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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 06, 1942

Page

3

Death of Mrs Thomas in Roma Private Hospital

Death occurred at 5 am Sunday in Roma Private Hospital after about four weeks illness. The deceased Indy, aged about 86, moved from Sydney to Gloucester in January to be near her only daughter Mrs. A. I. Cavanaugh. Survived by children Harry Evans Melbourne Earnest Evans Sydney Jack near Murwillumbah and Colonel Wilfred Evans in Melbourne. Mrs Thomas was twice married and widowed for fifteen years. Sympathy extended to the bereaved.

Roma Thomas Indy Sydney Gloucester A. I. Cavanaugh Harry Evans Melbourne Earnest Evans N.S W. Railway Department Jack

Weather and church notes reflect farming hopes and community loss

The column highlights expected rain aiding farmers after a long drought, cost pressures on butter, and parish fundraising targets in Gloucester. It also records a church service with newly confirmed members, Army and Air Force presence, and thanks for donations to CELOS. The piece notes the death of Mrs. Thomas and vigil, plus upcoming Belbora Bowman Farm and Gangat services and local pastor updates.

Air Force Ce.l.o.p.s Gloucester J. A. Smith

Austerity Saving Drive Urges Australia to Back War Loans

A wartime appeal argues every pound saved aids munitions and supplies for Britain and Australia. It urges 1,000,000 subscribers to an austerity loan, stressing cutting personal spending, using saved funds for defense, and sustaining unity through self-reliance.

Australia Britain United Nations Europe

For Sale Ford Model T with tires and spare

For sale T model Ford in reasonable mechanical order. Includes four nearly new tyres and one retread spare. Apply at AdvOcate office.

For Sale Prime Graded Jap Miller Farm Seeds

Krantz's Union Denman offers prime graded Japanese Miller farm seeds for sale. Seeks reliable buyers and timely delivery. Established supplier with decades of seed experience. Local notes indicate quality and value for area farmers.

Miller

Church Services Sunday Next October 11 Across Denominations

A list of church services for Sunday October 11 across denominations in Gloucester and surrounding areas including Trinity XIX at Gloucester 8 am and 11 am Holy Communion, Presbyterian, Methodist, Free and Congregational services with times from 1.30 pm to 8 pm, and Evening meetings in Stroud and nearby communities. Also notes a monthly gospel meeting October 11 at 7.30 pm with D Monteith speaking on mysteries revealed by Jesus Christ and community singing events.

Church of England Trinity Gloucester Copeland H.C Tugrabakh E.S J. A. Smith Bellora Bowman Farm D. Glyn Jones Methodist Waukivory H. Lynn Free Presbyterian Upper Barrington Craven Creek Lower Barrington J. A. Webster Upper Bowman Craven Plateau B. Martens Stroud District Baptist Church Stratford Ward's River Stroud Craven RE. A. Walsham School of Arts Hall Jesus Christ D. Monteith

Gloucester Shire Public Meeting About Wakehurst Visit

Representatives of patriotic and public organisations are asked to attend at Shire Chambers Gloucester at 7 p.m. Monday 12 October. Business includes committee report on programme for the Visit of Lord and Lady Wakehurst on 5 November and to finalise arrangements. Moore, President.

Gloucester At & P.m Lord Lady Wakehurst Moore Gloucester Shire

Barrington Hall Annual Meeting Notice

Barrington Hall will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday October 13 at 8 p.m. The agenda includes business, report and balance sheet, election of officers, and general matters. H McCarthy, Secretary.

Barrington Hall H. McCarthy

Milk machine boosts wartime dairy output claims

One man and two girls can comfortably milk 75 cows in two hours with a war-time improved Dangar G Milking Machine and do it better than by hand. Details from Brian Carolan, local agent for Dangar Gedye and Malloch Ltd.

Brian Carolan Dangar, Gedye & Malloch Ltd

In Memoriam Ellen Jane Kennedy Grandma 1940

In loving memory of Ellen Jane Kennedy who passed away on 3 October 1940. Deep in our hearts a memory is kept of one we loved and will never forget. Inserted by grandchildren Flo and Alick and great grandchildren Phyllis Eileen and Athol.

Dear mother and grandmother obituary card

Dear mother and grandmother passed away on October 3 1940. Few in this world her equal we’ll find. A beautiful life came to an end. She died as she lived everyone’s friend. Inserted by her loving daughter and grandchildren.

Kennedy

Thanks for sympathy in bereavement from Green family

Mr and Mrs N F Green and family express sincere thanks to friends and relatives for expressions of sympathy after the death of their daughter and sister Mavis Special thanks are given to Dr Channon Matron McRae Nurses of Narraweema Hospital and to Mr and Mrs Jack Stevens and Mr and Mrs Fred Easton

N. F. Green Mavis Channon

Opening Spring Display at Tootal Print Fabrics

A catalog-style excerpt advertising Tootal prints and Tootoiles with crease resisting fade proof fabrics. Describes White Spots and Stripes on Green Burgundy Navy grounds, suitable for frocks, with widths 36 inches and prices ranging from 2 shillings 6 pence to 6 shillings 11 pence per yard and coupon requirements. Also promotes Florals and Hartex striped patterns with various colorways and coupon counts.

Ready-made Women's Suits and Frocks Arrive at Show Room

New stock includes Smart Linen Sundek Sandspun and Sportslyn suits and frocks in various colors with embroidery and drawn thread details. Slacks sized 24 to 30 inch waist, priced at 25/11 with coupons. slack suit praised for utility. Also BASIC BLOUSE for suits and slacks, Capri fabrics in bright spots florals and checks. Grocery hardware furniture crockery and glassware departments offer quality goods at right prices.

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Uly Trayou Eho The Church Notes Presbyterian Mrs. Thomas Parker Eric Easton Colin Mulligan Krantz’s Union Denman Wherrol Wingham Course H. J. Schilling TNE National Savings Bonds Saxe Sportslyn
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