Health measures and water works updates from Gloucester Shire Council
Health Inspector reports one infectious disease case since last meeting and promotes diphtheria vaccination. films on health topics offered free by Board of Health for screening at the local theatre. Council discusses plain black pipes, treatment works plant options, semi automatic chlorinator price, and awaits new Public Health Act Pure Food Act and Cattle Slaughtering Act provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Veyraisset
Board of Health
Metropolitan Water Board
Department of Local Government
Red Cross Society Gloucester Meeting Plans Book Drive
The Gloucester Red Cross Society met at the School of Arts on Tuesday October 19 at 3 pm with numerous members present. They urged branches to run a special book drive, set a bring a book day at Park Courts for a Cup Day on November 13, and established weekly sale days at the Depot and a POW week monthly. Donations included knitted items and a wool report noted nine sleeveless pullovers, one cardigan, one pair of socks, and two scarves. Organising secretaries for the month were Mrs Yates and Mrs Chaplin, who also planned a euchre party. Financials listed income from Street Stall, Sale Yard Luncheons, Depot Takings, a dance, Masonic Lodge, and the Rockhurst Patriotic Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Red Cross Society
School of Arts
Mesdames E. M. Higgins
Fox
WaEston
Ewings
Holmes
Grahame
H. Sansom
Chaplin
Yates
McGregor
Horner
Drahan
Glyn Jones
W. Garner
Middlebrook
Highfield
Mescdames Hebble
P.O.W
Doris Brown
Rye
F. E. Shaw
Sale Yard
Depot
Kia Ora
Masonic Lodge
Rockhurst Patriotic Committee
War Funds Receipts and Transfers For General and POW Accounts
Receipts total include Camp Hospitals and Blood Bank Services contributions, carpet sale, paper sale, subscriptions and bank interest. Prisoner of War Funds show tennis party, depot sales and individual gifts with bank interest and last month balances. Proposal to send £75 to Headquarters for General Fund and £27 to POW Accounts. total £1 1s 12d passed for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Bank
General Fund
P.O.W
Methodist Church Notes and Dempsey Visit
The weekly Methodist notice invites worship next Sunday led by Rev. A. J. Dempsey from Dungog and urges good attendance. The Ladies Church Aid met at the Parsonage with new members welcomed and a talk by Mr. G. Woods on his India experiences with the AIF. Rev. N. Lynford Smith notes the ongoing church welfare efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Wright Snabie
A. J. Dempsey
Dungog
G. Woods
India
AIF
N. Lynford Smith
Presbyterian Services Adjusted After Rain Disrupts Plan
Rev D Glyn Jones notes no service at Rockhurst due to heavy rain last Sunday. A service will be held next Sunday morning and another at Bowman Farm at 2 30. Jubilee Fund total reaches £101 16 9. A Day of Prayer and Dedication observed on Sunday week November 7 across the Empire in place of Armistice Day. Home services in Rawdon Vale tonight and Ted Laurie’s home tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockhurst
Bowman Farm
Newcastle
Rawdon Vale
Ted Laurie
Empire
D. Glyn Jones
Church Services Adjusted After Rain Disrupts Sunday
The Church of England notes last Sunday's country services were abandoned due to rain. Next Sunday the fifth Sunday in the month Stratford and Waukivery will be served. Parishioners are asked to note changes and honor rolls for members serving in the Forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Waukivery
Gangat
Parker
Church Services Across Denominations in Gloucester and Nearby
Church of England services listed for Trinity XTX Gloucester and surrounding towns with times. Presbyterian and Methodist services noted at multiple churches with ministers named. Congregational and Baptist notices include dates and station or town names with service times and pastors.
Visit of State President to Country Women’s Association
Members of the Country Women’s Association met on Friday October 8 to entertain State President Mrs Garry who visited the Mid North Coast Group branches. She urged active war time service and highlighted handi crafts training Red Cross workers for military hospitals. 80 members attended the morning tea before Mrs Garry’s departure for Stroud. The October monthly meeting on October 12 saw Mrs Deards preside and Mrs S Kaylock named group president. Arrangements for an American Night and a picnic were announced and netters joined for afternoon tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.A
Garry
Mid North Coast Group
Stroud
Narrandera
Servicewomens
Gloucester
Gloucestershire Baby Health Centre Monthly Report
The Director General of Public Health reports on Gloucester Baby Health Centre activity for the past month. Mothers visiting Sisters included 12 new born babies and 1 subsequent visit, totaling 13 visits. New cases enrolled 4, babies weighed 65, test meals 4. Attendance: infants under 1 year 36, under 2 years 18, under 3 years 2, total attendances 65, daily average 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Sydney Morris
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Box 40
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Queen Street
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