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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1942
Page
3
The readable text fragment includes unclear wording and numbers. It lacks identifiable names, places, or events to anchor a concrete news item or summary.
At a farewell to A L boys Gloucester leaders urged backing the Federal Governments war loan. Mr Weekes emphasized need for funds to equip troops and defeat Japan. Gloucester quota £16000 with 15 days left to raise £78000. emphasis on £10 bonds and 500000 subscribers as key to victory.
The Ward's River Red Cross Sports Carnival on Saturday December 5 from 10 am to midnight features a woodchopping championship cup and open and novice handicaps, a rich horse events program with prizes donated by Mr J Ebbeck Senior and trophies from Gordon Dombkins and Garners Cash Store. Track athletes, novelty acts, and a children’s segment promise thrilling finishes with food, cold drinks, ice cream, and a family-friendly dance and euchre party at night to aid the Red Cross. Proceeds support sick, wounded and POWs of the fighting forces.
On Sunday December 1st church services in multiple denominations include Church of England at Gloucester morning service and Bowman Farm 11 am Forbesdale 2 pm Gloucester 7:30 pm with Rev J A Smith. Presbyterian Gloucester 11 am communion and 7:30 pm with Rev D Glyn Jones. Methodist Gloucester 11 am with Mrs Jarrett Stratford 11:30 am Mogranj Creek 2:50 pm Gloucester 7:30 pm with Rev H Lynn.
The Commonwealth Health Minister warns half of Australia’s doctors are in the services and urges civilians to curb calls, visit surgeries during hours, and live austerely to free doctors for the war effort. He also notes tea ration changes and wartime messages from officials amid broader home-front appeals.
Workers ready for casual weekend or short period farm employment are urged to leave their names with the undersigned or with Mr M Newton. Further information obtainable from J G Wilson, Honorary Secretary, War Agricultural Committee.
A notice lists PTY., LTD. Auctioneers in conjunction with J. T. Hicks and H. Matthewson as licensed auctioneers. The public notice highlights their credentials and association for upcoming sales.
British made and best the Lister Separator promises a lifetime of satisfaction with sizes from 50 gallons up ready for immediate delivery. Local agent Dangar Gedye Malloch Ltd advertises at 10 14 Young Street Sydney and notes Brian Carolan Gloucester as contact.
In loving memory of our dear mother and grandma Mary Sussinna who passed away December 1 1941 aged 81 and 4 months The midnight stars are shining on a grave not far away There we laid our dear mother just one year ago to day Inserted by her loving son and daughter-in-law Tom and Renie and grandchildren
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