Gloucester storm prompts local notices and school events
Rainfall hits Gloucester with storm damage as local troubles unfold over licenses and hotel ownership transfers. The Royal Hotel shifts to Mrs Wilton amid wealthy retirements while McLeod family departs after 19 years. Gloucester District School Sports set for Oct 26 with Red Cross luncheon planned. Local government elections spark debate over postponement and by elections. South African air exploits during war noted. Community events include Stratford Red Cross Ball Oct 25 and tennis prize night Oct 29 to aid Gloucester War Chest. Entertainment highlights feature John Willard’s The Cat and the Canary at the Majestic with Rob Hope and Paulette Goddard, plus Rio and His Girl Friday screenings. A cattle sale is announced for Gloucester Shire Yards on Nov 5 with 600 head already booked.
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John Willard
Paramount
Majestic Theatre
Rob Hope
Paulette Goddard
Billy Gilbert
Universal
Basil Rathbone
Victor McLagten
Sigrid Gurie
Legion of Lost Fliers
Taree Police Court Case Against Hogan Defends False Declaration
In Taree Monday court, Cornelius Hogan faced a false declaration charge. he pleaded not guilty. Witnesses from Baker and Martin testified Hogan’s plumbing and drainage work unclear, with several stating Hogan had limited or no supervised plumbing experience and that his license matters were pursued via a College letter aimed at license revocation.
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Cornelius Hogan
Messrs
L. Q. Martin Am Sons
Harris
William Wallace McDonale
Horgan
Hogan
Wits Ness
Wits
Hogi
William John Baker
Lahore
Mr. Marlin
Forster
Miss Fraser
Andy James Foster
Defendant
Winese
John
Mms
Jowr Wiliers Hany
Exchange’ Hotel
Devenport
Horan
Megan Wouht
Thomas MM
Thay Fuas
Thomas Ant Devenport
Ines
Taree
Florence St
Claresee
Tare
Paree Nearely
Jack Baker
Baker
Bank of N.S.W
Mr. Martin
Victoria Street
Martin's
Witness
Mr. Marlin - Doernant
Saker
Meri
John ‘Everan ‘Thomas
Cioncester
Firet
Martin
Exchange Hotel
Paragon
Technical School
Randerson
Devonport
Witness letters and license bid in Gloucester case
The witness wrote to Mr Randerson denying involvement in stopping Bogan’s license. He knew he had been grand, Withens had no job-sharing agreement with plumbers. In December 19é7 Holloway and Pearce did Caiter’s jobs. Devonport followed Baier’s work. A water fitter handles water fittings. building a copper is not Humber’s job. The PM ruled no prima facie case. the case was dismissed.
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Randerson
Bogan
Gloucester
Withens
Holloway
Pearce
Devonport
Baier
Humber
P.M
British Bombers Raid Berlin and Northern Italy
British air forces conducted raids from Berlin to Northern Italy with Berlin suffering the heaviest raid of the war. Italian targets Verona Pavia and Alessandria were hit along with Savona naval bases. Casualties were reported as some killed or wounded. The Germans responded with high altitude single-ship raids signaling changed tactics and a weakening air raid effort as dawn approached.
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London
Berlin
Italy
England
Germany
Yugoslavia Signs Agreement With Germany Amid Trade Hopes
London reports Yugoslavia signs a trade protocol likely deepening economic ties with Germany. Foreign Minister says political co operation has kept peace. Germany remains a crucial partner. Observers warn of German influence affecting Greece and regional balance as Turkey expands troops near Europe.
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London
Tugenmerin
Inter eXtreme Prune
Germany
Hue
Yugoslavia
Keele M
Buizuria
Greece
Mussolini
Crown
Ankara
Britain
U.S.S.R
Turkey
Balkan Activity May Be Feint
The Department of Information says Balkan troop movements in East Europe could signal a prelude to attacking Turkey or a bid to defeat British forces in the Middle East. It may also be a feint to draw attention from a main assault planned from Northern Africa, with Russia's stance key to Turkey’s fate.
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Balkans
Department of Information
Eastren Europe
Turkey
Mear
Middle East
Africa
Germany
Russia
Wether Russa
Nerve Disease Threatens Illawarra Herd at Moss Vale Show
The Illawarra herd owned by Mr Wallis faces loss as a nerve disease, botulism, appears in cattle for the first time in the district. A cow that won a Moss Vale championship ribbon was valued at 50 guineas, but another animal has died. The malady followed recent rains, and the veterinary surgeon links it to drinking water contaminated by decomposed matter. A sample has been sent for analysis.
