Starving for leadership in Australia war effort
Former Reuters war correspondent Mr Henry Stokes urged Australia to rise to a total war with nationalisation of resources and decisive leadership. He praised Australian press and warned of political hesitation, urging a galvanised, single-direction national sacrifice and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stokes
Reuters
Middle East
Australia
Sation
Stokes
Wentworth Hotel
Tony
Amtralia
Austra
London
Marshal Petals
Ryan
Boston
Optometrists Visit at Gloucester Commercial Flotilla
Optometrists D. McDonald Honours F.S.M. from London and Webster Jaon & McDonald Sydney Ply Limited will attend the Commercial Flotilla at Gloucester on Saturday November 22 from 9 am to 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
F.S.M
London
Webster, Jaon & McDonald
Sydney
Gloucester
Death Notice for Mr. O Sansom
We regret to report the death of Mr. O Sansom, who had been ill for the past week. Funeral arrangements: the remains will leave Wile Vereluvd Church for Stockton Cemetery tomorrow, Saturday, for burial. Mrs. Vns expresses sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crear
Vns
Wile Vereluvd
Stockton
Patemorrow
Roosevelt Pledge Speech Amid War Time Broadast
The speech, delivered on Navy Day, references Amie Haury and a pledge to resist Hitters, urging peace efforts amid anti global strife. It notes U S aims and warns of belligerent actions with cargo convoy implications and talks on wartime measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Amie Haury Werre
Home
Kyogle health officer disinfection cabinet for ALF parcels
The health officer of Kyogle Shire orders disinfection of overseas ALF parcels. Recipients are urged to bring parcels to council chambers for opening and disinfection before use. The official notes disinfecting will not damage the articles and warns against wartime interference with routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyogle Shire
ALF
Starving Stock Freight Extension Questioned in Assembly
In August drought conditions across districts prompted Gloucester member Mr Fitzgerald to urge extending special starving stock rates for rail transport. He named authorities Macentin and Ans gual as recent concession references while Transport Minister Mr O Sullivan said the matter was under consideration and would be finalised by the member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agghst
Legislative Assembly
Gloucester
FR. L. Fitzgerald
Fitzgeralt
Macentin
Foe ‘Transport
Mr. O'Sullivan
Gloucester Snow
Bowman Resident Dies After Longlife in Bow man River Area
An aged resident of Bowman River, Mr William Burley, passed away on Wednesday after a long life near Bowman. He was about 85 years old, survived by his wife and daughters Miss Leila Burley and Mrs. Lashley of Gloucester, with numerous relatives and friends attending the Gloucester charity funeral. Rev A Smollett of Sugland conducted the service.
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Bowman River
Wiliam Burley
Charles Burtey
Mt Wild's River
Bowman
Bisving
Aru
Leila
Richard Lashley
Gloucester
Bo Rell
A. Smollih
Les
di Ms
Tom Martin
Mivs
Wal Adama
Ben Rell
Atv
le Rett
Lond Thes
Cherie Rell
Mra
Chotipsotr
Dark
Cyril John Dark
Cyril
Ralph
Dorothy
Dad
Norma
Obituary for Mrs Folwards at Gloucester House Hospital
The relatives and friends of Mrs Folwards received shock on Monday evening at Gloucester House Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. She died suddenly after a long illness. Born in Burrery Creek, she was the daughter of Mr George Allen and the late Mrs Allen. She married Mr Sites Adwaris and was survived by her husband, a son Allen, a daughter Usallesa, and a large family including her husband’s parents, siblings, and many relatives across Gloucester, Burrery Creek, and Sydney.
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Mar
Gloucester House
Alfred
Burrery Creek
George Allen
Allen
Barret Crevis
Sydney
Sites Adwaris
Gonar
H. F
Destruction and Devastation Reported in Piraeus After Bombing
A Greek merchant captain arriving in Turkey reports RAP bombers destroyed all sticks at Piraeus and caused widespread panic. He describes Red Cross relief, haggard scenes, and dining on scarce food as 50 percent of shops closed. Residents call the city a giant money city with deserted streets and women fearing assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Greece
Piraeus
Pives
Red Cross
Istanbul
Athens
Gloucester VAD volunteer Timmer departs for month study
Mrs Je W Timmer of Gloucester VAD departs tonight for one month of study at Lary Gowrie Rod Gress Convalesce Unmet Gordon. The VAD drive reports nineteen already joined for training and vacancies remain for girls aged eighteen and over. Esme Laurie daughter of Mr and Mrs A J B Laurie underwent an appendectomy at Sarrawenma Hospital on Monday and is recovering well.
