Optometrists Visit Gloucester for Clinic
Optometrists visit from London and Sydney firms will be in Gloucester at the Commercial Hotel. Dr L McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Limited will attend Thursday January 10 from morning to 5 pm and Friday January 11 from 9 am to 10 am for consultations.
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L McDonald
F.B.C.A
F.B.M.C
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Fry
Gloucester
Commercial Hotel
Christmas and New Year Notes and Local Meetings
Gloucester district notes report Adv ocate last issue before holidays with changes to publication dates. A special Gloucester Co op Dairy Company meeting on December 28 will discuss cream cartage as a manufacturing charge and milk supply control. Coroners inquiry into Roy German’s drowning finds accidental death. tribute to helpers. Dairies registration reminder and results of Peters Creameries milk payments for November. Nurse Rita Taylor passes W.A.B. exam after training at Newcastle General Hospital.
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Rita Taylor
W. Taylor
Bowman
New Castle General Hospital
Post Office Holiday Arrangements at Gloucester
Gloucester Post Office observes Christmas and New Year hours. Christmas Day and Boxing Day see 8 am to 10 am openings with mail close at 10 am and no money order or Savings Bank business. New Year’s Eve 1845 opens 8 am to 10 am with mail close at 10 am and no financial services. No letter delivery by postman.
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Gloucester
Electricity Use Allowed on Christmas Day and Eve
The Minister for Local Government Mr Cahill announced temporary lifting of electricity and gas restrictions from 7 80 p m on Christmas Eve to midnight on Christmas Day for household use and for cafes and hotels. Unrestricted electric light on New Year’s Eve and electric irons on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4 p m are also permitted with church services allowed. Printing restrictions on newspapers are lifted but power usage limited to 80 percent of normal.
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Cahill
Bus and Taxi Licences Granted by Council
Council granted new licenses to A. L. Farley for an omnibus route Gloucester to Barrington with trips to Copeland and special events, Timetable to suit school children with times after trial runs. Co H Blow licensed for Gloucester Shire text route. Renewals to G Oldfield for two taxis and Foggs Motor Service omnibus Gloucester to Stroud and Showground Racecourse. Applications by B Ivens and S G Oldfield not granted.
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Council
A. L. Farley
Glouester
Barrington
Gloucester
Copeland
Shire
Co. H. Blow
G. Oldfield
Foggs Motor Service
Stroud
B. Ivens
Upper Barrington
Sanitary Conveniences at Showground
Health Inspector report to Gloucester council criticizes rodeo sanitary facilities as unsatisfactory with no toilet seats or covers. Risk of fly born diseases cited. landlords and event owners urged to provide proper lavatory amenities and covers. Rodeo committee not blamed. A H & P Association warned to install covers and seats for future grounds use.
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Gloucester
Board of Health
Hill
Wilson
Boy Drowned at Kendall in Camden Haven River
A nine year old boy George Boyle from Hawkesbury drowned Thursday afternoon while swimming with relatives beneath a railway bridge near Kendall. His body was recovered ten minutes later. Mr Carpenter performed artificial respiration until an ambulance arrived but the boy died near Ross Glen.
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George Boyle
Hawkesbury
Camden Haven
H. Boyle
Boyle
G. Crane
Kendall
Parliamentary Pensions Bill Put On Hold
The State Government decided not to proceed with the Parliamentary Pensions Bill before Christmas. When reintroduced it may appear in its present form, with a conference committee from both Houses to propose changes. A sliding scale pension plan could replace the flat £6 weekly rate. The bill was slated for the Legislative Council but will not be discussed now.
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Legislative Council
R S L Notes on 1945 meeting and 1946 plans
Attendance at the December R S L meeting filled the School of Aria Club inncer space. Discussion covered land settlement, the Rodeo led by Les Farley, and fund-raising progress with 621 pounds in the Building Fund and 13 subscribers. dates set for the 1946 Diggers Rodeo on 29 and 30 November, with Duke of Gloucester possibly opening events. The Sub-branch reports 144 members and a doubled effective membership, with the League Building site purchased and the fund up by about 3100 pounds. No January meeting. annual meeting scheduled for February 1. New Year’s Eve Dance at Forbesdale on December 31 and a dance at Gangat Hall on December 28 are listed.
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School of Aria Club Iteem
Minister For Lands
Les Farley
Procerda
Building Fund
Hoynsl
Duke of Gloucester
League
Gloucester
Gloucester Co operative Dairy Company Special Meeting Notice
A special meeting of shareholders of Gloucester Co operative Dairy Company Limited will be held at the School of Arts Gloucester on Friday 28th December 1945 at 11 p.m. to consider two items: making cream cartage a manufacturing charge with control of all runs, and considering receiving milk. By order of the Board, A Bror son, Secretary.
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Gloucester Co-op
School of Arte
Gloucester Co-operative Dairy Company Limited
School of Arts
Gloucester
A. Brorson
Metal Mfg Co Plans January Restart Girls Wanted
The firm announces a restart on January 2 and asks applicants to contact Mrs. Tate of King Street or the office by then. Holidays will be paid and Christmas presents issued after resumption. Unemployment relief inquiries should go to the National Service Officer at the Shire Office. After reopening they seek more girls, especially those finishing school, to apply after the holidays.
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Bundock Road
Upper Manning
N. T. Latimore
Burrell Creek
Appreciation for help in search of Gordon
Mr and Mrs Alf Moore and Malcolm express heartfelt thanks to friends for cheerful help in the Saturday night search for Gordon. Special gratitude extended to Meyers Bam Ridgeway Ron Middlebrook Harold Carter Lionel Carter and T M Murray for their deeply appreciated assistance.
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Alf Moore
Malcolm
Gordon
Meyers
Bam Ridgeway
Ron Middlebrook
Harold Carter
Lionel Carter
T. M. Murray
Roll of Honour Merchant Private Henry Keith Merchant
In loving memory of Private Henry Keith Merchant who died of illness in Thai Camp on 25 December 1943 in Thailand. Inserted by his mother and brothers. Resting where no shadows fall in perfect peace he awaits, always remembered by his sister Elsie and brother-in-law Sid.
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Merchant
Henry Keith Merchant
Ilness
Keith Dear
Alsterm
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le Quesne
Church Street
Pvpsvesilings
A.hazelwood
Breville
Brian Carolan
Optometrists
Advocate
J. G. Wilson
Roy German
Barrington River
Tugrabakh
Rennie
Madge German
Frank Pile
Channon
Sgt
Laurence
Frank Eade
Harrington Hall
Tommy Lee
Newcastle
Peters' Creameries
Peters’ Creameries Pty, Ltd
R.S.L
Forbesdale
Gangat Hall
Gloucester Co-operative Dairy Company, Limited
W. E. Sparke
GCR.) Pty. Limited
W. E. Sparre
Gloucester) Pty., Ltd
Gloucester Shire Yards
Gloucester) Pty. Ltd
Murray’s Orchestra
Gangat Red Cross
Gladys Dodd
Slade
Fogg
S. Martin
Tom
Gloucestf
Tom Hices
Willmore & Randell
Renal Watate
Spring St
Petrol Service
Bennett's
Grahame
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New South Wales
House of Representatives
Senate
A. Warby
Ash Street
Gordon Dombkins
D. Rees
J. A. Atkins
Barrington Hall
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