Death of James Merchant of Barrington aged 77
Late James Merchant of Barrington died in Narraweema Hospital after a brief illness. He leaves a large family of fifteen with seven daughters and eight sons. Native of Paterson River, he lived in Gloucester and Barrington, known for honesty and neighborliness, and supported local welfare. Funeral held in Gloucester with burial at Church of England cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Merchant
Barrington
Narraweema Hospital
Merchant
Paterson
Mesdames Ford Simmons
Linda
Jim Simmons
Emily
W. Latimore
Nell
Sid Smith
Elsie
Laurie Atkins
Lil
Joyce
Maud Merchant
Bert
Tugrabakh
Ken
Mittaizong
Keith
Malaya
Bill
Charlie
Oliver
Lindsay
Church of England
Gloucester Cemetery
J. A. Smith
St. Paul's
Optometrist D I McDonald Visit to Gloucester
Optometrist D I McDonald F B C A Hon F S M C London of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester at the Commercial Hotel on Saturday October 10 from 9 am to 5 pm for consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. McDonald
F.B.C.A
F.S.M.C
London
Webster
Jack & McDonald
Sydney
CURBING THE FARMER INDEPENDENCE AND DOOM FOR DAIRYWORK
Dairymen denounce government dairy subsidies claiming they seek higher prices while forcing farmers into a pauper class dependent on state bounty. Other items note tree grub damage to plane trees, a forthcoming council briefing on a specimen grub, a local flower show and bake sale, and talk of modifying brownouts without compromising safety.
District Rural School Library report urges broad educational scope
The Headmaster appeals for continued wartime educational support as August and September donations strengthen the library. He warns neglecting education risks a generation ill prepared for reconstruction and urges a library embracing every interest to shape a worthy future for the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
B.A
Death of Showman Thorpe McConville Brought Rodeo Fame
The death of Thorpe McConville is announced, remembered as proprietor of a renowned rodeo outfit. Among his notable buckjumpers was Rocky Ned a horse famed for jolting riders and testing even seasoned performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorpe McConville
McConville
Rocky Ned
Community Night at Majestic Theatre Raises for Red Cross
A Gloucester community concert at the Majestic Theatre, led by Arthur Gorman, drew good crowds and £17 1s 0d for Miss Gloucester Peggy Chaplin's Red Cross entry. Speakers welcomed home Sergeant Robinson and thanked volunteers including T Hicks and the Red Cross committee, with numerous performers and acts listed.
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Majestic Theatre
Arthur Gorman
Gloucester
Peggy Chaplin
Red Cross
Robinson
AIF
Tercel
Ward's River
T. Hicks
Returned Soldiers' League
Citizens of
Serjeant Robinson
A. Turner
London
Jean Holden
Queensland
Nancy Wharton
Chic
Hebblewhite
Barney
W. Deards
Ireland
Edna Potter
Jean Davies
Navy
Joan Williams
June Shoesmith
Mrs. Irwin
No Man's Land
Elinora Hazelwood
Stuart McIntosh
D. Shaw
Misa June Slade
Red Cross Committee
Red Cross Fundraiser for Miss Gloucester at School of Arts
A Wednesday card party at the School of Arts Hall raised 5 pounds 11 shillings 2d for Miss Gloucester. Prizes went to Mrs A White Miss Middlebrook Mrs King and Mrs Lowe. Donations from many locals supported trophies and floral work while a Red Cross tea and a cake donated by Mrs Highfield added to the proceeds. An eiderdown from A & A Hazelwood and a Pyrex dish from W Easton were offered in auctions to aid the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Arts
Gloucester
A. White
Middlebrook
Euithre
King
Lowe
Hawdon
H. T. Higgins
Mesdames
Chaplin
Red Cross
A. & A. Hazelwood
Miss Gloucester
Obituary notices and personnel moves from NSW districts
Personal items include Aircraftsman Jim Davey returning from Mine Bay to New Guinea and residing in Chatswood. the Wingham obituary of Mr George Arthur Chapman. the death of Mr George Arthur Else at age 93 native to West Maitland with Manning connections. F Freer resigns from Upper Macleay Co-op Darkyn Co Ltd after 18 years and W Gollan to take over from Dyer's Crossing, Wal lamba River factory duties in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mine Bay
Jim Davey
R.A.A.F
New Guinea
Chapman Avenue
Chatswood
Wingham
George Arthur Chapman
George Arthur Else
West Maitland
Manning
F. Freer
Upper Macleay
Darkyine Co. Ltd
Sydney
Freer
W. Gollan
Dyer's Crossing
Wallamba River
Gloucester Ambulance Sub-Station Proposed for Manning District
Mr T E Wiseman of Manning District Ambulance Service and Mr T E Edwards visited Gloucester to discuss establishing a sub-branch with an ambulance and permanent officer. The district already covers Gloucester but needs a Gloucester base to improve first aid and patient transport. Subscriptions are ten shillings yearly with free service for subscribers and dependents. non-subscribers pay mileage. A meeting will be called to present the plan to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Wiseman
Manning District Ambulance Service
Taree
T. E. Edwards
Gloucester
Manning
Stratford
Wiseman
Ward's River Charity Hampers Support for Battle Front
Ward's River Sunday School children raised 13 pounds to fund 52 hampers for the Daily Telegraph Hamper Appeal. They canvassed locally, aiming to supply a hamper for every local boy serving overseas, matching and exceeding last year's effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Daily Telegraph
Rye and Beattie Reach Tight Singles Handicap Final
The semi finals of the Singles Handicap were played on Saturday with keen interest. Rye defeated Sheldon 31 to 26 and Beattie beat Carey 31 to 22. The final match between Rye and Beattie was a close contest, each in peak form, with the outcome in doubt until the last end. Carey rose to challenge after tea but Beattie held the pace to the finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye
Sheldon
Beattie
Carey
Advocate subscriptions urged for cash payments
This week accounts for Advocate subscriptions are issued and urged to be kept paid up or prepaid to avoid publication disruption. It notes most subscribers stay current, while a minority owe two to three years, and announces a move to cash-only operations with overdue accounts to be stopped and pursued for recovery.
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Roma
K. McDonald
Alt.n.a
P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. I. Cavanough
Hazelwoods
Adelyn Grafton
A.hazelwood
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
The
Gloucester Advocate
Lavers Penfold
Womens’ Guild
Newton
Nes
Heffron
England
N.8.w
Returned Soldiers ‘League
N.S.W. Presbyterian
Presbyterian
District Rural School Library
A.lf
Red Cross Society
Ward’s River
Advocate
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