England War Life Notes and Local Gloucester Advertisements
A Gloucester newspaper column shares Edith Massey from Lancashire describing day to day wartime life in England with air raids and shelters. It reports a confirmation service at St Paul’s Church, a meeting of the Gloucester Patriotic and War Chest committee, the District Coroner appointment to Mr H Weekes, and Army recruiting guidance. It lists events, auctions, cattle sales, and property offerings by Tom Hicks and local firms for November and nearby dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Massey
Lancashire
England
Gloucester and District Patriotic and War Chest Committee
School of Arts
Ammun
Srnid OF Arts
GaRat
Gloucester
H. ¥. Weekes
Weekes
Sheldon
D. A.J. Hill
Returned Soldiers’ League
ALF
Avon
Kempsey
W. Aldenton
Gloucester District Carnival Highlights District Meet
Saturday's district carnival showcased 23 schools with strong athletic showings. Sparks of talent emerged among girls and boys across junior to senior levels, as judges and volunteers from Gloucester Red Cross and VADs supported a full day of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
S. E. Critchley
Iwan
Atntfs
Gloucestry Red Cross
Hui Croks
Am Nice Tite Sim
Whield
Barrington
Ryder
Bowman Facm
Relhara
Copetanus Craven
Cyrseville
Forbesdao
Gangat
Heatherdale
Prtlochyy
Roadview
Stratford
Upper Patrington
Upper Bowman
Lower Bowman
Mogrant
Wava's River
Johnston's Creel
Convent
Walesbory
Lyvergordon
Imner
Fay Slade
Forbes
Janice
Kathleen Fink
Bowman ‘Farm
Geaes
Wilget Partons
Porbesdille
Ronn Wile JSON
Bowman Farm
Joyer Muirway
Gangut
Joan Hanberger
Mary Harry
Hilteduye
Rita Hyerett
Barring- Khan
Nellie Laverie
Invergordon
Beryl Martin Stratford
Joan Jory
Jean Lowe
Glowwater
Irene Wand
Thyergordon
Ruth Mekevitt
Wail's River
Jean Gam
Ward’s River
Valerie Shute
Gloucerter
Joe Feeoman
Invergowion
Uniloy
Dean Green
Corsent
Heather West
Barey
Ward's River
Iris Halstein
Wat's Lriver
Dutele Barry
Pitlechry
Joy Grifti Stratford
Heather Wells
Glew Feester
Kuirry
Waya’s River
Desord
Vi Slade
J Sulton
Suxhy Ani N
Wharton
Mona Lovett
V. Slade
Bo Palmors
M. Holder
J Lovett
L. Gam
McKevitt
M. Wade
D. Morris
Hi West
M. Merchant
F. Morris Invent
J. Friend
A. Green
D. Spooner
A. Shaw
Vince ‘Mal's
Vince Grady
B. Reif
Geuttray Wilson
Bowmen Farm
B. Jory
P. Brorson
Norman Arrowsmith
Bartington
CroyLhvy Courester
ZB. Drewe
Mas Ketic Theatre to Screen Bast and Furious and Invisible Stripes
The Mas Ketic Theatre shows the Metro-Goldwyn comedy Bast and Furious starring Franchot Tone Ann Sothem Ruth Hussey and Lee Bowman on Wednesday with Invisible Stripes featuring George Raft Jane Bryan William Holden and Humphrey Bogart as the supporting film. Next Saturday and Monday Musketeer week continues with Beau Geste headlining Gary Cooper Ray Milland Robert Preston Susan Hayward Brian Donlevy and a large cast. Gloucester residents Keith Blanch marks his 21st birthday with a party hosted by Mr and Mrs A Blanch featuring music dancing and a supper. Gloucester Cricket Club announces a selection to face Word River on Saturday November 2 at Park with Atkins Atkins Alleina Wilson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maskectic Theatre
Metro-Goldwyn
Franchot Tone
Ann Sothem
Maisie
Ruth Hussey
Lee Bowman
George Raft
Jane Bryan
Willam Holden
Humphrey Bogart
Monsar
Gary Cooper
Ray Milland
Robert Preston
Susan Hayward
Brian Donlevy
A. Blanch
Gloucester
Keith
Messrs
W. Stevenson S
Martin
K. Barbour
In Memoriam Cyril John Dark 1985 obituary note
In memoriams honor a son and brother Cyril John Dark who died October 30 1985 at age 17. Loved and remembered by his mother Ralph father Dick and Norma in a tender family tribute from bereaved relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril John Dark
Ralph
Norma
Local Notes From Gloucester District Post Ledger
Personal notices recount local military promotions and honors including Liput Dawson and Captain George Easton. War Chest watches presented to many servicemen. illness and injuries affect residents such as Mrs. D. K. Redman and Mr. Bennett. Postmaster Carthew on sick leave. Vic Sansom back in hospital for recurring trouble. Relf improving after earlier illness.
