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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1945
Page
3
Methodist thought for the week recalls a short tale of a boy who longs to be judged as his mother sees him. The piece urges simple virtue and being the son one’s mother believes is possible, avoiding pretentious sainthood and earthly grandeur.
A fragmented notice lists church services across Gloucester and nearby towns including Gloucester Bowam Heatherdale Invergordon Rawdon Yate Stratton Craven Creek and Copeland. Times range from 2.40 pm to 11 am with multiple denominations including Church of England Presbyterians Methodists Free Presbyterian and Congregational.
Central Executive Committee presses for a clear policy on stable post war dairy prices with the Prices Commissioner. Production Costs Committee awaits Prime Minister reply on deputation to sustain farm produce prices for five years post war. Also notes election of pupils for East Maitland and West Maitland High Schools and local agricultural society prizes. Mr Frank Auckett dies in Sydney after attending his daughter's wedding. A grand dance at Waukivory Hall raises funds for the Migers Building Fund and a radio set overhaul offer.
A controversial proposal in the Sepialitive Assembly seeks a new superannuation fund for legislators funded largely by the Treasury. Defeated members serving three Parliaments would receive £212 yearly for life, their widow £39 weekly, with critics saying the plan lacks actuarial basis and unjustly rewards long-serving MPs while others must earn a living after retirement. Political leaders warn it saddles the country with high costs and privileges not seen when the pension system began.
E Homann now resident in Gloucester District offers all classes of piano player and organ tuning and repairs. All work fully guaranteed.
A wartime survey notes twenty merchant ships sunk by enemy submarines off eastern Australia, with the Kowarra and Kewarra among those lost near Queensland. It describes coastwise hazards, protective measures, and limited impacts on overall trade, plus the Centaur hospital ship incident near Brisbane on May 24, 1943. One German raider, the Neton, and several British freighters are mentioned alongside peak enemy activity in 1942 and mid-1945 reductions.
A report from the New South Wales motorist association warns Christmas motor tours face severe hotel and lodging shortages within the Sydney petrol ration radius. Touring officer A L Murray says travellers risk sleeping in cars or under trees as bookings fill well into the new year. Camping grounds remain available, but tyre checks and distance endurance are urged before starting a long two month tour.
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