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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1941
Page
4
Besieged Tobruk receives a steady stream of goods from the Australian Comforts Fund as Australian and British troops endure constant raids and spearhead counter-attacks. Official war correspondence and letters from Tobruk personnel show the Comforts Fund Commissioners tirelessly maintaining supplies.
War correspondent Ian Fitchett reports that over 2000 cases of comforts were delivered in Tobruk in July despite scarce shipping. The Australian Comforts Fund aided by Navy transport and A C F commissioners, with items including tobacco food and personal care products, plus playing cards and grooming gear, distributed under wartime risk.
Mayor A E Robinson of Casino, speaking to the Patriotic Fund Committee, deplored those who gave nothing. He warned that such indifference shows they have not awakened to the realisation that there is a war on.
The Rev Leslie Weatherhead of City Temple London argues that faith rests in the eternal fellowship of God, not flawed church buildings or quarrels over money. He urges believers to join and help transform the church through devotion, service, and humane fellowship.
The Presbyterian church adds a morning service at 11 a.m and an 7.30 p.m. evening service at Stratford. Belbora visits Friday with a night service. Tennis club reorganization under way with Mrs Yates and the Minister as contacts. Tennis tournaments are expected to proceed with afternoon tea at the kiosk and court to reduce travel. Methodist group meetings include a United Fellowship tonight at 7.30 and a circuit quarterly meeting at Mr. Gresham's Stratford home Thursday with the Ladies’ Church Aid Thursday afternoon. Next Sunday is a Methodist Day of Dedication.
At the Sunday night service in Gloucester, Rev. H. Lynn will preach on the Duty of the Church in War Time. The message aims to call attention to church responsibilities during wartime.
Pastor E Walsham at Gloucester delivers last address urging prayerful study of scripture. He compares the King of Glory Jesus, bruised on Calvary, to Myrrh and Cassia and Aloes, noting healing and transformation through the blood. Services at Gloucester and Stratford praise forthcoming baptism candidates.
List of War Savings Certificate Groups operating in Gloucester district with group numbers, locations, and secretaries. Includes Bank of New South Wales group, Street and Parish Pty Ltd, Gloucester Dairy Co, Gloster School of Arts Club, Giro Station, Countryside Group, Post Office groups, and other Gloucester blocks and secretaries. Urgent call to join a Group.
A public service notice urges residents to display the badge in storefront windows and pay hospital contributions promptly. The call emphasizes civic duty and timely compliance with local health fund requirements.
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