Optometrists Visit D. 1. Mcdonald Honours FSM London
Optometrists Webster Jack and McDowall of Sydney attend an event at the Commercial Motel. Linaites Optarmetriats and Opticians present MIKI Glenwoster on Saturday August Vatc. Attendees plan discussions and possible recognitions in a formal gathering starting in the early afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcdonald
London
Af Webster, Jack & McDowall
Sydney
Pty
Linaites
Optarmetriats
Opticians
Miki Glenwoster
Vinits
Races at Taree and War News Digest
Races at Taree planned for Saturday August at Anand House details sketchy. Escapers from Cowra POW camp say all prisoners accounted for. official notes military situation in hand and conditions normal. Portland strike off after majority vote. workers who defied Curtin order risk prosecution. Repatiation Committee terms and attendance set for tomorrow meeting. War Chest fund hosts a social with donors thanked. raffles and prizes announced with small sums raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowra
Anyepykesman
Portland
St Kors
Gener
Curtin
Police Court Proceedings on King Street Assaults
In a King Street alleyway on Saturday afternoon Constable Waller was assaulted and required medical attention. Two service members faced court with guilty pleas to charges including indecent language and resisting an officer. The judge imposed penalties of fines and terms of imprisonment, with witness accounts detailing the confrontation and the injuries to the constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traess
King St
Waller San
Siay Hefary
HN Chaplin
BM Newton
Bertram Alfred Lesh
William Henry Walker
W. W. Hawdon
Buxby
Severs
Severa
Erbil
Saxby
Constable Walker
Walker
Baxby
Con Mable Walker
Yates
Stratford
Lacher
Candie Plat
Bill Williams
Grundy
Lachtenes
Constable Walle
Antal
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure For Children's Macking Court
A1792 note reports a remedy dubbed the Great Peppermint Cure for children's ailments, presented in a court filing or public notice. The item highlights a physician or vendor named Woods and references a campaign or claim surrounding the product’s efficacy and legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Macking Court
Patriots Fund Drives Reach Large Subscriptions During War Effort
The article notes broad public support for patriotic funds across the district from the start of hostilities on June 30 1944. Citizens contribute to local organizations aiding soldiers, hospitals, and prisoners of war camps, reflecting strong community spirit and practical aid through monetary gifts and coordinated drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asta Vestin
Tne
Jncal
War era notes from Maitland family letters and broadcasts
Mrs. D Purdon of East Maitland learns her husband NX6T447 W G Pur ton Artie HJ was broadcast by Japanese radio from Singapore on 2 April 1944. The update follows a long silence of eighteen months as families gather weekend visits with relatives in Copeland Tops and Kotara. Other items include evacuee sisters, nursing staff, and local returns after service with mentions of Wingham, Milne Bay, Port Moresby, and the Matel who assisted in the first Australian hospital units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Purdon
East Maitland
Centra Burea
Red Cross
Mel
W.gil Artie HJ. Purton
Tom Singapore
Zarc
Tlelt Waughlars
Mes. Brecht
Kotara
Milas Joyce Robinson
ALE
Robinson
Ospln
Guadalcanal
Solo
Mons
Milne Bay
Ports Moresby
Idee” Shepherd
Emner and Military Hospital
Sydnney
ALF
Bearent Aldinrs
Bill Faurleann
A. R. Laurie
Agiol Allen
Ward
Vince Periora
Frank Monré
Gloucester
Peevienia
Fred Pate Alp
Paul
Ape
Guvale
JT. Hicks
Allied drive toward Paris as German resistance fades
General Montgomery reported the battle of France may end soon as Allied forces push toward Paris. American columns advance on Brest Lorient and St Nazaire while others move toward Paris from Le Mans and Alencon. Japanese convoy attacked in western Pacific leaving ships sunk and barges destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gyneral Montgomery
Hia Ek Iit
Tor Pars
France
Tron
Eid
Somervell
Wishington
Brest Lorient
St. Nazaire
Trrvng
Paria
Kar
Amapian
Japan
Bonin
Volcanolands
Marianas
District stock sales at Winchcombe auction tent
Readable lines show Gloucester area cattle auction results with multiple buyers and lots. Prices per head and averages listed for cows, heifers, and bulls, including bidders Forbes Shaw Campbell Rivera Wilson Rhinn and others. Listing notes individual lots and per animal figures amidst the Gloucester connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe
Serson
Ave
Trm Campbell
Gloucester
Doug
Rhinn
A. J. Rivera
Glowcenter
Cue Fei
Wilson
Glonicenter
Retirement of Gloucester Stock Inspector Sparks Local Honor
At a Shiruw meeting of the Biathlet War Agri cultural Committees the chairman, with consent of thy sweeting, proposed Mr HM Moddle from Ghwester for a stockowner inspector role. Mrs Ea More, the district inspector, has graded the retirement age and will vacate the position after many years of service. A scheme to recognize Mr Moore's long service was discussed, with plans to contact former colleagues who might join in the tribute and district interest in pork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiruw
