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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 12, 1940

Page

2

Gloucester Co op Dairy Co October outputs and community notices

The Gloucester Co operative Dairy Co Ltd reports October production of 153140 lb butter of top quality and 7413 lb second grade with supplier payments of 1 1 for top grade butter and 1 for second. Output declined 24 tons from last October but rose 419 tons from September. At the October board meeting 80 taces of butter valued at 210 were approved for the PD Fund for a fire fighter plane purchase. A carrier pigeon carrying a war message arrived at Skeibo, exhausted, after being blown off course by gales. Aircraftman Alan returned from leave at Craven and was given a gift watch by local friends. Harold Cook will speak on air raid precautions at an 8 pm meeting in the School of Art. Storm damage included a hay shed ruined at Barting and the cow barn roof blown off at Higgins, with telegraph lines disrupted to Craven.

Gloucester Co-operative Dairy Co. Ltd Gloucester U Dairy Co. Ltd Dacorory Aiooke Skeibo Harold Cook National Rimergency Sevivin Gloucester Haute School of Arla Lmage Barting Mr. C. Pelram Plani Jan Higgins Arch Mefrie Craven Pinteais

Majestic Programme at Majestic Theatre and Locals Events

Readable notices show Majestic Theatre screens a romance titled Wells Fargo Tail with Joel McCrea and Frances and a supporting cast including Bob Burns and others. Also details a Death as a Champion feature with Lynne Gyerman, Virginia Dale and Donald O’Connor. Local social events include a War Chest Fund gathering at Ted Wyatt’s Belbora residence with music and organizers A Leslie, T and L Patt, and a Red Cross fundraising Tennis and Visitors Day at the local green with tea, cards, and a green match. Auction sales list cattle and pig and calf sales at Gloucester Shire Yards with numerous lots and dates.

Frank Lloyd Joel McUker Bob Burns Frances Ner Lloyd Nolan Henry O'Neill Lynne Overman Virginia Dale Donald O'Connor Kit Carson NEWS ETU America Empire Far West East Joel McCrea Frances Wells Fargs Waranoun Cave Majestic Theatre Wernesdiny Fob Burns Livyi Xefan Porter Hil Robert Cummings Lynne Gyerman Virgina Dale Ted Wyatt Belbora Fance War Chest Se* Haw

Taree Quarter Sessions trial over rental fraud case

Nathaniel Charles Hopkins, a Gloucester farmer, faced a jury at Taree Quarter Sessions charged with receiving money for rent and fraudulently misappropriating funds to his own account. He pleaded not guilty as prosecution and defense disputed admissible evidence, with witnesses detailing receipts, deposits, and alleged schemes involving two suit transactions and Davis ties. The judge discharged part of the jury. verdict awaited after complex testimony.

Frederick ‘Thompson Gloucester Charles Hopkins Murray M. Hooke Arensd PW Bows Hooke Palicy Court Nanthaniel Charles Hopkins K. Paris Tailey Newcastle Ted Davis Mk Rocalved Tyr Mj Hooke Joseph Mopid Wilnes Fox Sala Krahn Wao Talbe Newesste Thompson Hoyplsins C.O.D Hopkins Accimad

Personal notes from Gloucester and Sydney relatives

Miss Myra Lowing sister of J T Hicks arrived in Gloucester with family. Mrs Ted Newton received a letter about Chinese celebrations in Sydney featuring Ray Wengen. Ray, in the Railway service, is now stationed in Sydney. W Harris of Barnington reports a letter from India from nephew Keith Harris, over sea with fighting forces, son of Henry and wife of Sydney formerly of Gloucester and Lopetana.

Myra Lowing Ates J.T. Hicks Gloucester Migs Liow- Ting Brame Ted Newton Sydney Arie Wengen Ray W. Harris Bamrington Indis Keith Henry Harris Lopetana

Secret of the Aspidistra In London Bomb Site

An elderly woman in wartime London refused aid and, guided by a policeman, retrieved her unscathed aspidistra from the ruined home. He found her life savings of eight pounds hidden beneath the plant, money she valued as all she had left and believed God would spare.

London Purl Granny We Rebris Aspidistra Goa

Police Court A Light List Of Cases At Glouteater

A terse police court list shows Mr R Solling presiding with several cases. Sergeant W P Hughes sought a formal order to recover wire netting tied to a prior exhibit, with a suspended sentence for possession deemed possibly stolen. Cecil A Roberts pleaded guilty to breaching the State Transport Act by driving over five miles without a permit, facing a £2 fine and suspended costs tied to freight and fruit carried.

Jorm . Webeck Bergeant W. P. Hughes Hughen Weback W. W. Hawdon Cecil A. Roberts State Transport (Coordination Hughes Defendiant Watthope Stratford

Seasonal Conditions Plague Dairy Farmers Across Regions

Severe weather and scarce fodder push dairy men to shift stock and seek better pastures. Ab and Eric Everett moved over eighty cattle to Stroud district. Westley Bros. sent dairy herds there as well. J. S. Wilson plans to dairy down cattle at Stroud. C. K. Lambert moves from Barrington River to Bullahdelah. Warm days and cool nights forecast dry weather. farmers remain hopeful despite months of hardship.

