Christmas Cards Prohibited In POW Mail Warned
The Red Cross Letter Bureau has received many Christmas Cards for prisoners of war in Europe and Japanese-held areas despite rules forbidding such cards. The Australian Red Cross Society cautions senders to observe the prohibition and notes that POW mail regulations do not permit Christmas Cards. Industrial trouble at a sales yard delayed Tuesday Sydney pig auction results.
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Red Cross Letter Bureau
Australian Red Cross Society
Europe
Gloucester Optometrists Visit by Webster Jack & McDonald
Optometrists D I McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester regularly at the Commercial Hotel. Hours are from 9 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon. Watch for the date of the next visit.
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D. I. McDonald
F.B.C
F.S.M.C
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Gloucester
Commercial Hotel
Gloucester Local Austerity Loan Surpasses Quota
Local report shows Gloucester's Austerity Loan total at £21,193, exceeding the quota by £5,193 with 157 subscribers of a 160 target. Other items note personal illness in Mayo Hospital Taree, Stroud Shire Presidency contest ending with Dr Zeininger elected, a large Juvenile Frolic at the Majestic Theatre, dairy subsidy inquiry progress, seven heifers killed by lightning at Bowraville, tick remedies, and railway travel permit clarification.
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Gloucester
Majestic Theatre
Gloucester Parents and Citizens’ Association
Mother’s Club
Bowraville
Guardian
M. Angus Noble
Nambucca
Gloucester Police Court fines licensee for unlawful hours
Mrs. F. M. Smith faced a 2 pounds 8 shillings fine plus costs for Cedric Gam on the premises during prohibited hours at the Gloucester hotel. Hawdon argued Gam’s eccentricity and asked no licensee mark. magistrate imposed the fine and waived additional notation. Ejectment orders were withdrawn for Mrs. Williams and Mr. Koellner, as occupants agreed to vacate when suitable homes become available. Straying stock cases against Ivan Livermore resulted in fines of 5 shillings per beast and solicitor costs. Neon sign contract with Claude Neon Ltd was varied to reduce payments by 50 pounds. damages set by court.
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F. M. Smith
Cedric Gam
Hawdon
Grant
K. Williams
Willams
Peter Koellner
Wm. Holden
Holden
Ivan Livermore
Herbert McInnes
Neon Sign
Jack Moutzouris
Claude Neon, Ltd
Peter Moutzouris
Newcastle Divorce Court case summaries
In Newcastle Divorce Court Esther Carter seeks divorce from Jonah William Carter alleging desertion since 1931 after a 1913 marriage at West Maitland and seven children. A decree nisi is granted. Elsie May Brien seeks restitution of conjugal rights from John Brien after a 1933 marriage at Cooke's Hill. he is ordered to return within five weeks. Newcastle Herald.
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Carter
West Maitland
Nisi
Brien
Newcastle “Herald
Rabbit skin values at Sydney sales on Wednesday
Supplies of rabbit skins at Wednesday Sydney sales reached 14 tons with slightly higher average prices. Details show varied outgoings from 48d to 5d per lb and dozens for pelts, growns, kittens, suckers, and damaged skins. furs realized from 1d to 5/6 per dozen while fox skins fetched lower values.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Gloucester Sawmill Destroyed by Fire
A Wednesday night fire nearly wiped out Gloucester sawmill run by Wiggers Pty Ltd. Nine workers, led by Arthur Gorman, battled the blaze as water pressure faltered. The mill, cutting 4000 super feet daily for military use, suffered extensive damage but much timber was saved. rebuilding plans reportedly proceed without delay.
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Messrs
Wiggers, Pty., Ltd
Gloucester
Len Monro
Joe Corbett
Keven Tonks
Len
Keven
Paddy Campbell
Messrs. Wiggers Pty. Ltd
Craven
Arthur Gorman
Bert Nash
Laurence
Gorman
Tom Hollingsworth
Defence of Australia critique by Labour figures
A letter argues Messrs Ward, Calwell, Fallon and other Labor Party figures are insincere about Defence of Australia. It claims their opposition to Australians fighting abroad is parochial and urges shifting Defence Act to allow deployment of trained divisions anywhere deemed necessary. The author asserts Australians must meet the foe overseas to protect freedom and living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Calwell
Fallon
Australain Labour Party
Australia
N.C.O
Special Cattle Sale Reports Mixed Yarding Quality
Tom Hicks reports a Tuesday sale on December 15 showing mostly plain cattle with only a few good steers and calves. About 400 head sold at an average of £6 10s 7d, with numerous bids from buyers and many consignors led by E Scrivner and Bert Laurie among others. next sale noted for January 19 with drafts from Hicks and Laurie estates.
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Tom Hicks
Scrivner
Bert Laurie
A. E. Homewood
A. G. Grime
K. W. Corbett
Longworth
Sam Wild
M. Mackay
H. Young
A. E. Young
Tom Wild
C. Schnieder
Henderson
Mra
A. BE. Henderson
I. Livermore
H. T. Thurling
G. A. Relf
J. H. Relf
W. A. Relf
D. West
Mrs. E. P. Allardice
R. H. Elliss
W. A. Nash
Mrs. A. Getts
S. Sansom
Mrs. Swan
N. Herslett
W. Germon
Roy Germon
Isaac Moore
W. M. West
Springer
J. Foyle
Geo. Cox
E. G. Moore
Summerville Bros
G. R. Hicks
T. A. Laurie
New England
Gloucester Baby Health Centre monthly report
The Director General of Public Health Dr E Sydney Morris furnishes details on Gloucester Baby Health Centre activity for the past month. Mothers visited by Sisters include new born babies three and other visits three. total visits记录. Work at Centre shows two new cases enrolled, babies weighed and test meals given one, expectant mothers advised one. Attendance totals indicate under 1 year 53 visits, under 2 years 17 plus 1 for other under 2 years, with total attendances 77 and a daily average of 192.
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E. Sydney Morris
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