Weather notes and community events in Gloucester area
Thinner morning storm delivered heavy rainfall across towns with Barrington and Mograni recording over two inches and higher river levels. Cattle movements exceed 200 head this week amid drought, while social events include Dungog Girls’ War revue in Gloucester and a Short’s carnival with horse-a-plane ride and attractions at Denison Street.
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Toens
A. McRae
Perrim
Mrs. Banks
Short
Caravathia
Gloucester
Brisbane
Grafton
Tin Tor
Boya
McRobertson
Denison Street
Grahame
Collett
Mackinbertiot
Denison Stri
Tenders for poles between Gloucester and Ross Glen
Postmaster General Department invites tenders for supply and delivery of wooden tele graph poles between Gloucester and Ross Glen. Rabbit skins dearer as Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes Sydney market up about 24 per ton. various item prices and conditions listed with multiple grades and damages recorded.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Wednessey
Sydney
First Aid Classes Formed for National Emergency Services
At a School of Arts meeting led by Chief Warden Mr PH Deards, the National Emergency Services formed first aid classes. Mr Macklin of Gloucester Railway staff outlined the program inspired by St John Ambulance, with lessons starting Wednesdays at Shire Hall, using the Cantes S9th edition as guide and bandages splints and gravel stones as equipment.
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PH. Deards
School of Arts
Macklin
Gloucester
St. John's Ambulance
St. John's Ambulance, Association
Shiry Hall
le Quesne
Deands
NES
St. John's Armiance
Shire Hall
Farewell Party For War Veterans From Australia
About eighty friends gathered at the School of Arts at the invitation of Mrs. Fr. M. Smith of Gloucester Hotel to bid farewell to ALR members home on leave. Attendees included Ivant Monro H.R. Monro Ronnie Smith Russi Gotoh Clit Gordon and Sid Harris. Canon Williamson offered a cheerful toast praising courage and hope for the returning soldiers. The gathering reflected pride not sadness and featured contributions from guests, local groups, and a modest supper with songs and recitations.
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Fr. M. Smith
Gloucester
School of Arts
ALR
Ivant Monro
H.R. Monro
Ronnie Smith
Russsi Gotoh
Clit Gordon
Sid Harria
Tom Hicks
Eitir
Canon Willamson
Australia
Casey
Dboys
Mistralin
Daner
Cue Goodon
Frank Monro
Hesell Gorton
Ronny Smith
Foppy
Monro
Sid Harris
Livy
D. HJ. Hill
Moulcouris
Pat- Morse
Jack = Moutenpris
Ray
Seaside Cottages and Allotments Auction Planned
On Boxing Day December 26 Mr. Lester Plummer of Taree will auction at Black Head 47 seaside lots 9 furnished cottages and 2 furnished lots offering opportunity to secure cottages or seaside allotments through a public sale.
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Lester Plummer
Taree
Black Head
M. J. OY
Raider In The Indian Ocean Sinks Two British Freighters
An enemy raider sank the Port Brisbane of 8789 tons in the Indian Ocean five days ago and is believed to have sunk the Matinoa of 8011 tons. Twenty-seven survivors from the Port Brisbane were rescued by an Australian warship, while others remain prisoners aboard the raider. Survivors described a perilous escape in a lifeboat and a dramatic encounter as the raider circled the sinking ship.
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Brisbane
Indian Ocean
Tis
War and Works Loan Subscriptions Opened In Gloucester
Mr. H. M. Storey led a visit to Gloucester as War and Works Loan nurseries opened for public subscription yesterday. A committee to raise subscriptions and form War Savings Certificate groups was formed, with H. N. Chaplin as secretary. First meeting set for tonight at the School of Arts. The loan runs to December with interest 2.5 percent for four years and 8 percent thereafter. Storey urged rapid funding to equip forces and secure victory.
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8. M. Storey
L. RB. Ravenscraft
Gloucester
Storey
Deardy
Chaplin
Messrs
P.H. Deards
E. Weekes
W. Highfield
W. Carthew
H. N. Chaplin
W. McGown
K. Rye
School of Arts
At & O'Clock
Elsesot
Tonger
Curtin Moves to Review Taxation in Parliament
The federal government stood firm on the new budget as Curtin proposed postponing the first budget item to review taxation and labor demands. The opposition leader threatened dissolution if defeated, with a tied 64 all vote and key absences. A vote was not anticipated before Wednesday.
