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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1943
Page
2
Supplies of pigs totaled 1000 with backfat rates steady. Avower prices eased slightly while porkers remained firm. Back fasters and old to 270 per head, good to 200, others from 00 up. Batoners and various classes quoted with wide spreads and many figures, though OCR text is garbled in parts.
Mr Fadden told the UCP conference in Sydney that the coming federal election would be the most important in Australian history. He warned the Labor Party would push socialization as a postwar reconstruction test for the public to accept.
Jack and McDonald Pry Limited Optometrists announce a visit to Gloucester on Saturday April 1st at the Commercial Hotel. Consultation hours are from morning until 5 pm.
Friday items report political amendments affecting widows and widowers tax relief, a Forbesdale fire near a school with heroics by Mr. Muddie, and Red Cross meeting plans. Labour issues include Lang's expulsion from the ALP and misuse of National Security Regulations. Tabulam cattle sale notice highlights 2500 head offered.
Mr. Cec Britten was appointed postal assistant at West Maitland. Misa Ena Price attended a social evening hosted by Mrs Tilbrook before her upcoming marriage, receiving a cut glass fruit stand. A naval competition was won by Mrs Ken Crane. Cpl Happy Monro was a guest at Mr Jim Burley’s party. L/Cpl Russell Gorton wed Mina Gladya Tohneon at Tyrée and Cpl Harold Mourn wed Misa Ena Price at Gloucester Presbyterian Church, with the church packed.
Nurses nationwide must register under the Nursing Registration Order affecting both public and private hospitals and other facilities. It covers currently employed, married or single, and those in any nursing qualification or certificate, with two years hospital experience emphasized by the national director general.
The Director General of Manpower Mr W Worth announced indefinite deferment for eligible dairy farmers and workers in butter cheese and bacon factories. Deputies in the states gain discretionary power to withdraw surplus rural labor during peak periods with records kept of seasonal workers for harvest readiness and wartime food production needs.
The Sydney Sun weighs conscientious objectors in wartime, noting Quakers and others seek exemption while remaining in high paying munition work. It supports limiting pay for those avoiding combat, arguing true conscience involves sacrifice and warns even noncombatants may face risks if their beliefs justify inaction.
Readors are reminded of the big Patriotic Ball on Thursday next. The notice calls to attend the social gathering with community pride and festive activities planned for the evening.
The death occurred at Maitland Hospital on Tierray March 2nd of Joseph Suikart Cornish Fle wins aged 77. Born Bendelba he spent his life in the North Coast Districts, notably Gloucester, where he was known for singing and musical work. He engaged in road work from Booval Wharf to Gloucester and later ran a boot shop in Church Street. Survived by brothers John of Gloucester and George of Inlington. Interred privately in the Rutherford Methodist cemetery.
Bowling notes report the Pears Championship final from last Saturday. Whatson's four built a strong first half before Boorer's team overhauled them to win comfortably. Saturday results include FOURS CHAMPIONSHIP West Ebbeck Beattie Boorer 20 vy Gray Landis Laurence Whatson 17 and other events. Also listed are COCK O THE WALID Bolton Laurantus 15 and CONSISTENCY HANDICAP Bolton 75 Muara 20 Carthew 120 Browen vA Hobblewhite 120 Laurantus 107. Pairs Championship round one must be completed by March 20.
The Postmaster General Senator Ashley announced a 1900s plan to replace temporary junior operators with permanent telephonists at about 170 country exchanges and extend the scheme to 250 more. About 800 girls will gain permanent posts after examinations at each centre, improving service quality and departmental efficiency. Existing junior telephonists and new candidates will be tested for permanent appointments by the Commonwealth Public Service Board.
Twenty six coal mines in New South Wales were idle on Wednesday due to strikes, halting production and risking 28,000 tons of coal. Prime Minister Curtin said he was weighing declaration of stoppages as unlawful, stating he learned of the coal disruptions with great distress and bitter disappointment.
The Gloucester Pastures Protection Board notes ongoing district conditions since the November 16 1942 meeting. Dairy stock diseases, mortality causes, and cattle care are discussed, with drought and rain patterns, pasture quality, and milk output affecting local factories. Arsenical poisoning suspected in cattle from a Grafton dip, with 35 deaths by February 24 1943 and specimens sent for analysis. Mortality in dairy cows persists, linked to possible ergot, mineral deficiency, and digestive issues. limited postmortems available, with further lab work planned at Grenfell.
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