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Ansierson
KAVA
Gibacestes
Loolur
Liput
Dawson
George Easton
Fe Vo Munro
War Chest Committee
R. N .Turner
G. W. Tape
A. J. Smith
G .A. Osmond
A. V. Arkley
Jay Breese
A. B. Franks
T. L. Dare
T. Merchant
N. P. Morris
A. L. Watson
G. Mitchell
J. J. High
K. B. Lane
Mr. N. ©. Hopkins
Ward's
Pike
Hopkins
D. K. Redman
Coneac
Maitland
Bennett
Roma
Relf
Carthew
G. McGregor
Gloucester
Vic Sansom
Turin
Newcastle
Menzies Names Cabinet of Sixteen Ministers
Prime Minister Mr. Menzies unveils a 16 member cabinet led by himself. Key changes include Sir Edward Page and Mr. H. G. Spencer joining as new ministers. Veterans retain portfolios while several posts are reshuffled with new appointees from Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
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Medales
Siday
Camérnn
Country Party
Teanin
Tnt
Eaves Page
Hint
Gison
Holt
Memsbery
Gaeordinausen
Abd Sunlit
Melizien
Vic Treasurey
Balden
Navy
Allarmy
W.t
Pontamster
Executive Council
Senninr McLeay
Me. McRnet
Vic
Inter Senatory Fall
Harrir Page
N.S.W
Frederick Stewart
McBride
3.A
Customs
Harrison Co
Labour and
Nation Service
Celest
W.A
MV Calling
N.B.W
Leckie
Anthony
Nsw
Property Sale Notice Describes River Land Sale
The notice advertises a large river country property of about 24 acres with good improvements, well watered by streams and creeks, now on the market. Enquiries and inspections are invited through the solicitors or agents named, with sale arranged under a trustees’ process and sale by auction or such action as stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trdman
LAE
Materson
Babyon
Ruvey
A. McFadyen
Church Services Schedule Across Gloucester and Surrounding Areas
Presbyterian services at Gloucester at 11 am and 7 30 pm led by Rev D Glyn Jones. Methodist services at Stratford 11 am Cyayen 3 pm Gloucester 7 0 pm led by Rev H Lyn Stroud Distet Baptisl Church Stroud 11 am Johnston's Creek 2 am Stratford 7 0 pm Stroud 7 30 pm Thurs 7 Gloucester 7 30 pm Sat 8 Craven 7 30 pm led by Pastor A E Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
D. Glyn Jones
Stratford
Cyayen
Fen
H. Lyn
Stroud
Johnston's Creek
L. Griffin
Craven
A. E. Baker
Brought Back to Life at Grenfell Railway Hotel
W Cook, an elderly Grenfell resident, was pronounced dead by a priest and doctor in the Railway Hotel drawhine room. Prompt medical intervention revived him after he appeared beyond the gates of death. He later regained strength, while staff and medical teams recount his unlikely survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenfell
W. Cook
Cook
Ileni
Father McDade
Grenfell Hospital
SPECIAL CATTLE SALE 800 HEAD AT GLOUCESTER SHIRE YARDS
A large cattle sale is announced for Tuesday at 1 AM at Gloucester Shire Yards. The catalog lists multiple lots including Hereford bulls and steers, Devon and Durham, mixed fat and store cattle, and female cattle, with several breeders and firms such as Haydon & Sons, Fartey Bros, Gowan, and W J Lane among entrants. Further entries invited and details emphasize good quality stock and forward competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward's River
