Obituary of Alfred Yates Bowen, Stroud figure dies at 77
The funeral for Alfred Yates Bowen was held at his Cowper Street residence and Stroud Baptist Church with ministers E A Walsham and J H Ridden. Bowen, born at Thalaba, was a 62 year church member and Stroud Shire councillor, survived by his wife Billie and three sons Cecil Hubert and Harold, with Edwin predeceased him, 25 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He lived 46 years in Stroud and left a legacy of charity and steady principles.
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Alfred Yates Bowen
Cowper Street
Stroud
E. A. Walsham
J. H. Ridden
L.th
Baptist Church
Ridden
Bowen
Billie
Edwin Marah
Thaleba
Stroud ‘Shire
Stroud A
H. Asso
Ciation
Aiso
Cecil
Hubert
Harold
Edwin
C. Martin
Wards River
J. Young
Merewether
Minnie
Marjorie
Mr. Bowen
Dungog
Nationwide Day of Prayer Proclaimed by Curtin
Prime Minister Curtin announces government invitation to all leaders to participate in Sunday observance on November 18 the final day of prayer. Government urges arrangements for memorial services for war dead and thanksgiving for those fighting to preserve national ideals.
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Curtin
Entirenes
Curtin Aaid
Optometrists Visit Gloucester Hotel On November 22
Optometrists D. I. McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will attend and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Saturday November 22. Visiting hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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D. I. McDonald
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Optometris's
Opticians
Gloucester
Gloucester wartime notes and local notices, 1941
Two years after the ALF enlistment in Gloucester a training era began with several men reported missing or wounded in Germany. Mrs. Hayter learns her husband is a prisoner of war. Local Red Cross and VAD aims invite women eighteen plus to join. Poultry board notices regulate eggs for farms under and over twenty fowls, while shire office staff reduce due to holidays and illness. Voting changes draw criticism for higher costs. A Hearth Inspector’s car incident and a farewell to Corporal Don Beaton mark local events. Red Cross luncheon and street stall planned with a dance at the School of Arts.
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ALF
Gloucester
Unis
Frismers
Germany
Australia
Tesanso
H. N. Chaplin
Tasmania
Florence Pates
Narraweema
Farewell for ALF Boys at Majestic Theatre
A Local Committee of the Returned Sailors League hosted a farewell for ALF boys W. West A. V. Afidey of Gloucester and L. Blanch of Stratford at the Majestic Theatre on Tuesday night. The Shire President presided and wished them a safe return as Tom Hicke of the Futured Soldiers League spoke in appreciation. The event featured music by the OK Orchestra, dancing, and a supper with notices of rising butter prices and a focus on wartime measures.
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Sai
ALF
W. West
A.V. Afidey
Gloucester
L. Blanch
Stratford
Majestic Theatre
P. H. Chards
Tim Boys
Tom Hicke
Futurned Soldiers ‘League
Darwin
Local VADs Demonstrate Drill and First Aid Skills
The Voluntary Aid Detachment under Commandant Mrs J T Hicks hosted an inspection by Senior State Commandant Miss Waugh at the J N Lavino Memorial Hall on Wednesday night. The session featured stretcher drill and first aid training, with praise for the VADs’ turnout and dedication, and notes on future roles and cooperation with the hospital service.
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Tse
Chill von
Waugh
Mins Waugh
Tocal
Shipper
Bev Fou
Bobby Tobruk mascot dies in Palestine service
Corpral Jack Hoorer sends home a brief note about Bobby Tobruk, mascot of C Company 22 Battalion, who was wounded after a trek and killed by an Arab truck driver in Palestine. The incident is recorded as a military honor and an epic tale by Roger Mye appeared in local letters.
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Jack Hoorer
Banby Tobruk
Ted
Bobby
Defence Corps Calls Men to Fill Military Ranks
A wartime recruitment notice seeks men not in other units to join the defence corps. It invites youths under a certain age for militia duties and mentions a meeting at Gloucester Park on Sunday the 28th for attendees.
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Udit
Younes
Rallers
Youle
Gloucester
Nappy reunion among Wilson sons in Glouster locals
Personal notice from February reports a family reunion in the Middle East involving Herb, Dask, and Stan Wilson, three sons of Mr and Mrs W W Wilson of Glouster. The families focus on kinship ties and shared memories from the recent gathering.
