Optometrist to Visit Gloucester on January 23
Webster, Jack & McDonald Optometrists announce D. L McDonald F.B.C.A Honora B.S.M.C London will sit Gloucester at the Commercial Hotel on Friday January 23. Consultation hours are from 9 am to 5 pm. The visit offers eye testing and optical services in a temporary consult setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald, F.B.C.A
Honora. B.s.m,.c
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Gloucester
Commercial Hotel
Clearing Dairy Sale Noted Amid Dry Weather and Low Attendance
Tom Hicks reports a clearing dairy sale at Estate Inte Christopher Lean Bulliac on Tuesday with dull competition and low prices due to dry weather and unsettled conditions. Cows sold to £9 5s, dairy stock to £4 2s 8d, heifers to £1 16s, draught mares to £14 3s, while the plant and furniture were left over for a later sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hicks
Christopher Lean
Bulliac
Black Out dispute over wardens misinterpreting orders
Letter to the editor from P. Lequesne Deputy Chief Warden challenges report of indignant reaction to a blackout. He notes explanations published by wardens and questions whether Chief Warden issued verbal directives. Calls for authoritative clarification by Munster for National Emergency Services and cooperation to maintain black out integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. LE Quesne
Marden
Gloujeester
Munster
Gloucester
Gloucester Red Cross Meeting Notes and Donations
The secretary reports a Tuesday gathering with many members present including Mesdames Higgins, Cameron, and Glyn Jones among others. Donations total £78 3s 9d for Prisoners of War Day, with £30 added to headquarters. several individuals and groups contributed meals and knitted goods, and a Red Cross fundraiser ticket sale is noted for the Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdamus Higgins
Turner
Sheldon
Easton
Creagh
Hawdon
Rye
Glover
King
Highfield
Smith
L. E. Street
Jones
Yardy
Flamner
McGregor
Chopiln
Goddard
Glyn Jones
Garhey
Miss M. Cameron
Mesdames
Hess
Eimmes
Shaw
Steel
Livermore
War Chest Committee
P.O.W. Fund
War Chest
Red Cross
Red Cros
BR Laithie
Gonda
Tropaz Farly
Farewell Events Highlight Gloucester Nursing Faculty
After the final Ue Advance Home Nursing lecture, Sister Penfold and Mrs. W Turner, soon to leave the district, were honored by Gloucester V.A. with bouquets as the Commandant praised their service. A farewell social for Mrs. Turner is planned with Red Cross and other groups. Mr. McCafferty received a tobacco pouch from Gloucester Butter Factory staff. Weekes, War Chest treasurer, announced a £50 donation to the fund replacing the "Sydney" and banks will collect further donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Advance Home Nursing
Penfold
W. Turner
Gloucestre V.a‘s
Mathewson
J. T. Hicks
Red Cross
Ladies War Chest
C.W.A
Sydney
Commercial MEBUSH STOCK SALES REPORT
Sydney notes Winchcombe Carson Ltd reporting 2342 cattle yarded with prime firm and uneven trends. Weaners to 50 shillings, steers 43, heifers 39, bullocks 38, cows 36 per 100 pounds. Also includes Bevin quote on fighting for freedom and building a firm foundation against future challenge.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Parkers
Mebush
Crowna
Malta
Ath
Sth
AIR REINFORCEMENTS AND JAPANESE OFFENSIVE IN PACIFIC WAR
War brief covers plans to strengthen air forces in all theatres including Malaya. Reports enemy landings in Miri and Lubong Sarawak, Honolulu area alerts, Hong Kong defense cost, and China Russia axis diplomacy. Also notes Libyan defeats, Timor occupation, Sydney refugees, and rabbit skins market shifts.
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Earle Page
London
Malaya
Singapore
Miri
Lubong
Bornuo
Sarawak
Seria
Kelantan
Kedah
Muda
Wellesley Province
Suns Xei Patani
Pens Ding Nes
Hawaii
Navy Department
Maui
Johnston Island
Baker Island
Equator
Hong Kong
Kowloon
Japan
Russia
Washington
Britain
United States
Lieben
Libya
Sydney
Germany
Timor
Dueh
Darwin
Messerschmitt
Leningrad
Laker Ladoga
Onege
Moscow
Tua
Kalinin
Burma
Night lighting banned across New South Wales
A government supplement extends anti glare rules statewide. Night shopping hours end, illuminated signs and lighting for shops, displays, and venues are prohibited. Night sports events must stop. Some shops may stay open past 5 45 p.m. if safety rules are followed.
