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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 30, 1941
Page
2
The Government appeals for the return of empty 44 gallon petrol drums complete with bungs. Many drums lack bungs and the special alloy bung work is prioritized for fuzes and primers. Urgent demand of 200,000 complete drums and conservation of motor spirit stocks by urging use of reserves over rationed supplies.
A town cow has wandered for about a week upsetting residents by entering gardens and eating crops. Mr Jack Hill reports significant cabbage destruction. neighbors urge council to protect compliant properties from straying stock and enforce agistment duties. The cow’s owner faces ongoing concerns over garden damage and safety.
In Gloucester a man named Corbett pleaded guilty to assaulting Sergeant Hughes on Church St after being asked to leave. He was fined £8 plus £1 for insulting language, with remorse expressed. The page also notes local dances, race meetings, and Empire Day events, plus war-time holiday policy and cautions about unverified casualty reports by phone.
A letter urges country districts and Australia wide to supply eligible men for the Australian Liberation Force and stresses the need for renewed recruitment. It also proposes lending Gloucester Hospital Board funds, about £5000, to the Commonwealth Government at no interest for the war duration and twelve months after, for equipment and ALP support.
Personal notices recount Aole signaling safe evacuation from Greece dated Palestine, May, with Roger Rye the contact on Wednesday. Letters from Sister M Shepherd mention Welth Harris and Andy Cunvan, while Eric Young writes of meeting Mel Hayter and Joe Martin. The group, back from Greece, visits the district as guests of Mr and Mrs L C Attwater of Newholme. Mr Scott of The Entrance, former ABC manager, is noted, replacing Mr Curtis before the bank merger with ABC and NSW.
The draw lists Channon Cox Coote versus Glover Brennan Charl ton Lynn versus Highfield McRaw against Stevens Punson versus Rye with McGown a bye. Associates teams begin the Cavanaugh Cup competition tomorrow with the frat versus dominant matchups noted.
An Australian Spitfire squadron is being formed in the United Kingdom under the Empire Air Training Scheme. The program, initially for training air crews, now includes skilled technicians to form complete overseas squadrons. The Air Minister announced that additional RAAF squadrons will be formed to fight alongside RAF units toward defeating Germany.
Public cabling to ALF abroad sees lower charges and better facilities. District finance officers coordinate with banks to reduce remittance costs from 7/6 to 3/8 for under £100 and 5/- for over £100. Savings by using the new system apply to payments by members and soldiers abroad, except when sent through bank agents.
The secretary of the Liquid Fuel Control Board, Mr Brennan, warned dairy industry leaders that petrol allowances will shrink further. He urged cost cuts and tighter transport use, noting excessive country-area allowances, especially for stationery engines, and urged industries to prepare for government demands to reduce consumption.
Winchcombs Warson Ltd reports rabbit skins offered in Sydney sales weighed 811 tons with hatters descriptions lower. Furriers' sorts showed improved figures though overall market slipped about 1d per lb from the prior week. Prices listed include Winters at 125d, incoming 118d to 120d, and various categories with multiple declines and small gains.
Tom Hicks reports a good yarding of pigs with high quality weighty hogs and baconers in demand at firm to dearer values. Stores sold at Tirmer rates as buyers from many firms competed. numerous individual lots of pigs and calves traded with strong prices and broad participation from buyers and wagons.
Department reports no immediate action on establishing an Intermediate or High School at Gloucester. Current school roll is 302 with 49 in Superprimary. Headmaster resumes duties after election work. Night RAAF recruit classes begin Wednesday under Mr Geary. Lost glove in Gloucester a brown kid glove. reward offered.
Impounded at Gloucester from Sparke's Paddock by P Hagen one red cow branded FD under Bar on off side If not released will be sold at Gloucester Pound at noon on Thursday 12th June 1941 Poundkeeper F Gidd ey
Inside and very well conditioned with four bedrooms lounge breakfast room lines room pantry laundry and bathroom. Includes heater cellar and garage. Beautiful gardens and lawns. Inspection invited. Apply at House-WW Sellvik Gloucester.
Reconditioned solid pen-frame pianos from £28. small fashionable plans reduced to 62 gna. Free stool with all pianos during sale. Deposit available and prices set to rise. McDonald Bros, 408 High Street Maitland shows advertised sale details.
Quick sale item appears with a contact line listing W Bolton and poorly legible names. The fragment notes a sale action or listing in Gloucester area with multiple names but unreadable spellings. Details are uncertain but indicate a sale or auction item needing a buyer.
For sale a Morris 40 Tourer described as in splendid order. Potential buyers are asked to apply to Jim Channell in Gloucester.
The A H P Association announces nominations close Wednesday June 1941 at noon for the Committee of One Glasgow for the next 92 months from July 1. Candidates must be nominated by at least two financial members and nomination forms are available from the Secretary with details of where to lodge nominations.
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