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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1946
Page
2
Optometrists D. McDonald F.B.C.A. Honours FBLC of London and Webster Jack McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on Thursday July 4 from 9 am to 4 pm and Friday July 5 from 1 am to 1 am, with consultations likely at the Commercial Hotel.
Friday column reports an outsized cabbage specimen weighing twenty pounds with a heart of fourteen inches, grown by B J Rheinberger, plus giant cauli flowers and details on feeding. Also covers Gloucester Shire Council meeting notes on pound fencing, Dr Wilson illness, a Garden Party by VA’s, business candidate fundraiser results, War Graves photo service, Ambulance Art Union results, and Bowman Farm Sports wrap-up.
The Professional Candidate's boxing sub committee announced the Gloucester Stadium draw for Saturday night July 6 featuring twelve fights. Notable bouts include J Britten 6 5 4 against RB Brown 5 5 and T Williame 5 7 facing T Moran 5 7 with several contestants listed from Tuncurry and Wingham venues.
A street stall sale is planned for Thursday to raise funds through donated produce and saleable goods. The event is organized by Miss Allessoi, professional candidate, with MUDDLE serving as secretary.
A large mixed-yarding of about 550 load of cattle at Sparke Pty Ltd ante sale drew strong attendance and generally good demand. Prices were firmer for store cattle, steers and heifers, with fat cattle not as strong as last sale. Scores of individual buyers and numerous figures for dozens of producers are recorded, reflecting solid demand though some pens failed to meet owner reserves. Homebush stock sales report steady trade with best dealers paying up to 4/- per 100 lb.
Miss Nance Hawdon returns to Newcastle after visiting Queen Street parents Mr and Mrs W W Hawdon. Mrs J Barnes of Dungog visits sister Mrs E A Gresham of Bradford. Congratulations to Kim and Mrs Middleton on birth of daughter at Roma Private Hospital. Mr D B McAndrew named relieving manager of country branches. Mrs Difford Webster of Bundook discharged from Narraweena Hospital. Molly Thomas of Nipper Street holidaying with uncle and aunt. D H J Bill admitted to Narraweena Hospital Tuesday. George Landers visiting Cooma and Mt Clusito, returning to Barrington. Mabel Carter of Pitlochry, formerly at Marra Hospital, charged yesterday. Stuart, son of Mr and Mrs Fison, home from Mitta accompanied by Ray Webeak.
Classified notice seeks used carpentry tools for purchase. Applicant TRITTER lists address 25 Phillip Street Gloucester for responses or inquiries.
Results of Manning District Ambulance Art Union drawn at Taree on Wednesday 11 June with total prize value of £83 0s 6d. First prize ticket 7507 to Mrs Boyd of Mosman. several other prize winners listed including Marchment of Wauchope, G Fissburn of Taree, J W QO Martin of Burrell Creek, Mrs L Carter of Brettville by Barrington, Frank Toley of Queen Street Gloucester, E J Buxton of Port Macquarie, Olive Goninen of Taree. Eleventh prize noted as well.
A colorful Commercial Ball at the Majestic Theatre Tuesday night drew a large crowd for the Business Candidate Doreen Arrowsmith in the RAL. The Strollers orchestra from Wrest Maitland played nonstop to please guests including Stroud visitors. novelty dances and a mystery dance added excitement with prizes for dance partners Coral Wade and Len Munro among the winners. A delectable supper was served by the ladies of the School of Arts while organizers and volunteers from Arrowsmith and Munro committees received praise for a bright social event full of festive mood.
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