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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1945
Page
2
Optometrists from London and Sydney will visit Gloucester on Thursday March 8 and Friday March 9 offering eye examinations at the Commercial Hotel. Doctors from F.B.O.A. and FSM will be present to perform tests and provide fittings.
A fragmented Sydney era page reports Newcastle Jockey Club updates, pillaging crackdowns, a Watkivory dance with Stide's Orchestra, animal cruelty cases at a show, a memorial service, and a Newport glass case price drop. Names include Mr. Geuthe Mien and Mrs Freese with ambulance mentions.
The Hom 2 P Abbole advocates a postwar plan for handling wool imports. He notes a surplus around 12,000,000 units and warns it remains a major problem for industry. He calls for preparatory steps and coordinated action by entering countries.
The council reviewed plans for a conference in Gloucester to discuss diverting a river. Officials debated ensuring a suitable water supply for the town and potential funding for engineering works and river monitoring, with the aim of securing extended flow during critical periods.
A disorganized record of a meeting where the A H and P Association discussed selecting judges for an event on April 6 and 30, with mentions of officers, committee choices, and resignations. The document lists attendees, notes the need for a secretary, and references inquiries about timetables and printing of the schedule. The text is corrupted with many illegible phrases and typos but preserves names and basic actions.
The clerk advised appointing W. King as caretaker of the park under the council and authorizing impounding stock within 10 miles of town after complaints of dangerous stray cattle and a child safety risk near a store lane. Debate noted over policy, with emphasis on experienced workers and enforcement.
The meeting noted a report from Mr Chaplin and Mr FG Raston seeking permission to erect a dyeing works at Gaiget. The premises were found unhealthy and dangerous for human habitation after inspection by an authorized officer under the Public Health Act. The location near Mrs F G Faston was certified unfit for habitation. The report was adopted by the board.
A social at the Returned Soldiers Society extended gratitude to Cpl Harada Ross on leave after four years in the war zone. Guests included Ross Knox and Keith Rose from ALF, with a War Chest Band presentation and Red Cross photos of the late Mrs. Harry Aspinall. Mrs M Holden of Gloucester received the photos of her husband’s grave, a prisoner in Germany since February 1943. Mary Aspinall, from the South Division, also noted as a prisoner in the Middle East. Mrs Alex Miller of Craven Creek received a surprise parcel containing Japanese souvenirs for her son Ronnie with the ALF north of Australia. Archie Turner of Stratford attended, later taken to Nuruweamut Hospital around midnight. air conditioning in Nay showed a slight improvement.
Play will be resumed on Saturday as the Kelso Trophy competition continues. The green looks in a pleasant condition after top-dressing, and could be first class for play.
Craven news reports D E Arnou and N Builth moving to new posts at Craven and South Coast stations, while complaints arise over railway housing for officers. Community leaders like P C Ansolstony and local chambers push for department action. incentives and travel burdens for staff are debated as inspections and future meetings are planned.
Around Berlin many prisoner of war camps are located near the Oder and the Elbe but reporting shows only about 300 Australians in the whole camp group. Camps at Sagan and Stalag VIIA in Gorlitz list Australian numbers, with three figures cited in a recent review of the Musaim naivance.
The Urunga Progreat Association hosted a major river sports day with top horses on the Neck and Bellinger River. Cattle loans and strong rider skills highlighted the show while volunteers are thanked for support. Total receipts reached 11,185 19 0.
In loving memory of Raymond Lantrynce Manes who passed February 15 2008. We hid all this world to give our hearts to Ray as he raced through life. Our love remains with mum and dad and his brothers as they remember him with strength and pride. Never forgotten by family.
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