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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1945
Page
2
Public notice from McDonald P.LC.A. of London Webster Jack McDonald Syanry Pty Lipolted bptometris ads invites visitors to Gloucester and notes possible commitment at the Commercial Hotel. Hours of visit 6 am to 5 pm. Date of next visit not specified.
A fragmented note notes a Hills Dental Burgeny climbing from Yuh to Bren in April. The garbled text provides no clear names dates or locations beyond the stated route and month.
A Gloucester notice dated Tuesday April 16 1945 records a formal event or proceeding. Details remain fragmentary but indicate local civic matters and official actions scheduled in the city. The brief item preserves the date and place with undefined specifics beyond the official nature.
The Rural School at Gloucester hosts a dance with organizers Musicline and performers including Mew Sind, Miah WRATTON, and AMF 3 Mroadbent. Proceeds benefit Red Cross and Wet Chest Funds with nominations due by April 12. Also announced is the Majestic Programme featuring Dixie with Crosby and Lamour, returning to the Majestic Theatre next weekend.
On Sunday evacuees from Manila, traveling by train via Glaupwater, were received by members of the Local Voluntary Aid Detachment. They were warmed, fed, and thanked for the hospitality, with stories of hardships shared and gratitude expressed for the care shown.
A collection of notes mentions George Watson from Frynntt and Pte. D P Camiaron wounded in action with Allied forces. Major Cromby’s letters from New Guinea hope for Germany return, while Jack Hutton arrives in Sydney after four years as recipient of the Victoria Cross. Other items cover weddings, retirements, and local society notes in Gloucester and surrounding districts.
The Stores Branch of the N8.W. Fonwaye announces it will conduct depot inspections at Gloucester on Tuesday with orders for crews and carters to be present. The Methodist Ladies Aid will meet on Saturday, April 14, on Lily Street.
Local ad seeks a car trailer for purchase or rental. The note mentions a person or forum and references Cairo. No clear date or organization. provenance shows scattered misspellings and fragmented wording.
Mr and Mrs RC Griteithenna and Mr and Mrs J Cox of Dorrigs announce a personal thank you to Dy Channon and the nursing staff at Parruwnar Hospital for their kindness. They also thank relatives and friends for support during the bereavement of Albert From, father-in-law and Breadfather.
The Gloucester event features a full day of races and fixtures to raise funds for the war effort. Highlights include flag races, bullock riding, a 100 yards handicap, events for under 18 riders, and a post entry for all events. A luncheon, drinks, and vault stalls accompany a dance at night under the administration of AiWINs.
Meeting program lists races and prizes for Dungog Jockey Club on Saturday April 28 1945. Includes Maiden Handicap, Clerk Handicap, Restricted Handicap and Bin ng Publican’s Purhces with prize allocations and nomination rules. Nominations deadline set. owners warned against illegal nominating practices. Presented by W Duncan Hon. Sec.
Public notice warns that all persons trespassing on W Betts property at Bytbore after the specified date will be protected. No person in apartment 1040, Moray Belbors, will be harmed or harassed. Property protections and enforcement actions are described.
Fragmentary cattle show prize list detailing donations and awards for dairy cattle events. Mentions Guernsey Herd Society donations, prizes for best Yorkshire or Ayrshire, exhibitor eligibility under specific ages, and miscellaneous rider and horse prizes. Includes misread names and garbled totals from the original schedule.
Attention is drawn to the following Iteration schedule for fat cattle section. Entries will not be accepted after the 14th. Post entries are not likely on the 14th. Treed in and quality to be judged on information. WILSON, Secretary.
Gloucester A H P Association schedules a timber sale with five tanks on the first day of bows ground. W Sparke Pty Ltd of Germany acts as vendor. Wilson is secretary and auctioneer for the event at 22 o'clock.
A public meeting will be held Monday April 16 in the Wauldvory Panic unit. Forming a Progress Association is urged, with Home representative attendance requested. J Banks convenes this gathering for local civic action.
Notice is given that the Council proposes to grant Mr A X Laurie permission to erect two public gates on Cohark Road between person 25 and 100 in the Parish of Barrington. Objections in writing must be lodged within 28 days with the underacting authorities. Gloucester Shire Council, Clouncester 1/4/45.
Advertisements invite young women to train as Mental Nurses at Brocketon Hospital Superintendent. No experience needed. Average 44 hour week. Training yields Nursing Certificate and satisfactory service. Uniforms provided. Male applicants excluded. Starting salary 223/38/11 per week with room and board. Trial period offered. Age 37 to 30 years.
Special cattle sale announced for Tuesday April 17 at Al Amm. Listing includes buyers and sellers such as Ry Paterson, Goon Quality Watch and Store Cattle, Sogara, MeV Heintem, G3 Love, Ay Rows, J. Bourke, Shaw Brothers, Cox, W. F. Butler and others. Sale features a heat of top quality stock and regional participation.
A 300 horse sale catalog details hurling and draught horses for the Defence Department. Includes 60 heavy and active draughts, light horses, and well-bred geldings and fills from brands Protresco and Prot, with names such as Nancy Royal. Sold on account of Mr C R Bailey who has relinquished racing.
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission prepared to grant a five year license to Edward Stanton for a pump on the Gloucester River Lot 44 Bucket's No Sub-division part of A.A. Company's Grant in Glowcenter Sharity of Gloustrand for 10 acres. The license requires the holder to install meters or automatic recorders and maintain accurate measurements, with readings submitted to the Commission at intervals and under its directions. The commission approval may be appealed within 28 days in writing. Joan Messwhir, Secretary, Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission, Sydney, April 4, 192K.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Suttons Pty Ltd in Sydney with references to players and France. Vague phrases include a home setting and requests for particulars. The text is garbled, lacking clear events, dates, or outcomes to establish a coherent report.
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