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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1943
Page
2
D 1 McDonald B C A Honours F S B L C London of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Optometrists visit Gloucester on Saturday in October. They may consult at the Commercial Hotel Hora from 9 am to 5 pm.
The message explains that due to earlier losses and data shortages, all material must reach the TVS Micely by midday each Monday and Thursday before publication. Items received on palvation days cannot be inserted. a Red Cross Street stall report follows with prize notices and donations, plus a wartime missing-soldier update and forthcoming play lineup.
The Gloucester War Chest Fund Treasurer Mr Weekes reports collections since last advice. Items include Ladins Auxiliary 18 pounds 0 shillings 10pence, Mrs Hollingsworth 4 10, Mrs Webeck 2 8, Mrs Kennedy and Mrs McNaughton 1 15, Yon Toro calf sale 3 9, Jack Forbes pig sale 2 5 8. Previously advised 857 3 11. Total year collections 888 8 9.
An old advertisement touts Heenzo as a concentrated cough remedy that makes one pint at home. It claims rapid relief from coughs colds croup bronchitis and influenza and notes a price of 2 shillings per bottle. It also encourages purchasing war savings bonds and certificates.
The Australian Comforts Fund launches a Christmas Hamper drive for men and women in the services. Donations go to Headquarters Hadh Hamper through local War Chest Treasurer Mr. F. Weekes at the Ban bt NLGW. Hampers include cake, nuts, pudding, toiletries, tea, cigarettes papers, envelopes, and more. A £15 donation from Rock burst is acknowledged.
The Gazette records multiple deaths and sympathies including Mes Deskie Turner at 62, Mrs Lord Mynison from cerebral thrombosis, and Mrs Henderson formerly postmistress at Rawdon Vale. It also notes the illness of Mrs T By Yates and the passing of Siva Yates, with condolences to the Turner Henderson and Yates families. A homecoming gift for John O’Hearn and farewells for Pte Isabel Bagley and Ross Knox are mentioned. Weddings announced for Miss Alice Green and Lieut W A Gariek at St Phillips Church Sydney on September 22.
Mr. Austin Cunynghame of Lammermore Oberon reports a pony found standing on a shed floor frozen to the ground. After he chipped the ice away from the hoofs the pony was freed with no lasting harm. He says he had never seen such an incident before in Oberon.
On Polling Day Rockhurst ladies organized a productive fundraiser for the War Effort. Weather cancelled the tennis tournament but games and a produce stall drew strong support. A cake by Mrs. Ross and a mystery parcel by Mrs. Archinal were won by Mrs. Bartlett and Mrs. A McIntosh respectively. After expenses, £15 was donated to Mr. Weekes for the Xmas Hamper Appeal.
Gangat Y D C held a Saturday sports gathering to raise funds for the Volunteer Defence and Red Cross. Gate £14 6s 10d. gross £105 5s 1d. expenditure 36s 19d. net £69 9s 8d. committee donated £41 4s 10d to the Red Cross Fonds. Winners included F G Easton, A C Murray, R Paterson, R Doddard, B R Cox, Geoff Taylor, and Miss S N Flinnery among others. Mr Robert Easton, 81, celebrated as a standout breeder of good horses.
The New South Wales government plans to financially assist dairy farmers unable to afford milking machines. The Premier, Mr McKell, said the program will be run via the Advances to Settlers' Agency of the Rural Bank. He noted eligibility limits and said he had asked the Commonwealth for more engine releases to meet demand.
A playful ad style notice promotes Vic tory funds and Bus Wer Savings Certificates with a bold push to act now and save. It references £19 Natiral Savings Banda and urges immediate participation in the savings plan.
The Curtin Government with a solid majority has been returned to power after a landslide at Saturday’s polls. Labour forged large gains in the House of Representatives and solid prospects in the Senate, with strong swings across New England and Gloucester subdivisions. Final counts show Abbott leading in New England with a 10,424 margin over Cuthbertson amidst widespread Labor support and ongoing informal ballots yet to be counted.
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