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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1945
Page
4
A garbled report details Forster Suter and community activities, noting a wake of visitors, public notices, and social inquiries. It mentions the Rev martial events, schooling, and local residences with a focus on townspeople, their addresses, and the sequence of social calls and arrivals across Forster.
The State Youth Welfare Section director said thousands of boys who passed the Intermediate or Leaving exams were awaiting clerical job vacancies. He noted friction between authorities and National Service officers, stressing boys must register at the Welfare Section with a record of their exam status before entering work programs.
Citizens rushed to participate as War Savings Certificates and National Savings Bonds entered public use. The campaign urged saving through government issues to support wartime finance, with families and communities showing quick uptake in the program.
A postwar New England plan highlights navy beans as a key crop. Dr A L Hines, director of marketing, cites rising production costs and projected yields with potential annual gross receipts around 270 000 to 200 000. He notes 16 000 to 11 000 acres planted could boost local industry, improving farmer incomes and regional supply.
A letter from Cecil Dark warns residents of Glencenter area about proposed river diversions. He emphasizes preserving natural waters feeding Seventown and surrounding towns, urging citizens to prevent any tampering to protect future population needs and local resources. The note appeals for united effort and says no government or private body should alter river courses.
Sunday February services are scheduled across Gloucester churches including Presbyterian Barrington Hall Rev J A Smith and Rev D B Glyn Jones at multiple locations such as Upper Barrington Gloucester and Stratford pathways. Congregational and Free Presbyterian notices list times around morning and evening sessions with Graeme Smith assisting at Copslind Barrington and related chapels.
A chaotic report from Sydney Sun activity on a low tax eight week wholesale poultry scheme. Feathers fly as farmers voice anger over prices and harvesting claims. Officials describe demonstrations and claims about costs and viability. The piece emphasizes economic tension and public reactions to poultry trade.
A meeting of the Granters Association discussed rabbit protection fencing and netting options. Mr Payne and Mr Scholes argued over linemesh versus wire netting, with concerns about rabbit kittens escaping and property protection. The discussion highlighted practical fencing challenges and the need for effective barriers.
Church notes from Gloucester report a busy schedule after holidays with Parochial Council Tuesday, Ladies Guild Thursday, Boy Scouts Friday, and Sunday School sessions next Sunday morning. They extend well wishes to the Superintendent's mother and announce the Bishop's Lenten Pastoral broadcast, while praising Gloucester School scholars for passing the Intermediate exam and noting the departure of Mr and Mrs Sheldon to Temora with best wishes.
A British medical officer praises Western Australian Doctor Doane Le Sceur formerly of the German Hospital for POWs. He notes modern treatment, strong prior work, and the Red Cross support in providing food and care aiding recovery.
A fragmentary note describes a show titled green onion with unusual wording about harvesting and color. The readable text hints at a characterization of a weed and mentions early picking depending on arrival and brown tones. The garbled source leaves key details unclear.
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