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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1942
Page
2
Optometrist D I McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester regularly and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel. Hours are 9 a m to 1 p m. Watch for date of next visit.
Several boys returned from overseas will be welcomed at a social at the Majestic Theatre on Monday night. A dairy sale notice lists the Clear ing Dairy Sale of Mr A Kirk at Bowman Farm on Thursday 27th at 11 30 am with a full list published. The Gloucester War Chest Committee and Ladies Auxiliary will revert to limiting canteen orders to fighting services members overseas and support others via the Lord Mayor's Comfort Fund. Paterson Easton & Co. announce cattle sales at Wingham on Friday 28th August for 1000 head and at Krambach on Wednesday 9th September for 700 store cattle. V D C sports programme for Gloucester Park on Saturday 5th September supports Red Cross and War Chest funds.
The Director General of Health reports Gloucester Baby Health Centre activity for the past month. Newborn mothers visited by Staters six, subsequent visits four, total visits ten, centre work five babies weighed eighty seven, test meals one, expectant mothers advised zero. Attendance totals fifty one infants under one year, six under two, three under three, overall centre attendances ninety one with daily average eighteen point two.
Personal items report on missing Canberra crewman Barry Price of Gloucester presumed safe after word reaches families. Survivors land in eastern Australia and receive fourteen days leave. Engagement announced for Mary Hawdon to Lieut. Ward. Bessie McRae joins AWAS to operate Ack Ack guns. Stan Jones ill with flu, hampering pig sales. Sergeant Bolton and son Reg to live in Gloucester. Rock Morris recovering well after serious operation, nearby W J Adams also had major surgery. Dick under medical care in hospital, expected to be absent from the Green. F B Akhurst ill at home but improving.
On Saturday last a tennis party at the Park Courts raised £2 2s 2d for Red Cross funds. Winners were Mrs Monro and A West on A Court and Mrs H Hewitt first with Mrs Fox second on B Court. Gratitude is extended to organisers Mesdames Brorson and L Monro and all players and helpers, plus donors Mrs Sheldon, Mrs B Nash, Mrs P Akhurst, Mr and Mrs L Monro, Mrs Tilbrook, Mrs Falconer, Bert Nash, and the Bowling Club for weekly afternoon tea support.
The Department of Agriculture recommends several maize for grain varieties for Gloucester district sowing. Early sowing options include Golden Suburb and Main Sowing options Fitzroy Hickory King Leaming Giant White Golden Nugget. Growers should arrange seed supplies early or contact the department or local agricultural instructor for guidance.
Seasonal prospects in Maitland P. P. District are bright says stock inspector E A Lucas. He estimates district reception capacity at 10 000 cattle if winds are light and spring develops well. Water supplies are full and overflowing, stock in good condition, feed fair, and fat cattle yardings strong. TB testing across herds from Stockton to Nelsons Pass nearing completion under D V O supervision.
Private L. C. Miles, about 20, attached to a Victorian unit, fell from a train between Mt. George and Gloucester while returning from Brisbane to Which centre with a party of soldiers. He suffered a probable pelvic fracture, concussion, abrasions and shock. He was cared for at a Gloucester house then taken to hospital. his recovery will take time.
At the Coonamble Police Court on 12th inst Mr R G Cookson Police Magistrate sentenced W J Hughes A A Hughes and John Burns to three months imprisonment with hard labour for assaulting Sergeant W P Hughes and Constable W C Black. The defendants faced additional charges including offensive behaviour with Kenneth Mannie and Robert Stanley. Stanley fined £15 Mannie’s case stood over to 16 September. The officers suffered nose injuries contusions and bites with a large swelling on the head. The PM urged witnesses to come forward and praised Sergeant Hughes for duty at Gloucester Police Station previously in charge.
At Port Macquarie last week the Lower North Coast Bowling Association halted the pennants season due to transport problems and patriotic activities. Club and association championships in singles, pairs and fours will proceed, with entry fees to support patriotic funds. State championships in singles, pairs and fours will still be held, though country week is to be abandoned.
Last week Justice Cantor ruled no hairdressing saloon may stay open after 1 pm on Saturdays starting August 24. The order applies to all shops regardless of labor use. Currently male shops close at 7 pm and female shops at 6 pm on Saturdays.
A Gloucester gathering honors thirteen or fourteen service members returning from overseas, including a decorated local hero, Cpl. Max Kennedy MM, and Padre Gallagher. The event also bids farewell to four departing soldiers, with speeches by local leaders and thanks to the War Chest, Red Cross, and Auxiliary for support.
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