Gloucester Daily Topics and Events Highlight Rain and Affairs
The Gloucester Advocate reports rainfall totals and ongoing showers in the coast and Hunter region. It notes a Red Cross street stall on October 9 to raise funds for hospital and soldier support, with £6 expected. Royal Bank and gold prices are discussed alongside war loan plans of up to £20,000,000. Community notices include a Czechoslovakia discussion at Avis library, an aviation film program, a women’s tennis event, and a cattle transport update from Rocklands Station in the Northern Territory.
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Farewell Afternoon for Miss Jean Farley at Faulkland Home
A pleasant Friday at Faulkland, home of Bre. Higgins, welcomed Miss Jean Farley as guest of honour. Old friends gathered to say farewell. Miss Landers presented a bouquet and Mrs Higgins gifted a tea set and Doulton plate. Mrs Higgins praised the guest while Miss Farley expressed thanks as competitions, music, and tea concluded the celebratory afternoon.
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Gloucester Club honors Cec Britten with £5 gift
At the Gloucester Football Club annual amoko function on Tuesday night Mr. Cec Britten, the popular secretary, was presented with a £5 cheque by Mr. Heo Gray on behalf of the Club. The presentation praised his services and commitment to the team.
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Applications for Civil Air Reserve announced
Dr Munro of the Gloucester Aero Club opened applications for the Civil Air Reserve flying training course. Applicants 18 to 25 of British descent must be medically examined, with successful entrants to join the club and later the Royal Australian Air Force or Reserve. Pay scales range from Pilot to Flying Officer daily, with meals and accommodation provided. Training planned at Gloucester with possible work with Newcastle Aero Club. applications close in a week.
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Riders to Contest Warwick and Goondiwindi Rodeos
Messrs Nev and Vince Carter depart with three stock horses for Queensland to tackle top riders at the Warwick Rodeo and later the Goondiwindi carnival. The Warwick event is a premier Australian rodeo attracting many spectators and competitors.
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Delayed peace envoys and Baltic aims dominate wartime talk
Amid Moscow talks and European tension, Hitler’s delayed peace envoy hopes to secure terms, Baltic and Balkan destinies framed by Stalin. German setbacks near Wissembourg. Warsaw capitulated and Modlin fortress surrendered. Duchess of Bedford and Brianne reach India after two submarine attacks. two U boats sunk. US Foreign Relations chair defends neutrality act amendments. Wang Chung-hui notes US mediating role. Churchill denies German bomb claim on British North Sea squadron.
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Tax and naval costs in early South Africa excerpt
A married man with three children earning £700 per year pays no income tax in South Africa. A first-rate battleship costs £817,000 annually to run, covering pay, clothing, repairs, and victualling. Even smaller submarines cost £27,000 per year each.
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Gloucester Club Sees Optimism For 1940 Season
Local footballers at Corbetty Cafe toast a successful 1939 season for Gloucester FC. Speakers praise good spirit, coach importance, and balance, noting gate receipts and the need for a new coach next year. Harold Monro receives the cup for most outstanding player. Donations and tributes from officials, players, and the press conclude a lively postseason event.
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Golf Notes at Stroud Open Day in Gloucester group
Six Gloucester Associates visited Stroud for the Lussex open day and performed well. J Parish won the 18 holes scratch trophy donated by A F Street. Middlebrook claimed the 18 holes handicap trophy donated by M B Gooch. Mrs Yates won the 9 holes scratch event and the trophy from M Car son. Street was runner-up in the 18 holes scratch. Cleaver took runner-up in the 9 holes scratch. Minto placed third in the 14 holes handicap. A pleasant day of golf was enjoyed. An 18 holes stroke handicap on the local links Wednesday was won by Mrs Street.
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Cricket Association Sets Forfeit Points Amid Debate
A special Glouster District Cricket Association meeting discussed Stratford Club’s motion to rescind a forfeit rule. The group settled to keep last year’s point system with 10 for an outright win and 3 for a first-innings draw, while naming J S Bignell to fill a vacancy and noting tentative player gradings.
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Nazi Leaders Fortunes Revealed In US Reports
The Daily Telegraph editorial highlights that Nazi leaders including von Ribbentrop Goebbels Goering and others amassed vast fortunes abroad. It cites total abroad cash and securities of about £3.334 million and foreign life policies worth £5.64 million. The piece notes these leaders, once professional politicians, sent funds overseas and can retire if they live as Hitler gains strength.
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Rain postpones social function and bowling results
The rain postponed tonight's social function to Thursday night. In the bowled events Boorer defeated Carolan 15 1 and Morgan 15 6 while a 15 14 win over Etbbece completed his series. Attendees include LEOA Honours F LMC London Webster Inch McDonald Sydney Pty Limited Optisiena and Optometrists.
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Commercial Homebush stock sales report Sydney market strong
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports 3858 cattle yarded with a very strong market. Best ve y etera 38 shillings per 100 pounds, steers 33 shillings, heifers 31, balloons 30, cows 26. Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd notes increased mid to heavy quality and a very strong market. Bullocks 16 7, cows 10 2, dealers 1947. Sydney pig values show 1800 head sold. firmness for baconers, easier for backfatters and parkers. prime weights to 135 per hundred, other prices listed. Rabbit skin values indicate irregular opening, prices leaning lower early but improving with sales. various pelts and prices detailed.
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Costly Joke At Picton Bridge Brought Police Out
In Picton Court O Halls and A K Millard faced charges for offensive behavior and delaying a lorry’s operation by placing a large cracker on a lorry’s light. Constable Quinnell testified they purchased the cracker and fired a lighted bung er toward the bridge, triggering a police response from Picton Mittagong and Mose Vale. Both were found guilty and fined £4.
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McSHAN In loving memory of my dear cousin Annette
In loving memory of my dear cousin Annette who passed away. The message reflects a family tribute with a concise note of remembrance and affection.
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