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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1941
Page
4
A public Roll of Honour lists Gloucester district men who have enlisted passed final medical and are serving. The page records numerous names with towns such as Gloucester Barrington and Stroud, noting several as prisoners of war or missing and gives contact for corrections and war chest notifications.
The Stroud Baptist Church conference shows best finances in years and a shift to straight-out giving. Gloucester service improves under Pastor Walsham with strong attendance and Gospel preaching. Next Sunday Gospel Fishermen lead. Gloucester address titled Gods New Order. services listed for Stroud Johnsons Creek Stratford on November 2 under Pastor E A Walsham.
Military authorities warn farewell parties for soldiers on final or pre-embarkation leave may reveal imminent movements. Officials say announcers and club musicians at night venues spread details that could alert the enemy and endanger troops about to disembark. Observers urge discretion and responsible hosting to prevent disclosure of vital information.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd report rates for backfatters were steady at the Sydney pie auctions on Thursday with recent figures for porkers. The bacon market held firm with backfatters and heavy lines selling to 120s per head and 80s for good to 0. The article lists various price ranges for baconers and porkers across weight classes.
The coastal dairying country faces severe drought with scarce feed and abnormally low butter output. Pastures burn as drought grips the Tweed to Bangalow region, Rich- mond and northern tablelands, while some areas report limited improvement due to recent rains. Dairy instructors warn of a serious outlook as cows lose condition and cream supplies stall.
Major General Sir John Kennedy, vice-chairman of the Red Cross, in London on Tuesday, said British prisoners of war are the best fed on the Continent though that isn t saying much. He noted the organization is delivering 74,000 parcels weekly, totaling 200 tons of food into Germany, with Australia and New Zealand each sending 5000 parcels weekly, Canada 1500, and the British community in Argentina 24,000.
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