Prisoners of War Notes From Vatican and NSW Families
The Vatican list shows Pte. G. J. Watson of Gloucester River among prisoners, earlier reported missing. Ronnie Watson has been a German POW for a year. Matron McRae’s nephew Fred Sadler, Dubbo, safe as a POW in Rabaul after eight to nine months. L. C. Attwater of Gloucester and Glen Ward, ALF Bombardier, returned medically unfit. Desmond Aubrey Menlove, DSO, commands an Australian minesweeper. Carson Jefferson Take, DSM, serves on the same ship. Family ties connect Menlove to Mr. BE Weekes of the Bank of NSW Gloucester. Taite to Mrs. Weekes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
Pte
G. J. Watson
Gloucester River
George
Ronnie
Sadler
New Guinea
L. C. Attwater
Gloucester
Glen Ward
A.lf
Desmond Aubrey Menlove
Carson Jefferson Take
R A.N.R
Menlove
BE. Weekes
Bank of New South Wales
Taite
Law to Be Neither Lenient Nor Ignoring Crime
A concise item notes a proposed statute aiming to be neither lenient nor lax on crime, signaling a tough stance and tighter enforcement. Officials imply stronger penalties, with debates centering on balance between deterrence and fairness amid rising offenses.
Fae Ev 18,u Ni tn Wr
An 18 year old Fae is involved in a noted event described in the fragment. The report references a youth, a local setting, and a peculiar title line. Details are limited but indicate youth and a regional context.
Letters From Prisoner of War Mirrored By Family News
Mr and Mrs Herb Blanch report further letters from their son George a prisoner of war in Germany. He writes from 12 May 1942 he is well and weather improving and looks forward to letters. A 24 May note recalls nearly a year as a POW and poor mail, but mentions a small concert for 75 fellows and a past stage past. A 6 June photo shows him with others looking fit, and he is glad to receive more letters and local news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Blanch
George
Germany
England
Abbott challenges Army Minister to publish re lease applications
Australian MP J P Abbott challenged Army Minister to publish the number of applications by members and ministers for release from service. He accused Mr Forde of a vicious political attack and pressed for clear answers to why troops were pushed back at Owen Stanley Range and whether failed duties affected reemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Abbott
M.P
Army
Abbott
Mr. Forde
Forde
Australia
New Guinea
Owen Stanley
Church Services and clergy schedule across Gloucester
Church of England Trinity XVII services at Gloucester 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. with first communion for newly confirmed Forsesdale 2 p.m. and evening service 7:20 p.m. Rev J A Smith to preach Wednesday Sept 30 Bowman Farm 8 p.m. Presbyterian Gloucester services 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev D Glyn Jones. Methodist Stratford 11:30 a.m. Mogran Creek 2:50 p.m. Gloucester 7:30 p.m. Rev H Lynn. Congregational Gloucester 11 a.m. Copeland 38 p.m. Craven Creek 7:40 p.m. Pastor B Mariens.
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Church of England
Gloucester
H.C
Forbesdale
E.S
J. A. Smith
Bowman Farm
D. Glyn Jones
Stratford
Mogran Creek
H. Lynn
Copeland
Craven Creek
Mariens
Special petrol ration for men on leave issued
The N R M A secured government approval to extend a petrol ration to country members of the Fighting Services on pre-embarkation or disembarkation leave. The ration equals one month for a car. Applicants should contact the local police station to obtain the ration tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.R.M.A
H. I. Johnson
Player Pianos Cash Buyer Seeks Pianos in Good Condition
Cash buyer will purchase Player Pianos and Pianos in reasonable condition. Apply by letter R. L. Edmunds, P.O., Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Edmunds
P.O
Gloucester
Gloucester Shire Council Invites Public Meeting
The Gloucester Shire Council invites the public to a meeting at Shire Chambers Gloucester next Friday at 8 p.m. Mr. R. L. Fitzgerald M.L.A. will discuss arrangements for the Governor and Lady Wakehurst visit to Gloucester on 5 November. I Moore President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Chambers
Gloucester
At & P.m
R. L. Fitzgerald
M.L.A
Wakehurst
I. Moore
Gloucester Shire
In Memoriam Relf Loving Memory of Father
In loving memory of our dear father who passed away September 28 1941 Gone, but not forgotten. Inserted by his loving son and daughter in law Bill and Jessie and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relf
Hector
Bill
Jessie
Elsie
Eric
Dad
Roy
Special Meeting Called by Primary Producers' Union Branch
The Gloucester Branch of the Primary Producers Union will meet at the School of Arts on Thursday October 1 at 11 15 a m to appoint local representatives to the War Agricultural Committee and handle other urgent matters. Also an obituary note for a father who died September 28, 1941 inserted by Elsie and Eric as daughter and son in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
P.P. Union
School of Arts
War Agricultural Committee
Milking Machine Ads Highlight Dangar G Upgrade
The Dangar G milking machine line is promoted as the most modern option by local agent Brian Carolan of Dangar Gedye Malloch Ltd. A Water Act notice from the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission invites public input on Kenneth Anderson McIntosh’s license application to pump 10 acres on Barrington River in Verulam parish, Gloucester County, with a deadline of 28 October 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Carolan
Dangar, Gedye & Malloch Ltd
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
Kenneth Anderson McIntosh
Barrington River
Parish Verulam
County Gloucester
Commission
H. Bevan
G.P.O0
Sydney
Dear Father and Grandfather Remembrance Note
Loving tribute to a father and grandfather who died on September 28 1941. Inserted by daughter Jessie son in law Roy and grandson Eric.
T OOTAL PRINTS and TOOTOILES Fabrics Ad
Ad text promotes crease resisting fadeless fabrics in colors Green Burgundy Navy with White Spots and Stripes. Highlights include 36 inch width yard prices from 2/6 to 6/6 with coupon requirements and multiple varieties like ATTRACTIVE SPORTSLYN and FLORAL HAIRCORDS for school frocks and suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer
Rose, Saxe
New Arrivals in Women Suits and Frocks at Show Room
Show room introduces women’s smart linen Sundek sandspun and sportsl yn suits and frocks in colors with embroidery and drawn thread. Suits 14 coupons, frocks 12. slacks 24 to 30 inch waist priced 25/11 with 11 coupons. Slack suit praised for all round utility. Also caps and capri options in florals and checks priced with coupons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxe Sportsiyn
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Tom Hices
W. Yates
A. Hopkins
Gloucester Shire Council
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