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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1942
Page
2
Optometrist D L McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Ply Limited will visit Gloucester regularly and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel from 9 am to 5 pm. Watch for date of next visit.
The Advisory Council of the Women's Land Army urged that thousands of women be recruited in the coming weeks to help with the harvest. News items also note missing air force personnel and local patriotic events across several towns.
Sympathy extends to Mr and Mrs Hodges on the death of their baby daughter. An accident near Cooplacurripa hospitalizes Mr Harry Young after a fall from a horse and a kick by a cattle muster. He sustained facial and bodily injuries and was transported to Carlyle Hospital, Wingham. Tuesday condition reported satisfactory.
J P Abbott forwarded a Colonel Penfold note on water supply to Showground for military use. The council was told Lieutenant Middleton claimed authority to proceed within three days and that the army would pay costs. Officials urged clarifications and decided to refer the matter to Mr Abbott and the military for resolution.
Councillor Randle challenges a claim about Craven Creek Road deviation being on the surveyed route. Dr Breese disputes the Engineer’s position and urges acknowledgment of Randle’s letter. The council, urged by Breese, admits a mistake and notes Randle is right despite prior assurances.
At the annual meeting of the R S S A L A Ladies Auxiliary Mrs T Hicks was elected patroness, Mrs A E Smith president, and Mrs M E McIntyre honorary secretary, with Mesdames Kennedy Page and Arrowsmith as vice-presidents. The first annual report shows twelve active months raising funds though socials, tours, raffles, and tennis events, donating to Red Cross and War Chest, and detailing income, expenses, and reserves. Special thanks are given to numerous donors and committees, with deposits and bank balances noted.
The monthly CW A meeting in Bayswater Road Rest Rooms on August 11 saw president Mrs Deards and members including Mrs Newton Mrs Easton and Mrs Easton among attendees. Apologies from Mrs Woodward and Mrs Hebblewhite. The group plans furnishing a room in memory of Mrs Glover with equipment cost £20 and will host fund-raisers. Relief Officer Mrs Les Aue appointed for the branch. Mid-North Coast Group Conference will be at Wauchope with representatives Mrs Dears and Mrs Easton appointed.
Winchecombe Carson Ltd report demand for all pig classes stronger in Sydney auctions with total supplies 1800. Backfatter, extra prime and heavy pigs sold to 200 per head, baconers 140 to 160 lb sold 94 to 110, 120 to 140 lb 84 to 96, 110 to 120 lb 76 to 84, porkers 70 to 90 lb 62 to 68, 50 to 70 lb 48 to 62, 30 to 50 lb 84 to 48.
Gloucester Shire Council discussed strengthening bridges on the Pacific Highway with repairs funded from a special fund. Delays on the Frost deviation contract were raised. contractor Caratti sought assistance to expedite work while part of his plant and two sons served in the military. Council extended the contract period to November and considered lending one man to assist. Also approved a time extension for Nairn’s Road work and discussed funding £20 to Nairn and £20 to Lonsdale road improvements with potential windle council help.
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