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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1944
Page
2
D T L McDonald B C L S M C London of Webster Jack McDonald Sydney Pty Limited Optometrists and Opticians will visit Gloucester on Saturday August consult at the commercial hours of visit.
The Gloucester area seeks 80 able women for a dyeing and factory job with arrival expected by Wednesday 26 July. Details urge early contact through the local committee, promising steady labor if sufficient applicants are available. The VAD also requests winter clothing and toys by 28 July for Red Cross aid.
The Associates held a secret golf competition on Wednesday. Mrs Munro won the event. the group will contest the monthly medal and the second round of the Locke Cup.
General Montgomery, Allied Commander in Normandy, states the war in Europe should end this year. He recalled addressing officers on D Day, asserting that with proper staff work Germany could be out of the war this year. He notes German fronts are stiffening in winter.
A visitor from MY Me Andrew, manager of Coymer Banke, and Mix Winnie Aldo of the WAAAK united in marriage at the Gloucester Presbyterian Church on Wednesday. The ceremony was attended by celebrants and guests including Deb Wilks, Roy Dries, and others. The couple were greeted with well wishes and the event was tied to local community figures and fundraisers.
A detailed wedding notice for Miss Joye Lure Howlett and Private Roy Wade in Thowwong. It describes the ceremony at ENRUANK Church, Rev S Atherton officiating, organist Miss Todd, and the bride’s white satin gown with heart neck, veil, and shower bouquet. Attendants include Mrs G Crampton, and Pte H Cook served as best man. Reception follows in the city with guests and telegraphic notices.
The cabinet resignation in Japan signals a new war cabinet to steer Saipan losses, while Emperor faces a crisis. Guam endures unprecedented bombardment by Pacific Fleet units with heavy bombings and naval barrages. An apparent assassination attempt on Hitler triggers Reich security shifts as Himmler could gain power. In Normandy, British tanks push over the Orne, seizing Cagny and Trun, nearing Caen as armor swells the breach against stiff German defenses.
Gloucester auctions reported solid turnout of buyers for cattle pigs and calves. Prices held firm with strong demand for prime weights and stores. notable large yarding led by local firms and brokers including Sparke Hicks Sansom and Phillips. next sale scheduled Tuesday week.
Udush stock sales at Winchcombs Carson Ltd report prices for various cattle. Prime bullocks brought up to 68 pounds per 100 pounds, steers to 60, heifers to 54, cows to 58, one at 90. Market described as lower with fair quality and light weights rising about 10. Glowcrater herd sold 12 cows to 14 pounds each, over 65 pounds six pence per day.
Coroner's inquest at Gloucester heard evidence on the July accident that killed George Rudkin. Witnesses described the lorry crash on the Pacific Highway in thick fog, Rudkin's head injuries, and his death at 3:30 pm after hospital treatment.
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