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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1940
Page
2
FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 1940 CURRENT TOPICS outlines a rain forecast aimed to end a drought, noting political tensions in the Leaside Assembly and South Coast industry steps. It references official warnings on waste materials and potential industrial use of recovered waste, including paper and textiles, with figures on waste paper conversion and engine component production.
On Tuesday Next Band October Mesars Wi B Sparke Pty List hold their Special Spring Store Cattle Sale at the Gloucester Shire Yards. About 1200 head of good quality store cattle will be yarded including 200 Durham bullocks and calves and 150 Durham cows with calves. Other breeders include Iron New England Upper Hunter and Gloucester District. Tom Hicks schedules next sale for November 5 with 600 head already booked. Clearing dairy sales by Sansom on November 27 and Mrs Dean at Craven on November 2 are noted.
The article describes War Savings Certificates as a rising method to fund the war effort. It highlights local group efforts across Gloucester with clubs and organizations promoting small contributions through weekly participation. The piece notes district centers and voluntary drives, urging residents to invest and support national needs.
School notes list students with top grades and permissions for next year in various classes and sections. Sporting results recap matches with Wallabies and Wallabins, Kangaroos, Cyrrkel Tull, and Wilson’s teams, highlighting key margins and wickets.
A stream of local interest items covers Mise MaVis Yates returning to Morcvster after a week at Sydney Hospital and various residents engaging in travels, visits, and holidays. It mentions community figures attending meetings, a police search for suspects from a shooting incident, a hospital injury case, and visits among friends and relatives across districts including Murwillumball and Gloucester.
Private Eric Crane writes to Mr and Mrs Hoy Phillips from Palestine thanking them for a letter and parcel. He praises Gloucester volunteers for War Chest parcels and notes 160 enlistments and the Commonwealth Joan fundraiser as marvellous. He hopes the effort won’t last long.
The Gloucester Co operative Dairy Co Ltd elected seven directors in a ballot. Retiring directors were reappointed, with formal votes dominating due to missing signatures on envelopes. Returning Officer Gordon McGregor announced results at the factory meeting, and directors thanked shareholders. News discussed calls for more press reporting on board meetings and a goodwill gathering concluded the session.
A 44oz nugget of gold worth nearly £500 was unearthed by Btr AN Powell and party near the main road at Fganatown Victoria. The nugget lay in quartz with the whole weight about 2oz after splitting, and more gold is expected from the quartz. The party has mined in the area for two years, accumulating smaller quantities using a hydraulic sluice.
The monthly report from Gloucester Baby Health Centre lists mother visits and new cases, with totals for infants under one and under four years, and daily attendance. It emphasizes regular feeding, sleeping, bathing routines and the impact of clock-work regularity on infant development and character formation.
Members reminder of a Sunday parade at 10 30 am with new recruits asked to report to the park kiosk after 10 am for enrolment. Interest in the corps grows as organizers hope to muster two isteens and promote safety measures amid wartime rhetoric.
Miss Lillian Merchant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Merchant of Bartington wore a striped sheer gown with embroidered veil as she married Mr Laurie Atkins at St Pauls Church Gloucester on a Saturday in October. Canon Williamson solemnised the ceremony with roses and may blossom decor. The bride's two sisters Miss Joyce Merchant and Miss Maude Merchant attended, best man Mr Les Atkins and groomsman Mr Vic Merchant. A reception at Corbett's Cafe followed. Honeymoon travels North Coast motor tour in heaven pink dress and matching coat.
The Treasurer Mr E Weekes reports that total receipts to date are £1570 6 4. Since the last issue donations include a goose given by W Taylor worth £1 4 6 plus £2 11 1 from the Ladies Auxiliary, £2 10 from Mrs J C Webeck Copeland collection, and £5 weekly from Mrs Hollingsworth.
The Stratford Red Cross branch hosts a Red Cross Ball in the hall on Friday October 25 with music by the Gloomchasers and various novelties and dancing contests. A quip on civilisation from an American paper adds light commentary to the notice.
Instruction from Mrs A Dean to sell her well known dairy herd and farm plant at Gloucester Yards on Wednesday November 1 at 1 o clock. 30 Jersey cows 10 springing cows 11 Jersey heifers 24 Jersey heifers 1 year 10 Paddy calves 1 Alison bred Jersey bull 24 years 1 Jersey bull 1 year plus horses cart harness separator cream vans and farming implements. Terms strictly cash. Local and station bred cattle also listed. Entries invited by Haydon and Sons and others.
Notice states the annual general meeting of the Gloucester and District Patriotic and War Chest Fund will be held at the Gloucester School of Arts on Thursday night October 31, 1940 at 7 p.m. All members of the public are invited. Secretary and Treasurer reports will be presented and a committee for the ensuing 12 months to be elected. H. A. McLeod, Hon. Secretary.
Brian Carolan advertises a second-hand Kelvinator in perfect condition. Phone 101 in Gloucester quoted.
Officials of the Postal Department urge posting of overseas Christmas mail by next Tuesday if possible, aiming to mail this week. War conditions noted but past year shows low delivery risk. letters from England report seven to eight weeks from Australia to Britain. Mail for service members should be posted now to ensure Christmas delivery. ensure correct addressing per official guidance.
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