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Je W. Timmer
Gloucester V.A.D
Lary Gowrie Rod Gress
Unmet
Gordon
Arment
Fora! V.A D
Esme Laurie
Look For The Badge In Tim Windows
A brief notice urges residents to locate a badge in Tim Windows and contribute to the hospital effort today. The call to action stresses swift participation and community support for health services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
War News In Brief From The Moscow Front
Soviet troops reportedly launch counter attacks across several sectors near Moscow while German forces approach Rostov on Don. Britain prepares for a hard winter war, and talks reportedly begin between the United States and Britain on potential bases in the empire. Roosevelt reveals the Kearny was torpedoed during convoy operations, with unclear surrounding actions. Australian POWs near Benghazi endure demanding labor and harsh conditions. London insiders assess no immediate Turkish involvement despite German advances.
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Russia
Te Moscow Radio
Tlw
Moscow Tromt
Aouth
Rostov-on-Don
Crives
Tures
Rostov
Tukey
London
Tinkey
Chifley Budget Reveals Tax Hikes and Pensions Increase
The Federal Labour Government introduced a 925 million budget in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. It plans drastic income tax increases above 1500, boosts old age pensions to 23/6 a week, and raises service pay by 1d per day. It forecasts higher borrowing and altered duties, with sales tax on certain goods rising and a national rural reconstruction program plus a new mortgage bank to be established in the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiler
Labour
Chifley
House of Representatives
Fadden
A Sister Goes on Holidays From Syria to Damascus
A. M. Shepherd writes home about ten days' leave starting with a journey past Hatta to a seaside Jewish village and the Grand Hotel near Beyrouh. The trip includes a hot bath, meals with oils, a climb toward Damascus, a Souk visit, and gifts for Christmas. She mentions entertaining Princess Mene of Greece during the stay.
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A. M. Shepherd
Hatta
Beyrouh
Beytonith
Damascus
Souk
Siic
Tuck
Ron Smith
Pred Hambling
A. Smith
Waukivory
Mene
Greece
Fortnightly Cattle and Pig Sale Reports Tour
Tom Hicks reports a very heavy yarding at the fortnightly cattle sale with Springers dominating the yarding and buyers well represented. Prices for springers eased 20 shillings, while all other lots held. numerous named buyers and sellers record varied prices across cattle and pigs at the Gloucester sale events.
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Gloucester
W. &, Sparke (Ger.) Pty. Ltd
B. V. Phillips
E. Boorer
B. Relf
Fraser Bros
R. L. Higgins
F. E. Edwards
P. J. Radford
CV. Patt
H. Martin
G. W. Moore
Weson
W. L. Tull
D. G. Green
J. H. Stevens
A. C. Murray
H. J. Dennett
C. Belcher
R. Paterson Jun
Steinbeck and Sansom
A. Gallagher
Cc. G. Ritter
A. Deards
A. Poole
T. K. Higgins
W. R. Slade
R. Andrews
E. M. Bilis
A. Kirk
J. Kellewar
May
A. Ninness
W. J. Adams
Jno
Slade
Rel and
Toms
K. M. Murray
W. Adams
A. Harris
Miss Ethel Burtey
S. Maslen
Cliff Maslen
W. Barkwill
Keith Moore
Miss Hilary Spruce
Rudkin & Green
R. Archinal
R. H. Hill and Sons
Gloucestershire Calf Sales Report Heavy Yarding Declines
