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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1941
Page
3
Christmas Day 25 December and Boxing Day 26 December observe shortened hours. Post Office opens 9 am to 10 am. no Money Order or Savings Bank services. mail closing times at 2 pm and 6 pm. delivery by postman. New Year’s Day 1 January 1942 opens 9 am to 1 pm. no Money Order service. mail closing 11 am and 6 pm. no delivery by postman.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes 1945 cattle yarding with market practically unchanged and top steers to 50s per 100lb, heifers 39s, bullocks 38s, cows 26s. Rabbitskin offerings total 18 tons with prices down 9d to 12d per lb on average and varied deductions across grades and damaged lots.
A large Gloucester gathering bid farewell to 1st Class Constable Jack Casey before his transfer to Glen Innes. Local officials and friends praised his service, kindness, and fairness, with presentations and testimonials from community leaders and colleagues.
Percy H. Deards, Chief Warden, reports reluctant entry into a public blackout dispute. He explains December 14 blackout cancellation, precautionary interior light suppression, and delays in issuing orders due to unavailable officials. He warns criticism would have been harsher if an emergency occurred.
In a Petty Sessions gathering Gloucester paid high tribute to Constable Casey as Jimmy Khan praised his India and Australia experience and decades of service. Casey thanked friends for the warmth, pledging to remember them and noting the strong support and camaraderie of the town audience.
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A community gathering honoured Constable Casey and Constable Marsh with praise and health toasts. The event highlighted gratitude for farming neighbors, registration of 100 dairies, and a wish for all local officers to return safely from service. Casey departs for Glen Innes to begin new duties.
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