HM. Moddle
Ghwester
Pesmleston
Muilale
Ea More
Gloyora
PLP
Gloucester
Moore
Mudaie
Romnie
Second Victory Loan Praise From Commonwealth Director
The Commonwealth Loans Director Mr C. Ry Banfield praised local War Loan Committees across Australia for their past performance and the strong rise in advance subscriptions to the Second Victory Loan. He noted the committees’ vital national service and said the loan opening is September 20 with officials Storey Elbourne and Kerr visiting Gloucester on Thursday the 24th to meet the local committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Loans
C. Ry Banfield
Australia
Hge
Commonwealth
Cdid
Wlwarke
Ural Wuguey
Proposals for Improved Educational Facilities Discussed Friday
A public meeting by the Parents and Citizens Association and the Teachers Federation promotes converting all schools into community centre schools with facilities for culture hygiene and social relations. It calls for government funding 800000 to implement the scheme including free medical and dental inspections meals and transport for students and training for teachers. The proposal will be debated at the Glowgortor Tintrlet Burial School on Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa
Teachers Federation
Hewe
Elssea
Commonwealth Betrol i
Susgin
Citizens’ Federation
Patrial
Govaramenta
Stsuim
Pravisicam Provi
Aclu
Trainignehers
Tne
Glowgortor Tintrlet Burial School
Weaver
N.3
W. Democratic Party
Fadden
Sith
East Sydness Technical College
Darlingirl
Amin
Whyils
Golf Notes alsome twisted standings and medals
In a fragmented report, Winter L. Stevens tops with 38 points in a Stapleford par competition. Mise Middlebrook Witt wins the Associates monthly medal with 70 net, while Mims Middlebrooke nets 72 for the third round of the Locke tournament. Upcoming events include Associates competition and weekly medal rounds, with club champion and qualifier rounds noted in incomplete wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stapleford
L. Stevens
Associates
Mise Middlebrook Witt
Mims
Middlebrooe
Ronma
Naldewoek
Ai “Rowma
Mlommbone
Anp
Church Notes and Local Meetings in Gloucester
Church notes discuss optimism of happiness through duty as preached by John Lubbock. A Gloucester branch meeting of the Primary Producers' Union Lieabuee is slated for Saturday followed by a quarterly meeting at Dungog on the 2nd. The Gloucester Ambulance reports multiple minor incidents during a duty month with several injuries. Woods Peppermint Cure advertised for colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primary Producers' Uniona
Gloucenter
Lieabuee
Ehow
Dungog
Glouceater Ambulance
Ttedien
Pace
Wan St
Education in NSW Faces Communist Propaganda Claims
A NSW debate centers on alleged communist influence in schools, with critics accusing government and teachers of politicizing classrooms. The Teachers Federation defends objective instruction and urges extending Commonwealth powers to support postwar education and civilian employment, while opposition leaders warn against political indoctrination in public schools.
Stratford Red Cross Annual Meeting and Dance Notes
The Stratford Red Cross held its annual meeting on Monday July 17 with officers elected including President Mrs Norman Smith and Acting Secretary Mrs G W Yates. The report praised members for their work, noted funds used for dances and tournaments, and described a fundraising dance at Stratford Hall with proceeds and donations recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straitford
Red Cross Society
M. Smith
John Katey
Wy Yates
Ho A. Yates
J. Buulon
Judkin
Dirbidge
Roniso
Simes
Me Madkin
Hime Wunhar Minses Wine Ratley
Miss Cox
Thio
Jamis Ratley
Surbidge
Jamee Wenham
Brealdent
Norman Smith
G. W. Yates
Rutley
Blanch
Ap Cross paNen
Stratford Hall
Barrington
Gloucester
3Ooral
Noomo
Daviee
Pluto
Nicholls
Amxaphone
A. McInnes
Bad Cross
D. Graham
Medahan
Dickson
Misa Mcinnes
Audire
Mire
Aten
Unclear Trade Report From New South Market
Sparse readable items show a commercial market note with prices cited as 48 shillings per hundredweight and references to firms Pitt, Bon and Co. Ltd and a 1221 catalogue. The fragmented text indicates a livestock and grain trading brief with notes on agents and liquidity but lacks full context or clear outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Momebush
Sydney
Etnias
Lbra
Pitt, Bon & Oes' Ltd
Fey
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P. le Quesn
The
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. 1. Cavanough
A. Hazelwood
Grafton
A.hazelwood
J. Bennett
Taree
Anand House
Repatriation Commission
Returned
Snidivre’ League
War Loan and Palrytie Gom- Talttees
WAR Chest Fund
Messames
Monro
Brorson
Trane
Lance
P, Crane
Siinirat
Flazelwiod
Mra. Wratten
Bronnon
Dombleing
Cox
Denrds
H. West. Boolt
Sutton
Moffatt
Uloucester Dinthiot
Gloucester Red Cross
Ward's Eiver Red Cross
Barrington Reid Cross
Gongat
Pole Funfanart Trent Yn
Fudul Sa
Late War News
Church Notes
Ste John Lubbock
Te Lesiler
Wadden
New South Wales
Mie
Heffron
Heffron Wald
Cuntenry
McGuinness
Comelieus
Pedera- Gon
Teachers’ Federation
Fox
Beanchen
Federation Council
Cannell
South Africa
Canada
Great Britain
Teachers’ Federation Serks
Commonwealth Action
Corneilia
Commonwealth Bowers
Stratford Red Cross
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