Tom Hicks reports another heavy yarding of calves at the wall sale yesterday with market dull due to a single buyer. Private treaty sale achieved satisfactory prices. Light weight and small calves unsaleable at most prices. Numerous buyers listed with scattered prices across many lots, reflecting reduced trade and industrial disruptions affecting turnout. Next sale scheduled Thursday November 13 at Homebush Stock Sales Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Tom Hicks
Wall
Ray Rudkin
L. B. Deards
A. L. Sehmi
A. Leake
K. Muleligan
W. J. Stanton
Joe Gorion
J.C. Webeck
Everett
C. L. Yates
J) Pringle
C. W. Edwards
E. J. Foyle
Mra. S.A. Lean
L. O. Edwards
W. E. Sparke
Steinbeck and Sansom
J. Barbour
OG Ritter
Sat Nin
JS Wilson
W. Masina
Masten
D. Slade
K. A. McIntosh
PN. Easton
H. C Blow
D. J. McRae
M. Neilson
T. Creanor
Mrs. Middlebrook
Parks and Banks
W. Ribbons
Banks
Stanford
C. V. Paff
Dare
V. Side
D. Shaw
K. Chisholm
G. Ninnes
Fraser Pros
B. V. Phillips
Tung oil yields promising start at Mascot mills
Mr C F Frank of Austral Eden Coramba supplied the first tung oil consignment from the new Mascot mills. He planted two acres in 1883 and harvested 170 bags of fruit yielding 12 218 lbs of nuts. Decorticated kernels produced 6145 gallons of oil valued at 70 pounds per ton. Defence Department bought the entire output, netting roughly £150 after mill costs, about £70 per acre. Bakers note husk reduction from 50 to 2 percent over time.
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Mascot
C. F. Frank
Austral Eden
Coramba
Decortic Star
Defence Department
Frank
Tilo
Bellingen
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P. le Quesne
City Price Draper & Mercer
Anderson
A. L. Cavanough
A. Hazelwood
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Lia
Roma Private Hospital
McCarthy
Gloucheter
Optometrists
the Glearest
Mr. O
Sansom
Mr. Roosevelt
Britain
Churchill-Roweewel
Neel Garber
Beymoor Farm
Palrane
Darwin
Auss
Triian
CR Sekcerhay
Comferta
Heinz
Corforts
Comforta Fund
Aeyera
Meiershan
Comforta
Iven Mackey
Queensland
Melbourne
Silak Edwards
Tla.a
United States
Americva
Churchill
Labour Budget
Cp. Williams
E. A. Gresham
R. H. Hill
F. T Breese
W. A. Nash
J. Wenham
BJ. Foyle
J.T. Higging
J. J. Higgins
Ken Murray
J. H. Weismantel
Maurice Griffin
Ger.) Pty. Ltd
Springera
M. Green
Middlebrook
D. Bleasdale
A. Wilks
G. Moore
R.A. Wilks
Fort
A. J. Everett
Joe Hinton
C. Tiedman
Dearda and Ribbons
W. J
Higgins and Breese
Laurie Gorton
C. Locke
Brooks and Abbott
Wentley Bros
J. H. Relf
W. A. Relf
Borham and
Bpruce
Jock Martin
W. J. Adame
St Reg. Andrews
E. Westley
Hugh Merran
FG. Fartey
Alt. Schwierer
Hi. Griffis
P. C. Bithmiy
R.A. Crowther
Bratsington and Gérnish
P Hillis
Banks and Glover
W. A. Johnston
Rowen Brow
Roorer & Porteus
H. H. West
Medauginton
M. Burley
A. Lenlie
J. G. Wilson
R. D. McRae
F. ‘V. Patmore
Laurie and Blanch
Mrs
A. Lean
L. O Edwards
Easton and Brown
A. Middlebrook
Homebush
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Teport
Leman's
Tom Hicks Nas
HL. D. Wand
Brock and Plant
Craven
Harold Lowrey
Tom
R. Newton
A. Pearse
Sheland
A. O. Pickin
Broke
Mattland Yards
J. Enright
Riverina
Bunter
Shire OF
Hlorsel
Adhaa Sweiters
Lowenda
Shie
Department of Main Roads
Newcastle
C Kem
Shire Clerte
Persod
Harry N. Chaplin
Turner & Ebbeck
W. Tout
Teady
H G. Barham
Barrington
JNO. Calman & CO
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