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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 11, 1943

Page

2

Gloucester Optometrist Visit By D I McDonald

Optometrista and Opticians Jaci and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited announce a visit by D I McDonald of Webster Jaci and McDonald to Gloucester on Saturday August 7 at the Commercial Hotel. Hours 9 am to 6 pm.

D. I. McDonald F.B.C A F.s.mc London Webster Jaci & McDonald Sydney Gloucester Commercial Hotel Ravenshaw Church Streets Money Orden Savings Hank Sabiranys

Missing Pilot Officer Gid dey in World War II action

The note from the Department of Air Melbourne confirms Pilot Officer Reginald Samuel Gid dey is missing as a result of air operations on May 28. He piloted a Lancaster on an operational flight over the target. circumstances of loss are unclear but suspected enemy action. Further information will be shared as it arrives. The letter extends the Department's sincere sympathy to his family.

Wg, Giddey Bred Gildey Hue Department of Air Melbourne Thg Department Reginald Samuel Giddey Mit Subragnang Us Department

Australia dairying award reached by arbitration court

The Bailey Award for the dairying industry across Australia was settled before Judge Kelly in Melbourne on Thursday. The award may take effect next month with retrospective application. Wages: juniors under 17 £3 8s, adults £4 16s, and those with three employees £6 1s. Females minimum two thirds of male rate for over 20. Deductions for boats 18s, 20s, 25s in the respective classes. 58 hour week, 10 holidays a year, one day off monthly. Casual labour 2 per cent higher.

Australia Kelly Artiteation Court Melbourne

Manpower rules affect NSW workers and exemptions stated

New South Wales Director of Manpower Mr Bellemore reports that manpower regulations apply to all ages. He notes a belief that those over 49 are exempt, clarifying exemptions only pertain to engaging women under protected undertakings, not terminations or transfers. In Lithgow court, 80 people faced penalties for offences linked to unregistered wireless sets amid a police and Postmaster General inspection. Government and party leaders clash over defence policy and wartime staffing implications ahead of elections.

New South Wales Bellemore Nations Service Om Rer Ottigor Penaltins Pines Lithgow Hein Ward T Hen Australia Curtin Ulty Iven Mucky Labour

Red Cross Tennis Parties Promote Prisoner Support

Mesdames Brorson Crane and Monro organised a Park Courts event last Saturday to raise funds for Prisoners of War. Total proceeds reached £2 15s 10d with winners including A Court Brim Wellard for the Indy’s Trophy and N. Smith for the year’s prize. Donors and trophies recognized, including Mrs B Nash’s knitted gloves won by Mrs R Hetherton. A second party on Monday raised £1 5d with Mrs F Akhurst donating a ladies’ trophy won by Mrs Ray West. Frank West claimed the Gent’s Trophy.

Mesdames Brorson Crane Monro Park Courts Ely Mesdames F Fraok West

Gloucester Shire Council debates postwar road plan and timber access

At a Wednesday meeting the Gloucester Shire Council reviewed a Department of Main Roads letter proposing a postwar construction program. Officials discussed developmental roads, state highways, and continuous routes from Gloucester to Nawendoc and Banock, with emphasis on timber transport, river crossings, and co operation with Stroud Shire and Forestry Dept. The council adjourned after agreeing to pursue a broad, multi locality road plan and funding applications.

Gloucester Department of Main Roads Department Finknoinhy Moore ‘ Brosident Laurie J. G. Wilson A. Gresham Breese G.D. Laurie Counci Gite Stratford A. J. B. Laurie Waukivory Waleha Waukiyory Stroua Acd B. Laurie Cornelia Cr. J. G. Wilson Wauk- Wory AL J.B. Laurie Chaplin Stroud Cy. Whison Stroud Sirene Btvese Illegard Gini Hoa Crindle Wilson Wordham Fordham’s Junction Reserve St Wilson Ad. B. Laurie MLR Bend Nowendoc Trim Bullah Vamworth Breene Ciro Council M- Rheery Barnard Wilton A. J. B. Lautie Timveron Devil's Dale Rawdon Vale Gloucester River Craven Plateau Craven Creek Gresham Devil's Date Breese Wald Counellas Ley Imber Devil's Pring Mary Industries Breese #iid A.J. B. Laurie Whispering Gully Dr. Gresham Scone Curoncaburle Cr JG Bundock Barrington River Dr. Breese

Monthly Meeting Report Delayed to Next Issue

The usual monthly council meeting was held yesterday and the full report will appear in the next issue.

Gloucester Police Court Verdict on Repeated Offender

Laurence Lionel Blackett pleaded guilty at Gloucester Police Court to stealing 42 from Mr. Ringer Garner. He was sentenced to six months in prison. An old offender with prior convictions, he admitted acts against another man and admitted impersonating a sergeant major. The recovered £6 14s was ordered returned to Garner.

Gloucester C. W. Street R. Li. Sheldon J Xp Laurence Lionel Blackett Ringer Garner Mall and Gant Blackett Grier Wwoal Smd Garner

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