Guards Post On Bridges Amid War Time Tensions
Gloucester readers are told guards patrol Avon River bridge and other roads on the North West Main. Nine guards work shifts to deter possible wrecking attempts on the highway and railway lines near Ardgren tunnel. Railway guards report stones heard rolling from above the tunnel and a clash with attackers. one railway gun injured. The report notes intense life-scale preparations for the Marytouts Tennis Tournament and mentions film and theatre plans featuring Mickey Rooney and other stars in a rural-turned-urban plot, with a mix of entertainment updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guus Nave
Paol
Avon River
Ardgren
Murruwundi
Hwa
Davis Cup Victory Reported Amid Confusing Text
A fragmented report describes Davis Cup success with unclear names and details. It mentions a Prem inter the American Lawn Tenis and an Australian team, but the readability is poor and specific outcomes or dates are not clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auriag
Paty
Country Women’s Assn meets at Se Poel home
The Country Women’s Association monthly meeting at Se Poel saw a good attendance led by Mrs P.B. Hy Dems and a gesture of thanks to those aiding the Dutch relief effort. Members discussed deferring the Wall Meuilla Centre, planned fund donations for supper, and wished Mrs Thomas safe travels as she moves. The afternoon included tea and notices of member illness and farewell greetings. The item closes with a note on major banks worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.A. Nolscherday
Vo Abel
Ational Aachen
Ieaint
OH May
Wali Mewila
W. B. 'Thomat
McLeod
Gail
Jose
Thoman
Thomas
German Fleet Bombed by British Air Force at Wilhelmshaven
British air forces attacked the German fleet at Wilhelmshaven near the entrance to the Kiel Canal. Reports indicate direct hits were registered on several ships amid late war news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmshaven
Hilel Canal
War News Briefs From Early World War II Skirmishes
A Byviste Whee Athenian with 1400 aboard was torpedoed near the Hebrides, many lives lost. Britain declares war on Germany. Hitler reportedly moved to the eastern front. Britain and France threaten actions, while neutral acts are discussed. Poland reports heavy casualties, Germany claims fewer losses. Evacuations and naval moves continue in Europe and Atlantic. American neutrality act likely within 48 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebrides
Scotland
Sone
Wirelow
Britain
France
Germany
Polana
Rogland
Swclare
England
Chamberlain
Amelica
Hitler
Berlin
Astern
Neville Henderson
Kin Watt
Condon
Iilla
India
Delhi
South Africa
Ttig
Poland
Polea
Tey
Magivot
Fennec
America
Fngland
North Sea
German Propaganda Falsely Reports Athenia Sinking
A German broadcast claimed the British liner Athenia was torpedoed by a German submarine with many American passengers aboard, alleging violations of submarine accords. American radio reports say the sinking violated international law and sparked strong U.S. reaction, noting 311 Americans were aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutca
Berlin
Athenia
Athenis
Germany
Athenia 5
Beimne
America
Tt Waa
Italy Moves Back From Frontier Amid Neutrality Promise
Loghist sources in Alexandria report Italian Leopos retreating from Ibya and Egypt frontier. In Rome on Sunday Count Clano met British and French ambassadors. Rome notes Italy will not take military initiative as part of Five Power conference plan, aiming for peaceful solution. France imposes mobilization under emergency. a state of readiness noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Egypt
Leoopé
Ibya
Count Clano
Rome
Italy
Jwitter
Ericles
Mary
Train
French Council of Bunistein
Japan Will Remain Neutral in World War Fears
A Tokyo newspaper quoted in a Sydney radio reception says Japan will stay neutral if the German Polish dispute escalates to a world war. The report claims such a war would weaken Britain and affect Japan’s settlement with China. It notes over 30,000,000 pupils in Russian schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Valedictory to Dr B H Anderson in Gloucester
Valedictory details the imminent departure of Dr B H Anderson for Melbourne via Sydney and reports he will report to Point Cook. It notes his Royal Australian Air Force appointment, his community roles as sport and club leader, and farewell events including church presentations, a supper by Methodist youth, and a cricket club banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hr. Anderson
Melbourne
PL. Cook
Sydney
Dr. Anderson
Royal Australian Air Force
Cook
Europe
Alreay
Anerson
Gloucester
Orange
Anderson
K. M. Locke
Gloucester District Cricket Association
Tme
Gloucester Cricket Club
Gloucester Golf Club
Anderach
Glouceste Comedy Players
H. J. Hill
Aly Place
Er. J. Anderson
Alan Crowfoot
Chor
H. Lynn
Cricket Club
J. Matthewton
M. Newton
Ti. Anderson
Meeting on Discussion Group Scheme at School of Arts Library
Library notes invite readers to a Tuesday evening gathering in the School of Arts library to discuss the University of Sydney and WEA Discussion Group Scheme. The program aims to broaden adult education, fostering open dialogue among men and women from all walks of life in a tolerant atmosphere to enhance informed citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Woulike
Tuessy
School of Arts
University of Sydney
WEA
Dineuian
Optometrists Visit at the Commercial Hotel
I McDonald of Webster and McDonald Opticians will attend at the Commercial Hotel for consultations on Saturday September 30 from 9 am to 5 pm. The note adds a fact about Brazil's deepest mine being over a mile deep in search of gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. McDonald
F.R.C.A
London
Webster, India
McDonald
Sydney
Mwoncesber
Brazil
Tennis Results From Weekend Tournament
Gents Open Singles saw Laurie At hing and B. Merchant advance with two set wins. Monro and Smith won doubles while Taylor and Murray, and W. Woodward faced early exits. Ladies B Grade singles featured Fraser and Weberke. Mixed doubles included Merchant with Boover and Latimore with Monrad. Saturday draws list Park Court and Presbyterian Court matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurie Athing
B. Merchant
Les
Aukind
J. Monro
K. Cainad
K. Date
Jamet A
Mel Rue
Fitzgerald d. Pas
Gibson
W. Atkins
J. Hebblewhite
Higgina
West
V. Boover
Wy and
Dire
Latimore
Mrs. Monrad
McKevitt
O. Burton
L. Merchant
D. Everett
C. Pertam
Taylor
Dare i H
Park
Munro
Broven
B. Reif
M. McRae
Cc. Perram
O'Brien
C. Perram
MM. Rye
M. Rye
J. Deards
K. Bignell
Tiedman
Weat
Ateina
Woodward
Henderon
MrRae
Atkins de Besuzeville
Monro
Merchant
Maitland and Flemington Cattle Markets Report Strong Trade
Commercial stock sale notes from Flemington and Maitland describe yardings of about 2700 cattle with dearer prices in places and firm to slightly higher values for bulls cows and steers. Markets list examples including steers to £11 average around £10 2/8, bulls to £14/7, cows to £8/8, and various weights of calves and pigs with active competition and generally firm rates.
