Parcels for troops prompt tighter packing and guards
A wartime dispatch notes urgent call for Australians to pack parcels for troops with tins or cloth wrapping to avoid leaks and theft. A jar of honey broke in transit, ruining mail and damaging other parcels, while cigarette thefts were found before bag sealing in Perth. Enhanced supervision at the Australian end is urged as mail flow shows modest gains with new ships distributed. Private Ross Shipton of New South Wales is noted for a large mail intake, while Ellis P. Stenman of Massachusetts builds a house from 100000 newspapers.
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ALF
Britain
Australis
Australia
Avines
Perth
Ross Shipton
New South Wales
Political Meeting Notices and Local Events
Captain J Abbott MG United Country Party candidate for New England to address electors at One Slaye Theatre at 5 p.m. this Friday. D. M. Shand endorsed Country Party candidate will address electors at Barrington on Friday 1th September at 1 p.m. and at Gloucester at 2 p.m. the same day. Bishop of Newcastle to visit Gloucester for National Day of Prayer. Star Theatre event to hold evening service in hall due to attendance issues. Patrol of parish members urged to attend prayer service. Local airman Albert Hays now flying after service. Ted Albury and J. Albury in Gloucester. Amy Quinn injured in Palestine. W. Potts residence event and Red Cross dance planned to aid War Chest. Tennis tournament planned by WALE set for Saturday 14th September. Dog licensing reminders and registration deadlines. six-month dog registrations. Royal NSW Show plans discussed. Royal Show in Sydney after assurance military vacate Showground. Sir Samuel Hordern notes military can vacate briefly for show preparations. W. Bailey & Sons offer at Singleton Saleyards Friday 13th September, 200 head of store cattle sale starts 1 p.m.
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J. , Abbott
Country Party
New Engliing
Slaye Theatre
Abeott
Barringtonnis
Stratton
D. M. Shand
Contry Party
Barrington
Gloucester
St. Pat's Church
Newcastle
St. Paul's
W. Potts
Bellora Red Cross
Patriotfe
Forbesvale Hall
Red Cross
War Chest
Strabo Orchestra
Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales
Guns of Every Kind in Gloucester Police District
The Gloucester Police District reports 1149 arms held under new regulations requiring owners to declare holdings. The .22 rifle leads among firearms, with the 12 gauge second. counts include 20 gauge 12, 14, 1 12, 356, 16, 32, 410s 70, 7 308 55, 38 35, 44 8 861, 1 45 1, 25 20, 22 440 2, 577-340 2. The article also notes a whale weighing 107 tons containing 50 tons of meat, 23 tons fat, 19 tons bone, five tons blood, four tons intestines, with a tongue of two and a half tons and fins of one ton, totaling 26 tons of output.
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Gloucester
Hughes
London’s Biggest Raid Strikes UK Cities and Bombed Areas
London reports its biggest raid with over 100 bombs dropped on targets in Kent and Essex, walls of anti aircraft fire, and enemy parachutists setting fires. In three weeks of bombing Southern and eastern England, 100 wounded and many displaced civilians are noted, with two dozen aircraft shot down. An American journalist observed civilians suffered most while military damage remained light.
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London
Londay
Eniders
Hitler
Germany
Kent
Wad Pan
England
Berlin Bombing Raid Report by Allied Air Forces
Berlin residents sought shelter in cellars as RAF bombers struck early morning targets including an armament factory and rail lines. Firestorms raged near Magdeburg and a large refinery was hit as German defenses attempted counterattacks.
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Lonlon
Tinursany
Germany
R.A.F
Era
Berlin
Associated Press of America
Eneiters
Berlins
Magvieburg
Niimegan
Stratford War Chest Dance and Welfare Fund Event Highlights
Stratford held a War Chest dance and euchre party at the hall on August 24 with prizes awarded to Mrs Burley and Mr Shelton. Private Brindley received a waistlet when visiting from Sydney showground. Upper Avem residents sponsored a house party, featuring green white and pine decor, dancing until 2 am. Local visitors included Craven and Warey Haver Craven. Prizes went to several winners, with donations from many contributors. The event supported Mr Angua Grama and the poll top position, as the campaign for top spot continues.
