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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1939
Page
2
Australian Dairy Board pricing news fixes maximum butter prices for wholesalers and retailers with variations by origin and type. Prime Minister Menzi es signals war era sport priorities. Bowling and mille production items and a forthcoming Methodist Spring Fair dominate local notes. Death of ex PM Lyons noted with estate details and bequests.
The report details sinking of the aircraft carrier ALB by a German submarine with survivors picked up and returning to harbor. It notes Russian plans and battles on the Western front, German offensives repulsed, and claims about Poland, Brest Litovsk, and Lwow. It also covers diplomacy, Berlin perceptions, and advancing war economies.
The Alien Registration Act requires all aliens to report to police for registration. Lodging house keepers must maintain registers and anyone employing or housing aliens must keep records. Aliens reporting to police may be placed on parole. noncompliance risks internment. Police may inspect hotel registers. penalties apply for disorderly books. Information available from police.
On August 26 residents hosted a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Higgins and family prior to their move to Rockville where they will establish a new home. Mrs. Fred Bell presented an eight day Pack to One family, then games and singing followed by a housewarming in Rockville. William Turner, son of L. W. Turner, recovered after a hospital stay and returned to Sydney to rejoin his militia troop. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Shepherd announced their daughter Midge Shepherd's appointment as permanent master in charge of the Bay’s Ward at Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney, reflecting her continued hospital service.
Robert Taylor stars in The Crowd Roars as a prize fighter with vivid romance and suspense. Supporting cast includes Frank Morgan Howard Arnold Maureen O Sullivan Jane Wyman and William Gargan under Richard Thorpe’s direction. Also showing Sharp Shooters with Brian Donlevy and Wanda Vernon.
Glouster Aero Club leaders advocate re establishing training facilities pending Civil Aviation Department approval and Stratford site selection. Rushbrooke seeks reconsideration of prior decision, urging public and council support for Civil Air Reserve participation and immediate aerodrome and training readiness.
Relatives and friends gathered at Nowendoe Station on a Saturday evening to honor Mr T A Laurie on his eightieth birthday. Music and singing accompanied by lawnpipe tunes followed a lavish supper. Mrs Laurie and daughters received thanks for catering. Mr H B Laurie toasted the celebrant who thanked guests and remarked on eighty years on one land. The occasion, a pleasant surprise reported by Waleha News, marked by good health and gratitude.
Dr Munro announced that members of the local V A D class earned certificates after the examination held several weeks ago. Named successful nurses include Mesdames Street and Hicks and Misses Jenkins Rawards Farley Tonks Matthewson Hebblewhite Kemp Menderson and Ferguson. They are now ready to assist in emergencies or accidents on call.
Mr J H Laurie died at Kyogle Hospital. Born at Rawdon Vale, he was 62, son of the late J R Laurie and wife. He lived in Oxley Inland, Mitchells Inung, Kundibakh, Coffs Harbour, then Urbenville for 18 years. A dairyman, neighbourly, generous to the needy. Survived by widow and nine children.
Tournament results from last Saturday cover Ladies Open Singles to Gent's B Grade Singles with scores for each matchup. The article lists winners, runners up, and upcoming finals, including doubles and mixed events, plus a stock disease advisory urging inoculation of young cattle and notifying stockowners under the Stock Diseases Act.
Old advert notes a new player piano in a walnut case with a latust metal action. £125 paid, £5 balance, easy terms due to unforeseen circumstances. Write to "Player" co This Office.
Property loss report for a red bull branded vehicle with UC 10 on its side. Reward offered by E. T. Upton. Last seen at Bob's Farm, Bob's Farm area. Readers urged to contact authorities with information.
Government Gazette notice dated 25 August 1939 records George Adolph Engel applying for an extension of Borelal Lease No 14/16 in the Gloucester Land District for shipbuilding and a slip over 2 acres partly below high water mark of Myall River. Objections may be lodged at the Land Board Office East Maitland by 22 September 1939. signed H G Barrie, District Surveyor.
Candidate D Boorer appeals to electors of B Riding for the Extra ordinary election set for September 30. He states he is a ratepayer in B Riding and has resided in Gloucester district, promising to work for the interests of B Riding and the Shire if elected.
A Special General Meeting of the Gloucester District Cricket Association will be held in the School of Arts Hall on Wednesday September 2 to receive notice of motion by Stratford Cricket Club regarding allotment of points for competition matches. John Mctintyre is the honorary secretary.
Listing of church services across Gloucester and nearby areas for multiple denominations. Times include Evensong and morning services at venues such as Barrington, Craven Creek, Stratford, Paddock Creek, and Stmuh Baptist Church, with pastors named like Rev J A Webster, Rev H Lynn, Pastor B Martens, and Pastor A Baker.
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