24 Aug 1945
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1945
Page
1
A solemn reflection urges balance between victory celebrations and prayers for families torn by war. It calls for faith in service, restraint in relations, and understanding of neighbours' needs to prevent further harm and destruction. The message emphasizes cautious optimism and global responsibility.
The board notes favorable winter conditions with good rains and mild weather, and improved stock outlooks across Gloucester district. Issues include poisoning from strychnine and arsenic used on weeds, a hypocupism-like condition in cows, and need for mineral top-dressing. rabbit control is easing but breeding will resume. Travelling stock permits and fence repairs are addressed along Chinaman's Creek T.S.R. and local reserves.
The Headmaster of District Rural School publishes a list of subscriptions and comments praising school children who joined the Education Department drives for soldiers sailors and prisoners of war. Many local families are named with amounts donated and thanks extended for support of the war effort.
In a message on VE Day, Sydney Lord Mayor Neville Harding thanks supporters and urges ongoing help for serving personnel and the Australian Comforts Fund. He notes many men and women remain overseas and calls for continued efforts until victory is secured and repatriation plans are clarified.
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