Optometrists Visit D1 and Local Clinics Listed
Fragmentary notes show optometrists visiting Gloucester on Thursday July 12 and July 13 at the Commercial Hotel. Mentions Limited Optometrists and Opticians and several names unclear due to OCR errors.
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1945
Page
2
Fragmentary notes show optometrists visiting Gloucester on Thursday July 12 and July 13 at the Commercial Hotel. Mentions Limited Optometrists and Opticians and several names unclear due to OCR errors.
A rough compilation of public notices and brief items from July 1945, including accident and medical transport to Narrawara, farm reports on fodder and crops, married couples and community events, sales upcoming in the region, and local church and war charity announcements.
Homeraab Stants and Partners report cattle yarding with mixed quality. Prices show declines to 10/- per 300k and 20/- at the upper end, with buyers weighing moderate interest and light demand at best. Local yards at Son and Badpary Road noted a steadier trade on bullocks while some quality cattle sold at lower bids.
Local Gloucester community concludes a busy period with visitors to Be itlins Mies and Roma Private Hospital as births engagements and anniversaries are announced. Several residents travel for holidays and family visits while some experience accidents and health updates.
J B Chifley won the Labor Party caucus leadership, defeating the incumbent Prime Minister Porde. Forde becomes Deputy Prime Minister and joins a cabinet expected to include prominent ministers. The change follows the death of Curt.
The roll honours fallen soldiers including Private TAs Arthur Bownes of Boninan Gloucester and others from the Gloucester area. It records their deaths or injuries in military service, noting a hospital connection and the community mourning.
A garbled wartime fundraising appeal references troops, a canteen near Gloucester, and local supporters. Names such as Morey, Akhurst, and Bowles appear among committees and addresses. The text notes contributions, expenses, and a treasury update, urging continued support for the war effort.
The Gangat Red Cross met Friday with officers re-elected: President Mrs. B.T. Parker Treasurer Miss Ada Mul Vice President Mrs. W Fy Green and Mrs. G.S. Muring Secretary Miss W. Barry. The president praised local volunteers for a successful dance that supported the POW fund. treasurer reported an income of £00/1/ TN.
A garbled report notes a health centre meeting and party influence in the town. It mentions baby health services, a government department, and concerns over recent town development and plans along Church Street. The text is heavily damaged with many unreadable words and unclear actions.
The monthly meeting of the CWA was held with Mrs. Toalie presiding and officers/names listed including Mesdames Nave Oni TB, Gregory Deira, Hilley Hodgum Cartes and others. The Younger Set planned a Mid Heathers Ball, with notices about committees, open rooms, and upcoming events on Thursday next 1 July 1904, including preparations for a welcome reception and discussions on department matters and future meetings.
Bowling notes summarize Saturday results across many players and teams with names such as Fay Pini and Wootward. It notes a singles championship, mentions Woodward and Haydon, lists participants including Borley, Davis, Wilson, and Kerington, and references an upcoming set of arrangements for a summer meeting on Saturday lay July at 7 30 pm in the Setiest of Ares with drives to the event.
A fragmentary account describes a football practice with players including Jones and Bude. It mentions attempts at scoring, a final point controversy, and invites absent players to attend practice if weather allows this week ahead of a Hull team matchup.
Government reports show war expenditure totaling 505 million pounds, with 194 millions from revenue and 266 millions borrowed from funds in Australia. Commonwealth receipts reached 1310 millions, tax revenue setting a record at 110 millions against prior years.
Accounts up to June 6 2045 have grown overdue and subscribers are urged to settle promptly. A two year or longer subscription will be canceled on September 1446 without further notice unless arrangements for settlement are made by that date. D.C. Red
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