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Canbarea
Hilesday
Lavon
Curtin
White
Ta.p. Vic
Cotes
Wulon
Death at Bullahdelah in logging accident
Harold Kruckow a 64 year old workman at Gooch Bros sawmill Bullahdelah died from injuries after being rushed between two logs. He was taken to Newcastle hospital but died that night. He leaves a widow and two sons Victor of Bullahdelah and another in Sydney. The funeral was held in Bullahdelah cemetery Friday afternoon.
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Bullahdelah
Harold Kruckow
Gooch Bros
Strand
Bullah
Detah
Newcastle
Victor
Sydney
Great Britain Civilian War Victims Relief Fund update
The Shire Clerk Mr H N Chaplin forwards details related to the fund. Acknowledgements include 9180 Cross Shoot per Mr E Weekes 1800 and 50 to Mrs C Laurie 1090. The record shows sums and contributors summarized.
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Great Britain
H. N. Chaplin
E. Weekes
R. H. Phillips
C. Laurie
Glouces ter pig and calf sale reports firm baconets demand
Commercial Gloucester pig sales show strong demand with baconets and heavy parkers valued firm while store pigs weak. A large turnout and brisk bidding characterized fortnightly sales with numerous buyers from Guyer and other consignors, prices quoted across many buyers and consignors. The Christmas sale is scheduled for December.
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Gloucester Pig Sales
W. B. Sparke Ger. Pty, Ltd
Ight
Pamn
Guyer
J Banka
Martin
Bom Beis
Wweke
Ke M. Murray
B. G. Bewdiney
Av Gallagher
J. G. McPadyen
Piedman
Perram
Av G. Schneider
TD. Paterson
Reichert
RK. L. Higgina
J. ©. McRae
C. Dy Slade
A. Dries
A. G. Murrey
Maslen
PC Gallagher
Hs Fy Bim
W. T. Carter
Crouch and
Gloucester
Tom Hicks
Holt
Ale Ray Tudkin
K Smith
Keith Bianch
A. Molinos
W. R. Ribbons
E. Averett
W. Arrow. .Araith
J Gorton
German
Manor
S.J. Smith
W. F. Rumbel
J. Tent
Fay Garland
Page and Garland
Griffis
J. As Corbett
War Chest Fund Sees Donations And Watch Presentation
The War Chest Fund reports total receipts of £1612 7 0 and list weekly collections by Messrs Hollingsworth and Murray. A watch was presented to Private C. S. Rowe by the War Chest Committee. Mrs H A McLeod resigns as secretary and treasurer. Mrs C G Arrowsmith and Miss Ly Ress become joint secretaries with Miss Doris Bignett as treasurer. The Ladies Auxiliary decides to forward thanks for McLeod’s service. The fort to December parcel plan for overseas boys is revised under Garten Order.
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Weekes
Hollingsworth
W. Murray
Back Creek
J. W. Hayes
C. 8
Rowe
Lailies
War Chest Fund
H. A. McLéod
Hes
CG. Arrowsmith
Ly Ress
Mise Doris Bignett
Garten
Barrington and Ward's River Dominate Opening Cricket Matches
Barrington defeated Strattond by a wide margin with strong innings from Merchant and Burling and successful bowling by Vo Meehan and R Burling. Gloucester beat Ward's River as M. Price led bowling with 4 for 34 and Wratton took 2 for 9. Mance ster Worcester opener FL Wilwin scored 60 and Old Leh was not out 30 in a steady display.
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Barrington
Stratford Tarvington
Strattond
Merchant
Farie
Avith
Vuy Finks
Burling
New Blood
Stratton Ket
Dull
Rignel
Stratton
Bhief
Wenn J. Bignell
Brindtey
Mantins
Vo Meehan
R. Burling
Shark Bite Incident At Tuncurry Factory Gate
Mr Jim McCann of Worster reports a shark bite on his dog at the Tuncurry butter factory area where a dog loved the water and sea birds. Peter Emerson and his crew attempted a rescue but were bitten. they later sighted a large shark near the river entrance as patrols continue.
