Towline Breaks at Toncurry On Uraiba Vessel Start
On September 30 the Uraiba built by Ma Ernest Wright of Tuncurry for the NCSN Co began its seafaring venture. The 120000 feet of timber hull loaded, tow across the bar failed as the towline broke, leaving the vessel stranded on North Spit. Sydney underwriters notified, Captain Gibson to arrive, and efforts to swing the ship back into the river planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toncurry
Uraiba
Ma Ernest Wright
Tuncurry
N.C.S.N. Co
Sydney
Forster
Gibson
Bear
Wright
Nero
Notable Vessel Carrying Fine Ship To Calmer Waters
The passage notes the misfortune befalling a fine vessel and expresses hope that underwriters will succeed in rescuing it from the pit. J.J. Panill, Minister for Works, performed the official launch at the event reported by ALR Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Panill
Girls Gaiety Revue to Return in Dungog Theatre
The Dungog Girls Gaiety Revue, set for Thursday night November 20 at the Bitar Theatre, is supported by the Dungog Girls Win the War Auxiliary and Gloucester Red Cross. Last year’s show was praised by the Dungog Chronicle for its energy and precision with up to 700 attendees by 8 pm, admission capped, and takings reportedly £110.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dungog Girls
Bitar Theatre
Gloucester Red Cross
Dungog Chronicle
Dungog
M. Cameron
Hon
Secty
Optometrists Visit D. F. McDonald Honours in London
Optometrists D F McDonald of Webster, Jack and McDonald of Sydney will attend and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester. The visit is on Saturday November 22 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F McDonald
F.B.G.A
Honoura Flimc
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Psy
Gloucester
Gloucester Dairy Co October Output Rises in 1941
The Gloucester Advocate reports October production by the Gloucester Dairy Company reached 194 795 pounds of butter with grading and payments detailed. An increase of 15 tons and £291 16s 8d over October 1940 is noted alongside notes on local education and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucestye Dairy Company
Blamey Voices Disgust With Australian Carnival Spirit
General Sir Thomas Blamey GOC of the AIF in the Far East denounces Australia for a carnival mood, calling it a fools paradise while others fight for their lives. He says he will not be sorry to return to his own men as they remain in combat for Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Tohmas Blatrey
Otheer
ALF
Middle East
Hose Bay
Thoman
ATF
MW East Temy
Thomas Blamey
G.O.C
A.lf
Minde East
Timistay
Blamey
Toors Paradise
Shire Elections Field of Candidates Cited in Report
The forthcoming Shire elections draw a wide field of nominees with notable interest. In A Riding retiring councilors H A Grant and J Moore seek reelection against Moasia M J Landers and T F Breese. In B Riding candidates include Laurie Bros G D and A J By and Mr Reg Andrews. In M and D Ridings names such as 1.8 Bignell G K Doyle E A Gresham and A C Peaving appear. In town Riding D P H Deards contests the seat, with G Wilson as president and ROS Wilson and TB Polloete listed among candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Grant
J. Moore
Moasia
M. J. Landers
T. F Breese
Tn B
Laurie Bros
G D
A. J. By
Reg Andrews
Bignell
Connell
G. K Doyle
E A. Gresham
A. C Peaving
P. H. Deards
Thie
G. Wilson
Ros. Wilson
TB. C
Polloete
Trouble with Sewerage Pumping Report to Council
Health Inspector reported that on Monday the sewerage pump at the pump well failed after gear disarray. A garment passed through the screen and damaged gear, causing a jamb and stop. News warns of danger from improper advertising and urges house connections checks and permits, with cleaning plans for Gloucester Memorial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuerlay
Swumpewell Duckett
Wien
Seacor
Vem UF
Uispagat
Qmlas
Pen Aly
Tocal
Gloucester Park
Gloucester Memorial Park
Personal Private Alex Miller writes from Australia and Beirut
The letter describes travel in Australia and Beirut with notes on the Auattaliom Corr tmte Fund, a digger on leave in Beirut, and a returned visit. It mentions cold weather with snow on hills, a hospital stay for Arthur Ninness’s appendix, and convalescent depots. Various family updates include Mr Fartey’s convalescence, his son Bob replacing him on the farm, and Miss Disk Walker entering Prince Henry Hospital in Sydney for nurse training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Miller
Lynia
Beirut
Aussie
Stan Ninnes
Gloucester River
Hia Satay
Jone Sal
B. Fartey
Forster
Bob Farley
School Notes and Upcoming Examinations at Local School
The sewerage connection at the school has begun and will finish after the next wet season. The seventh and eighth class yearly exam occurs next week with promotions for next year based on results. Intermediate term starts on December and supervision committee members will learn timetable times when received. Primary yearly results and promotions will be announced next week.
