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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1946
Page
2
Optometrists from Timited Optommeteits and Opticians will visit Webster from Thursday March 9 to Friday March 8 offering eye examinations. The team will be at the Commercial Hotel for consultations and eye care services.
At the fortnightly welcome home social in Gloucester Sel, three district servicemen were honored Pte Bert Smith of Bowmay, Driver Dicke Magan of Rawilan Vale, and Agt Vic Merchant of Barrington. Tributes were paid by FEL President Mr Hicks and Mrs G Arrowsmith. After the welcome, dancing filled the remainder of an enjoyable evening.
A Worster District Tennis Association meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 pm in the School of Arts Gloucester Shire Council to discuss a pure improvement scheme and boost player interest. Nearby notices mention railway inspections, hospital service in Borneo, and a Majestic Theatre program featuring MGM entertainment and a three act suite with Technicolor clips.
St Andrews Presbyterian Choir members hosted Atlas Jean Henderson for a farewell evening at the Groners' home on King Street. Guests included Rev Vanya James and Mr G McGregor with a light supper and a gift electric bed lamp. The note mentions other local social updates and community acknowledgments.
The Minister for Education accompanied by the State Member for Gloucester Romy Mitegerald will visit Gloucester on Monday 18 February to inspect school buildings and grounds at 30 shillings. He will accept deputations from Parents and Citizens associations and other groups on proposed improvements.
A Gloucester ambulance report shows 16 medical and miscellaneous calls, 2 minor incidents, and 2 other events. Ambulances traveled 390 miles in January under the charge of Mr Malden at Gloucester Station.
A major Stroud event is planned with the Diggers Sporte and Carnival at Streit showground on Saturday next February 9. AML program setters meet to discuss improvements and educational facilities at Gloucester at a meeting next Thursday night February 7.
In the Gloucester sub-branch, young men take over key roles, with a secretary position filled by Amon Ue and DUC Travan set to assume secretarial duties. The movement aims to strengthen unity, provide leadership, and boost the sub-branch’s standing among ex-service members and the wider community.
The Gloucester Dairy Co operatives reports a stronger than expected milk intake from Sydney supply scheme. The factory had agreed on a 4000 gallons daily quote, but is now receiving about 6900 gallons daily. Rail supply limits and tanker shortages hinder the removal of milk, with seven weeks of work ahead to improve the situation. Manager Mr Brorton briefed on forced stoppage days due to Areniart restrictions, hoping relief in coming weeks at Irenyport.
Report from Tusaday race meeting notes Monows the winner of a thrilling race. The brown gelding trained by FR Cheahire at Broad meadow, now under owner Mr Frank Livermore at Callaghan's Creek. Purchased from M Ironman at Wingham, later sold to Mr J Livermore.
A coin wyoning event will be held on Tuesday February 12 in Gahgat Fallon to honor Miss Heather Parker's approaching marriage. Organisers include WISEMANTEL, B. GAREN and other friends invite attendance.
A brief public notice from the Austin area lists contact details for Gallagicee and a person named Krambach. It mentions a phone line and a generic street or motel reference, noting a preliminary job or housing inquiry but omits full specifics.
Major Hatshel d, supported by Vance Marshal, will address a public meeting in Street at Gloucester on Sunday October 12, 1948 at 8 pins. They will then proceed to School of Arte for discussion with town principals on rehabilitation problems.
Residents of Gloucester are invited to a School of Arts meeting at 8pm Thursday February 1 to discuss action for better facilities including a new secondary school block at Gloucester. Shire President Moore notes the meeting in the Gloucester shire office letter dated 31 January 1946.
A meeting of the Gloucester patriotic and War Chest Fund committee will be held at the School of Art on Friday to wind up accounts and decide on the distribution of funds. Hon. Secretary PH Deards urges attendance for final arrangements and reporting.
Northern Motors announces its reopening to serve old and new customers with motor repairs replacements patrols cab and accessory services. G Robinson proprietor invites all automotive owners to bring in their troubles for service at 8, G. Robinson.
Wanted to buy large Pepperwood and Campnor Laurel trees, flame trees with irregular straight tops, standing or cut, Blaowban stumps and logs. High prices paid for suitable timber. Address: Ralph Bymonds PYY Ltd, Mortey Avenue, Rosebery, Sydney.
A notice from A ML Coleman of KIA-ORA states a public sale of the entire furniture and effects. The auction details and terms are described in the posted notice, identifying the items and the authority conducting the sale.
The executors of the Bat and Rupert Robinson offer a public auction of a partially improved property of about 400 acres at Copeland Tope. It includes a good house a dairy and baile. The listing emphasizes the land’s size and improvements available for bidding.
A meeting of the Transport Workers Union of Australia will be held at the School of Arts Glo duator on Friday February at 5 pm. All owner drivers are urged to attend. Mr Whatsen General Secretary and Mr Berry Organising Secretary will attend. Business important. L Montio, Mon mee.
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