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Jim McCann
Worster
Tuncurey Ag
Forster
Howis
Aly Wilya
Sven
Peter Emmeraon
Ana
M.R. Titses
Farewell to Boys of Alf at Barrington Hall
Barrington Red Cross hosts a farewell to the boys of Alf Malcolm and Reg Berry and any home on wave at Barrington Hall Saturday night November 30 at p.m. with a good orchestra and supper. Everyone cordially invited by Mrs. C. K. Lambert president and H. McCarthy Barrington Hall Committee.
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Maionim
Reg. Berry
Barrington
Lake Pice
Barrington Hall
Glau Wester Cwa
Ruby Health Centre
Forbestale Hall
Waulkivory Hall
Malcolm
Borington Hall
C. K. Lambert
Barrington Red Cross
H. McCarthy
Public Trustee Notice and Tender Call for Poles in NSW
Notice to creditors and potential claimants of the estate of Frederick James Wratten deceased. Public Trustee to distribute assets after claims by November 7 1947, with liability limitation for undisclosed claimants. Also call for tenders by December 3 1940 for supply of wooden telegraph poles between Gloucester and Ross Glen, with tender forms available at specified post offices and Newcastle division office.
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Supreme Court OF New South Wales
Frederick James Wratten
Gloucester
New South Wales
Pilildm
Derensen
W. B. Geddes
Public Truster
Savings Bank
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Ross Glen
Singleton
Dungog
Taree
Rosslen
Newcastle
BR. W. Hamilton
Gloucester shire invites timber quotations for deck and posts
The Shire of Gloucester invites sealed quotations endorsed by 12 noon on Tuesday 10 December 1940 for 10 000 super feet of bridge decking and 100 fender posts. Specifications available at the Council Chambers Shire Office Gloucester. Shire Clerk Harry N Chaplin notes 27 November 1940.
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Harry N. Chaplin
Gloucester
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P. L. Quesne
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A.hazelwood
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Joetre Plantil
Kia
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Fame
Frigey
Silent Knight
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McCarthy
Clouchster Maternity
Gloucester Advocate
Bennett
Dungog Girls
Giety Revue
Dungeg
Avdiary
Cavanoughs
Hale
Postmaster-General's Department
National Emergency Services
Messrs. W. Highfield
P. le Quesne
D. Shiels
A. Yates
P . Dearda
Fh, Tarrett
H. A. McLeod
W. Houghton
Rev. Glyn Jones
Miss Ross
Misa McManon
Mrs. Dil| Tea
ALF
Raider
Gloucester War Savings Certificates Committee
Tul Hicks
Jilain
Botice Andrews
Higgins and Breese
G. Adams
A. Crowther
B.A. Deards
W. Griffis
Mh Landers
Ahs
W. Wilson
A. H. Now
Bhorer Ant Corbett
Goat
Lovett
Hal
GN. Crews New
Gilbert McDonald
F. G. Farley
Jupp
Keith Keogay
CG EB. Parley
W. Arrowsmith
Sansom Mros
King Brot
J W. Ana GA. Westley
Kevit Westley
RB Yates
Smith
F. Breese
Jan Tent
Tap Bim
Sansom
Moylan
A. Corbett
A. Farley
K. Ho Whatmore
Bat
Yo Or
Slade
Boar
Ellis
Stan Elis
W. Spake
Blow
R. Gaston
D.C Martin
K. M. Murray
C. Mulligan
Vi Paff
Leo
Patt
A. Ninness
J. Aten
Vic. Phillips
Smith and Banks
Valerie Slade
Homebush
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Siperstitiot
Tye
Seo
Star Theatre
Pian St Cavanaugh's
Gloucester Red Cross
Dungog War Auxiliary
M. Cameron
R. Andrews
Tou
Choice Handy Dairy Farm
Gloucester Hotel
A. J. Smith
Mogran
Sali
Glavee
Blackhead
Shire OF
Gregson Street
Shire
James Batley
Narraweema Private Hospital
McRae
Country Womens’ Association
Gloucester C.W.A
F. Lowe
Wonder
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