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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1944
Page
2
Optometrist firm Webster Jack and McDonald will visit Gloucester at the Commercial Hotel on Saturday April. Hours of visits are listed as morning and afternoon, with appointments possible for eye examinations and fittings.
Reports from the Central Executive Council of the British political union feature calls for action on moving tyres to markets and a plan to boost distribution. A fatal car crash near Allworth kills Colin Ford, 14, with others injured. The Army minister hints at possible reductions in wartime establishments while praising ex-soldiers and essential workers. Additional items cover maize prizes, Inigo Jones forecast, and urgent recruitment for the Royal Australian Air Force across ages 18 to 50.
The Majestic screens The Day Will Dawn starring Halph Richardson and Deborah tern with Bierry of the Finins and John Carroll. In color, Mary Martin and Dick Powell appear with Friendly Enmins. Also shown are Eup pY Go Lucky and Om Wanter. The Acting Minister for Supply Dr EVatt notes tanker and petroleum supply concerns amid reduced container sea transport and market demand.
A garbled advertisement promises meat coupons usable for smallgoods including taffy, saveloys, hams, and cooked meats. It mentions names like Devon, Garie Savane, and Crewe, with the phrase HONSIEBELLE CARE Gloncoster and other unclear details.
The article notes large payments to primary producers as part of price stabilisation policies, with a total of 442,208,014 since July 1, 1984. It references government relief costs, polling booth changes in remote districts, and amendments affecting electorates and polling procedures.
Bob Laurie writes home from Germany describing Red Cross parcels sent for Christmas and the hope for a settlement to hostilities. He mentions comrades in Sicily and captures, camp life, and letters home from Ayre and Kingston as part of a broad wartime panorama.
The Hon Secretary of the Grouester Binneh reports the monthly street stall held on Thursday with proceeds from donations and competitions. Lists donors including Mrs Ryby Laweie, Mrs A. King, and Mrs Monroe, plus receipts from tickets and orders. The financial statement shows subscriptions, depot takings, catering for the Junior Farmers Show, and POW fund allocations with amounts recorded.
Mis Wilhelmina Yeark died in Port Macquarie after a stroke and illness at age sd years. She was born in 1887, married to Join Yeark, lived in Clarance town then moved around, and later resided with her son in Mart Macquarie. Survived by sons and daughters including My. George Year, Mr. Charles Yeark, Mr. William Yeark, and several daughters. One son killed in 1917 Great War. Funeral held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church Taree with Rev Wt. Crowe officiating.
Personal notes report Mr. G C Blanch lost an eye after injury then at Newcastle Hospital. Two Add. Cpl. Low McCarthy and Pte. George Isaac welcomed home at a Returned Soldiers social. Jock Moffatt farewelled at the RAAF with a presentation. Pte. George Lant received a War Chest Fund gift. Pte. Max Unger, son of James Unger, on 42 days leave. he enlisted at Gloucester with the first contingent.
The Maitland cattle sale at Campbell’s yard drew a full crowd with strong competition for better lots. Prices showed modest improvements on pullers and vealers, cows and calves traded higher, heavy cattle to 18s per cwt and light cattle to 14s 6d. pigs heavy, bacons strong, and overall yarding around 3068 cattle with market unchanged for some dealers.
A Steam Power Unit Development Society formed in 1949 aims to popularise steam powered cars boats lorries and tractors. The piece notes conversions from internal combustion to steam with underbonnet generators and steam cylinders, praising potential for simple starting gearless operation and higher speed, while calling for metals and designs to withstand higher steam pressures.
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