Gloucester Advocate news and local notices September 17 1940
The Gloucester Advocate reports on sewerage assistance requests to avoid loan diversions, early voting reminders for Gloucester and Paterson constituencies, and compulsory voting guidance. It notes a successful charity tennis tournament by the CWA, fundraising for Christmas parcels for troops, and updates on locals including Grieg Ross’s RAF promotion. A Brett Hall dance supports the War Chest, plus film listings at Majestic Theatre. Also mentioned are Mt George station flowers and a golf pro Byrne’s tenth hole in one at Chatewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. George
Stewart McLaughlin
Mac
Gloucester
Rome
Byrne
Chatewood
T. B. Herrick
Shattering blows by RAF over London in daylight raid
London reports a major RAF victory as 1859 German raiders were shot down in daylight attacks over and near the capital. Fighters and ground guns felled many, with air raid shelters emptied and cheering residents after fighters smashed the enemy aircraft. At times German planes fell at about one per minute and pilots drifted down by parachute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Fingland
Llerafly
Rangers Io
Royal Air Force
Gloucester and District War Chest Funds Meet to Aid Troops
The Gloucester and District Patriotic and War Chest Committee met Friday night to forward 60 to the Lord Mayor of Sydney for London air raid victims and to invest 200 in War Savings Certificates as a nucleus for a local soldiers rehabilitation fund. Letters from supporters and a request for canteen aid were noted, with knitting and parcel efforts praised and a plan to visit Gloucester by a Women’s All Services Canteen representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester and District
Sydney
London
Topper Willis
Palestine
Trottes
Latham
Corbett
D. Batger
Air Force
Gloucester
Wat Chest
Messrs
Weekes and
McLeod
Messrs Highfield
Hill
Women
A. & A. Hazelwood
War Chest Committee
L. Rye
T. Hicks
ALF
Shepherd
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Lord Mayor's Comfort Fund
Hicks
Mr. Hill
Snunimons
Highfield
N ELECTION NOMINATIONS FOR NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 1940
The Commonwealth Electoral Act sets out candidates Abbott Joseph Pastner Cuthbertson Leigh Roy Shand Donald Munro Thompson Victor Charles for the New England division. A poll will be held Saturday September 1940 with polling places listed for Gloucester Paterson subdivisions and a note that all electors in line by eight in the evening may vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Paterson
New England
G. McGregor
Alan
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth
Abbott
Joseph Pastner
Murrulla
Wingen
Cuthbertson
Leigh Roy
Bridge Street
West ‘Tamworth
Shand
Donald Munro
Wondville
Armidale
Thompson
Victor Charies
White Street
Strathfield
Gloucestin Barrington
Berrie
Heatherdale Senhor
Bowragn 'P.O
Byltine
Pundnok
Copeland North
Craven
Warnesdale
Gangat
Schonl
Glenrock
Grnnewste
Invergordon
Routh
Homestead
Monkey
Myra Stattion
Myra
Daily Leader
Armidale Wis
Ronald Benjamin Gillespip
Nf Nes
Smashing Blows At German Bases Rally In Belgian Aim
British raids last night hit German invasion units and Antwerp as officials feared an imminent attack. High explosive bombs and thousands of incendiaries disrupted military preparations along the coast and in the port city, described as a dagger at the heart of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ymrtw
Antwerp
England
Accident at Gloucester Railway Station injures Fordham
Bob Fordham son of Mr and Mrs Sam Fordham sustained a broken right leg and extensive injuries to the left foot after a train jerked as he bid farewell to Pte Joe Clarke at Gloucester Railway Station Saturday night. He lay for about a quarter hour before help, was taken to hospital, and surgeons feared loss of limbs though later believed the legs may be saved. He is to be moved to Taree Hospital for further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Fordham
Sam Fordham
Gloucester
Pte
Joe Clarke
Craven
Fordham
Nospial
Man+ 10
Chasman
Serious accident injures 12 year old Woodcock at Tibuc
A boy named Woodcock, 12, from Willoughby, was badly injured yesterday at Tibuc when peers set fire to a tree. A burning limb struck his head causing a fractured skull and burns to both legs and arms. He was taken to Gloucester hospital by Dr Channon and his condition was improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibue
Woodcock
Gloucester