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Homebush
Sydney
Pitt, Son and Badgery Ltd
Flemington
G. F. Smith
Dungog
Copplacurtipa
Bundock
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Gloucester
Homemush
J. N. Laurie
Maitland
Cali
Ienet
Jon
Hirht
Ulipe and Wuckers
Laurie Bros
Devon
Cross Syeaks
Avo W
Ridgeway
Durham
Bignell Brob
J.T. Grant
Hereford
P. Keegan
W. J. Dare
W. T. Relf
LEVON
W. Webeck
W. D. Wood
W. R. Ribbons
Cox
H. G. Saxpy
Saxpy
Atten
W. C. Ridgeway
Benefit Rugby Match Between Wingham Veterans and Gloucester Side
A Sunday charity match in Gloucester featuring past Wingham players against a Gloucester team provided amusement rather than intensity. Gloucester captain Cherry Tre Jang impressed with dash and line kicks, while Jack Brorgan and Arbuckle Eatell scored or defended stoutly. The game raised 7 pounds 10 shillings for the Chubb fund with dinner hosted for visitors, and both clubs pledged future generosity and renewed ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingham
Gloucester
Cherry" Tre~ Jang
Jack Brorgan
Paddy Campbell
Quitte
Arbuckle” Eatell
Jack Woodward
Blanch
Young
Jack Hill
Percy Bird
Parsonage House To Let Near Main Street
A notice lists a parsonage house for let authored by Mrs T Hollinghworth, near Main Street, with luncheon and MPS entries and reference to court entry two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Lynn
Deninon Grrest
Main Street
Anpiy
Applications invited for Special Lease of 4 acres 1 perch land
Area of 4 acres 1 perch in Pariah of Top Top Gloucester is offered by special lease. Former holder was Al ten Taylor & Co. Ltd. Land deemed inspectable at Crown Land Agent Gloucester office where application forms are available. Deposits and apples tons to be lodged with Crown Land Agent Gloucester. G Barr ie District Surveyor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Gloucester Park
Pariah Gloucester
H. Bevan
Yi Water Conservation and Trrigation Commission
Gp.o
Sydney
Tas W.C. & TC
Also Mentioned on This Page
P. L. Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
Epping
Flower and Vegetable Garden
Packeta
A. J. Cavanodgh
RITZO
Hazelwood's
A.hazelwood
New Spring
Majestic Theatre
Lewes
Harland
Alker
Deny Holden Iin
Andy Hardy
Tom Brow
Crala
Ty Wi Cox
Andy Dey
Angle
Sandy
Heaven
Joan Blondell
Mischa Aueg and
Bing Ciosuy
Jones
Heart OF the
J. Bennett
Cecil Hopley
Wool, Hide & Skin Buyer
King Street
Ryan
The
Gloucester Advocate
Guardston Bridges
Methodist
Shneenoo Court
Dauilty
Daneu
Lance
Bey
Score Wythe
Mickey Rooney
Ceewia” Parker
Holden
Adly Russ Chuke
Garland
Lavi
Mcheya
Ann Hithariiil
Georg
Anne Polen
M& Rest
Wright
Tou Brown
Constance Masts
Reber Wiline
Anay Devine
Australia
Country Women’s Assn
Eggest Bank
Amervey
Atlantic
Aort
West Indies
Western
Position of
Japan
Russia
B. H. Anderson
Methodist Church
Arewell
Library Notes
Screme
Jat
Gloucester Shire Yards
New England
Harrwell Bos
Devon Sondition
AIC
J. B. Laurie
H. G. Saxby
A/c
Boxtree Ltd
Cross Bullocks
W. E
Pig and
Cale Sale
Tom Hicks
W. E. Sparke
Smith & Hawtin
Gloucester Shire
Rockhurst
D. Shaw
Bec
Jas. Fleming
Fimneral
Mrt
Frank Foley
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