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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1940
Page
2
Death of Mrs D K Redman at Maitland Hospital followed by a police report of a Gloucester garage break in near the Wingham area and two escapees from Maitland Gaol, William Burney and Robert Sidney Jones, with details on their appearance and attire, plus the death of Mrs Cox in Lower Wallsbury.
A busy Gloucester page reports letters from Townshend and Palestine connections, updates on local dignitaries and war related funding moves, and a crowded slate of auctions, dances, sales, and charitable events. Notices include Red Cross fund drives, Parliament budget talk, and upcoming cattle and horse sales across Gloucester Shire with dates, bookings, and venue details. An optometrist visit by D J McDonald is announced for November 23 at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester.
Alfred Leake Dacey pleaded guilty to trespassing on railway property and was fined 10 shillings or 24 hours with hard labour. Alfred Cook also pleaded guilty to offensive behavior and was given seven days to pay after admitting drink influence. The bench warned Cook to avoid trouble if he cannot behave.
Voices roared at Gloucester station as RAAF volunteers departed on a special train. The cheering crowd praised Railway Refreshment Room staff and VAD helpers led by the officer in charge. The manager Mr Husbands credited his team and the VADs for flawless service after a long day.
Royal District report: Ceabee Yeark, 24, eldest son of Mr and Mrs G H Yeark of Monkerai, died after a horse he and his father were mounting threw him near Wallanbah. He sustained a fractured skull and cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral held at Gloureate Presbyterian Cemetery. Coroner Weeks Gloucester ruled death due to injuries from the fall.
Death occurred Thursday morning in Nahing of Mrs. George Holstein a seventy six year old Nabiac resident. Survived by husband two sons and two daughters with many relatives. Daughters include Wisenmantel Higging Wright Wisemantel and others. Funeral held in Gloucester cemetery.
New York reports Roosevelt re elected president by a large margin and Democrats gain a net 15 seats in the House. British observers expect increased U S war aid and munition credits, while a Japanese official notes policy continuity regardless of the President. Colonel Knox praises national unity in facing totalitarian powers.
The notes report final standings in weeklong exams with Rene Stanbury leading, followed by Elizabeth Hooke Gordon Ross and Heather Mortis in various subjects including History Geography Math and Science. The Mothers Club decided not to hold the Xmas Tree this year due to low attendance, and exams continue in the Primary School with promotions for 19st pending. Profit from the Juvenile Ball totaled £19 9s, split between the P and C Association and the Mathers’ Club.
Reported results show winners and scorers such as Haydon 27 Gray 22 Lowe 22 Sheldon 22 Houghton 31 and J Carlan 31 with others. Opening night for night play is to be Thursday and conditions expected to be ideal for a pleasant evening. Plans for Viatter's Day and a future Saturday event are discussed. Each member is to bring a visitor and skeleton teams may be arranged. More light will be provided Saturday afternoon.
A marching parade and training exercise described for the RS L Volunteer Corps at Ali Caster Unit Park. The article notes increased drill proficiency by parade end and calls for more able bodied male recruits, regular attendance, and a big all day parade on Sunday with a day parade and drills at Bartington Reserve.
The Gloucester Shire Council notifies under Legal Government Act 1818 of a proposed special loan of £4,250 to fund the Gloucester Water Supply project from Barrington River to a Service Reservoir. Interest not over 4 percent per year, repaid over ten years in twenty half yearly instalments of £26 10s 0d. Instalments paid from Water Supply Local Fund. further details at the council office. A one month period is allowed for petitions to hold a ratepayer poll. petitioners must comprise at least 25 percent of ratepayers on the roll of about 300. Date November 6, 1940.
The advertisement touts a well known Jersey stud praised for quality and high production. It claims top state standing with a herd in lush milk, and all stock in excellent condition. Catalogues are available from the auctioneers on request.
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