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Illawarra
Moss Vale
Wallis
Mitenay
Gloucester War Victims Fund Subscriptions Details
The Gloucester War Victims Fund listing shows subscriptions received to date for the Lord Mayor's Fund and Grain Civilian War Victims Fund. Donors include H M McNaughton, Rev D Glyn Jones, W Highfield, F J Carthew, and others with amounts noted, collected through the Shire Chambers Bank and hotels, closing on 161 October as arranged by the Shire President and Clerk.
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Lord Mayor's Fund
Gloucester
Wood M
M. Newton
Chaplin
G. Chaplin
H. M. McNaughton
H. A. McLcott
D. Glyn Jones
B. Hooke
W. ©. Highfield
War Savings Week Ends With Pitlochy Group Certificates
War Savings Week closes with the Pitlochy War Savings Group reporting certificates totalling £10. A July formation has seen £152 spent on certificates. The group, centred on Ure school, notes weekly contributions from sixpence to a shilling with occasional pounds. Readers are urged to form new groups and publish monthly totals in the Advocate.
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Pitlochry War Savings Group
Pressent
I. Thompson
Volunteer Corps Parade Brings New Recruits to Local Unit
The local Volunteer Corps reports a successful Sunday parade with several new recruits, including three from Gangat and Craven, plus a demonstration of platoon and rifle drill led by transport chief Mr. L. Parney. A Thursday night parade on the park at 7.30 is planned to attract a strong turnout.
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Qinite
Gangat
Craven
L. Parney
Paii
Invasion Possibility Still Exists
Rapid changes in the Balkan situation draw attention from the Battle of Britain. Hier has received a major setback, but the German invasion remains a threat. British air attacks and Cherbourg naval activity target invasion bases, signaling massed German forces near Britain. The RAF carries a tough defense task at home and may face new duties in the Near and Middle East.
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Balkan
Britain
Hier
Cherbourg
Royal Air Force
Near
Middle East
Drought Strains Inverell Graziers and Farmers
Drought in North deposits relief burden with more than £12,000 monthly spent on fodder for stock in Inverell district. With Moree Walilla and Boggabilla, £50,000 monthly met by graziers and farmers. Trains with hay and chaff arrive from Northern Victoria and Riverina. Many small farmers have given up stock dying. shearing nearly finished. sheep moved to sheds. One owner reported 1000 sheep died in one night after a cook change post shearing.
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Inverell
Moree
Warillda
Boggabilla
Inverel Iuily
Victoria
Riverina
Nun
Golf Notes and 1840 Season Closing Saturday
Golf notes report W Garner winning Saturday's stroke handicap with 71 net. The 1840 season closes Saturday November 2. Associates will play in the Cavang ough Cup on Wednesday with a draw listing Mrs Sheldon versus Mrs Watkins and others including Mrs Garner, Mrs Bagley, Miss Belt, and Miss Cleaver in early round ties. A factory hand says he never speaks at work in a reserved occupation.
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W. Garner
Sheldon
Watkins
Yates
Garner
Bagley
Misa Hawdon
Belt
Mra Newton
Mra Hughes
Misa Weekes
Cleaver
Mins Middlebrook
War Chest Fund Donations and Monthly Meeting Report
The Secretary reports gifts to the Depot including Mrs Frank Hooke Glorivale Sowers Mrs H M Innes Mick R.A. Liturih and others. A large Australian flag is donated and P Le Quest contributes 24 yards of callw tor. The monthly meeting, presided by Mrs J H Deards, discussed market day stalls at the depot on High Street with extended hours. The depot will open daily 2 to 5.30 pm and Saturday mornings. Membership badges cost 1s 1d. A Xmas Hamper competition was won, with proceeds benefiting £2 2s 6d. Plans for prizes and hampers were announced, with donors to be published later. Depot cash receipts totaled £11.
