Optometrists Visit Gloucester Regularly Scheduled
F.B.C.A. Honours and F.S.M.C. London of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited Optometrists and Opticians will visit Gloucester regularly and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm and readers should watch for the date of the next visit.
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L McDonald
F.B.C
F.S.M.C
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Gloucester
Commercial Hotel
Army seeks 1935 models top prices for ewt utilities and trucks
An advertisement calls for at once ten twenty ewt utilities and thirty fifty ewt trucks not older than 1935 models in good order, for purchase at top prices. The notice invites particulars in this issue. Also featured is a Majestic Theatre program with Busman’s Honeymoon and a dance night with Tip Top Orchestra admission 1/6.
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Sen
C.W.A
Majestic Theatre
Busman
Dorothy L. Sayer
Robert Montgomery
Lord Peter Wimsey
Debonair
Constance Cummings
Coroners Inquiry Into Driver Clarke Death at Gloucester Tax
The coroner at Gloucester Court House held an inquiry into the death of Joseph Phillip Clarke, a Dangar Gedge and Mallock salesman. Evidence described a car wreck on the Pacific Highway near Mograni Creek, with skull fracture as the cause of death. A rear tire failure and loss of control were cited, Clarke's body found seated in the car.
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Gloucester Court House
P. H.C
Taree
Joseph Phillip Clarke
Pacific Highway
Glouester
Munro
Hughes
Brian Carolan
Dangar Gedge and Mallock Co. Ltd
Clarke
Krambach
Fiett
Mograni Creek
NEL S Wardens Form in Copeland and Stratford
Mr Le Quesne and Mr Lynn visited Copeland last Thursday to address an enthusiastic meeting where fourteen Wardens were appointed in the Gloucester NELS. On Monday night a Stratford meeting drew about 50 attendees with twenty-two sworn in, showing keen interest and a push to firmly establish the organisation.
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le Quesne
Lynn
Copeland
Braham
N.E.S
Stratford
H. Bignell
Gloucester
Carsonville
W Houghton
Pennant Hills
Australians in Java Facing Prolonged Battle Dozens
About 3000 Australian troops are likely still fighting in Java’s mountain country east and west of Bandung. Lieut. Governor General van Mook said English-speaking forces in Java total about 5000 and had been grouped together for convenience, outlining the overall deployment as the campaign continued.
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Java
Bandoeng
N.E.1
van Mook
Civilian Registration for Australia War Effort
Civilian registration begins March 16 and ends March 24 for British subjects aged 14 and over. Forms are at post offices, with identity cards issued to registrants. Exclusions apply to active service personnel and under 16 or discharged forces. Emphasizes national urgency and penalties for noncompliance.
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Australia
Defence Forces
Aliens Control and
Aliens Service
Ward
Minister Ward Notes Register Card Question Clarity
The Minister for Labour and National Service Mr Ward says many workers trained in trades left them to start businesses or pursue other occupations. Returning to their former trade could greatly aid the country and a short refresher course could be arranged if needed to regain the old skill. It is to everyone’s advantage to answer the register question accurately.
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National Register
Labour and National Service
Ward
Darwin Bombing Marked Another Japanese Raid
Darwin endured a second nighttime air raid as Japanese bombers attacked again yesterday, prompting warnings and civil defense measures in northern Australia. Local officials urged residents to stay alert and seek shelter during ongoing aerial activity.
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Darwin
Realistic call to join the Voluntary Defence Corps in Australia
H J Jarrott urges Australians to abandon complacency about war risks and unite with the Voluntary Defence Corps to resist invasion. He emphasizes national duty, the need for armed readiness, and mirrors Britain’s WWII resolve after Dunkirk, stressing collective effort to defend Australia.
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Australia
Gordon Bennett
Ministry of Home Security
N.E.S
Voluntary Defence Corps
W.D.C
Herald
V.D.C
Hong Kong
Britain
Dunkirk
Empire
Austtalia
H. Jarrott
Gloucester VAD Announces Nursing Examinations Winners
At Roma Private Hospital Dr J N Channon led a Home Nursing exam where Primary Home Nursing named Mesdames Dillon Dwyer Latimore Thompson and Misses Lola Farley Cynthia Perram Gwen Allardice Helen Ferguson. Secondary Home Nursing listed Mesdames Hooke Street Hicks Foley Grahame and Misses Kemp Fasten Henderson Edwards Jenkins and Matthewson. Detachment to enroll new members from Primary Classes. VAD meets to plan emergency dressings and equipment. Old linen and flour bags welcomed by Miss Jenkins.
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J. N. Channon
Roma Private Hospital
Coat Found On Gloucester Rail Carriage
A lady's coat left in a railway carriage on Wednesday of last week was handed to the station master at Gloucester. The owner may reclaim it by proving ownership.
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Gloucester
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Gloucester Hotel
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Roma
McCarthy
Optometrists
The
Gloucester Advocate
Army
Berrico
Carson's
Northern Timber Co
Majestic Programme
Manilla
Joseph P. Clarke
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