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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 17, 1941

Page

2

Mixed foursome golf notes and visit to Gloucester

Tomorrow 8 mixed foresome handicap draw lists players from Channon to Dobson with an 18 hole afternoon match for a prize. A Stroud team visits Gloucester on Sunday for morning handicap and afternoon 18 hole mixed teams match in Dorrigo district. Also notes on a new school duties next week, worm staff, bursary and entrance exams on Nov 5, Combined Schools sports on Oct 30, and Red Cross refreshment booth.

Dr. Channon Bagley Chariton Hughes Brennan Watkins Gibson J. Cox Mise Dorrigo Ho Far Crs Booth

School Notes on Enrolment and Class Split Plan

The school reports 305 pupils total with 94 in super primary. Over twenty pupils are expected in the Intermediate Class next year, necessitating separation of the 5th and 6th classes for most work. Mr Punton, three years first assistant, has been placed in charge of the Cascade Beheel.

Sth Cinse Punton Atthin School Cascate Beheol

Personal notes on Mr G W Titcume and council meeting

The community hears that Mr G W Titcume of Church Hill Monkeral is unwell. Dr P H Deards, the Shire President, commends Miss Cath Kemp for her efficient handling of Council business at Tuesday's meeting. A large volume of work was completed quickly and the session ended before six. Constable Casey is on recreation leave and Serjeant Hughes runs the station’s business.

G. W. ‘Titcume Church HI Monkeral P. H. Deards Misa Cath. Kemp Ahe Constable Casey Serjeant Hughes

Optometrists Visit D T McDonald For Consultation

Optometrist D T McDonald of Webster and Jackie McDonald of Sydney Pry Limited will consult at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Saturday October 18. Visit hours are from 9 pm to 5 pm.

D. T McDonald C.A F.simlc London Webster Jackie McDonald Sydney Pry Gloucester

Notable War Aid Fund Ride Across NSW Public Schools

A figurehead report describes a £5,000 appeal wired to Britain's Prime Minister Winston Churchill to relieve sufferers. Proceeds from concerts fetes fairs and market days bolster a statewide effort benefiting schoolchildren and health schemes. Tenders invited for a Manning Shire timber bridge and local project updates reference recurring fundraising events and community drives led by various local groups including the Garden Party and Mrs Lane’s.

McKell New South Wales Britain Winston Churchill

Blackout plan outlined for Gloucester Shire towns

The Blackout plan for Gloucester Shire towns including Gloucester Bar-ma Tim Stratford and Craven was discussed at a Shire Hall meeting led by Chief Warden Mr P I Degrds. Wardens and district heads were appointed to manage transport first aid and building wartime duties with details for 10 ward sections and first aid posts.

Gloucester Bar- Magtim Stratford Craven P. 1 Degrds P. le Quasne B Carplan Merars. Smith V. Baker G. Dowdkins Hobblewhite McThrash N. Germain Northey Motors Grahame Gurde Gurde. In Charge of First Aid Posts: Mrs. A. Smith and Misa L. Ross Bnilding Warileys Messrs R. Evens B. Rowney C. Collins Sehonl

Men and Money Rally Through Gloucestershire Oct Drive

A World War era convoy extols the link between men and money, touring Gloucestershire in October to recruit volunteers and War Loan subscriptions. Led by allied committees, the march promotes enlistment and fund raising with demonstrations of modern weaponry and a call for universal conscription support.

War Loan Committee Meeting Reported in Shire Hall

The War Loan Committee met at Shire Hall to discuss arrangements and housing provisions for evacuees. Chairman Datta noted formal conveyance steps and thanked members including Menuhin, Mrs Noctis, and Mr McGregor for their roles while Weeles and Banke of NSW representatives attended as needed.

Hie Shire Hall Bat Datta Menuhin P. Deal Iis Fe Sheldon We Hahei le Rye PF Noctis Waminsey Vt Banke Nsw Weeles Bors Fn McGregor

EWA monthly meeting notes and upcoming events

The EWA held its monthly meeting on Tuesday with Beards as president. Apologies from Hebblewhite and Easton. Camouflage nets twine received. start next Wednesday. Contact Mrs E Horner to join. Greek Afternoon profits £4 to Aby Health Centre. Gloucestershire Council donation acknowledged. Urunga Group Conference report notes urgent head office appeal for sheep skin vests for fighting forces. A garden party planned for 23 October at the secretary’s home. Future meetings moved to 3 pm from 2:30 pm.

Fo Len EWA Mesdanes Beards Glover Newton W. Rasinn Wentward Moake Highfield McGregor Shellan Flower and Lowe Hebblewhite 7. P. Easton W. Easton Urunga

Farewell to Moore and the Returned Soldiers’ League event

A large crowd gathered at the Majestic on Thursday night for a farewell unction to Moore and other returning servicemen. The Soldiers’ Social Committee and War Chest distributed wristlets and parcels as local leaders urged continued support for veterans and their families.

