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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1944
Page
2
Optometrists and Opticians Jack and McDiomb Pty Limited will visit Glovcuster on Saturday October Watch for a gathering at the Commercial Hotel. Honours PSM Lonnon of Webster is noted, with details about the event times and participants.
MP Frank Browne criticizes a government blueprint that bars many doors to ex service personnel at election time. The piece urges returning officers to appoint fair staff for polling and for ex service men to stand up and be counted.
The Gloucester subdivision reports 2 086 votes in the Powers Referendum with Yes 447 and a slight Yes majority. Commonwealth figures show No leading by over 300 000. Rainfall is showery in the northwest and north regions with Wednesday to Friday totals labeled. Community notices mention the Diggers Ball at Majestic Theatre with Ladies Auxiliary serving, a Spring Carnival in Taree offering big prize money, and local clubs reporting street stalls, a tennis party raising funds for Red Cross POW, plus golf notes and upcoming events.
The Gloucester Pastures Protection Board bid farewell to the stock inspector after a meeting. Directors J. G. Wilson A. Ed 8 Laurie Ay Wy Andrews and others attended, with Mr Moore unwell yet present. Mrs Newton led appreciation as veteran board members aged 90 88 and 85 milestones were noted with warmth.
Gloucester sees reduced rail service due to rationing with key services altered. The May train to Sydney operates Tuesdays Thursdays and Sundays, leaving Gloucester nightly. Kempsey services run on selective days with inconsistent schedules. the British Express and North Coast Mail adjust departure times from Gloucester and Sydney, impacting travel patterns.
During a visit to the Hunter, Chief Secretary Baddeley said a bridge over the Hunter River at Hexham might be started soon. He noted the project has long been in demand and depends on manpower and materials, with Rail links seen as crucial to postwar recovery and industrial growth.
Rumanians exit the war against Germany and join the Allies. French troops marching to the Mediterranean occupy Miarwailtvan, a strategic port city and seaport near Prince, strengthening Allied control in the region.
A school sports day featured intense races and field events between Bowman Farm and Pitlochry with Tug of War and relay events. Bowman Farm claimed the Challenge Cup with 30 points to Pitlochry's 20, as Rev N L Smith presented the trophy to captain Alec Taase and praised supporters including the Bowman Farm P I C Association, Mr O C Middlebrook, and Rev N Lynford Smith.
General Montgomery told his troops the end of the war in Europe is in sight with Allied victories in the last 30 days signaling the start of German decline in France. He warned more work remains but victory in North West France is definite and German forces face further destruction as German withdrawals and retreat toward the Siegfried Line are anticipated.
The Depart ment of Information produced a pocket size Know Australia handbook in Q and A form. It answers common serviceman questions about geography climate population industries education culture fauna flora and migration. Copies in an envelope marked Greetings from Australia are available for despatch to American servicemen.
Inclement weather forces a postponement of the race meeting scheduled at Krambech tomorrow. The event will now be held on Saturday 30 September.
The four points of a Ga cough remedy emphasize fast relief safe for all ages economy and pleasant taste. Heenzo Cough Remedy scores 100 percent on these points with a bottle costing 2 shillings when diluted in water yielding a pint of remedy for cold influenza sore throats and bronchitis. Order Heen Go from your chemist.
A critical analysis of government plans for returned soldiers and civilian trainees, arguing the post war rehabilitation scheme favors limiting job choices, denying skilled training, and steering veterans into oversupplied trades. The piece laments bureaucratic hurdles and predicts a narrow reemployment path for servicemen.
Rookhurst Public School children organized a tennis tournament and a picnic on Saturday to aid Gloucester Red Cross. The event proved financially and socially successful, raising funds for the Red Cross.
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