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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1944
Page
2
Dr McDonald and associates from Webster Jack and McDonald Pty Limited will visit Glovewster on Saturday April 2 and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel. Hours of visit are in the advertisement.
The Friday 1944 Gloucester ad shows J P Abbott pressing the Minister for Mumityms on rabbit netting amid a reported 42 percent increase, while Curtin hints at resignation over coal policy. Other items note street stalls, censorship inquiries, Pajama Girl case, soldiers’ leave, the Country Speaks on radio, and upcoming auctions and shows in Maitland and Taree.
A County Party meeting at Gloucenter near Dungog on Tuesday elected officers and set nominations for the next election. Key figures included C J Abbott and W Hawden among delegates from Dun Bog Gloucester Gresford Allynbrook Burtvill Creek. chairs and treasurer were elected and nominations close on 24 May with preexisting candidates Abbott and Andrews among those spoken of.
A successful Waukivory Alli Red Cross dance raised funds and featured a novelty dance won by Keith Suncoln and partner, with Peter Aitken winning the 10 open order. The event welcomed home Sergeant A Gresham and Pte P Faley, who received gifts from the Patriotic Committee amid donations from local residents. Final collection details to be settled by the Patriotic Committee at the Monday night meeting.
A social gathering at the School of Arts last night honored Miss Joan Maundy on her engagement to Mr Irwin Tul l with dancing by the Tip Top Orchestra and gifts. Gloucester figures George Murphy and Mrs Fox’s private hospital operation are noted, while WO Thompson, of the RAAF, recovers after a lightning strike incident in New Guinea. Gwen Gerland of Bock rile announces engagement to Frederick Joan of Clytesdale Foreton.
At a Gloucester gathering the School of Arts hosts a well attended meeting to form the Gloucester Race Club. D. H. Mil and Dargarilie move to appoint a secretary and treasurer, with Wilston Elston proposed as treasurer. A committee is named to study track suitability and a next meeting is set to report on committees.
The first round of the singles championship nears completion with several matches decided. Notable results include Carpenter losing to Boomer 26 22, Ebbeck defeating Sandon 32 24, Beattie beating Monro 33 28, and Whatson edging Camrantas 31 27. Social Games results show Rye Laurence 20 v Lowe Parthew Shaldon 28 Chaplin Collins Highfield 19 Gorman Carolan Kendall 30 Phillips Brown Whatson 18.
Thomas Henry Casimir aged 60 years died at his residence 39 Welleglay Street Summer En after 34 years in the police force. He served at Boat Harbour Kempsey Taree Stroud Gloucester Tinoner Wingham Cooranbong and Frederickton before retiring in July 1916. His wife died earlier and he is survived by son Thomas Alfred and four daughters Mary Una Gwen and Doris. Mr Times.
The district rural school records monthly teats results with names such as Juno Williams Warren Yardy Margaret Jones Gwen Wranks Judith Eagieton Shirley Colaman Yvonne Barbara Meores Tony Wilington Norma Blanch Tom Meil on Margaret Deardn Eagleton Joan Maspen Don Hoy Ethel Lowe Julie Williams Norman Tyne.
Sydney Pig Values, Winehcambe Carson Ltd reports supplies of pigs at Tuesday's Sydney sale were 2600, including 800 stores. Prices varied for prime backfatters and baconers with firm pricing for other descriptions. Prices ranged with heavy weights reaching 240 per head, good to 180 per head, lighter weights from 75 to 180. Local ton prices and weight bands shown with varied per hundredweight figures.
British scientists at Cambridge University work on a sun resistant pig breed to yield lighter bacon. Experiments show white pigs redden under heat while black pigs tolerate sun better, but housewives dislike dark rind. Researchers pursue a golden brown pig to resist sun without compromising bacon quality.
Commercial cattle sale held at Glourwater yesterday saw a mostly steady market with some consignments not offered due to a large 400 head consignment from J. B Smyth. Prices varied with multiple lots including 31 black steerers at 11/16, 25 at 11, and 12 at 19/12, among numerous others, reflecting typical regional trading activity and buyer demand.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports 2049 cattle yarded with prime bullocks scarce and vealers plentiful. Best vealers to 61 shillings per 100 pounds. steers 6 shillings. heifers 4 shillings 8 pence. bullocks 4 shillings. cows 41 pence. Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd notes 2048 yarded with generally good trade, lighter weights dominating. market unchanged.
Mrs. Tom Hollingsworth won the String Bag donated by Mrs. H A Abbott and realized £2 4s 6d for Red Cross funds.
In memory of our dear father and grandfather Samuel Sydney who passed away in March 1942. Lovingly remembered by family with words about the midnight stars and a heartfelt tribute.
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