Farewell at Barrington for RAAF members at Durrington Hall

Barrington held a farewell social at Durrington Hall on Wednesday night for Private Ine Moore and LAC W. Bagley of the RAAF. Attendees danced to Slade's Orchestra, with MY. Joe Atkins as MC. Speakers including Hi. McEwan, Tom Hicks, P. H. Deards and A. McRone paid tributes and wished the men God speed. Tom Hicks presented a gift watch on behalf of the War Chest Fund, and Arch McRae offered a mountain of gifts. Also present were Privates R. Webeck, J. Chanell, and Gunner S. Shaw. Ladies provided sweets.

Durrington Hall Ine Moore Lac W. Bagley RAAF Slade Joe Atkins M.C Hi. McEwan Tom Hicks P. H. Deards A. McRnne Arch McRae Hove Barrington AJF R. Webeck J. Chanell Gunner 8. Shaw Sweer

Homerush Stock Sales Report From Sydney Yard

Witchcombe Carson Ltd reports 739 cattle yarded at Homerush stock sale in Sydney. Prime yearlings to 10 denser, others unchanged. Best vealers to 56, steer 45, heifer 40, bullocks 40, cows 38 per 100 kilos.

Homerush Sydney Witchcombe, Carson Ltd Denrer Stern

Dairy supervision row fuels Gloucester shire clash

At a Gloucester Shire Council meeting a letter from Gloucester Co op Dairy Co Ltd accused health inspector Mr Guyatt of misreporting dairy supervision. Directors defended dairy controls, noting high quality butter and low second grade production. The council debated whether Guyatt should apologise or issue a press statement clarifying remarks from a recent health inspectors conference in Sydney.

Gloucester Shire Gloucester Dairy Coy, Ltd Guyatt Sydney Sugal Department of Agriculture Gieyate Gigate Nepean Fairy R. Dearda Grant Guyatt Wen Enivy Reas Sun Deards Mr. Guyatt Cr. Moore Dr. Moore Milit Bignell I. Guyatt Moore Anc New Soul Wales Gairymen Shires BE. C. Laurie G. D. Laurie

Bowling Notes Preview As Dungog Teams Visit

Green Director Adama leads a week of top-dressing as rain nears. Saturday play features Andrews, Carolan, Monre Sheldon, Deards, Carthew Ehbeck, Rye, Bronsan Kendall, Lowe, Gray, Watson, Abbeck jun., Smith Boorer, Beattie, Le Quesne. Dungog sides visit next Saturday for a full program with sleepers, billets, and timber provisions.

Andrews Carolan Monre Sheldon Deards Carthew Ehbeck Rye Bronsan Kendall Lowe Gray Watson Abbeck Smith Boorer Beattie le Quesne Dungog A.B Boorer Adams Fbbecksen Houghton Kendall Whatson Smith Sheldon Hawdon Woodward Laurantus

Tenders Endorsed for Night Soil and Garbage Removal

Shire of Gloucester invites tenders endorsed by 4 p.m. on 7 November 1944 for removal and disposal of night soil at Gloucester Depot and in Stratford Craven Barrington areas, plus removal of garbage in Gloucester Wrimn area. Three to four year contract starting 1 January 1945. Alternate tender may cover Stratford area disposal at Stratford Sanitary Depot. Details from C Kemp, Shire Office.

Gloucester Stratford and Craven Barrington Gloucester Wrimn Stratford C. Kemp Glowwester

Tenders for lease of Farm near Gloucester

Tenders for lease of the Sewerage Treatment Works Area Gloucester inviting bids closing Friday 1st October 1741 at 4 p.m. for renting about 24 acres of rich river land suitable for growing crops. Shire Office Acting Shire Clerk Gloucester 16/10/42.

Gloucester

Tenders invited to rent small area at Gloucester Park

Tenders closing Friday October 31 at 4 pm are invited for renting a small area of about four acres at Gloucester Park adjoining Mr E Hayes property on Barrington Road. Shire Office acting shirt clerk Gloucester 16/10/41.

Gloucester Park E. Hayes Barrington Road C. Kemp Giouicester

Tenders invited for 51 sewerage connections contract

Closing at 4 pm Friday November 14 1941 invites from plumbers and drainers to install 51 sewerage connections under contract Nos 26 88/1941 plans and specifications available for inspection at Shire Office Gloucester Acting Shire Clerk dated 16 October 1941.

Shire T c. Kemp Gloucester

Notice to Farmers Quotation for Ploughing Ready

Notice to farmers from H. G. Barham of Lowenan Fiver via Barrington stating purchase of THACTOR AND PLOUGH GMAH from W. Tout and willingness to provide quotations for ploughing. Further particulars apply.

W.tout H. G. Barham Lowenan Fiver Barrington

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