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Middle East
Herb
Dask
Stan Wilson
W. W. Wilson
Glougester
Misappropriation Alleged at Taree Court
At Taree Police Court on Monday Jan Robert Austin 31 faced charges of misappropriating 23 pounds 9 shillings 9 pence from his Commonwealth position between September 30 and October 6. He pleaded guilty and was remanded after a warrant. Postal Inspector Turner noted the officer’s prior good record and requested restitution from superannuation funds if possible. The magistrate released him on bond of 20 pounds and ordered repayment within three months.
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Taree
G. W. Brown
Robert Austin
Austin
Reginald Frank “Turner
Mt Kempsey
Avatin
Sydney
Gloucester
Watt
Glouvester
Asin
Tespector Turner
Hiit
Hart
Gloucester Red Cross Meeting Report and Fundraising Plans
The Gloucester Red Cross notes a meeting with President Higgins and Miss Cameron present, with apologies from several ladies. A November Street Bazaar, a dance at the Red Cross hall, and a Sunday stall are planned. Donations total 60 shillings two pence, with several members thanked for support and knitted items listed for relief.
Prison for Defaulter in Newcastle Court
Aubrey John Griffen aged 23 of Scott Street Newcastle was sentenced by The Newcastle Sumfions Court on Wednesday to three months imprisonment for failing to register for military service.
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Aubrey John Griffen
Scott Street
Newcastle
Newcastle Sumfions
War News In Brief Germans Held In Ukraine
Soviet officials report halted German advance toward Rostov on Don with heavy fighting near Taganrog while Berlin claims a slowed Donets Basin push. US ships sunk or damaged by U boats. calls for arming merchant sailors and neutralities repeal gain traction in Congress. Timoshenko strengthens defenses along a 209 mile line and conducts local counter attacks. Japan aims to direct diplomacy toward resuming Washington talks as Allied air power targets Bremen. Petain urges ceasefire after the shooting of a German officer. Allied naval actions hit a convoy bound for Libya. Australia pledges a vigorous war program while reorganizing industry and labor to support production.
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Ukraine
Tass
Rostov-on-Don
Taganrog
Rostov
Berlin
Donets
U.S
Congress
Germany
Bremen
Marshal Petain
Admiralty Commonique
I Neavily
Libya
Hardship on Poor Families in Condemned Houses
In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Fiery Fiteger id urged Health Minister aid for poor families forced to vacate condemned homes in country towns. He cited Board of Health inspections as the cause and requested funds via local governing bodies to build new dwellings. Health Minister Mr. Kelly said any possible assistance would be given, noting no department funds existed for this purpose and asking for specific condemned-house details to investigate.
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Gloucester
Fiery Fiteger
Legislative Assembly
Board of Health
Fitzgerald
Inear
Mr. Kelly
Health Department
School Notes Combined sports at local park Thursday
The combined school sports will be held on the local park next Thursday with Red Cross catering. Fine weather expected should ensure a successful day. No successor sent to Mr Puntos. end of school year near. Trig Intermediate Examination held this week. results will indicate actual outcomes. Miss Fraser replaces Mr Turner who joined the RIAAJ. Primary School staffed by lady teachers. An exam begins 10 November for 7th and 8th classes to decide promotions for next year.
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the Hoy
M. Camprai
Thesday
Mesilamas Higgins
Gigt Jones
Frost
Highness
Kicks
Aftwater
Hawdon
Creagh
D. Rye
A.B Smith
Street
Turney
L. Rye
Sing
Channon
Glover
Chaplin
Goirean
M. Ecameron
Joenger
School of Arte
Tekets
Red Cross
Achat Quiris
Ion Thun Fran Pie Brinen
Mtr Ws
Vais
K Laurie
Mathewson
Atte Ave
H. McNaughton
W. W. Hawdon
Puntos
D. Fraser
Turner
RIAAJ
Engagement announced in Tassie and New South Wales
Elsie Lovick Johnstone of Emmaville and Burnie Tasmania and Glen Innes with Mrs A Jennings announces the engagement of their daughter to Richard Sidney Yardy of Tis Waldin Gloucester, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J R Yardy of Gloucester.
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Elsie Lovick Johnstone
Robert Henry Johnstone
Emmaville and
Burnie
Tasmania
A. Jennings
Glen Innes
Richard Sidney Yardy
Tis
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