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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1943
Page
2
D J McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited announces optometrists will visit Gloucester on Saturday December 11. The group may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel from 9 am to 6 pm.
The brief outlines reduced train services to Sydney with specific days and times, noting cancellations of the North Cost Mall to Sydney on Wednesdays and other schedule tweaks. It also announces meat restrictions relaxing before Christmas, more bacon and ham releases for civilians, and Christmas holidays in NSW. It lists pension rate adjustments and a tribute to General Smuts, plus honors for Mrs. Margaret Gordon and shipping security remarks. It ends with upcoming local events and fundraisers in Gloucester and NSW community notices.
Personal notices from Gloucester mention Pte Rows Show ALE returning on leave with a wounded arm, Percy Hagan visiting from the Northern State, and Pte J F Breese reported well though prisoner of war status unclear. Letters describe Batavia, Java, and Japanese captivity. Other items note Flight-Sergeant Fred Hebblewhite’s promotion, D C Rye’s discharge, and local candidates for state election. A death in Mount George is recorded with funeral details and burial in Wingham General Cemetery.
At yesterday's Gloucester Shire Council meeting Dr J G Wilson was elected president unopposed. Councillor Moore praised Wilson's experience in medicine and road work and pledged support, noting Wilson's long service including fifteen years on the council and recent return as a representative.
The British Medical Association on Wednesday rejected a proposal from the Joint Parliamentary Committee seeking social security for a salaried medical service. The decision follows opposition from lawmakers amid discussions on public health funding and employee benefits.
The Star Theatre hosted a Musicale by Miss Rene Tunleinn and her pupils. The program featured piano items, vocal numbers, and two pianos with strong technique. Miss Jenkins pupils included Loraine Wood and Erwin Jenkins among others. Bouquets were given, and profits reached £18 18s 0d with a donations added.
Wedding of Sister Kate Edina McDonald daughter of Meg and Mrs Gilbert McDonald Gloucester to Josial Rog son of Mrs RK and the late Mr John Duslos Weston was held by Rev D Glyn Ones. Bride wore blue crepe with white accessories and diamond bracelet and fob. Attendant Mrs RS Wilson wore cream crepe. Best man Mr A Garratt. Reception at the bride's parents. Couple to reside in Weston. Miss McDonald trained as a nurse in Kurrl Die district Hospital and at Crown Street Hospital.
District Championship action on Saturday saw Highfield and Highton team win 18 to 15 against Mon Ww and Bheldae, while Hawdon and Schbick senr beat Cowe and Adans 24 to 18. J Lauranton took the Cock o the Walk from D Boorer 22 16. Social games featured Carpenter Kendall Whatson 10 and Collins Rye Beattie 22 while Chaplin Carthew Carman 18 fell to Dorman Boorer Jr Fbbeck Jr 20. The Green will be top dressed this weekend so no plays for a few weeks.
Miss Eliza Ann Looke known as Tissie, of Bunock near Manning, died December 1 at MRD Hospital after two years of illness. Born 75 years ago in Maryville Woodside, she lived with her brother and sisters in Bundock and Taree. Survived by two brothers James Ledke and Grell Looker and sisters Mrs Jos Davy Miss Kate Look and Elsie Look. A memorial service was held at Wir side Presbyterian Church at 7:30 am Friday with burial in Woodside Cemetery following Rev A S Champion officiating.
Cabinet at Canberra on Wednesday discussed a referendum to extend federal constitutional powers for five years after the war. The sought powers would cover repatriation employment marketing of commodities uniform company law trusts combines and monopolies profiteering secondary production air transport and standardization of gauge. The cabinet noted a permanent transfer while preferring a definite time limit.
The Sydney Morning Herald reports on the Australian Women's Conference pressing for a charter against gender discrimination and proposing a Commonwealth subsidy of at least 30 shillings 2d per week for home makers. It argues the home based pension would strengthen women’s character by fostering economic independence, while noting potential counterpoints about shifting dependency and male subsidies. The piece also anticipates male rights advocates demanding parity for husbands in subsidies, framing a future where both partners pursue equal independence.
Thirteen boys caused a stoppage of work at Stanford Main Mo on Wednesday. The action led to the tossing of 1,200 tons of war and may result in wage garnishment for unpaid absentee fines.
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