Optometrists Visit Gloucester For Consultation At Hotel
Optometrist D. McDonald of London and Sydney firm Webster Jack & McDonald Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on Saturday February 12 and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel. Attending hours are 8 am to 1 pm.
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D. 1
McDonald, F.B.C.A
Hohours, F.sm.c
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Limited
Optometrista and Optiering
Gloucester
Commercial Hotel
Iam
Ty & Pam
Dated 1944 News Items From An Old Weekly
A fragmentary 14 January 1944 page notes local wartime items: a cow killed by lightning near Shullon, a car crash on the Pacific Highway with driver George Rodgers of Annandale hospitalized, multiple injuries treated at Dungng Hospital, and a drowning of Alice Amalia Riliatt at One Mile Beach in Camp Town. Also listed are railway sleepers inspection, Anniversary Day holiday on January 1st observance, dairy workers clothing coupon dispute, man power shifts for dairy and timber sectors, and Australia meat rationing start planned for January 17th with butter and sugar as only foods in short supply. also unpaid subscribers’ accounts.
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Pacific
Pydl- Ne
George Rodgers
Annandsla
Dum- Bog
Cook
Betty Wood
Upper Bowman Boys Wounded In Action
Mr and Mrs Ray Grant of Upper Bowman learn their son Russell Grant of the AAP was wounded in action with later reports listing a knee wound and one leg amputated at the hip. Another Upper Bowman boy named Les McCarthy was wounded again in enemy aircraft action, marking his third wound within a short period.
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Ray Grant
Bowman
Russell Grant
AAP
Melat
Uiat
Abs. Grant
Les McCarthy
Les
LocalRAAP and police notes from Gloucester district
Personal notes list Sergeant Bill Sharpe of RAAP at Whedewswir Bune spending part of his seven in Gloucester Emill. Mrs A DL Flohen of Imby Guinrgarbeweines Miss Nunsey Weekvs of Gloucester gave birth to a daughter at Cunnamble today. Plt-Sergeant Georg Matthew 26 leaves from a Worthen area. Vic Woolford and Adlon Smith recently earned their Plight-Sergeants stripes. Sister Bo L Moore at Roma Hospital Gloucester joins Royal Smith Sealey Hospital for Women Paddington. Nurse Stone of Stroud returns to Peak Hut Puddle Hospital for duty. Mr A Moore Stroud invites Wollongong Housewives Association president to public meeting and talk on mylis questions in a fortnight. Tonatole Walld'r Advlony doing reef duty at Strand and to move with Pombals. Constable Pearer at Cidonga to take up ute in Stand shortly.
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Migit
Bill Sharpe
He Raap
Whedewswir Bune
Seavn
Gloucester
Emill
Mlulimibimby
Nsw
DL Flohen
Imby
Guinrgarbeweines
Worthen
Hospital For Women
Paddington
Nursa Stone
Leo
Monte
Stroud
Haz
Peak Hut Puddle Hospital
A. Moore
Wollingong Housewives Association
Tonatole Walld'r
Advlony
Strand
Pearer
Cidonga
Late War News From The Front Amid Russian Push
A Moscow correspondent reports massive Soviet air and ground actions across German lines. Allied air power targets German fighters and bombers as fighting intensifies along the Bug River and a vast riverfront offensive threatens German forces on the southern Russian front.
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Arnold
U.S
Germany
Asnohl
Visaos
Iva Hitler
Ani
Uno
Bug
Moscow
Russia
Meni
Pawertit Risiat
Bugom
Urn
Wesperab
Red Cross Sale Totals From January Fundraising
Red Cross event results show a street sale on January 6 raised funds totaling £11 2d. A knitted baby set donated by Mrs B Nash brought in 15 shillings and was won by Mrs Be Quesne. A turkey donated by Mr H Higgins was won by Mr J Atkins of Barrington for 23 shillings 8d. A pie donated by Mr Retchert was also auctioned on the Saturday.
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Red Cross
Increased Teacher College Student Allowances Announced
Premier McKell announced higher yearly allowances for Teachers College students rising by £20 from the 1944 college year. The change, aimed at assisting financially distressed entrants, would cost about £21,500 annually and seeks to attract suitable applicants while aiding state service.
