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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1943
Page
2
An old advertisement proclaims the essential factors of a good family cough remedy. It asserts a remedy must be effective quickly, safe for adults and children, economical, and pleasant to take. Heenzo Cough Remedy claims a perfect score on all points and promotes concentrated formula.
Optometrists from Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited visit Gloucester on Saturday in August. They will consult at the Commercial Hotel from 9 AM to 6 PM under the Honours F.B.C.A. and F.M.C. London titles.
In July 1943 issues, the Glomestes Advocate reports on local events in Gloucester including a burial service at Lake Pine, a church ceremony, and associates’ competitions with Mrs. F. V. Munro winning a stroke event. It notes Dutch birth name variation trending among Winston, Franklin, Anthony, and Nazi-era restrictions. The Royal Commission ends abruptly amid Parliament privilege disputes. Personal notices include MLA T. Fitzgerald and MP John T. Bird, plus Shire Council notes and a rabbiters registration plan by New South Wales agriculture authorities.
Omeral statistics show butter production in Australia declined by 67986 tons in the eleven months ending May, compared with the same period to May 1941. The report notes year over year drop and hints at broader wartime agricultural impacts.
Ray Birmingham aged three became jammed in a crew can at Goombooran in Gymple district Queensland. Parents and others failed to free him so the can and boy were taken to Gymple Hospital where Tin-can surgery was attempted. A blacksmith’s shop freed him using a cold chisel and hammer after two and a half hours imprisonment. Swelling required massage to reduce.
Judge Foster of the Women's Employment Board told the Economics Society that women want a chance to prove themselves in industry. In Melbourne he noted surveys show the reply from women is simply, “Just give me the chance.” Subscription accounts for the Advocate to 30th June have been issued and should receive prompt attention.
A Wallaroo maned by wildlife reports of assaults near Collaroy led to a police shooting. Incidents began last October with near misses and escalated to June when the animal attacked a mother and baby, a woman, and a man. Constable Adams finally shot the creature after a chase toward a vacant allotment.
Red Cross Society hosted a tennis party for Prisoners of War last Saturday raising funds of £9 2d. Mrs Fitzgerald won the ladies trophy on court A, while Mrs West claimed the gens. Young on court B. Organisers thank donors including Mrs Monro and Mrs Webnek Copeland, Mrs Algbrel, Mrs Shepherd and Mr West. Mrs Shepherd donated a cake realized 12/5, won by Mrs Gordon.
The Ladies' Auxiliary War Chest Fund reports a successful street sale on Saturday raising 17/6/0 plus 15/ each in carpet sales. Thanks go to Mesdames Tate and McNaughton for stall help and to donors including Mrs I. Moore, Mrs W. Baston, Mrs Perram, Mrs W. Rumble, Mrs T. F. Breese, Mrs A. Yates, and Mesdames Brorson, Monro, and Crane. Competitions awarded prizes to Mrs Jack Giddey and Mrs R. Paterson jnr, with further items for sale and carpet-tickets available at the depot.
Bowling notes cover singles championship results with Hoover Hawdon Stay Hebblewhite Andrews Brorson and others. Consistency Handicap final lists Garner Teap Monro with 105. rink games feature Wout Highfield Ibbeck Ebbecke Clurthew Adams Boorer Collins Monro Sheldon and more with varied scores and matchups.
The marriage occurred on May 8 with Mary Winter and Allan tying in a ceremony at Campa church. The bride wore magnolia embossed frock and tulle veil, carried frengipannt and roses, attended by her sister as matron of honor in pale blue georgette. The officiant was Rev. H R Vines and guests later toasted at the Hyland home.
A brief note reports prisoners of war on the M1 route with public interest. The item notes a concern or event affecting local traffic and safety with no further specifics.
The Gangat Red Cross Branch held its annual meeting at Mrs. A C Murray’s home with the monthly Red Cross Social. Officers include President F Z Parker Treasurer R Muligan and Secretary Grace Green reelected as Hon Secretary. Balance sheet shows receipts total 120 5 4 with 85 forwarded to Headquarters and donations of 4 19½. Socials funded by home events. next social planned for August at Mrs Ken Murray’s. Competitive dances list winners Heather Parker and Jack Wisemantel 1st, Grace Green and Prevory Paff 2nd.
J H Garven recounts Mrs. Bates journey across Western Australia and the Northern Territory with explorer Rob Oldfield. Bates faced skepticism about a female trek but persisted. The piece notes government and royal recognition of her services and details her interview in a desert context.
Vegetable growers want to hire prisoner of war labor for farming tasks but cannot provide housing, and thus cannot proceed with the arrangement. The note highlights the problem of accommodation as a barrier to utilizing POW labor on farms.
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