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Stratford
Gloucester Patriotic and
War Chest
Chajpman
Gloucester
KK Wgnell
C) Burley
Shelton
Turing
Hy Bignell
Brindiey
Sydney
Angua Grama Vans Wiidahow
Laurie Dearil
Will
Stay Mason
L. Mitenens
Vem Ware
Haver Craven
Sthutfurd
Waukivary
Newcastle
Rilenre
Matt, Keegan
Monty Carlo
Waetnin Lowrey
Avni Lowrey
Deard
Filo. Burley
Burley
Clade Martin
H. Bagnall
Herbie Wand
W. Bambach
McChesney
J. Bignell
Graham
All Indies
C. Tiedman
Prime Fig UNALTERED. Sydney pig sale report
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports 2000 pigs sold at Tuesday's Sydney sale with prime lines showing best values while other grades were irregular. Prices ranged from 105 per head for heavy primes to 98 for prime and heavy, baconers 120 to 140 lb at 76 to 86, porkers 50 to 80 lb at 20 to 45, and lighter pigs 30 to 68.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Drought May End With Winds Shifting to Rain
Meteorologist Mr. B J Mares predicted in Newcastle that a shift of high pressure from southeast Australia to Tasmania could bring easterly and southerly winds bringing moist air and substantial rain. He noted droughts often end after such pressure changes and that September could bring rain, with previous tough droughts followed by sudden wet spells.
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B.J. Mares
Newcastie
Amessing
Hotary Club
Mtr Mares
New Sout Wales
Ray
Tasmania
Mares
Enlistment Notice for 2nd Garrison Battalion Kempsey
Ex service men advised to enlist in the 2nd Garrison Battalion with postings mainly in the Newcastle area. Conditions include 5 shillings per day with 3 shillings daily allowance for wire work and 1 shilling per day per child under 16. Concessions apply on leave. Four hours granted daily. six days recreation after five months. Applications by letter to Shortland Camp Newcastle. Include full personal details and qualifications.
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Kempsey
A. W. Aldenton
Garison
Newcastle
The
Batalion
Nobby Road
Newcaulle
Ott Lee
Increased Phosphate Prices Raise Costs Across States
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner Prof WD Copeland approved sharp increases in super phosphate prices due to imported phosphate rock sulfur and bags, wartime freight and insurance costs, and exchange rates. The rise, intended to relieve producers, follows an exhaustive material cost review and applies as of July 1 with variations by region.
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Commonwealth Prices Commissioner
WD. B. Copeland
Commonwealth
Ocean
Nauru
Australia
Western Australia
Eyre Peninsular
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Tasmania
Stock Sales Report From Sydney Market
Winchcombe Carson Ltd report 1365 cattle yarded at the Sydney market with firm prices. Wealers 42 to 53 shillings, steers 41 to 47 shillings, heifers up to 44 shillings, bullocks 36 to 42 shillings, cows 1 shilling per 100 pounds.
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Sydney
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Fortnightly Gloucester pig sale yields strong demand
Tom Hicks reports a lively yarding of pigs at the fortnightly sale with broad buyer turnout and firm prices. Prime descriptions sold well, with many lots bidding actively and notable names among lenders and buyers, reflecting sustained demand and brisk trade at the Gloucester yard. A follow up on calf sales notes heavy consignments and high competition despite varied yields. overall market firmness persists.
