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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1944
Page
2
McDonald and Webster Jack and McDonald Pty Limited announce an optometry and optical services visit to Gloucester on Saturday August 42th inviting residents to consult at Commercial Hotel. Hours of visits begin at 8 p.m.
The Winddenbons branch of the Primary Producers Union Weld censures a general president candidate over a referendum stance. Obituaries note the death of A. S. Redman of Taree, a longtime Redman and Lee partner, with ties to Manning River A. & H. Association. Weather shows good rains across most districts, while a coastal blackout is lifted and street-light controls updated. A large rice farming enterprise by the federal Department of Agriculture is highlighted, with profits shared by governments. Meetings announce recognition for Me. A. FE Moore and local social events including the Diggers Ball and dances. Racing at Taree set for August with entries opening mid-month. A twelve-year-old Joanne Davey Marries Sydney Edward Morea in a notable local wedding narrative.
A small attendance gathered at We Behowl of Arte on Wednesday for a public meeting called by the Repatriation Local Committee. The Shire President and Dr G D Lani led efforts to form a Gloucester Shire Repatriation Local Committee to include representatives and broaden participation. Nominations were discussed with ballots planned, and several candidates were proposed before the vote was deemed out of order.
The Forbesdale Hall Committee held its initial meeting to elect officers for the year. President Reg Anpens, Vice-Presidents E Jenkins and W Porteve, Honorary Secretary S E Martin, and Treasurer E Jenkins were chosen, with retiring President Mac Howell not seeking reelection but remaining as a committee member. Howell was praised for twelve years of service. The President noted help to patriotic causes and an ambulance fund event. Two key workers Mr and Mrs W T Mudille left the district, painting was needed, and a bank balance stood at £14 3s 1d. Junior Farmers plan a sold Day at Mr Crewfoot's farm on 23 August.
In a periodical piece the author critiques government overreach and press freedom. The discussion centers on arbitrary regulations and arrests, spying, and the misuse of executive power, arguing that consolidating authority in Canberra would threaten civil liberties and the rule of law. The piece questions whether the threat has been removed and warns of dangers from unchecked power.
The recent Junior Farmers Ball was a success with patrons praising Saxby’s band. Ticket sales were £9 0s 11d with expenses listed for music theatre hire supper and tickets. A tribute was given to Gloucester ladies for serving supper and to Garden of Roses for assistance. Miss Ni O'Neill of Heatherdale crowned Belle of the Ball. A new event is planned for August 28 at Mr Crowfoot’s Buckles Road with short talks by experts in orchards poultry and cattle.
Personal notice announces the engagement of Mish Louise Leila Ross daughter of Mr. T L Rosa and the late Mrs. Ross of Greycenter to LAC Robert Jolly son of Mr. and Mrs. H Jolly of Nungarin Perth Western Australia. Ross is in the WAAAF stationed in North Queensland. Also mentions visitors and nursing notice of constables on sick leave and the death of Mey Randolph Jehr Smith aged 88, son of the late Solin Teseph Smith, with widow and two children surviving.
American troops pushed toward Paris as Berlin acknowledged Le Mans fell but claimed it was bypassed. British Second Army joined the right flank of Canadian forces toward Caen Paris while Canadians near Falaise. Bridges over the Loire and Seine destroyed isolate German forces along the Laire and Seine rivers. In Brittany, St Malo fell and Angers was entered about fifty miles south of Le Mans, with Chartres about 40 miles farther.
The Secretary of the Logie Auxiliry reports a Thursday stall to raise funds. Donors contributed tobacco prizes to Sapper Tom Morgan for Mrs J H Taylor, Fred K Smith prizes to Mrs Tiibrack for busta and cigarette, and Brian Webeck won the dance prize. Cash donations listed include Mrs O A Sansota and Mrs Young, totaling 68s 7 21d. The auxiliary extends thanks for all help and support.
The death occurred early this morning of Cecilia Jean Stewart wife of Alex G Stewart of Bundook. Born at Boor 41 years ago she lived at Coopiteurripa then Trew before moving to Bundook with her husband. Survived by three children Nina Stewart and two others at home and three sons. Also leaves three sisters and the Wilson family. The local community extends sympathy to the husband children and relatives.
Commercial Homebush stock sales in Sydney show 1174 cattle yarded at Flemington with light weights and mixed quality. Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes 74 cattle yarded with better quality and firm market. top vealers to 66s, steer 60s, heifer 53s, bullock 58s, cows 48s per 100 lb. Gloucester cattle see Remilta at Winchcombe, 15 steers and belters to £9 12s, avg £4 10s 7d. Prices across markets show weakness in rabbit skins, with declines to 10d-20d per lb and mixed lots selling weakly. Maitland sale notes smaller yarding due to quotas and uncertainty, with bullocks down 2-4 and cows down about £1 to £1 9s, vealers varying.
The We Tshole competition winner was Mrs Yates with a net 72. The Locke Cup and Monthly Medal at Wevkerna set entry fee at 1.80 with a 48 draw. Matches listed include Mrs Laurence vs Mrs Garner and Mrs Woolford vs Mrs Hol Ungeword, Mrs Roat vs Miss Relf, and Mrs Hodges with a bye.
Poor weather kept many runners from the green on Saturday. Reported results include Colling Laurentie 39 defeating Balton Adams 12, Ebbeck 18 defeating Phillipa Woot ward 25, Corthew Highfield 12 defeating Gorman Monty, and Whitson 83 defeating Wil mot Lakirenca Rheldon 14. After August end, Owen guns production at Hort Kembla will stop.
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