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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1941
Page
2
Optometrists and Opticians will visit Gloucester on Friday January 28 and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel. Hours of visit are 3 am to 6 pm. D. L. McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited holds honours F.S.M.C. London.
A wartime holiday message expresses sympathy for loved ones serving the country. It hopes for comfort for grieving families, safe returns of husbands and sons with the Allied forces, and continued support from patriotic groups. The note wishes success in the New Year and gratitude from servicemen.
A reflective overview traces the year’s epic global conflict from Britain’s back-to-the-wall defense to Dunkirk and Crete, then highlights America’s entry after Pearl Harbor, the Soviet stand at Moscow, and the shifting balance as Axis powers push and pull. It notes hope for eventual victory with Allied resolve.
Gloucester Red Cross reports sending £500 to Headquarters since the July annual meeting. Monthly parcels of knitted comforts and books reach Headquarters, with ongoing donations from supporters including Mrs RK Laurie and others. The next monthly Street Stall is set for January 11.
On Christmas Day thirteen thousand sick, wounded and convalescents in the Navy, Army and Air Force will receive individual Christmas Parcels from the Red Cross. Distribution aims to be personal, with parcels tied with ribbon and greetings from the Australian Red Cross. Contents include biscuits, razor blades, cake, chocolate, raisins, handkerchiefs, playing cards, pencil, cigarettes, sweets and a book. A parcel program will also supply cigarettes and books to Australian prisoners of war in enemy territory.
Post Master General to consider requests for Gloucester Post Office facilities as discussed with The Hon J P Abbott M P. Auction at Missars B W Sparkes and Co saw limited attendance due to international situation with two blocks sold and remaining lots to private treaty. Urgent recruitment for the 5th Garrison Battalion noted.
A collision at the Commercial Hotel corner involved Mr M J Landers and Mr D Hi J Hill with Dr Gnadchild driving Hill’s car. No injuries reported except Hill’s mud guard damaged. The item also notes film cast Lloyd Nolan Patricia Morison and Tamiroff in The Magnificent Fraud at Majestic Theatre with related political intrigue in a South American setting.
The Gloucester A H and P Association voted at a monthly meeting to abandon next year’s Gloucester Show due to wartime conditions. Secretary and president notes describe break ins and disorder at fairgrounds, with plans for limited ongoing duties and a February meeting to address urgent matters.
A meeting discussed safeguarding dependants of Volunteer Defence Corps members in emergencies. Suggestions included forming a joint executive committee from War Chest, Red Cross and ARP Wardens, with NES, to prepare lists and arrange welfare support. Also noted were county figures and a tribute to Tom Kelly’s health.
In a wartime Christmas address, the New South Wales government urges Australians to face danger with resolve. The speaker notes Japan’s Pacific threat and praises the National Emergency Services for preparations. He calls for unity, continued war effort, and hope for a future peaceful victory.
The Ladies' Auxiliary thanks donors of goods for the Xmas Hamper drawn by Mrs. Powell. Contributions came from Mrs. Beaton Commercial Hotel wine Mrs. Dearns lollies and nuts Mrs. B Higgins cake Mrs. Arthur Archinal pudding Mrs. Jack Parish poultry Mrs Glover snr jelly stall Mrs Les Rye fruit salad Miss Ross Mrs Arrowsmith cordial and cream. The sheepskin vest donated by Mr. Power was won by Mr. Laurie Gorton. More buyers needed for Jack's Day Buttons available at the Depot or from Mr. Weekes Bank of NSW.
The church announces a shift from suspending services in January to holding evening services all month due to low travel and the pastor's exhaustion. Gordon McGregor and Syd Green will lead in the pastor's absence. They send Christmas greetings to Gloucester friends and wish them well for the New Year.
The notice lists Christmas Day and early January services for Church of England parishes in Gloucester Stratford Waukivory Bowman Farm Forbesdale and Gloucester again with Holy Communion times. Presbyterian and Congregational services plus Stroud District Baptist Church schedule follow with multiple locations and pastors named.
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction the estate of Thomas Alexander Corbett late of Gloucester New South Wales deceased is administered by the Public Trustee. Creditors or others with debts or claims must send details by March 7 1942. The Public Trustee disclaims liability for any undisclosed debts on distribution. SAVINGS BANK BUILDING 14 Castlereagh Street Sydney.
Endorsed tenders close Wednesday January 14 inviting bids for concrete pipe timber culverts rubble retaining walls and fencing at Prats Double Craning on Dev Rd. Plans and specs available at Shire Office and Main Roads department offices in Newcastle and Sydney. Officials include N Chaplin Shire Dive and Glotcaster Shire Chev.
The Shire Clerk invites written objections to a proposed public gate between Parish of Fitzroy roads, lodged within 28 days. Notice published by Harry N. Chaplin, Shire Office, Gloucester, dated 22 December 1941.
Applistions closing Wednesday January 22 at 4 pm are invited for audit of the Council's accounts for the half year ending 31 December 1941. Fee £18 16s 0d. Harry N. Chaplin Shire Clerk Gloucester 22 12/41.
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