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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 04, 1943
Page
2
Optometrists from Jack and McDonald (Sydney) Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on Saturday in June. They will consult at the Commercial Hotel from 10 am to 5 pm. Dr D L McDonald, honored FSALC, FB.0.A., tLondon, Webster.
On a wet day at Bowman patriotic sports raised funds totaling £131 with £81 19s donated to the Gloucester War Chest and Red Cross. Local attendees honoured service members at a Returned Soldiers Social, while a flag race at the Bawinda Rodeo left Trooper Neville Carter with a broken leg. Major theatre listings promote You're In The Army Now at the Majestic, plus other film and stock sale notes.
A wealthy auction moment recounts a profitable pair of fowls raising £9 through a friendly bid, with Mrs Sholdrick and Mrs Pitagerald noted among bidders. Coastal cattle sales at Woneh combe Curmin's Homebush Auction feature varied lots from Glouchester and Gloucester, including steer, cow, and veal lots with prices ranging around £7 to £15.
The Commonwealth Government reports 45 Australians among Allied prisoners of war in Italy have arrived in Weyport with British prisoners under the exchange agreement. Names have been received in Australia and next of kin notified. Personal note on Driver Laurie Brown of Gloucester, who has joined the ALF and is currently on leave at home.
The Gloucester event, overdue with over 80 years of look drafting, features top horses from outside centres, round the slicks contests, jumpers, and equine events. Red Cross refreshments, Ladies Auxiliary catering, a publican’s booth, and Volunteer grounds work support a day aimed at soldiers in enemy hands, with tickets for the fat bullock prize and a donated prize cow boosting fund.
The Glou cester Parents and Citizens Association reports a busy year with street stalls for funds, a new school library of 487 books, and improvements at the school including fences and an asphalting of the playground. Principal achievements include two new teachers appointed after a visit by Director of Education, high pass numbers for Intermediate pupils, and strong support from Mothers' Club. The annual accounts show receipts totaling 80 pounds with a debit balance of 15 pounds 12 shillings 10 pence. expenditures include school piano, library donations, and Frolic costs. Elections appoint H T Shepherd as President and a small, dedicated committee to continue community education efforts.
A wartime letter from an RAAF sergeant pilot stationed overseas describes hospital observation, medical tests, and nearing discharge. He notes crew changes, a torpedo training course, and hopes to rejoin colleagues in Australia. The writer mentions friends, family rumors of deaths, and daily weather as he awaits leave and contemplates future postings.
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