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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1943
Page
2
Optometrists from London will visit Webster, Twek & McDonald Pty Limited to consult Chaivester on Saturday the 1th. Doctor available at the Commonwealth Hotel from 9 am to 5 pm for eye examinations and consultations.
Personal farewells and gifts mark returned soldiers at Wis tending, with Wren fame and local tributes. Gurney Elsie Green, Harry Parish, and others receive gifts from the Gloucester War Chest Fund as the community mourns an elder resident and celebrates a surprise birthday. Aged Mr Atkins is honored at a party, while a golf winner is named and local axe handle innovations debut. The Commonwealth refunds subsidies to the Australian Comforts Fund for Darwin troops, and the Gangat V D C Sports day features horse contests and a Red Cross luncheon.
A fragmentary notice describes a lantern slide presentation on China at Sela Af APU tomorrow. It lists events including the Real Crone Dance at Kia Ora Friday, Huchrr Party and Dance at Stray forch Saturday, and a Mytiadist Street Stall at Gloucester of Gatur.
Football and basketball matches between Gloucester and Wingben, delayed from last Saturday, will be played Saturday afternoon at Meester Park. Events were rescheduled for August 14.
A successful Red Cross fundraiser at Waukivory raised 12 shillings and 6 pence. The event featured a knitted set donated by Mrs H T Shepherd, with winner Miss Burne Slayer LL8 linked to a Remarque novel. Major film listings and a clearing sale at Bullahdelah follow, including draught horses and Hereford cattle sold at solid prices.
A one day sitting at Cess-Rock Police Court heard absenteenim charges against 340 Aberdare Coliery workers. Fines were imposed in 126 cases as part of the proceedings.
Church of England notes report Porbesdale and St Pauls Ladies Guilds meeting to support the flower show. Porbesdale resolved to assist as before while St Pauls prepared stalls stewards and judges. Next St Pauls Guild meeting set for August 26 at 3 pm. Rev Glyn Jones recovering in hospital. Rev J A Smith updates on Mayo Hospital. Committee of Management to meet Friday. Congregational meeting planned after Sunday service. Rector’s return awaited with Mr Lyntor’s offer to lead the sermon.
Sir Bartle Page warns Labor Government mishandling of food supply harms dairy and pig farming on the North Coast. Embargo on killing pigs under 100 lbs post August 1, rail and coal shortages hinder fodder and equipment, risking a drastic fall in pork supply for Britain. Page urges Prices Commissioner to allow feedstuffs to October end. War Agricultural Committee supports.
In New England the Country Party faces opposition from Independent J P Abbott in Armidale. A rival nominee, Charles Eagar Abbott, linked to an Armidale family on the electoral roll, threatens to disrupt primary votes by appearing above J P Abbott on the ballot. The move prompts concern over voter confusion and party prospects.
Church of England services listed for Trinity VI Gloucester Barrington Thordale and surrounding areas Rev J A Smith presiding Presbyterian services at Beibora Gangat Gloucester and Congregational meetings noted Gloucester times 11 am 2 30 pm 4 40 pm etc Methodist Stratford Bucca Wanka Gloucester and Rockhurst Copeland Barrington Village Rev N Lynford Smith Congregational Rockhurat Stroud District Baptist Church Stroud Altworth Spin Hoorst Union Hall Tom Rev F Greene Smith Atma
Mr H W Oxford, endorsed Labour candidate for New England, opened his election campaign in Tamworth with a platform stressing support for Curtin Government achievements. He credited increased war pensions and social reforms, outlined rural policy, and highlighted Labour plans for farmers amid postwar rehabilitation.
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