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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1943
Page
2
In Sydney last week the Director General of Health Dr Morris urged parents to immunise their children saying deaths from diphtheria show thoughtlessness or archaic views. He warned that three child deaths were avoidable and emphasized the epidemic danger.
The latest NSW dole figures show 4,874 people still on sustenance, with past months listing 8,686 in April and 40,130 in September 1839. Historical highs trace back to May 1921, while current data indicate 1,080 men and 290 women among present recipients.
Optometrists from D J McDonald of London will visit Glovewater on Saturdays in April for consultations. Limited hours and possible commercial optical services noted, with 9 am start. Entities include D J McDonald London and Glovewater.
Duties waived on Australian cigarettes and free supplies from the Comforts Fund stir debate in the Senate. A Darwin cattle scare ends with a man narrowly saved by a steer’s horn leaving a long scar. Farewell social honors Nin and Bryce McIntyre with Sparks and Sparkletters. Stroud carnival finances show net proceeds around £550 for Red Cross and patriotic funds. War updates include prisoner letter from Germany and local RAAF postings. Federal UAP leader Hughes calls party meeting amid leadership tensions.
Glauceater Red Cross Society gratefully acknowledges donations to the Special Prisoners of War Appeal. Donations to the Prisoners of War Appeal will be gratefully received and may be left with Mr G Weekes at the Bank of N.8.W. on Thursday 20 May.
Gloucester’s quota is £22,500 cash and 180 subscribers as the nation launches the Third Liberty Loan. A War Loan spokesman said strong inquiries on bond negotiability continue, stressing small investors can sell bonds at market price in an emergency and banks will arrange sales for owners at any time.
Laurantus de Landry and Handua é Ebbeck tied 16 all in a championship pairs. Adams and Eibbeck Jr. defeated Andrews and Gray 23 to 13. Whatson and Smith beat Bolton and Monte 13 to 11. Houghton, Gorman, Booret won 24 to Beattie, Garner, West 20. Laurence and Tilbrook defeated Sheldon and Dombkins 22 to 18. The challenge match saw Laurantus Andrews Boorer 62, over Smith Beattie Hebblewhite 10. Boorer's team opened strongly, but finished dominant, sending their opponents to hospital with injuries as they limped away.
The Gloucester Golf Club held its annual meeting Tuesday night with Dr. J. N. Channon elected as President and J. McRae and Brennan as Vice-Presidents. T. Hollingsworth named Secretary and Les Stevens Treasurer. Membership remains 62/6 for members and 1 1 for ABro conten. Owing to war duties, membership was small, but the club remains solvent and aims to stay active through the war. The Admiralty announced the destroyer Lightning has been lost.
Obituary items report the death of Herbert J. Middlebrook of Maitland Vale Estate at 62, after prior illness and surgery, with surviving wife, eight children, siblings, and extended kin. Other notices record the deaths of Mrs. James Paton of Nowendoc River in Taree aged 66, and Mrs. Olivia Lillian Cumming of Wingham aged 82, with funeral details and family references.
The 6th Australian Division, veterans of Tobruk and El Alamein, returns to Australia without loss. Prime Minister Cur tin announces the return in Parliament and reads Churchill's tribute. General Blamey says the Second AIF is now a fully homogeneous unit ready for the Pacific theater. Churchill's message praises the division and its energy and courage.
A meeting at the School of Arts led by the Shire President arranged a daytime official opening for the Gloucester ambulance sub-station on Pig Fairy Day, 1 April, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon in Charlel Street, contingent on Dr Stokes' attendance. A committee was formed to handle arrangements, subscriptions of 10 shillings per year were noted, and local support was strong though a funding confusion was described.
The New South Wales Labor Party endorses A. W. Oxford of Armidale as the ALP nominee for the New England federal seat. Oxford, a pioneer lecturer at Armidale Teachers College, has led the electorate branches. In parliament, the Repatriation Bill received Senate approval for veterans employment preference by 17 to 15. Sydney market roundups cover cattle, rabbit skins, and pig prices with varied yields and steady demand.
In loving memory of my dear husband and father Charles Blanch who passed away 27 March 1942 inserted by his loving wife and family.
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