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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1941
Page
4
NSW Labour Minister H Knight blasted single men who refuse full time work as 10,977 registered unemployed faced shortages. Calls from Goulburn to Albury failed to fill rail and coastal job quotas. Married men shown tolerance. singles urged to take roles to reduce relief work amid wartime labor demand.
A doctor recalls a dentist trip where an immense patient nervous about anesthesia fought back during gas administration. Behind the stumps the physician watched the boxing style as the nurse dodged and a towel pinning allowed dental work to proceed. The patient quipped about rounds and recounted a past knockout. The tale ends noting the patient later became a theological student after prize fighting.
A quirky note explains that the greeting How are you is a friendly salutation rather than a real question. It emphasizes recognizing conversational tone and avoiding assumptions about another's state based on a casual greeting.
A group of six boss drovers guides 7500 cattle on a 1500 mile trek from Brunette Downs NT to Walgett NSW via Georgina and Mayne River routes. The voyage, lasting 26 weeks, spans the Diamantina, Barcoo, Paroo, Warrego, Nebine, and Namoi rivers with 50 to 60 horses and several dangers. Drovers face stampedes, poisonous plants, and isolation, yet maintain strong town friendships and social life along the route.
A private luxury yacht, recently transferred to the government, was pressed into service by the Navy with little inspection. The captain, retreating to the former owner’s quarters, discovered a hidden bedside bar behind a wall panel after pressing a button.
Minister for Commerce Mr W J Scully announced an order gazetted by which the Commonwealth Government acquires all second grade and pastry butter held for export on 1 December 1941. The Dairy Produce Control Committee will store and sell the butter, with advances of 9d per lb for second grade until 1 December 1941 and 6d afterwards, pastry butter 4d per lb for butter held at date of acquisition. Pastry butter produced after acquisition will be held for realisations with no quick payments. The aim is to end pastry quality butter manufacture, align with UK export limits, protect industry and reduce low grade butter production. The UK and Commonwealth urge higher grade production to meet urgent needs.
TDunzog Chronicle reports the return of Wally McNeill after an eight year absence. Friends welcome the popular figure, noting his 20 years with Vacuum Oil Company and his creation of the Wally McNeill Challenge Shield held by Gloucester sports. The article highlights his reputation as a straightforward representative and wishes him success remaining in the territory.
Community members are asked to display the badge and contribute to the hospital fund today. Local organizers emphasize civic duty and urge participation to support essential medical services.
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