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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1944
Page
2
Optometrist D I McDonald of Webster Jack ie McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on a announced date and be available for consultation at the Commercial Hotel from 8 am to 5 pm.
A Gloucester Youth faced a Children's Court on Wednesday charged with stealing from his parents. The court required a pledge to attend church regularly and to behave. the father promised full restitution of the stolen money. Community notes cover local politics, sports, and social events in Gloucester including a plan to form a Country Party branch and upcoming shows and dances.
At the Central Criminal Court four men were convicted of a black market liquor conspiracy and given stiff sentences. Richard Herbert Kempley, 52, and David Blunk, 24, received maximum three year terms as alleged principals. Gordon Casey, 24, and Rinray Laifiawitr Rote were also sentenced to two years and twelve months respectively.
Report from the Australian political scene notes opposition to soldier preference in the coal bill. Federal Coal Commissioner likely to be N Mighell as stated by Attorney General Evatt. Menzies calls the bill a miserable stall in the House of Representatives. The article also covers a coal strike discussion and local farming and auction notices. Barrington Red Cross hosts a fundraising cake party on March 1 at Barrington Hall.
In Sydney at Homebush stock sales the market held steady with cattle and cows priced around 52 shillings per hundredweight while prime cattle and other lines showed little movement. Buyers and vendors exchanged notes on volumes and quality as traders reported steady demand across segments.
At St Philip's Church in Syne the wedding of Marjorie Avelo daughter of Mr and Mrs W Tt Relf of Dun Bog and lnte Ward's River, to Pte Kenneth Desile Whelan AIF returned elder son of Mr and Mrs S Whelan of Sydney was celebrated with Archdeacon Evenie officiating. The engagement is announced between Thomas Adam Wheeler and Thelma Grace Dodd. Norma Slade has accepted a Bank of New South Wales position at Walcha. Florence Amisly widow of Edwin Deacon Pike died at Moaman. Engagement announced for Lucy daughter of T Powney of Denison Street and Ronald son of A C Rowney of Cardiff. Jim LauPantis visiting Gloucester. Jim Baker left for Sydney. Mrs Arthur Grenfell OBE WW President of the YWCA will visit Australia soon and meet Lady Gowrie at Government House in Canberra to discuss women’s postwar work.
A large crowd attended the Ward's River Sports and Rodeo event on February 26 led by organizer Shr. Brue iran and committee members. The day raised substantial funds for the Red Cross while featuring horse and stock events, athletics, entertainment, and a high profile opening by MLA Mr. R. L. Pitegarld.
The article reports wet conditions during the singles championship with Fobblewhite beating Highfield 32 20 and Bolton 31 16 at Lowe. Social games feature Barthow Sheldon Highfield 29 v. K Boorer Carlin Adams 10 Garner Andrews 25 v. Boorson Rye 21 Gorman Houghton Beattie 19 v West Laurence Laurantus 19 Dombkins Watson 21 v Collins Ebbeck 30. Three visiting bowlers, DB McSwan Prince and Anto Hodges, attended Lin Bren vig. The green was praised for excellent condition and neat edges though garden quality was not noted.
The Stroud Patriotic and Agricultural and Horticultural Carnival opens on Saturday March 4 at 1045 with a packed programme. Veterans from Ward's River and notable athletes from Wyong, Wingham, and Singleton join a diverse lineup of athletic, novelty and equestrian events, plus a carnival dance.
The State Government weighs granting votes in the next elections to soldiers under 21. Elections will be held between May and July.
Commissioners will cut off power between 1 30 and 4 30 pm on Sunday next. Service will be obtained from the company's plant with short interruptions for changeover at 180 and 430 pm. F Lowd, Manager, Blouester Electric Supply Co Ltd.
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