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Gloucester
Tom Hicks
Blanch and Laine
Bayi
Fred Bell
Teamat
Sun
Weisnantel
Campbell Bros. A
St Korea
Fak Ait
al Bop
W. Murray
Higgina & Corbett
Alex Maier Vowt
Mequeen Ang Ross
Hsv
Wesling Brown
See
A Blenderson
TWL
Me Novgnton
Ray Osana
Ire
Dim Wand
Bransington Ani Poole
Gatei A Higgins
Freese
F G. Farley
Dave Stackman
Blanch and Green
Ate
Thornton
Foyt
W. EB
Speke
Uae
Yale
Westley
Mumia
Jaundars
Lok
Marcu
Sansom
Wright
HOG
Reinert
Lanmel
Mundy
le Yates
KA Muntosa
Fedatyg
Dane Moore
Paterson Yu
Ray
LDA
Moti
Li Abe
PC Gallagher
Ry Smith
al Ft
Han
Lynehy
Bob
Bithrey
Sam Martin
A. Bignell
HE. Bignell
the & Crowther
Rheinberger Hros
HS. Harris
RA. Wilks
Hampton
J. Barbour
FW. Holmes
Cuff Blanch
Laurie and Blanch
May Osland
S. G. Ninnens
Everett & Wade
R. M. Baston
W.lowrey
Hopgins Bros
Mrs.t. Warley
W. Thornton
G. W. Murray
S.J. Smith
W. J. Stanton
W. J. Henderson
Leo Power
T. Higgins
Isaac Moore
Eric Relf
Howard Reeves
Reg. Whatmore
Land lease near Kingsford estate in Sussex
The Kingsford estate near Billinghueat Sussex let 10 acres of land and a house for 16000 years in the Second year of James I at a yearly rent. Under ordinary conditions a voice travels about 200 yards in still air and could carry farther in exceptional, favourable conditions such as the Frozen Night.
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Kingsford
Billinghueat
Sussex
James 1
Nott
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City Price Draper and Mercer
Anderson
A. L Cavanough
Ritzo
Wonder
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Empirex
A.hazelwood
Fashion Centre
Alf. Parcell
Ken. Slessor
Ellis P. Stenman
Massachusetts
U.S.A
Roma Private
McCarthy
Gloucester Advocate
Federal Elections
National Day of Prayer
Albert Hays
AIS Senadron
Ted Albury
Sam Ol
Sys J. Albury
Glouicester
Ted
Tor U Sergeany Poway
Amy Quinn
Palestine
Singleton Cattle Sale
Messrs. W. Bailey& Sons
Singleton
Perlin
Omebush Stock Sales
W. E. Sparke (Gen) Pty Ltd
Landers
Mia Northcote
Com Muddie
Mannn
Dat
E.G. Maston
Bat
Ronan
Hal
Wol. Heston
Tal
W. Welldon
Camper Bros
Lauri
Stackman
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Wy K. Tal
Bgatch
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SP Webeck
Atkina
Miss M. Forbes
J.C. McFadyen
Ao T Reeves
Vic Sansom
Grant and
Johmston
H. A. Grant
J. Date
Ray Grant
B. J. Woyle
Keith Moore
L. Murray
Tom Murray
J.P. Lee
B. Fiptock
Chas
Yates
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Miss L. M Carson
Paterson
J. Sambell
Fi Lynch
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SHIRE
W. Bailey & Sons
Bingleton
RVED
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Ong
Linton
Fred
Lite
Joseoe Amaree
Oulu
Ama Mhineny
Ashes UK
Ge Tauny
Suicules
Young
Prague
Finney
United States
Forbesdale
War Chess
Stroud Orchestra
Reg. Andrews
N Aid of
Belbora
Red Group Society
A. Mathteson
Ann Esq
W. EB. Sparke
GOR
Ok Street
Miloris
Slay Kong
Saadie
Ana Lely Terns
Tignfer
Wilson & le Hoy
Deveston
Inerd Country Party
Barrington UL Am
Glowcester
Pune
Dungog
Pam
Ence Town
Grespard
W. Hawke
Armidale
L Bagley
Prult
B. David Anyoinees
Gloucester Hotel
Caulies
Sami
Ford
F. Burnett
Grahame
Denison ST
Thomas Cowan & CO
Tudor ST
O'Connell ST
Bowen
BOX 40
Tarer
Street & Parish, Pty, Ltd
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