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McKell
Wwan
May McKell
The Wrong Mixture Kerosene Misuse Fined Motormen
A report on kerosene substitution for petrol in motor vehicles, prompting penalties up to 100 pounds or imprisonment for inferior fuel. Motorists William Feil Ling and Annie Lintary Doom were fined 1 and 15 pounds after using kerosene and petrol mix. Fuel control officials cited irregularities and warned further sanctions for improper fuel use.
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Pete
BR. Harvey
Focal
Thesita
William Fei Tling
Annve Lintary Doom
Thor Wots Poti
Bergiant
Midh
Jn ThortYy
Landslides Disrupt Farmyards Near Mount Gevren
Mr. B S McKay reports a major landslide on Sunday at his Mountainville farm 12 miles from Mt George. Water flow alarmed residents as rocks and soil up to 8000 yards covered yards and damaged several barns. A camel of a baby narrowly avoided injury. a miller’s yard was cleared as debris blocked routes. No casualties recorded.
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B.S. McKay
Mount Gevren
Tatee
Dap Vlotowke
McKay
Mountainville
Cock Creek
Mt George
Leo
Yaris
Kanare
Orr
Mic Mckay
Archie Green
Bowls Report Details Round of League Matches
In a Saturday fixture list, teams led by Dick Adams and partners faced several rivals. The account notes players Adams 27, 6. Ebbeck 27. Beattie 34. plus Hawdon 18 and others, with scores indicating tight bouts and notable performances.
Rabbit skins creater report from Winchcombe sales
Winchcombe Carson Ltt reports Sydney sales yielded only 43 tons of rabbit skins. Average prices fell about 8d per lb with various outgoings and petty charges cited. Fox sling supplies sold at nearly unchanged rates amid a range of damaged and brown fur lots and hare skins noted.
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Winchcombe
Carson
Ltt
Sydney
Petty
Army releases rural workers under wartime plan
Up to December end 4000 Army personnel were released under the Commoneywalth plan to supply urgently needed labor for rural industries. Minister for the Army Mr Vorde said this figure met the full quota for November and December, with the scheme now working satisfactorily according to Mr Fords.
Bartley warns branches over NSW fund contributions
Sydney Alderman Bartley Warns ACF branches that some Sydney suburbs withhold funds from the NSW division fund. He proposes each branch receive a clear picture of its contribution and stresses that local groups should support the central headquarters while aiding soldiers in their own areas. He notes NSW is unique in allowing branches to retain funds locally, unlike other states.
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WAWAL
APG
Furnis
Sydney
Ald
Bart
Thesdey
Nsw
Bretley
Anthinikabin
Commonwealth
ACK
Bartley Wvniton
Oye
Fetson
New South Wiles
Rudquarters
British Blitz Orphans Receive Nationwide Care Network
Mrs. Jennie Adamson MP heads the Good Samaritan effort aiding over 2000 orphans in Britain. The fund covers education and safe launches into careers, with Lord Mayor of London’s Distress Fund backing. An eight man education committee ensures aid reaches BNE orphans whose parents died in war while keeping the source of funds discreet.
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Britain
Ritz
Pariament
Good Samaritan
Jennie Adamson
Adamson
Lord Mayor of
Summer Tyre Wear Warns NRMA Engineers
NRMA engineers advise motorists to check tyres during the day and note heat indicators. Heat inside tyres stems from inflation, overloading, and faulty fittings, while sun heat cannot be blamed. Overloading by 20 percent reduces tyre mileage, though it may raise life expectancy by the same margin.
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NRMA
African War Update Reports Half Million Enemy Out of Action
Military bulletin cites over 500,000 enemy troops rendered inactive in Africa. Axis forces pressured as Allied advances continue across key fronts with persistent air and ground operations. High casualty figures underscore mounting attrition for the enemy in the theater.
In Memoriam Anne A Frost Died October First Nineteen Forty Three
In loving memory of Anne A Frost who died October 1 1943. Gone but not forgotten. Inserted by J and M Robbing and H E Broat.
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Annea Frost
J. and
M. Robbing
HE. Broat
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NAVY
Waista
P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. 1. Cavanough
A. Hazelwood
Crusader
Bennett
Church Street
Optometrists
Sunasuts
Ray Augus
Shullon
Wesnin
Forster
Dept. of Rail Ways
Sprapnan
Spoetinns
Glenpister
Jonny
Mi Baddelry
Ant
Moniay
W. B. Bindson
Hedley Clark
Mannoower
Australia
Beally
Abser H Ora
Upper Bowman
Private Russell GE
RED Cross Society
Bartley
Memoriam
Nial
Hal All
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