Tom Hicks
Dean
Gloucester Shire
Kramnach
Terragong
Angus McFadyen
Eh le Higgins
Haydon & Sons
Mons Wroyourt
van Bowen
Fartey Bros
Devon
W. J. Lane
M. V
Dev
Durham
Are & G. Servener
Lawrie Bross
GR Newton
W Newton
M Taylor
Yates
Bautae
He T
Ty Higeits
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P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
Anderson
A. I. Cavanough
Franchot Tone - Ann
Maisie”) Sothern
Tine Eisa
William Hot Humphrey Bo
Overland
Kit Carson
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BTU
Cinesound News
Roma Private
McCarthy
the Gloucest
St. Pauls Chin
Revdie Witt Batty
Diocese of
Rishoy
Methodist Church
Egypt
A.lf
Senator McBide
Australia
Prof
M. Shah
Commercial Hotel
Bath
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce
J. Geale
Dy Hazelwood
Leggea
Les Gea
Noel Wells
Copeland
Jory
Drewe
R. Crowther
McInnes
B. Dennis
Keyin ‘Tonks
J. Testorelli
B. Webeck
B. Wilson
B. Smith
Dennis Hazelwood
A. Tonks
N Jory
West
Broadampsduvenue
Arrowsmith Upper Barrington
Titsie
Gloucmater
M_ Wise
Jumioy
Smit
Glouceaten
Hlms
K. Lonky Honivestin
Wilson
A. ‘Tonks
Tift
Tune
Hazlwood
L. Akers
Ward
Rover
Arrowsmith
Upper Barrington
M. Wilson
Jimior
Dennis
Smith
Biin
Geate
Tonka
M, Wilson
Aft
L. Merchant
Upper
G. Lowrey
Allan Wilson
Fins
K. Tonks
le Vivien
K. Wilkinson
Weismantel
D. Haxel- Wye
G. Ross
N. Smith
J. Geary
L. Maden
Welsmantel
Jokey
Jim Lowe
A. Wilson
Joan Pereira
Lima
George Dean
Itt
Mins
Uroken
Beryl Chapman
Lin
Brown
Jack Geale
Bins
Senby
Esme Binneh
Frank Redman
Nia
Keith Tos
Slonewton
High Dump
Gloucewten
Tanioy
Beryl Chopauth
Allan Wileson
Glousestey
Joy Liritrin
Aime Booid
Suyentie
W Acraw
Ie Zesty
SMR
Kia
Wade River
Acrowsmith
Vingtom
Dallas Stade
Gloncester
Kevin Tonks
Joy Griffin
Stravtvl
Hazelwoort
Gloutester
Majestic Programme
Gloutrester Cricket Club
Word's River
W. Atekins
Les Atkins
L. Alleina
H Wilson
J. Matthewson
K. Oldfield
J. Giddey
M. Price
W.turner
W. Woodward
J. Mettyre
MEM
Oriam
Greece
Lontion Kerhiay
Albania
Italy
Awl Dee Dapmtenta Suinie Pt Fiecen Angi-Tshian Tevar Tani Report
OL Cve
Marenril Fleet
Euphur Bret
Hallar
Crete
Aowanathn
Battle
Praaumatily Delwerm
Alton
Statinn
Athens
Belgeuls
Genexis Metis
Fie Alon
Ivuats
Ivuats Sein Anspresident
Turkey
Menerat
Her Tse
Athena
Talian
Prima
Tie Chinethian Isthiia mL Piles
Mr. Menzies
WAR Chest Fund
Ladies Acnelsary Repoit
Alps
AL McLeneore
Jelee
Collowun
Glyn J
Tole
Mies
Masieinen
Vine
Promisa
AERO
Jim
Chutney
Buwket
Hediereigs Hy Bo Lari Hk
Lannie
Abuiten
Malone Oat Vnr
P Sparke
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Hloucester Shire Yards
Ur Cumueriaville Nivel
W. E
Wunas, EY
Hon See
Star Theatre
W. McGown
H. Jarrott
Croccesren
ORF
Paddington
Wool Punt
Jahra and Waverley
Bowkett Building Society No. & Ltd
Hume Street
Gloucester Township
Glouceste
Church Services
Gloucester Shire Yards
Iocal Saihon Bite Bank
Comepentus
Gloucaster
E. Sparke
Mictioneers Cloucesifr
Wood's Broad
Ubaven
IZ Volo
A. Dean
Alison
Alison Bulle
W. Johnston
E. Barrett
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