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MicLeod
Frank Hooke
H. Mc Innes
Mick R.A. Liturih
Bhewell
Re Phillips
Hower
Dawabn
Ang
P. le Quest
J H. Deards
Lthureh Street
Monsla
Sind
M. Greem
Gloucester Red Cross Branch Monthly Meeting and Activities
The Gloucester Red Cross Branch held its October meeting with Hon. Secretary Miss Stinson presiding. Attendees included ex officio and member names. apologies from several. A letter from the Len lchers Federation noted the Gloucester and District Schools Sports for the Red Cross on October 26. Luncheon booth, tea, and shopping at the depot were planned with waste paper donation from the Post Office gratefully received. a donation of funds was noted. The Annual Button Day was arranged for December 12. Bank balance shown as 46/12 with various donations listed, plus thanks for second-hand clothing parcel from Mrs. A. Kirk. Knitted items and fabric donations reported. material purchases and sewers needed. opportunities to make pyjamas encouraged. Monthly Street Stall on October 17 raised £7 12s. stall stocked with vegetables, cakes, jam, eggs, and flowers. Donations from Mrs. E. M. Higgins and Mr. G. Hickman noted. Optometrists D. I. McDonald and Webster, Jack & McDonald to visit on November 23.
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Stinson Zameen
Typorke
Wich
Anlée
Forkesdale Hall
Attwater
A. E. Moore
Matthewson
Hungerford
A. Kirk
Bowman Farm
Rye
Stan Martin
Misa Jones
Hicks
Matthews
WSS
Glover
Hicka
Red Cross
Shay
Lloyd Patterson
Bucca Wake
Red Crows
Une
E. M. Higgins
G. Hickman
T. F. Breage
Brettit
Probate Notice in New South Wales Supreme Court
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction notice is given of Edward Corbet late of Batlington deceased. An administrator will be appointed and creditors and next of kin are required to lodge claims with Hawlin and Hawdon Solicitors at Martin Place Sydney by the agent Aubrey Hallavan.
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Supreme Court
New South Wales
Edward Corbet Tate
Fington
Gloucester
Hani
Filmer
Uwe
John Almarie
Hawliun
Hawdon
Aubrey Hallavan
Solertor
Ax Martin i
Place
Sydney
Advocate Accounts Suspend for Long‑Overdue Subscriptions
Subscription accounts for the quarter ending September 20th 19 are now overdue and readers are urged to settle promptly. Due to newsprint scarcity and rising costs the Advocate will stop delivery to subscribers with two years or more arrears after fourteen days from this notice. Letters dated 14 October 1944 from L&D C Rym request action.
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L&d. C. Rym
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P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
Anderson
A. I. Cavanough
Hazelwood
A.hazelwood
Bob Hope
Rathbone
Victor McLaglen
Sigred Gurie
T Cummings
Leo Carrillo
Erio
Kit Carson
News Bic
Richard Arlen
Andy Devine
Legion OF Lost
Anne Neagle
Ona Munson
Cartoon
NETO
Vuln
Dungog
Mybead
Dunguns
Chronicle
MuLeny Hag
Royal Hotel
Wilton
Tate
Tmperial
Murwil-l Tumtah
Itn
McLeod
Mr McLeod
Pirington Guest House
McLend
Red Crossociety
L.G. Elections
N.S.W
Ita
Joes
Air Free 14
Ami
Baint R. Tritter
Preller
Ackerman
Petterson
Sumatiland
Stratford Red Cross
Gloucester District ‘Tennis Association
Majestic Programme
Tom Hicka
Taree Police Court
MR. R. Solling Im
SMR
Tima
Great Britain
War Victims’ Relief Fund
Pieces War Savings
Croup
Theditor
Rommena
Thompson
G.A
RSL. Volunteer Corps
Parade
North
WAR Chest Fund
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Gloucester Red Cross
Optometrists
McDonald, F.B.C.A
Honoura, Ee
Webster, Jack & McDonaldarteeyt Pty
Limited
Optametriata
Opticiana
Gloucester Shire
Ay L Geen
Hayden and Sona
Frank Stoake
T.T. Gente
J. A. Rosa
Vearn
Newton
Sfigior Wert Lawrie
Vartina
Tom Hicks
W. Johnston
McCunn
Hatford Hall
Gloomdagers Orchestra
Lucky Door
G Yates
Sev
Glolcester Park
Ine Red Grama
Lanenenin Ani Mfteiriaun
Asoucentoe Distro
Trants
Agen
Buchem Waals Ain Genr
Katy Orca
Ruchre
Danew
Procenis
Bourke
Goo Prograumy
L. W. Turner
N. J. Lyons
Penfold
Barrington St
Glodcestre
W. R. Irwin
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