Gloucester social season and town notes unfold with dances and cricket
Gloucester hosts a lively week with a Friday dance at Besbura featuring Kinton's Band and the War Chest Fund. parade and park parade details, AA and CW.A events, and cricket squad announcements. Reports cover local charities, church guilds, and a dramatic film lineup at the Majestic. Local stock losses due to thistle poisoning at Windy Station raise grazing warnings for Windy, Blackville, and surrounding runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besbura
Kinton
Jy Keilehear
McC
Te Lott
Las. Paney
Gloucester “War Chest Fund
Spoki
Belboka Folko
AVA, Co
Windy Station
H W. Ronson
Warrah
Benson
Pengilley Brothers
Blackville
Kitcherbell
Windy
Valle
War Chest Fund Christmas Parcels Appeal Granted
At the committee meeting the Younger Set requested £10 to send Christmas parcels to ALP and RAAF men in camp in Australia. Payments totaling £6 13s 6d were approved, and the War Chest Fund balance stood at £11 4s. The committee endorsed permission to run functions for patriotic funds, stressing that organizers must obtain approval from the War Chest Fund and report receipts and expenditures. Letters of appreciation from soldiers were received and filed at the War Chest Depot, with new members welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of the
Chrisumas
Parcela
ALP
R.A.A.F
Austratia
Acon i Bavine
HL Jarrett
Continuius Algie
War Chest Fund
Keydt Tym
Willis
Hi. J. Boorer
Supper McChesney
War Chest
Perity Wal
Mr. P
HW. Deards
Resist Genti
A. J) Woodward
H. S Highell
W. McGowa
W. Hawsdon
RB. Sheldon
I le Quesne
Be Weikes
Treaxiver
W. Highfietd
W. W. Hawdon
Secetary
Messrs
J. Farley
L. Rye
Mosans
Bignell
McGown
Diggers Farewelled In Lively Send-off For Sappers
Locals at Corbett's Care hosted a Digger farewell for Sappers Mont, Gorton, R. Smith and Corporal Gordon. Footballers shared tea and sandwiches, told tales, sang and sketched, and the group toasted the lads going overseas. Gifts included safety razors, with speakers praising the players’ past and future service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett's
H. Mont
Gorjon
R. Smith
Che Gordon
F. Monto
Haris Ailer
Gmuke Concerta
Patpbell
Gloucester
Traillins
Carey
Heeny
Brion
Constabln
J. Casey
Uwey
Monty Ron
Rusty Gorton
Uley
Wi Garner
Falconer
Collins
G. Britten
D.C. Rye
Ken
Glasfett
Mrinteoth
Hartix
Ry Hebblewhite
Purcell
G Madditens
Garner
N. Bett
Corporal Gordon
Sappere
H. Monro
R. Gorton
Sapper
Armot
Bet Monro
Professor Shah Port Gloucester Visit
Professor M. Shah will visit Gloucester tomorrow Wednesday 27th November and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel from 9 am to 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Shah
Gloucester
Commercial Hotel
Sydney
Shah
Gloucester Chamber Debates Highway Route Change Concerns
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce discusses alleged Pacific Highway deviation via Gloucester Shire and Bullahdelah. Members cite cost, current tar involvement, and need for clear government plans, urging Stroud Shire action and a December meeting to press for a straight route to Nowendoc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce
W. W. Haydon
Gloucester
Mghway
Tarrod
Bullahdelah
Gloucester Shire
Shire Council
Main Roads Board
Wilson
Turner
Taree
Fordyce
Krampaen
Manning
Glowcester
Lawden
Mighfield
PH. Deards
Board
Lince
Howdon
Deavds
Hawidon
Muwdon
J. Ai. Wileson
Tayner
Horth
Bullatderan
Tuner
Close
Nowendoe
Troucester
Weekes
Surgal
Nowendoc
Karamea
Hayden
Monkeycott
Waukivory
Gloucester Hotel plans and licensing hearing at Taree
At Taree Court House Mr W J Gerkie of the NSW Licensing Board faced Mrs Walle te Trustees and others over an application to vary the Gloucester Hotel order dated 1th March 1928. The plan involves converting one bedroom into two bathrooms and adding facilities, with costs around £6000. The court adjourned after discussion of finance and regulatory consent, with a six month completion target and an equity court permission path. An auction notice follows for December 7 at Gloucester city listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J Gerkie
NSW. Licensing Board
Taree Court
Priday
Gloucester
S. GO. Martin
LO. Martin & Son
W. W. Hawdon
Wallete
Aan Roy Phillips
Thy
Selby P. Murray
Allumiance
Martin Wild
Serai
Witficutty
Hawson
Geile
Murthy
Smith
Wheater
Cansus
Martin Saii
Cann
Hartis
Marti
Reginald Préevast
Archivert
Burney
Lenin
Tara
Martin
Yar
Equity Court
Tomorrenge
Conpi
Ats Yuen Ton
Tlorence Mallin Smith
W. A. Phillips
Carrie
Tars
Greek advance near Ateyro kasira front line
Official Athens report says Greek troops push toward Ateyro kasira outskirts with advanced units along the Pogradets to Elbanian road as fighting continues for key heights west of Pogradets. London dispatch notes Italian forces routed in a five hour Western Desert tank battle. British mechanised corps claim decisive victory with superior tactics and close range fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ateyrokasira
Pogradets
Elbanian
London
Coreee
Wetern Desert
Presentation of Watches to Services Members
