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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 10, 1945

Page

2

Optometrists Visit Honours PBMC Event

Optometrists from Tach and McDonald Sydney will visit GUOUCRETER on Thursday July 4241 from 8am to 6pm and Friday July 4241 from 9am to 10am. The event honors PBMC and includes Dr McDonald of Webster and Mary Tes.

McDonald Pbmc, lLondin Webster, Tach & McDonald Sydney Optametrista Opticians Guoucreter Bam Pam Praday Mary Tes Cone

Local notices mix with flood impact and entertainment

A jagged set of notices reports mortgage relaxations in capital regulations, flood losses across Tweed Funes with hundreds of animals affected, a welcome home for Sergeant A Gresham, and local social events. The Majestic program lists Standing No for Friday and Saturday, while auctions and community gatherings fill the week with dances, church events, and a race meeting upcoming.

War War II era notes and obituaries from Sydney and nearby towns

Personal notices from the Chronicle list individuals connected to banks and wartime service. Frank Leslie Smith of Lank Rodd and Graeme Smith of Contant are named. IDs include Tedheraned and Lea families. Aged funeral and memorial references appear for multiple local figures, with mentions of wartime service, wounds, and wartime loans.

Obituary text recounts Ellen Tonks and Christina Druban deaths

Ellen Tonks of Gloucester died Sunday morning, widow of Charles Tonks, survived by six sons and three daughters, funeral held at Gloucester cemetery with Church of England rites. Christina Druban of Cotte District Hospital, aged near 88, survived by five sons and three daughters, funeral in Cate Harbour Catholic cemetery sought, with family notes of travel and work history.

Ellen Tonks Mra Gloucester Touke Torks Stockton Tonks Wig Charles Beet Wellingtom Chee Blomcoater Harold New Lambton Victor Mariville Claude Faraun Nellie Ratley Les Sydney May Elly Rodney Church of England Mes. C. Druban Christina Drulman Yelief Robert Druban Bellingen Cotte District T Droid Lanedowne Dahan Coranguls Macleay River Bellinger Dé Towned Coft Flarboar Mra A Mtr Land Cort Bor Ted Tom Uninge Bob Lismore Len Wal Ali Mesdamen A. McLeod Ale Harbour Ji Bolton Saint Bolton Hopley F Mackavilje Cate Harbour Chumpton

Welcome Home to Max Hayter from World War II Prison Camp

Max Hayter, a returned World War II prisoner of war, was welcomed home after four years in German camps, including Crete. He served with the 2/5 Battalion, Sth Division, and was captured in Crete in 1941. He spoke of harsh conditions, improved treatment as the war turned, and the relief brought by Red Cross and Allied air drops. George Blanch, another POW, landed in Sydney and described the grim camp life and the relief felt upon reunion.

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Repatriated War Veterans Return to Sydney Harbour

War veterans from Europe sail into Sydney after repatriation from Germany. Thousands of ex prisoners are welcomed by cheering crowds as ferries shuttle to Fort Macquarie while militia bands play. Veterans receive clothing coupons tobacco passes and celebratory reception amid cheers and parades.

Air Vorce Sydney Germany Fort Macannrie Abc

Unclear Arctic Event Reported by Geil Authority

A rough OCR reads of a New York based Geil authority log note describes a heavy wind event in a freezing ocean. Snow coverage drives fish to the surface, forcing them upward and into the air as violent Bering Sea winds carve the sea bed and icy surface, with fish reportedly weighing up to LOI.

Tragedy at Glenrock Woman and husband slain

A Glenrock tragedy unfolds as a woman and her daughter are found dead while the husband Arthur Heme, 60, survives injured. Constables report a sealed letter and a fatal wound to the throat. Moonan Fiat, near Scone, becomes the scene as authorities move a coroner and ambulance to the home. The husband allegedly claimed he shot his wife and daughter then attempted suicide before collapse. Neighbors describe Herne as a popular man in the area with ties to local racing circles.

Arthur Heme Wells Glenrock FW. Betton Nunitle Byaney Britten Bruce Bia Gwendaline Mij Heme Mia Maunt Gum Horne Nikye Sonne Meamchille Lampectar Marne Gloucester

Ages of Women Puzzle Sydney Judge Says

In Sydney Divorce Court Justice Edwards noted it is impossible to gauge a woman's age by appearance or by her own claim. He observed that younger women claim to be older and older women claim to be younger, making age unreliable in testimonies.

Justice Edwards Sydney

Gloucester Hed Cross Annual Meeting Delayed Notice

The annual meeting of the Gincester Hed Grose ranch is announced to be held in the School of Arte at 2.0 on Tuesday July 7 with business of office bearers and other matters. A good attendance of members is requested to welcome the President and partake in the Popular Motter Concert. M. Bolton and Stella Smith are joint hon. secretaries.

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Accounts and Subecryption Notice for June 1943

The Advocate accounts for the quarter ending June 30 1943 show debts and necessitate prompt attention. Subscriptions two years or more in arrears may be canceled on July 145 without further notice. Arrangements must be made to settle accounts before that date.

In loving memory of Jamée Henry Rudkin

In memory of Jamée Henry Rudkin who passed July 18 140, aged 64 years. Beloved husband and father, brother and uncle. The verse and spelling suggest a memorial note from family, noting sorrow, enduring love, and a promise to meet again in heaven.

Rudkin Jamée Henry

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