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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1942
Page
2
D IL McDonald FCA and FCMA of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester regularly. They may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Watch for date of next visit.
Parents are advised that the Shire Council has arranged for children to be treated at the Council Chambers Gloucester commencing at 1 a.m. on July th and final injection on 20th August. Consent forms available from schools to be completed and sent to the Shire Clerk prior to commencing treatment with a fee of 2 shillings per child and a maximum 4 shillings per family. Very generous support was accorded the sports gathering held at Gangat on Saturday in aid of patriotic funds. Visitors attended from surrounding localities and the day was busy with a long varied programme of events. A young man named Knox fractured an arm in one event. Members of the V D C attended with horses and riders. Mr Ray Atkins of Stratford, a member of the Gloucester Volunteer Defence Crops, broke his left arm while training with the unit. It is proposed to carry out Sleepers and Timber inspections at Gloucester on Tuesday 30 June at 9 a.m. Carters claims must be on proper forms at the start of the inspection. According to the N R M A the retail price of charcoal outside the metropolitan area was reduced over two months ago. Some retailers still charge 6/10 per 56 lb bag or 1 1 8d per lb, despite the reduction. In Sydney and Newcastle metro area prices remain unchanged. On Tuesday 30 June Messrs W E Sparke Cer Pty Ltd will sell at the Gloucester Shire Yards 800 head of fat and store cattle. The yarding includes Hereford bullocks, Devon-Durham cross cows, calves, and prime fat bullocks. Buyers are advised they can attend with confidence.
Authorities act on a director general of manpower recommendation to verify all men of military age who did not notify area officers of changes of address or occupation. The aim is to catch evaders using a new ration and identity card system to facilitate the check.
A large gathering celebrated Cpl. Herb Smith due home from overseas on leave at the Majestic Theatre. The welcome included wallets of £2 from the Gloucester War Chest Fund, tributes from the Returned Soldiers Social Committee, and a woollen comfort presentation to Mrs. Smith. Alan Crowfoot, Keith MccSwan, Pte. Keith Easton, and Reg. McKinnon also bid farewell, with music by the O.K. Dance Orchestra.
To the editor a Gloucester senior Protestant minister defends the community against Rev. B Martens criticism of local church response. He cites duty to troops and war charities, notes lack of support for a mission by unproven evangelists, and says he would sponsor a mission only if proven and endorsed by his colleagues.
A witty exchange shows a wife affirming that her husband trusts her with his business troubles and purchases. The remark proves the couple’s financial dynamics and candid communication about money matters.
The inquest found soldier Harry Cecil Mellon died from injuries after being struck by a car driven by 17 year old Raymond Clive Anderson on Fullerton Road Stockton. Coroner Mr A G Chiplin ruled accidental death not manslaughter, citing no gross negligence. Witnesses described the incident and statements from Anderson and others were reviewed.
A reader disputes a Shire Council note about a road exchange claiming no road to the Battery exists. He argues the 1911 survey shows the only viable vehicle route and warns the current six year path lacks Land Board ratification, mockingly noting wind in the chambers.
BBC talk features a night-fighter pilot recalling a dramatic encounter. He describes engaging a raider at 8 000 feet under searchlights, closing to 50 yards, oil on the windscreen, and then firing as another bomber at 12 000 feet was pursued. He reports the kill, return to base within twenty minutes.
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