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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1943
Page
2
The London based Optometrists and Opticians, including DLT McDonald and Webster Jack, will visit Gloucester regularly and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel. Hours and exact next visit date to be announced.
The Gloucester Advocate notes a schedule shift with the next issue on Thursday and no issue on Tuesday, April 20, and the following issue on Friday, April 30. It reports on a large lemon found at Cuparra by Les Cross, tax rules for domestic workers, a golf opening day won by Les Stevens, and returning Assemblyman Gordon Turner. An April speed limit order restricts vehicles to 30 mph except defence and essential services.
The TB Soldiers Association of NSW asks ex servicemen with TB disability not receiving war pensions and widows of deceased members to contact the secretary at Hyde Park Sydney or Memorial in order to assist in new claims for full War Pension.
A Bathurst gardener harvested a large pumpkin crop and shipped produce to Sydney with cartage and freight details showing producer profit margins. Also covered are a children’s dance fund raiser for the Red Cross Prisoners of War Fund, petrol sale hours over Good Friday and Easter, petrol ration ticket dates, a surprise party for Mr and Mrs W Maslen, and a humorous stage act with an accordion song.
At a Stroud Shire Council meeting a Board of Health list of required actions was discussed. The council considered appointing a certified health inspector and creating a garbage service for Stroud Bullahdelan and Tea Gardens, hoping the minister for health would withdraw the formal demands. The health inspector position has been pending for years while the council weighs enforcement options. At Majestic Theatre and other venues, a slate of film attractions including Burma Road, Whispering Ghosts, and George Formby features were announced for upcoming screenings.
The Treasurer Mr E Weekes lists Gloucester Junior Farmer Show 18/1/32 Logies Auxiliary arrest stall £12 Mrs Holl Nexworth Gloucester Collections £3/12/05 Mrs Kennedy euchre portion 2/19/6 Mrs J C Webeck Copeland Collections £1 Amount previously stained £333/14/8 Total to date £41/1/3
Personal notices recount the death of Pte Harry Aspin is in a German prison camp and burial details. Mr Jon Shelton aged 88 in Stratford area is highlighted for longevity and health. Ancillary items mention Shelton family history, Barrington deaths, local visitors to Gloucester, and funds raised at a School of Arts dance for the Stratford Red Cross Baby Competition.
The AH and P Association Patriotic Sports set for Saturday May 8 in Gloucester aims to raise money for the War Chest and Red Cross Prisoners of War Fund. A large entry is expected in events including the Open Draft with prizes, and donations are collected by committee members with substantial support noted from local residents and firms.
The Richmond River Exprena, oldest paper on the Far North Coast, ceases publication on Friday in April 1943. The editor notes wartime regulations and town support as causes, with austerity affecting papers and readers alike, marking a somber end for a historic outlet.
The Commonwealth plans a substantial settlement for the dairy industry to cover rising costs and keep production afloat. Prime Minister Curtin promised retrospective relief from April 1 1943 and full backing through the Australian Dairy Produce Equalisation Commissioner, alongside ongoing adjustments for war demands. Butter output for nine months to March 1943 rose versus 1941 42 but lagged the 1939 40 peak, while cheese output reached a record for the period.
The Prices Commissioner Professor Copland announced two key beef price changes to compel Queensland producers to sell more locally. A beer price increase to about 8.5 percent above export parity will provide a £250,000 payment to Queensland producers and offset higher costs. Wholesale ceiling in Queensland drops to 1/6 per 100 lb, with New South Wales price cut by 2/6. Retail impact under review. Also notes a dance at Kiwora on Friday, April 30.
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