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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1945
Page
3
The ABC interrupted its programme at about 8:30 am to announce that President Roosevelt had died suddenly two hours earlier. The rest of the page contains fragmented notes on events, winter tests, and various local notices.
Family confirms airman Yh Yory of Word'n River has been officially presumed dead after his aircraft failed to return near Whirfh attached to 4G squadron in Germany. Local authorities list missing status since February 10, 104A, with reports of his unit’s involvement in active combat.
Olive Walarmantel elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Walarmantel of Wouklyory married Neal Arthur younger son of Mr and Mrs CM of CooRes in a St Tudes Church ceremony. Bride wore brocade matin gown with orange blossom halo and carried white garland. Groom’s brother Norman Con as best man. Reception at the couple’s home then left for honeymoon.
A damage incident in the Moruya district led to a government or local authority response after losses surpassed £200,000. Officials moved to address the event and mitigate further impact on the Nod waters region.
A cattle sale report notes a turnout of buyers with many animals listed by name and grade. Various ranchers and buyers, including White and Hurtig, participate, with prices and lots described in detail. The long, fragmented OCR reflects a busy market with quality hints and observed demand across cattle types.
Members met for a regular prewar York branch meeting. The treasurer’s statement showed funds and contributions for the show and refreshments. Attendees included Hewton Sansom Fitzgerald Cox and others, with apologies from several absentees. The association planned a display and funding to support the peacetime event and refreshments.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd report Tuesday at Sydney ply saleroom saw 2500 pigs traded with 890 head on offer. Values fell across classes from 0 to 10 shillings, with prime and heavy hogs around 340 per head and best lines down to 140 to 180 shillings. Prices quoted include leaders from 70 shillings to 200 plus shillings per head with varied ranges for different weights and grades.
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