
D. Glyn Jonen
Wilioussester
Wowk Ivory
Ward's River
H Lynn
Upper Bowman Ilam
Craven Plateau
Upper Barrington
Martens
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Kayser
P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. I. Cavanough
Hazelwood
A. & A Hazelwood
Golf Associates
W. E. Sparke
Roma Private
McCarthy
The
Giowersr
AJLE
Bgmister
Senator McBride
Sth Garrison Battalion
Air Force Recruiting
H.N. Chaplin
No. É
Woolloomnoon
Police and Citizens
Suez
London
Libya
Obrulk Weem
Toy Nustratan Cataalties
Phim Ou
Malaya
M. Cameron
Hoa
Gloucester Properties
Gloucester School OF Aria
US Asst
J. K. Mackay
Binker's Creek
Ayo Boxtrre, Ply Ltd
Pigna Burney
Cureacabiris
Ates Dewitt
W. BE. Sparre
Thoursday
E. Sparke
Primary Producers’ Union
Greater Newcastle
Electric Supply Department
Tende’s
Ness House
King and
Auckland Streets
Newcastle
Raymond Terrace
Seaham
Clarencetown
Brookefield
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