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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 29, 1944
Page
2
Optometrist D L McDonald of Sydney firm Jaci and McDonald Pty Limited plans a visit to Glocester with a consultation at the Commercial Hotel. Details uncertain due to damaged OCR but indicates an itinerant optometry event and potential charges.
Civilian correspondence control and alleged information leakage drew strong criticism from Mr Spender as fear of victimisation grew among businesspeople. The Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme will begin on a limited scale in March for ex soldiers and women with courses in professional fields, depending on manpower. Miners aged 18 to 25 on the South Coast received army call‑up notices after urgent orders from the Commonwealth Coal Commissioner. notices require reporting for medical review early next week. Wanda River Sports succeed under fine weather raising about £500 for Red Cross. The Treasurer, Mr Chifley, noted High Court decisions signaling no third year tax lag. NSW footwear repair prices set to begin Saturday. a community plant purchased via Gloucester Dairy Co. is now in operation under Mr K Bytrs. An event at Smith Bros’ farm near the golf links offers a view of real work on Thursday.
A Sunday afternoon tornado struck Narrabri causing extensive damage to the power station and supply lines. Crumbling cables cut power for days as shops windows walls and chimneys were damaged. The Roxy Theatre suffered severe disruption with chairs piled in heaps. total losses run into thousands of pounds.
Public notice outlines mandatory advertiser details for motor vehicle listings including name and address, year model maker and type, maximum price, and accepted price. Separate items note rail inspection plans in Gloucester on March 7 1944 and butter production subsidy debates in Parliament with discussions on additional funding and wage implications.
War Chest fund notes from Gloucester district praising community support and detailing a local appeal replacing a statewide drive. It lists individual donors and amounts from 16 shillings to 3 pounds, with letters recounting during 1944 Christmas time and urging continued help for services this year.
Major BP Dawson and Mr CR Bennett enter Gloucester State Election scene with UCP banner potential. References to past service, reentry plans, and local engagements. Also notes on war veterans social at the Majestic Theatre, death of Leo Kelly in Sydney, and hospital updates for Mrs Dodd and nurse Hayes in Newcastle.
On Saturday March 4 at Watcha Showground yards Mr EY McGuire will offer 660 Toreford steers aged 15 months to 3b. At Ghwuceater Shire Yards on Tuesday March 14 Mosnra W F Sparke Pty Ltd will offer Merars J W & J Abbott's Rawdon Valw dairy herd and plant.
The House of Representatives debated a looming food shortage as war pressures strain production. Earle Page warned of intolerable conditions, noting producer shortages and rationing controls harming the war effort while the Food Controller faced resistance over distributing tyres and equipment. The Commerce Minister acknowledged rubber shortages and urged cooperative carting to maximize vehicle use.
Members at a committee meeting ratified the programme for the rodeo as Gloucester riders and bullocks are organized. Donations totaled 417 pounds and 0 pence with Arthur Tate gifting 2 pounds 2 shillings for a bullock riding prize. The committee appeals to local stockowners to provide cattle and favors broader community participation despite recent bereavements in the Newton family.
Late war news reports signs that Japanese key personnel are leaving Rabaul New Britain and Kavieng New Ireland. Observers note a Pacific battle for these cages began in December and appears won at a cost of about four hundred pianos. Rabaut, guarding sea routes to the Bismarck Sea, was shelled again Friday by US destroyers launching a dawn bombardment followed by Symmons aircraft dropping 112 tons of bombs. One plane reportedly went into the water during the attack, suggesting Rabaul no longer threatens the South and South-West Pacific.
Amid turbulent market chatter at Winchcombe and Carson's, cattle values showed little movement with uncertain demand. Officials report mixed bidding and sparse trading, leaving prices quoted around historical norms for the period.
The Lower Hunter and Gloucester District Council of the Primary Producers Union held its annual mooring at Raymond Terrace on February 22 with strong attendance. Mr J L Fitegersid MLA opened, new delegate G Wine deyer welcomed, and a lengthy report urged increased production to meet Allied demands. Members discussed labour shortages, dairy pressures, butter prices, and the need for fair primary product wages. the report was adopted.
The Lord Bishop spoke on moral standards and proposed measures such as press and cinema censorship, a voluntary abstinence vow for youths up to twenty one, and parent enforced curfews. He urged prayer, self denial, giving, and regular worship with midweek services. The annual Sir Paul’s Ladies Guild meeting is set for next Thursday at 3 p.m. Rev J A Smith presides.
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