Fair Deal For Fighters Declares Military Strain
Mr Fadden condemned the heavy burden on gallant troops arguing veterans who served in four campaigns faced inadequate rest. He urged a policy guaranteeing two days' leave for every month of service to allow recuperation after prolonged tropical campaigns such as New Guinea.
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Australia
Communist Party
Middle East
Optometrists Visit Gloucestre In August
Dr. McDonald FRO A Honour PAMLC London with Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Mty Limited Optometrists and Opticians plan a vist to Gloucestre on a Saturday in August. They may consult at the Commercial Mote from 9 am to pm.
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McDonald
PAMLC
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Mty
Gloucestre
Death of Mr Frank Smith in Gloucester district
The Gloucester Advocate notes the death of Mr Frank Smith at Taree Hospital after a short illness. He lived in Gloucester most of his life, worked for Mrs KB Edwards at Buckett's Road and previously for Hale Norman Shaw on the Barrington. He was about 72 or 73, with two sisters in the Manning district. Mrs Howards praised his honesty and kindness, especially with animals.
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Fancy Dress Ball A Social and Fundraising Success
A crowded Fancy Dress Ball organized by Messrs Brown and Smith for the Bed Cross War Fund raised 70 pounds 5 shillings. Prizes included Best dressed pair Cecil Berry Norma Wooll Hined, Highland Costume, Egyptian Princess, Russian Cossack, and Absent minded Professor. Net profit 59 pounds 3 shillings after expenses. supper and decor by Red Cross ladies.
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Kinney
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Loris Brown
Aton Smith
Allan
Aly Fores
Red Cross
Ireland
Mesdames le Quesne
Bennett Wid Highflet
Cecil Berry
Norma Woo
Indy
Gent
Freda Biineh
Ron
McCarthy
Jin Landers
Joan Paterson
Buces Waka
BBC
H. Gray
Prines
Hall
War Chest Fund Donations and Tennis Party Revenue
War Chest Fund totals to date advise donations from Frank Williams and Mrs Holingsworth plus Ladies Auxiliary Tennis Party contributions. £857 8s 11d since October. Tennis Party raised £1 18s 9d with winners listed for A Court and B Court.
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Gloucester War Chest Fund
Frank Williams
Norge
Red Cross and
War
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Gloucester
Kennedy
Tnnis
War Chest
Mesdames Monro
Brorson
Crane
Bert Nash
C. Gordon
Ben. Monroe
Eley
A. West
Neamer
West
Lawler
M. Price
Ban on Killing of Light Pigs and Meat Sales Policy
The Commonwealth Controller of Meat Supplies bans slaughtering of porkers under 100 lb carcase weight after August and forbids sale of pork from such carcases. Aimed at meeting wartime demand for heavyweight bacon and pork for fighting services and England, amid concerns over lightweight pig production. Also reports expulsion of 12 pupils for singing the National Anthem. shortage of civilian doctors noted in Sydney and country centres.
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Mr. Tonkin
England
Abbott voices postwar plan and unity call in Gloucester
Captain Abbott outlines wartime achievements and Curtin era actions, urges one Australian Army and all-party government. He argues for postwar drives in primary industries, rail gauge unification, water and electricity projects, rural relief, inland industry, and immigration to stabilize Australia.
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