Grant Mesars Eric Everett Stroud District Westley Bros Wilson Stroud Alice Barrington River C. K. Lambert Bullahdelah

Gloucester Volunteer Corps Parade Highlights Drill At Gloucester Park

The Gloucester unit of the Volunteer Corps held an all day parade on Sunday at Gloucester Park. Under Sergeant L Farley the transport session moved the unit to Barrington Reserve for forenoon drill and afternoon tactical operations. An excellent hot meal was prepared by Sergeant Cook and A E Smiths staff. OC E Jenkins praised the days work. Corporals A McNaughton L W Turner and R Sheldon named for No 1 platoon. a second platoon planned. Parade set for Thursday night at 7 30 and Sunday 10 20 am.

Gloucester Gloucester Park L. Farley Barrington Reserve Cook A. E. Smith E. Jenkins A. McNaughton L. W.turner R. Sheldon D.C. Rye

Widow Mrs D K Redman Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Redman, 49, born Dungog, died Friday morning at Maitland Hospital after weeks of illness. A devout wife and mother, she left a large circle of friends in Gloucester district. Survived by husband and children Beatrice, Cecil, Bil, Ken, Eric, Claude, Archie, Frank. Funeral held Saturday at Dungog Presbyterian cemetery with five elder sons and son-in-law as pallbearers. Floral tributes from family and friends. Sympathies extended to Mr Redman and family.

Isaac D, K, Redman Maitland Hospital Redman Sid Wm. Wade Stroud Dungog Gloucester Conese Mr. Redman Beatrice Alan Bolton Mallandi Cecil Craven Creek Bil Ken Sydney Eric Claude Maitland Archie Frank Coneac Messrs Joe Wade Ward's River Mesyameg Ted Akera R. Melmeth Stratford A. B. Tull Newcastle J. Daunt Path Pearers Coleman Dorothy Arch George Enid Harry Bert Mabel Arthur Craft Ted Jessie Rene Eric Cox Sarah J. W. Bramble J. Clayton Familly Will Nell Hector Clara Edna Carrie Albert

Gloucester Golf Club backs concrete dam wall plan

At a Gloucester Golf Club committee meeting the clay dam wall will be replaced with concrete to ensure water for next season. Mr. T Chariton will carry out the contract. A working bee is planned on Saturday to prepare for the work inviting all club members. The India n will provide after com tet.

Gloucester Golf Club T. Chariton

War Chest Fund Special Cattle Sale Announces New Officers

The War Chest Fund held a meeting to elect officers for the year. President is Mr. T. Hick4, Vice President Mrs. Weekes, and Secretary Mr. D. C. Ryn with Assistant Secretary Mr. A. J. Woodward. A wristlet gift to Theo. M. Hooke was noted and a donation of 430/10 to the fund acknowledged. A cattle auction list from Dalgetty & Co. Sidneys featured Hereford, Shorthorn, and mixed stock with numerous lots from several breeders. Auctioneers are Wankivery Wir Pune and W. Sparke Gloucester Pty Ltd.

War Chest Romin Sher T. Hick4 B. Weekes Tate H. A. Mor Leod D.C. Ryn A. J. Woodward Ladies’ Auxilary Atock Ute Weekes D. J. Charters Theo. M. Hooke War Chest Fund Andrew Searle Dante Belbora Ladies’ Auxiliary Messrs. W. Highfield J. W. Hawson W. W. Hawdon L. Farley D. Rye J. H. Farley R. Sheldon P. H. le Quesne T Hicks D. H. J. Hill L. Rye Mr .Woodward An al AM Bannaford Kauthi Statin Dalgetty & Co. Sidneys J. T. Grant Summerville Bros Devon P. Koelner Owham Bignell Bros Ins. McRas Hereford Shaw Bros J. P. Smyth Durham Barrapa Bves Whitford J. A. Cornett Wankivery Pune

Gloucester Cricket Club selects team for Barntington match

The Gloucester Cricket Club announces its Saturday lineup for a match against Barntington at The Park WW. Selected players include Atkins L and K, Oldfield, Hy Wilson, Mathewson, McIntyre, Turner, Price, Bartlett, Wratten, Livermore, Monro, and W. Merchant among others. Barntington fields Lesdham, W. Merchant, Clarke, Shaw, Burling, Wilgon, Osmond, Higgins, Bean, Dilton, Britt, and Landers as their lineup.

Gloucester Cricket Clmd Barrington Atkins L. Atkins K. Oldfield Hy Wilson J Mathewson J. McIntyre V.turner M. Price H. Bartlett J. Wratten F. Livermore L. Monro Lesdham W. Merchant W. Clarke D. Shaw Burling Wilgon Merchant G. Osmond E. Higgins R. Bean J. Dilton J. Britt Landers

In loving memory of Geoffrey Germon

In memoriam for Geoffrey Germon who died in 1939 with verses about memory and love. The notice from his mother father and Ronnie mentions Geoffrey’s passing on November 14 1939 and a loving family insert by Aunty Ver Uncle Heck Reg Colin and Lynn.

Germon Geoffrey Ronnie Geoffrey Dear Aunty Ver Uncle Heck Reg Colin Lynn

In Memoriam Geoffrey Killed November 14 1939

In memoriam Geoffrey accidentally killed on November 14 1939 a smiling face gone from us with a pleasant cheerful way his heart won many friends in bygone days. Inserted by his aunt Win uncle Charlie and uncle Les

Germon Geoffrey Ints Win Uncle Charlie Uncle Les

In fond memory of Geoff who passed away November 14 1929

In fond memory of Geoff, always unselfish and thoughtful aid to others. You, dear Geoff, will live in our minds. Inserted by Mr and Mrs W Bolten, Kevin and Barry.

Germon Geoff Alwaya Kina Alwaye

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