Willoughby
Separate Tenders for Sewer Installations in Gloucester
Shire of Gloucester invites tenders from certified sewer plumbers and drainers for sewer installations. Tenders close October 2, 1940 at 2 p.m. Deposit of 10 with tender. Plans and specs available at the Shire Office during office hours. Harry N. Chaplin, Shire Clerk, Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Harry N. Chaplin
Shire
Gloucester
Noxious plant destruction notice in Gloucester Shire
Landowners and occupiers are notified to destroy plants declared noxious as per the Government Gazette of 2 September 1889 and Gloucester Advocate 6 January 1921. Shire Office Gloucester issues the notice dated 18 January 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government
Gloucester
Harry N. Chaplin
Youth sought for dairy farm work in Gloucester
Advertisement seeks a youth aged 14 to 17 for dairy farm duties including milking. Apply to Brian Carolan at Produce Store in Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Carolan
Gloucester
Church Services and Sunday Schedules Across Denominations
A regional church notice lists service times for Church of England, Presbyterian, Methodist, Congregational, and Baptist gatherings. Gloucester and Stratford locations feature morning and evening services, with midweek gatherings at Paddock-Creek, Waukivory, and Carsonville, led by ministers including Canon Williamson D Glyn Jones H Lynn and A E B Paver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Gloucester
Stratford
Waukivory
Canon Williamson
Rockhurst
Barrington
D. Glyn Jones
Jarrett
Mograni Creek
Golf Notes: Garner and Rae win foursome cup on 91
Garner and Mec Rae captured the men's foursome cup with a 91 while Coote and Highfield took the handicap with a net 74. The draw for the Associates monthly medal and Locke cup for tomorrow lists matchups including Miss Green versus Mrs Hughes and Mrs Cavanaugh versus Miss Hawdon among others. Business is really more agreeable than pleasure, it merests the whole mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner and MecRae
Coote
Highfield
Miss Green
Hughes
Cavanaugh
Hawdon
Street
Newton
Gruner
Misa Reif
Misa Middlebrook
Yates
Munro
Bagley
Miss Cleaver
Watkins
Turkey donated to funds won by Mr L A Waters Gloucester
Those present were Messrs P H Denrda president H A McLeod HE Weekes L Rye W Hlebtinld A J Woodward D C Rye D H J Fill T Flicks J Hi Parley and A W Hawdon Defer not till to-morrow to ve
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Waters
Gloucester
Messrs
P. H. Denrda
H. A. McLeod
HE. Weekes
L. Rye
W. Hlebtinld
A. J. Woodward
D. C Rye
D. H. J. Fill
T. Flicks
J. Hi, Parley
W. Hawdon
Timeless Saying on Forgiveness and Patience
A reflective adage notes that another’s fall follows ingratitude, yet forgiveness rests with the speaker who chooses mercy. It warns that delaying large benevolence ensures no good is ever done.
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P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
Anderson
A. I. Cavanough
Andrews and Johnston Electric
Church Street
Suiluers
Johnston
Grafton
Seceys Tor Hesront
A. Hazelwood
Roma Private
McCarthy
The
Gloucester Advocate
Federal Elections
C.W.A. Younger
Australia
Wimnert
Iris Matthewson
Houghton
Bert. Naan
Witt
Musauff
Meade
Brorsof
Alex West
Bertha Holdhers
Brian Weekes
Lenly
E. Weekes
Gloucester Syndicate
Returned Soldiers’ League
T. L. Ross
Grieg
RAAF
Cliff Gordon
Cowra
Cliff
Brett Hall
Majestic Programme
Hollywood
Baby Sandy
Hugh ‘Herbert
Universal
Majestic Theatre
Florence Rice
Richard Carlson
Joy Hodges
Anne Gwynne
Reggy Moran
Ernest ‘Truex
Betty Grable
Jackie Coogan
Raf
WAR Chest Fund
Commonwealth of Australia
New South Wales
VC. Thompson
Elcoraed Nited Counties Party
Star Theatre
W. W. Hawison
Sainteatory
Shire OF
Lt 18
Joan Joney
P. Altholt
Cwantey
Servier
Mumory Peidunces’ Union
Baller Fatory
J. P. Abbott
Oein
Patrick
Wy H.R. Cowdery
Spone
County of
Clowe
Church Services
Gloucester War Lest
Pinar — Tong
McDonald
Crouch
Tom Hicks
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Actioneers
Clateval
Stroud Road
Gloucester Co-Op, Dairy Co., Ltd
Andidate
Nc McGrecor
Gloucester Co-Op, Dairy Coy., Ltd
Ania Gloucester
Sharepoiuora
N & McArroor
Roy Phillips
Saxby’s
Saxby's
Bimbashi
Woondooma
Shahazada Imp
Ara
Peg
Sharon Imp
D. H. Bartlett
Majest i
Theatre Te
Coogan
Kit Carson
Carles Lvugston
Maureen Ohara
Lesme Banks
Jamaica Inn
Ylas Lloyd Nolan
Rogers IN
Allace Beery
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