This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1944
Page
2
Optometrist and optician teams from Webster Jack and McDonald iSurtnay Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on Saturday. They may be consulted at the Caumiereni Hotel floors of visit, om. ty 6 pan.
A Gloucester district newspaper item reports a local soldier, George Rude, returned from the war in a serious condition and hospitalised in a central facility with hope for recovery. It also notes a barbed wire release advertisement by local landsowners and a guard of honor for veterans including Maria Yates. Additionally mentioned are a theatre program featuring Meg Hoge, the purchase of the racehorse Dule Cullen, rat and mice concerns, the Hunter Pionter passing, a visit to the butter factory by Singer Cromer directors, and a film row with George Formby.
A ministerial visit to Gloucester included Shire President RS Wilson and HN Chaplin with MLA Hamilton Koleht, to discuss establishing a sewing and labour centre for social female workers. The group toured districts and discussed a suitable building, while visits also covered Wingham Taree and Tuncurry with local industry launches and factory inspections.
Phoemu led the PYM Cup in a clever round at Sweelk Bridge finishing 209 net for 94 holes. Lon claimed the cup after a strong second round, while Wal. Garner was runner up with a noted finish. The Associates staged the Test round at the Cayarheh Cup, Mila MM. Aniddlebeank Swats posted zero for Tinet On Wednesday the Associates plan 15 hole strike tandip, with weekend mixed foursomes upcoming and Mrs T Hollingaworth scheduled for two tinature cune in the mixed f a rs omus handicap.
Russian forces seize Vilna rail station amid heavy fighting as 4000 prisoners are taken. British and American troops advance in France capturing Caen and breaching German resistance. Saipan campaign ends with Japanese evacuation of Tokyo area as capital strengthens air defences.
Bank announces interest accounts torn in the Commonwealth Savings Bank on 8th June. Regulations require pass books to be presented at least once a year for auditing and interest computation. Departures whose books have not been presented since May are urged to lodge them promptly for the chance to receive receipts.
The Gloucester A H and P Association held its annual meeting with attendance by members including Mr. Weekes and Mr. Parsh. Key topics covered finances, the Junior Farmers program, and plans for a 1945 Gloucester show in March with a push to renew secretary duties and future leadership.
A wartime estimate places about 70 000 women in Australia contributing to the labor force. The figure reflects the expansion of female work among war industries and related services during the period.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.