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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1944
Page
2
Optometrists McDonald F.B.C.A Honours F.SM.C.A. London from Webster, Jack & McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester at an announced date and may hold a session at the Communiint Hotel. Hours of visit are not clearly legible.
In Gloucester police court a man named Crag wi armet faced two days for trespass on railway property and received one month in Maitland Gaol. A separate incident reported a linesman injury from a road accident resulting in a compound fracture and other injuries, transported to hospital. Also chronicled is a tragedy near Bootonee with the death of Miss Vere Lambert from a bullet wound, investigated by the coroner and officials. Additional notes include Butter prices for January and comparisons to December.
Read about Ward's River event on Saturday 26 February with top athletes and prize money. The same issue promotes the annual Wingham Show on 9 and 10 March with a stock draft and a Redichog display, plus schedule details and schedules for coupons and ration dates.
Flight-Lieutenant E Hl Harris of the RAAF and Mrs Harris visited Gloucester over the weekend. Harris is on leave after sixteen months in New Guinea. The party planned to see in town yesterday, including Boner on crutches. Other local servicemen visiting Gloucester include Las Crane and Cpl. Fes McCarthy Don Galysh and Ped Legg. Miss Jury, a telephonist, departs for a new post in Moncostne after a long service with the Telephone Office. Mr Carthew led tributes to her efficiency, with staff and telephonists sending best wishes for her future. Anpainte returning officer Jory Shuweater Electorate is appointed for the forthcoming by-election.
A torn World War II era dispatch describes heavy US bombers attacking Ponape Island near Truk and raids on Truth, with Liberators striking Japanese installations. The Battle of Beachhead near Roney is logged as fierce with Allied forces advancing, while Berlin’s western front endures heavy bombardment as cities suffer widespread destruction. a traveler notes swift, quiet travel to Sweden amid chaotic communications and ruined streets.
Advertisements announce cattle sales by J Enright at Mait Jane yards on Monday next February 21 with 250 station bred stock, W B Sparke at Gloucester Shire Yards on February 22 offering 1900 head, Tom Hicks at Gloucester Shire on February 20 offering 400 head, and E V Magure at Walcha on March 4 offering 300 royally bred cattle. Also includes a quoted passage on commonsense by Theodore Roosevelt about equality and liberty.
Obituary notices report the death of Miss Elsie Anne Newton after months of illness, noting her community service and large family ties across Dumaresq Island Gloucester and Chatham. Also covered is Mrs Sarah Ann Bristane of Upper Manning, a long serving post office operator and prominent local figure, with details of her family and service.
Stroud Carnival plans a varied programme for March 4 with woodchopping and many horse events. Prizes total £55 10s for the horse events, £20 2nd £7 3rd £3 for the open cattle draft, and £5 1st £1 10s for the open hunt over fences. Public urged to attend to support the event and savings promotions noted.
Commercial report shows a large yarding of pigs with all classes present and strong demand for baconers, though some lighter weights and sows offered at varied prices. Notable buyers like Collins Mulligan and Leslie contributed multiple lots while prices remained steady across weight ranges.
Calf sale numbers show a firm market with varied bids. Buyers listed include H Griffis McNimghten Coleman Se L TH Tit B P Harris and many others with prices ranging from 0/6 to 2/15 per calf, reflecting steady demand and ranges across multiple consignors.
Homebush stock sales Sydney reports 1728 cattle yarded with best venleta to 60d per 100lb, steers 51d, bullocks 49d, cows 48d, and cows 1d per 100lb. Pitt Sinanil Badgery Ltd notes 1720 cattle yarded, moderate supply of medium weights, average condition fairly good, night weights in evident majority, prime descriptions firm, others weaker.
A brief public note expresses sincere gratitude to Mr. Alan Campbell and family Winn and relatives for lottery, cards, Mora tributes, and expressions of sympathy during the recent bereavement, acknowledging the hospital and ambulance staff in attendance.
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