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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1945
Page
3
A Maitland cattle market report notes lighter supply and strong demand with prices up to 20s per head for prime cattle. Buyers from Queensland attended and cleared May values, while heavy, light, and vealer lots saw varied gains and steady competition across yarded stock at Homebush and nearby sales.
Warrony Ma, longtime manager of the Wingham Rural Cooperative Society Ltd, is reported as aiming to enter the position. The article notes his wealth and previous tenure, signaling a planned candidacy and potential leadership change within the cooperative.
A NSW Legacy report outlines benefits for widows and dependants of ex-servicemen, detailing medical, educational, and employment aid. It notes country branches in Canberra, Newcastle, Queanbeyan, Wagga, and Albury, a Button Day Appeal on July 0, and urges donations to 18 George St Sydney to aid orphans and families through government-supported programs.
The American press notes the long-term dairy, meat, and commodity agreement between Britain and Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It discusses Rhodesian copper and Empire sugar, plus potential postwar food price policies. The U.S. outlook favors free markets, warning the accord may seed future controversy as industrial nations balance prosperity with domestic agricultural security and Meat supply expectations.
Reported Allied action outlines coastal operations near Bougainville's northern tip as Japanese defenses fade and Swift Commands disrupt Japanese communications. In Okinawa, American gains widen as infantry breach central Japanese positions while Superfortress bombers attack Tokyo Yokohama and industrial targets.
A regional medical note touts a peppermint cure labeled Thranta Woods claimed to relieve sore throats and related discomfort. Promoters describe it as a potent remedy available through local shops and apothecaries with endorsements from several local figures.
A fragment listing church services across Gloucester and nearby towns. Items include Church of England, Presbyterian, Methodist, Congregational, Baptist services with locations such as Gloucester, Stroud, Rockhurst, and nearby halls. Dates mention Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th to Saturday 16th with varied times.
A bottle found by a Mugri woman at Palakau in Hawke's Bay contains a yellow parchment dated 162 purportedly the will of Roger Kennedy. It states the finder of the bottle shall be sole beneficiary. An explorer voyage is noted, and the item is going to an investigator for inquiry.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Luuay Pinus and George Boater near Wunlamagery and a pipe found in good condition after 15 years since 1029. Mention J Pratt, a farmer, and a life membership badge of the Parmers fund Bettlere with references to vows and coins.
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