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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1940
Page
2
War Victims Relief Fund benefits from a cross shoot competition led by Mr Weekes, with Mr G A Dan named winner. The event at Taree Forster passage raised funds, amid reports of a strong turnout and community support. Also noted are a death of Mr Fazio near Cap Tete Brown's Creek Taree and details of a dance fundraiser at Bow yan Farm School with prize winners and generous donations.
In a welfare examination by the Presbyterian Church of Australia, pupils from Wari's River Sunday School excelled, winning the school banner for top marks in the state. William Mackay tied for top junior marks with Aileen Miller of Merewether on 200, followed by Ruth McKevett. The school earned four first class and two second class certificates amid a full program of prizes and a community mood uplifted by the event and dance.
Officials report an outbreak of pleuro pneumonia among Queensland bred cattle sold at a store stock sale near Hunter River. Quarantine was imposed on affected holdings in Maitland and adjoining districts after contact cattle arrived. Some farmers oppose blood testing, preferring inoculation or handling of contact stock.
Reading like a local notice the article reports strong turnout for Sundays parade by the Correstor unit of RSL volunteers with drills and exercises. A twilight parade is set for Thursday at 7 40 pm on the Park with expected good muster and regular attendance urged. An all day Sunday event from 10 am to 3 pm will form at the Park and proceed to Barrington Reserve for further drill and rifle exercises. The unit Quartermaster lists packing only plate knife fork and spoon and a washing utensil. The notice promises an instructive parade and a full muster of members and possible new recruits.
London reports Greeks crossing into Albania threatening Italian bases near Florina. Greek forces push toward Korca basin as Yugoslav sources say Greeks are north of Kor a. The Times notes British air action and calls for strikes on Italy, with Crete landing reported and German bombings of transports.
Mr. Ken Hall of the local Bank of N.S.W. branch is transferred to Armidale with his wife and two children, to occur in a week to ten days. Mr. Tilbrook will succeed him. Mr. Charles Fennell of South British Insurance Co. Newenadle, after 26 years visiting the North, becomes manager of a new branch at Tamworth. He and Mrs. Fennell will relocate with their family. Watches presented by the Ches Committee note accolades for Squadron Leader Anderson and Private Jack Charters. Mrs. T. Medaris of Bathurst visits her daughter Mrs. P. Le Quesne of Gloucester, accompanied by her son Corporal Tavoili Medais of the Army Instructional Staff.
The treasurer Ma. Be. Weekes reports sums received and totals disbursed for the War Chest Fund. Entries show small amounts such as £160/8/8 and £10/2/, with weekly collections noted and miscellaneous expenses listed.
The Melbourne Cup run this afternoon produced a result with Rowley Maikal and Tidal Wave among the notable finishers. Driver A Knox steered Rowley Maikal to a strong showing while D Munro guided Tidal Wave to a solid placing in the race.
Alf Platts and Bert Collier lassooed a large shark near Coffs Harbour while at sea last week. They trapped the exhausted creature after a prolonged chase and displayed its jaws ashore. An Irish Association note mixed with a joke on Hitler’s marriage theory follows.
An obituary notes the death of Victor Sansom at Lukta Private Hospital Newcastle after complications following an operation. It honors his vitality and public spirit, lists surviving children, extended family, and many community connections, and records the conduct of his funeral and burial with pallbearers and attendees from local churches and organizations.
A fragmented report details cattle and pig auctions in the Shatouk and surrounding districts. Buyers viewed about 250 finished yards and 1200 sqn of alfalakwer, with prices for calves, yearlings, hogs, and sows given inconsistently. Heifers, choppers, and heavy bacaners show varying values, while cattle and sheep trade activity appeared orderly but with some restrictions.
Craven Red Cross held a sports event on 12 October where nail contests drew steady turnout. About £15 was collected for Red Cross funds. Thanks were given to Stratford and Ward for organizing and assisting. Recent results showed Cake won by Mira Jessie Yates, Pair roosters donated by Mr. G Page won by Birs Len Blanch, and towels donated by Mr. Ron Martin won by Mise Yates.
Directors of Street and Mar th Pty Ltd and staff of Street and Po isk Pty Ltd along with staff of Commercial Hotel are named among those counted. A number of other wreaths remain with detached cards noted in the report.
In loving memory of my dear wife and our mother who has passed on after a long illness. She departed this life November, taking her last journey to the home of eternal rest. Inserted by her husband and family.
In Summerville and nearby locations a listing details full particulars of a lathir issue with sellers including R K Smyth Ity McRae Shaw Broa Av Whitford and others. The notice references E Sparke Gloucester PTY Ltd and avotionrers Gloucester with a focus on quality store cattle and related goods.
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