The Fighting Services have been presented with watches by the Wr ishowt Committee. Names include Ron, J. Britten, J. K. Wilson, Jack Giddey, J. A. Taylor, and JF Davey. The event marked by the committee reflects an awards moment following the Belbore Dance Projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fightig Services
Wrishowt Committee
Ron
J. Britten
K. Wilson
Jack Giddey
J. A. Taylor
JF Davey
Bowls Visitors Day Draws Wide Local Crowd
Visitors day on Saturday tied to Uy Hed Cross and other groups drew a strong turnout at the bowling green. The afternoon featured a prominent "Spider" event with trophies awarded for intricate bowls patterns. A Port Wacquarte visit was planned for the following Saturday with 12 players, matches in the afternoon and evening, and dinner for those not selected in the after luncheon slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydon
Wehalf
Flectric Supply Co
Mr Dears
War Chest
Jack
Sarretl
Parts
Brersen
Whatson
Eapey
Maston
Lynn
Lows
Mawelan
Port Wacquarte
German Historian Hasso von Wedel Captured After Mission
German historian Hasso von Wedel, part of a mission to obtain first hand material on the conflict with England, was shot down near London and captured. He languishes in a prison camp but is now better positioned to write naval history of the war against Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Dustorin
Hasso von Wadel
England
Messersenmitt
London
von Wedel
Britain
Lost Cheque Between Phillip Street and Garner's Store 1940
Cheque A289603 drawn on Commercial Bank dated November 26 1940 payment of which has been stopped. Finder to report to this office CHAS BLANCH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Street
Garner's
Commercial
Chas, Blanch
Gloucester C.W.A. Younger Set Annual Meeting Date
The Gloucester C W A Younger Set will hold its annual meeting on Monday December 8 at the C W A Rest Rooms. T Bagley is the honorary secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester C.W.A. Younger
C.W A
T. Bagley
Church Services Across Gloucester and Surrounding Areas
Church of England holds Gloucester services in am and pm with Bowman Farm at 11 am and Porchesdale at 2 pm Canon Williamson presiding Presbyterians schedule Holy Communion at Gloucester 11 am and evensong at 7 30 pm Rev D Glyn Jonas conducts Gloucester and Holy Communion and evening service Methodist meets at Stratford Craken Pam Gloucester 7 30 pm Lantern address on Myesfonary wars Rev H Lynn Concreentionn Gloucester 11 am Coneland 7 20 pm Wedner ne Rylince 7 30 pm Pastor 8 Martena Thwtelel Bantist Church Stroud 11 am Jonneon's Creek Stratford 7 30 pm Stroud 7 30 pm Rev L Griffin Thursday Gloucester 7 30 pm Craven 7 30 pm Pastor AC E Baker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Gloucester
Bowman Farm
Porchesdale
Canon Williamson
D. Glyn Jonas
Coneland
Wednerne Rylince
Craven
Paslor AC
E. Baker
TENDERS FOR MAIL CONVEYANCE SERVICES INVITED
Tenders are invited for the conveyance of mail services in Gloucester Copeland. Tenders close at 2.30 pm on Wednesday 4 December 1940. Tender forms and details available at the Superintendent Postal Services Sydney office and at post offices connected to the mail services. R W Hamilton acting deputy director posts and telegraphs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tendes
Mateommonline
Gloucester Gopeland
Sydney
R. W. Hamilton
Pnatsea Teleenapns
Tenders Invited for Barriygun Dairy Farm Lease
Tenders are invited for the lease of Barriygun Dairy Farm, containing 207 acres near Barrington. All buildings and improvements are in good order. Proposals close December 5 at 5 PM and must be signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barriygun
Barrington
Curidutver “Penners
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Roger & Gallet
Hudnuts
P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. L Cavanough
A.hazelwood
UTA Theatre
Robert Taylor
Hedy Lamarrin
Hopalone Cassidy
William Boyd
Russell Hayden
Matt Moore
Betty Moran
Mitchell
Dennis Morgan
Alan Rate
Lision
Ralph Richardson
Merle Oberon
Alexander Kords
Royal Air Force
Cinesound
Sat-Mon
Thomas Cowan & CO
Tudor ST
Newcastle
O'Connell
J. Bowen
Box 40
Street & Parish, Pty. Ltd
Saxby’s
Stork
Mullens
Church Street
Glourast
Rowa Private Hospital
McCarthy
P. M. Smith
Gloucester Hotel
Lurger
School of Arts
Belbora
R.S.L. Volunteer Corps
Cw.a
Stratfnrd
Allens
le Atkins
Les Atkins
Pildfield
J. Mutenewson
W. Tonl
Tumes
Price
Borvolt
Wratten
War
Haver
Clare
W. Merchant
Ueedhan
Fe Bean
R. Ranting
G King
D Dilton
1. Beaton
J. Atking
Po Bannes
Teanna
Robert Mayor
Best
Reily Lamaar
Temalides
Launuiy
Sie Cass
Agios
SIP
Bor Heent
Jaci Conway
Range War
Retrriner Wolllyy Boyd
St. Paul's Worens’ Guild
Werheadiy
Wrrang
Jersey
Glenridge Jersey
N. C. Hopkins
Woodside
Old Farm
Professor Shah
Chamber of Commerce
Stroud Shire
Weeks
W. W. Hawsan
H. Gray
R. Kendall
J. G. Wilson
J. Bennett
PH. Dears
R. Philips
J. Whatson
Farroner
W. Turner
Ht. Channell
W. Figh
Fil
Tom Hicks
Alex
J. Smith
Mooranl
Ptalians
K. Weekes
Amalille
C.W.A. Younger
Church Services
Choice Handy Dairy Farm
Atlem
A. J. Smith
Magrant
Sal
W. E. Sparke
Lambert
Barrengton Farm
Lambert, Cio
Sparko
Reni. Pry. Lta, Auctioneers
F.M. Smith
Birst
P. A. Deards
St. Paul's
Ester
Munieralli Shah
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