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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1944
Page
2
Optometrists D I McDonald FCA Honours RSM London of Webster Jack and McDonald Bydey Pty Limited will visit Gloucester soon. They will consult at the Commercial Hotel with hours of visit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Current Topics reports that the Army Minister Forde notes graves in New Guinea replaced by markers due to security removals. Gloucester hosts a Patriotic Rodeman Sports meeting on April 1 with a £20 stock draft and £10 open wooden cup. A Barrington patriotic dance funds the War Chest and Majestic programme features star actors and a Moscow themed film at Majestic Theatre.
The piece notes a campaign to recruit numerous drovers from across Australia to move stock to central yards while a Senate opposition leader questions the Commonwealth Coal Commission appointment under the new coal body. It cites Miner’s Federation concerns and discusses fears of increased control postwar amid broader political unrest and proponent arguments.
A kitchen tea for Miss Jean Howell was hosted at Firbesdale Hall on Wednesday in February with Mrs Vic Emdry as chair. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Claude Howell and Mr. Berry of Dungog. Speeches by Reg Andrews, Bran Dearir, and Jon Atkins offered best wishes for the bride. The document also notes Miss Howell’s forthcoming marriage to Mr. Berry, and references to subsequent events and local community figures.
Commercial homebust stock market update notes brighter opening at Gloucester Vealers with several calves and vealers sold, prices firming slightly. Maitland stock sales report 1060 head with best heavy bullocks to £18 and cows up to £12 8, light cattle easing to £7, yearlings to £11 3 6.
An auction will be held at the Methodist Church on Monday next, February 28, at T pm. A mule will carry fruit vegetables and other produce, and all patrons are welcome to attend.
A February 14 social at Waukivory Hall honored Mr and Mrs Jenkins for 12 years of service at the local school. Rev N Lynford Shut spoke on loyalty and citizenship while Mrs Slade played piano. The community presented Mrs Jenkins with a navy fund bag as thanks.
Ward's River Rodeo promises a grand carnival with top riders and horsemen. The event features a full day of contests starting at 10 am with district judges overseeing all events. Music, refreshments, and a temper dance headline an action packed program.
The annual mutiny of the Primary Producers' Union was held at the Show of Arts with Arch McRae presiding. Attendees included J. C. Wilson W. J. Stanton H. Mudie G. Ritter Ken Buorer M. Holstein and Secretary Don Shaw. A sympathy motion for the Newton family followed, noting two sisters lost recently. Secretary Don Shaw presented a report praising wartime agriculture, noting improved war conditions and fluctuating pig markets due to pork sales bans. He urged broader powers for the War Agricultural Committee and discussed manpower releases to boost production as butter rations may fall. The meeting adopted the report. Office-bearers were elected with Arch McRae as President, W. J. Stanton and J. C. Wilson as Vice-Presidents, Don Shaw as Secretary, and delegates to District Council named. The quarterly meeting addressed farm shortages, planned butter price stabilization for five years, and measures to market pocker pigs at optimal times.
The Secretary of the Ladies' Auxiliary reports a street stall last Thursday raising £6 12s. They thank donors for goods and money. Prizes included 100 cigarettes donated by Mr X to Mr G. Woekva. 10s to Mrs L Rye. other small donations from Mrs J Moore, Mrs T F Breese, Mrs W E German, Mr W Rumble, Mrs E Young, and Mrs FM Laurie. The Comforts Fund seeks more knitters as wool is available. A local man, Mr V Tierney, recovered his car after a crash near Gloucester. No fare losses or further damage reported.
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