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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1944
Page
2
Optometrists DL McDonald FEOA Honours PBMC London of Webster Jack McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester at a date to be announced and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel. Hours of visit are from 9 am to 5 pm.
Death notice from Gloucester district recalls Miss Ellie Newton who died Saturday night at home on Dumaresq Island. She was beloved by many friends and families in the area and will be long remembered for her kindness and community ties. A future reference to Miss Newton will appear in the next issue.
Word has been received that Flight-Lieut Albert Haye is in hospital with a broken leg. Tom Moore, son of Mr and Mrs A K Moore of Taree, is relieving at the Taree Pharmacy. Miss Nance Hnawdon, masseuse at a northern military hospital, is home on leave. Sergeant Frank Foley and H Hopkins are on leave after extended service in the West. Pte Bagley of the AWIANS and W Braley took up duty this week. Ken Carpenter of the Glenwood District Rural School is appointed returning officer for Gloucester subdivision in the forthcoming State election.
The OWA monthly meeting was held in the school hall on Tuesday the 8th February with Mrs Druids president and members including Winn Hicks Hoke J P Easton W Easton Rye Highfield Sheldon and Lowe. An appeal from Keera House asked for funds for a new refrigerator and members voted to contribute £1 due to the departure of group president Mrs Kaylock to South Grafton. A new president will be elected at the next camell meeting in Kempsey in March with nomination forms sent to branches. Mrs Savage of Kempsey was proposed. Mrs Sheldon and Mrs W. Nater were appointed representatives to the Mid North Granity Cotinell meeting in March. The Health Centre Sisters Noirs were discussed and a note that mothers have trouble entering town before nine. The secretary was asked to write to Sister Russell for suggestions to improve the invoice at Mourester. Members decided to hold a Steel Stall on Saturday 19 February with gifts appreciated.
Miss K Schramm reporting officer of the VAAC at Tumby Bay aided three aircraft forced down in eight months. Her actions with local constable ensured crew safety, assistance, and guard until air force help arrived. She has taken over VAOC duties after her father's death and is praised for initiative and reliability in emergencies.
A street stall for the CWA will be held at West on Saturday morning. The event aims to raise funds and awareness, inviting community participation and support.
Thursday’s session on water connection at the Sunwell showground saw council and Sunwell Water & P. Association discuss cost sharing. Proposals floated include the Association paying half of the remaining £470, with the council bearing the rest, or alternatives to split the main line costs and timing for installation.
An increased yarding of 1160 fat cattle at Maitland yards with prime bullocks and cows in similar numbers to yesterday. Better proportion of medium and lower quality cattle. best yard prices quoted for bullocks £16 10s, cows up to £10 10s, yearlings to £10 18s 6d, calves under £6 0s, and lighter lots sold from £2 1s per cwt as buyers remained active but prices varied by quality.
The Arvest BL Haus Church asks gifts by Saturday for Harvest Thanksgiving to support the New Guinea Mission. Funds go to medical equipment, schooling, and mineron station needs. Also mentions the annual meeting, a burial in Stratford, and upcoming Congregational gathering on February 24 led by Rev. Tp. Glen Jonas.
Fragment reading urges personal reflection and piety with quotes from John Ruskin and Matthew. It mentions living for heavenly treasures and moral teachings. The piece cites Rev. N. Lyndyrd Smith and includes archaic spellings, indicating a devotional or column fragment.
Harvest Thanksgiving and regular worship listed for multiple churches in Gloucester and district. Times include 7:30 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. services at Quinpingest Glouces ter, Bard ington, Rockhurst Copeland Upper Birrington Stroud and Booral Union Hall. Details reference Rev J A Smith Rev N Lynford Smith Pastor F Graeme Smith and Eileen Nauka among others.
Dr Hrorse complains of mongrel dogs loafing in Gloucen ter main street causing fights and danger. Police administer the Ox and Govt Act to address the nuisance as Council considers action to curb the issue.
A fragmentary OCR line mentions court or police action with a phrase about patters and free. Names and clear details are unreadable, but the item reads as a brief legal or public notice highlight from a local paper.
A fragmented report notes Rita and Nar in a local play performance that concluded under unclear circumstances. Spectators recall a tense finale, with emergency responders briefly on scene and no official cause released. Police are reviewing witnesses and stage records for details.
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