Butter Price Increase Sparked by McCarthy Decision
President of the Primary Producers Union, Mr. Gordon, condemns the Assistant Prices Commissioner McCarthy for denying a butter price rise. He warns the dairy industry faces grave consequences and an early review is essential to spare thousands of farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
Primary Producers’ Union
G. W. Gordon
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce Kicks Off Education Visit Plan
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce agrees to cooperate with the Gloucester Parents and Citizens Association to invite Hon. Clive Fyatt Minister for Education to visit the district. A committee will coordinate with the P C Association and Shire Council to arrange events and promote higher education for local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Gloucester Parents and Citizens Association
Clive Fyatt
W. W. Hawdon
R. L. Fitegerahd
Rawdon
J. G. Wilson
Fitegerald
P. & C. Association
Une Vish
F. Lowe
Wilson
D. HJ. Hill
Minister of Education
Gloucester
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Craven Union Church bids farewell to Wilfred Yates family
Craven Union Church and Stroud District Baptist Church honored the Wilfred Yates family for twenty years of service before they move to Newcastle for a factory post. The farewell included prayers, remarks on their Christian witness, a gift from Pastor Walsham, and a benediction after singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craven Union
Stroud District
Cecil Bowen
A. Basham
G. Theobald
Maurice Gi Fin
Uch
Walsham
Pitts
Newcastle
Yates
Craven
Stratford Baptist Ladies
New York Times Reporter Praises Australian War Effort
Joseph Levy of The New York Times arrived in Sydney praising Australians as pivotal in the Middle East. He urged more men aircraft and equipment and praised Australian fighters for halting German and Italian advances toward Egypt and the Caucasus oil fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Middle East
Joseph Levy
New York Times
Sydney
San Francisco
Libya
Levy
Hiss
Cairo
Wick Lesvo
Unite States
Hitler
Berchtesgaden
Great Britain
Thomas Blamey
British Empire
Gersmans
Egypt
Singapore
Burma
India
Aigypt
CWA Meeting Deliberations And Planned Fundraisers
The local CWA branch met Tuesday in the rest room with Mesdames Deards Fy Weekes Newton Glover Woodward Hicks Horner McGregor Hawdon Shelton Deards Sind Lowe present. Apologies from High Held Easton. Group Secretary's proposal for a Gloucester group meeting on 11 June 1942 agreed. Baby Health Centre attendance rising. if sustained, Sister may stay an extra half day. Mrs Glover thanks contributors distributing clothing. Garden party proceeds 2/10 each to Ship Skit West Committee and Far West Children's Health Scheme. Camouflage netting commenced, more workers urged for permanent room. Nets vital to government, Wednesday classes active. Social afternoon planned for December 3 at 3 pm in the School of Arts for wives and mothers of local men in service. National Day of Prayer and Commemoration on Sunday next urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Mesilames Deards
Weekes
Newton
Glover
Woodward
Hicks
Horner
McGregor
Hawdon
Shelton
Deards
Sind
Lowe
Messrs High Held
Easton
Connell
Gloucester
Baby Health Centre
Shwip
Far West Children's Health
Haa Sen
Pam
School of Arts
Voting rules and polling venues for Gloucester Shire Elections
The Gloucester Shire electorate lists eligibility for voters on the State Electoral Roll as of 18 April 1941. Polling places are set at public schools and the Shire Hall in Barrington Bundooks Copeland Worth Rockhurst Kauthi Station Myra Station Upper Bowmatic and Gloucester Shire Hall with additional riding halls at Barrington Forbesdale Heathersdale Invergordon Stratford Carsonville Rawdon Vale Bulliac Bundock Craven Forsdale Gangut Waukivory and Gloucester Shire Hall as principal site. Postal voting available for those away from booths or traveling or infirm with forms from the Shire Office. deadline 6 pm 1 December 1841.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Ute Gloucester
Shire
Barrington
Bundools
Copeland Worth
Rockhurst
Kauthi
Myra Station
Ken Grant
Upper Bowmat
Shire Hall
Forbesdale
Heathersdale
Invergordon
Stratford
Carsonville
R. Laurie
Rawdon Vale
Gloucester “C' Riding
Bulliac
Bundock
Craven
Gangut
Waukivory
Shire Ofice
Harry H. Chaplin
Probate notices for Elizabeth Asbury and William Burley estate
In New South Wales Supreme Court probate notices announce administration sought by the Public Trustee for Elizabeth Esther Asbury and probate sought for William Burley. Creditors must submit claims. addresses given for Hawdon & Hawdon Proctors and Aubrey Halloran solicitor in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court OF New South Wales
Elizabeth Esther Asbury
Isle of Gloucester
New South Wales
Geddes
Public
Savings Bank
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
William Burley
Bow’ ‘Man River
Gloucester
Ethel Helen Alice Burley
Agnes Alice Burley
Lila Grace Burley
Bate
Hawdon & Hawdon
Aubrey Halloran
Martin Place
In Memoriam Geoffemon Biton family tribute 1980
In fond memory of Geoff who passed away November 14 1980 To-day recall and remembrance from Mr and Mrs W Biton Kevin and Barry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germon
Geoff
Cna
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P. le Quesne
City Price Draper & Mercer
Anderson
A. J. Cavanough
Glouceste
England
Grafton
Hoyles
Merrispun
A.hazelwood
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Girls’ Gaiety Revue
Roma Private
Optometrists
Gloucester Dairy Co
R. 1
Fitzgerald
Lewis Eliott
al Dungon
Tral
Charles Brighton
Flint
Fe Hiatt
Waller
Bowman Farm
War Chest Fund
Glady Ritter
L. W. Turner
Moulamein
Murray River
Thener
Aiter
Forbesdale Hall
Red Cross
War Chest
OK Dance
Barrington School
Barrington Red Cross
Slamey
Andi
Shire Elections
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce
Haydon
Ixtand
My. Deards
Hederstood
Linn
J. Gi. Wilson
Afr. Wilson
U.S
C.W.A. Meeting
Besdale Hall
War Chest and
R. Andrews
M. McQueen
Barrington River
Gloucester Electric Supply Company
Fanted
Denison Street
Glour
Star Theatre
Shire OF
Gloucester Shire Yards
Catue
Tom Hicks
Maitland
Enright
North West
North Coast
Hverina Ad Minter River
Warrington Te
Alt. Cavanough
Chemist
Ford E&aperieuce
Kloster Pty. Limited
Frril Dealers
Gloucester A. H. & P. Association
D. Shaw
J. Mf. Pitt
M. A. Newton
Secretare
W. Tout
Barham Bowman River
Bununok
Ztadran
Arab Horse Stud Book
Austin Gallagher
Krambach, Phine 10
JNO, Calman & CO
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