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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1943
Page
2
Optometrists and opticians from Jack s and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on Saturday 10 April. They may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel from hours of visit until 5 pm.
Current Topics reports a wartime welcome home for Ted Garner and Tyonl Ferguson of the ALB from Darwin after two years with forces. Farewells include a Gloucester War Chest Fund presentation to Miss Helen Tonks of the AAMWS, plus recognitions for A.A.Gressam, John McIntyre of the ALF, and Harry Hewitt of the RAAF. The Gloucester WACS paraded and honored Miss Tonks as the Redsind Soldiers League and War Chest officials expressed best wishes.
Stratford hosts a big Red Cross fundraiser on Saturday April 24 featuring horse events bridle races and athletic competitions for men women and children with many prizes donated entries accepted on site AM and P Rodeo and a War Chest program are listed in the same issue. A separate note mentions Greta Garbo in Two Freed Women at the Majestic Theatre plus other films and a War Loan subscription total of £2510 reported this morning. A thunderstorm near Krombach damaged property and a lightning strike injured a horse rider near Dry Creek reserve, with heavy rain and hail noted in Belbora. Australia’s wartime history discussion references Gavin Long outlining plans for a national war history.
In federal political discourse an early rise in butter prices is anticipated. Varied figures mention a possible increase from twopence to Envonpence, with the Federation urging a rates boost. The Minister for Commerce announced continued exemption of rabbit skins from export tax through April and a shift to base prices for April shipments.
Mrs. George Watson reports letters from Ronnie Watson in Germany and Signatter George Watson in Italy. Ronnie notes parcels from Australia arriving for the boys, three received, winter approaching with snow on hills, a large camp of about 270 men, and Erle Crane's bravery to be decorated. George says he is in a permanent prison camp in Italy, cold but hopeful for winter, and asks for parcels.
Thousands lined Sydney streets as the Ninth Division returned from war service. Governor General Gowrie, State Governor Wakehurst, Army Minister Forde, General Blamey, and Lieut General Morshead led the mammoth reception while officials urged all National Service Officers to safeguard dairy industry labor and prevent transfers to the armed forces or other sectors.
Judge Kelly presided over a preliminary hearing in the Arbitration Court regarding an award for the dairying industry. Minister for Labor Mr Ward referenced the matter, Mr Ry Tames represented the Milk Producers Association, and a conference was suggested to clear up difficulties. The court adjourned with state date to be fixed.
A Supply Department spokesman said beefless days remain unlikely in the near future. The question is under review but after examination the project has been rejected and meat rationing is not yet necessary.
Gloueeater fed Cross gratefully acknowledges the following donation to the Prisoners of War Appeal. Donations in the above appeal will be greatly appreciated and may be sent with Mr. B. Weekes at the Bank of NSW.
Red Cross Society reports a successful street stall for General Funds yielding 15 pounds 8 shillings 6 pence. Turkey competition donated by Ms E Higgin s raised 6 pounds 0 shillings 6 pence and won by Mrs Highfield. Mrs Higgins donated a fruit cake won by Mrs L Rye, raising 2 pounds 10 shillings. gratitude expressed to donors including Mrs E R Monro 8/6 and others at 5/ each. Attending members listed by name.
Opposition Leader Mr Faden urged an immediate rise in butter and cheese prices to save the dairying sector from disaster. He warned without higher prices the industry could not meet civilian needs or Australia’s obligations to the United Kingdom. The minister said the matter is before the Prices Commissioner and called for a conference of states to review rentals, capital values, and debt burden on dairying.
More rice is grown on the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Areas than in previous years with at least 11 000 acres added to last year’s crop.
A long report on the Junior Farmers movement notes about 300 clubs nationwide with 450 in the Central Coast area from Dungog to South Grafton. Gloucester’s early participation rises to the show stage this year, with six clubs represented including Gloucester Bowman Farm Pitlochry Upper and Lower Barrington and Rockhurst. The event featured dairy stock cattle calves poultry pigs vegetables and crafts. Evermore Teeney, a Guernsey heifer bred by A. J. Everett and shown by his daughter Nita, won champion honors. Judges praised the quality of calves poultry and produce amid strong junior effort and teaching. The piece emphasizes government attention and hopes for growth to as many as 100 more clubs next year.
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