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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1949
Page
2
Optometrist D McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald will visit on Friday January 20 for consultations. Appointments may be made at Street and Parrish Pty Ltd by phone.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Annia Irene Collinn wife of Mr Arthur Colina at her Newcastle home on Wednesday morning age 40. She is survived by husband and five children Blan Marge Tom June Geoff, and many siblings. Funeral arrangements announced with cremation at Here Nell.
Diggers Redes opened this morning in cool cloudy weather with rain expected to clear, promising perfect conditions for the event. A public holiday was proclaimed for the roles and a good crowd was expected this afternoon and tomorrow for the grand parade and main events, beginning with the Novice and Maton Draft where two nominations occurred before the Advocate intervened.
Personal news from Walgett spans holidays with son in law and daughter to a series of listed names. The piece notes local figures, a highboard diving victory at North South Olympic Park, and plans to represent NSW in Australia, with mentions of spouses and family ties across Elliott Street, Gloucester, Mere, Trevell Street, and Barningtoe.
Local interest in a Darwin wedding centers on the ceremony between Mrs C Lewt of Darece and WAAPF Seed, with attendees including Mrs Lo Geary at Parag. The event followed a three-person reception at a decked venue, showcasing customary attire and community celebration.
The funeral for William Allen Robson took place Sunday after a fatal accident Friday evening when a lorry driven by Charles Eddington overturned at Dowling Street and Mary Street. Robson died from injuries. Eddington faces four charges, including manslaughter, and a coronial inquiry is set for December 19.
Weekly tennis notes list several matchups with mixed club and school teams across venues. Key ties include Barrington versus Ree, Carinya against Bel bora, and Holsteins versus Rovers alongside Shamrocks versus Church of England.
A NSW Junior Red Cross program supports five seaside homes for ill or needy country children. A 15 year old girl, unable to holiday, spent two months at Canigeto seaside home, gaining health and color. Volunteers run fetes, concerts, clothing drives, and sales to fund five homes including Evanor McKinnon Memorial Home and others.
The report discusses a prevalent tick-borne issue in cats, noting engorged ticks and possible dermatitis from infestations. It mentions growth disruption, irritation, and potential disease spread, with references to prevention measures, costs, and seasonal timing.
New Zealand Labour Government, in power 14 years, was routed in general elections. National Party won eight seats from Labour, reducing its working majority to 12 in Parliament. Landslide across cities, towns, and countryside. only one electorate saw Labour increase its majority. Prime Minister and several Labour ministers re elected, two ministers defeated, and G. S. Holland becomes new Prime Minister.
The Repatriation Department will open Australia’s most modern outpatient centre in the Grace Building York Street on December 12. Randwick Hospital will close to outpatients on December 6. The two floor centre can treat over 100 patients daily with 17 doctors and 65 visiting specialists. It dispenses medicines for distribution to repatriation hospitals and area doctors statewide.
Commonwealth of Australia election notice under The Commonwealth Electors Act. State of New South Wales in the Lyne electoral division. Advertisement for polling details indicates morning and evening session times at the policy booth for voter registration and electors preliminaries.
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