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New South Wales
Water Shortage Hits District Supplies
Reports across the district show very low water reserves with creek and river frontages feeding stock needs as pumping may be impossible for Gloucester Town after about a week. Barrington supply is delayed by missing pumping machinery, prompting officials to urge careful water use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Gloucester
Barrington
Barrington River Supply Council
Copeland Holiday Scheme Canceled for Boys Camp
Owing to National Emergency the annual boy camp has been canceled. For six years Brown Street Newcastle Congregational Church and Copeland Admissions provided a week holiday at Lake Macquarie. Lads will miss the holiday but charity urges resilience during this critical time. Craven Creek service time altered to 10:20 a.m. Pastor B Martens leads the morning service.
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Craven Creek
Pastor B. Martens
Gloucester Baby Health Centre monthly activity report
The Gloucester Baby Health Centre recorded 78 total attendances last month with an average daily turnout of 18.3. Mothers and sisters of newborns accounted for 7 and 6 subsequent visits, plus 13 toddler visits, while new cases enrolled, baptisms, test meals, and advised expectant mothers are noted. Also included is a remark about soldiers and youth in Australia regarding loyalty to the ALF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battes
Parade on Gloucester Park Sunday December 21 10 a.m
All-Day PARADE at Gloucester Park on Sunday 21 December starting 10 a.m. Includes transport arrangements, inspection of equipment, and enrolment of recruits. Also notices two lost items a riding boot near Barrington Bridge and a reward offered. Names mentioned include E. Jenkins and H. McCarthy.
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Volunteer Defence Corps
Gloucester
Park
E. Jenkins
Barrington Bridge
Notice of absence and depot in charge at Gloucester
A public notice states the writer will be away from Gloucester starting Saturday December 20 for about three weeks. During the absence the Skin Buying Depot will be in charge of Mr. W. Morgan to handle duties and inquiries.
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Dunzox Acanil G. Association
Stroud Shaw
Alay Abbott
Strom
Coff
Mb B.D. Patterson
Gloucester
W. Morgan
Henry Wells
Perettes
Burrill Creek
Pariah Belbora
County Gloucester
Taree
Manning
G. F. Allman. US
Lanas
Legit Government
Cornell
Uta
Amant Ot
Shire Council Candidate Thanks Electors
A candidate expresses gratitude to the voters of Riding A for electing them to the Shire Council and pledges to work for the best interests of the shire in the coming term.
Seasonal Greetings From All Citizens of the Nation
An emissive message extends compliments of the season to all communities and expresses hope that the New Year will bring improvement in the national situation.
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Mrs
Phil
LE Quesne, Gloucester
A. I. Cavanough
Xmas
A.hazelwood
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Royal Agricultural Society OF
Yewesdaad
Somerville
Seeracary
Roma Private
McCarthy
Krambach Stock Sales
D. McKinnon
H. H. Andrews
R. Power
G. Holstein
A. Parker
Helfers
J. Lee
Bulis
E. Cleaver
Army
Forde
Strength of
Charles Vyner Brooke
Australia
Charles
Gloucester Red Cross
Mr. Bevin
Labor
Bawral
Katoomba
Mittagong
Pathurst
Werthestag
Copeland
Congregational Mission
Gloucester Baby Health Centre
Sydney Morris
Thomas Blamey
ALF
H. McCarthy
Pency
Roy Phillips
T. ¥. Breese
W. E. Sparke
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Tyrell Street
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd. Auctioneers
G. & D. Mackay
Mimi
Department of Lands
Tonda
G. F. Allman
Secrtion
Chapman & Stevens
L. Stevens
Chemists & Druggists
Xmas Greetings
Shire OF Gloucester
CITI
Harry N. Chaplin
G. A. Dan
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