Call up for Compulsory Service and wartime delays
The Prime Minister Mr Menzies announced proclamations calling up single men aged 21 for compulsory training in January. Army Minister Street reassured delays are unlikely, with training beginning in January or April for different battalions. Also reported: beef prices at Gloucester markets, a child death in Queensland from carrot fern poisoning, and notes on local road projects and pig farming methods.
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Gloucester Rifle Club NRA Championship Trophy Shoot
The NRA Championship Trophy shoot was fired over two stages at 300 yards on Saturday with scores led by Baker 71 and Hazelwood 67. The event, held under NRA rules, offers the winner free travelling expenses to the NRAA. A Christmas Tree event at the Methodist Church grounds is set for Friday at 7:30 p.m. Oak.
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Four Girls Suffer Burns In Mysterious Gloucester School Fire
Four girls Nancy Wharton Jean Lowe Thitza Sparkes and Dot Fordham played a game at Gloucester District Rural School when a charge on a hidden hag triggered a burst of flame burning their legs and faces. They were hospitalized then sent home except Nancy Wharton who remained for further care. Investigations found no bag contents or chemicals and a soil sample was sent to Sydney for analysis.
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Jean Lane
Thitza Sparkes
Dot Fordham
Vaspeed Gordon
Nancy Wharton
Jean Lowe
Sydney
Gloucester coroner’s inquiry into Geoffrey Germon death
Inquest at Gloucester Court House investigated a fatal road crash on the Pacific Highway near Gloucester. Geoffrey Charles Germon died from a skull fracture after being struck by a moving motor lorry. witnesses described skid marks, speed, and attempts to avoid the boy as the collision occurred. Jo n Prestec tok Connell, Vincent Amondulla, Desmond Burrage, Bolton, and Dr Munro testified about the scene and injuries. The coroner found the death resulted directly from the skull fracture suffered when hit by the vehicle.
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Fatal accident leaves Johnston dead after fence repair
Rex Dalyett ston 40, died en route to hospital after a collision while a fence was being repaired. Johnston, eldest son of Dave Johnston of William Shovel Wingham, was married to Edie Taylor. A companion walked two miles to summon help. The accident occurred near Wanna FIT waterway on a windy afternoon. Funeral planned for Wingham this afternoon.
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Ecclesiastical Services Listings in Gloucester and Surrounding Areas
Church of England and other denominations schedule evening services across Gloucester and nearby towns including Nabiac Bramwich Dyer's Crossing and Stratford. Clergy named include Rev R V Hanington Rev Glyn Jane Rev H Lynn Pastor B Martens and Pastor A Baker with services at 7 30 pm and various early afternoon times.
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Planned Economy Advised To Shield War Efforts
A speech by Mr Habet Wo Gillespie, President of the Bank of New South Wales, warns against insietion policies and urges cooperation to co ordinate production, export controls, and financial incentives. He stresses avoiding unemployment, supporting essential industries, and maintaining postwar stability while shaping government led policy.
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New Zealand
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Shopping Arrangements For Christmas Eve and Week
Shopping hours announced by local merchants with extended Christmas Eve opening and special holiday days. Stores to be open all day Saturday December 23rd and 24th with limited hours on December 25th 26th and 27th. Opening times to resume Thursday morning December 28th.
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DENISON ST_ GLOUCESTER
Bowls Pennants Wrap With Tight Nome Wan Win
A detailed report on a Saturday bowls pennants match notes a narrow Nome Wan victory over Comrades with close margins. Widespread observations praise a new skipper in pennants and a smart skipper-third man pairing in Woodward's rink, with scores listed for GW Weekes through Dally and Maitland through Diamond. Also mentions a forthcoming zoological dictionary covering 225 000 animal names.
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Late War News Reads As If From A Fragmented Dispatch
Fragmented war notices claim Germany targets Britain with submarines and air actions. Reports allege a German pockets ship Deutschland sunk, British Channel fire alarms, and reconnaissance over Britain. Rumors mention Austrian Turkish Balkan alignments and renewed Balkan peace bloc talks amid growing wartime pressures.
Commercial Mawtland Livestock Sale Reports Mixed Prices
A large turnout of Sydney and local buyers attended the Mawtland sale with steady competition though prices eased slightly. Best bullocks reached up to £13, calves to £19/8, yearlings to £8 10, and pigs around 46s per 100weight, with overall demand described as fair.
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No Sales at Homebush Amid Abattoir Closure
Reported no sheep or cattle sales at Homebush yesterday as agents plan for urgent needs next Thursday when 10 000 sheep and 1000 cattle are expected. About 200 workers at Homebush Abattoirs were given a week's notice, the Abattoir secretary claiming the notices are precautionary and not significant. The onion calls this a direct result of the state government’s indefinite shutdown. London has no statue to Sir Walter Raleigh, Offenburg in Germany has honours.
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Country Women's Association annual meeting notice
The Country Women's Association will hold its annual meeting in the Rest Room on Tuesday, 11th December, at 2.40 p.m. The agenda includes election of officers and the balance sheet. Secretary M Lowr.
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