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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 04, 1943
Page
3
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Gloucester Red Cross Society thanks donors for the Prisoners of War Appeal contributions totaling 671 pounds 14 shillings 10 pence. Donations from individuals and groups, including Mrs. E Garner and Gloucester Bowling Club, support comfort parcels for local prisoners of war as the appeal closes this month.
Red Cross Depot sales from March 13 to April 17 totaled £13 15s 1d with £10 1s 7d to Prisoners of War Funds. Street stall raised £16 1s 10d for POW, donations from Mrs Latter, Mrs Lynch, Mrs German and others listed. Competitions and donations described include towels, Duchess Set, polished stool, cream pottery vase, and a Pyrex dish prize won by Carthew. Acknowledgments extended to Mrs E Smith of Waukivory and Mesdames Witt, Gorton, Berry, Dean, Highfield, Irwin, Godfrey, Grahame, and Higgins.
Advertisement seeks domestic help at Liney Home offering good wages. Apply in person or by mail to 214 Main Street, with references. Flexible hours and steady pay expected. experience preferred but not required.
Church Notes report Mothers Day services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. in Gloucester and 2.30 p.m. in Gan zat, with Sunday School prizes distributed at the morning service. Updates include new Belbora Congregation arrivals, Mayo Hospital progress, and Induction of Rev H 8 at Wingham Church. A Soldier's Plea urges prayer and church attendance for Mother's Day.
Church services scheduled across denominations in Gloucester and surrounding areas. Listings include Church of England, Presbyterian, Methodist, Free Presbyterian, Congregational, and Baptist congregations with times for Easter, Mother’s Day, and preparatory events. Rev. J A Smith, Rev D Glyn Jones, Rev N L Smith, Rev J A Webster, Pastor F G Smith, and Rev BH Hinds named among speakers.
Members of the Ladies' Auxiliary are catering for Children's Lunches at the Rodeo to be held on Saturday next 8th inst. Donations of Cakes Scones and Pastry are invited and may be left at the Depot or delivered to the Showground J Arrowsmith Hon Sec.
A meeting of all National Emergency Services personnel will be held in Shire Hall on Friday May 7 at 8 p.m. The agenda includes the nomination of a new Chief Warden General.
The ballot for two directors for D Division of the Gloucester Pastures Protection District on April 30, 1943, elected William Thomas Abbott of Ram Station Dungog and George William Titcombe of Church Hill Monkerai. Abbott received 113 votes, Titcombe 105, Grant 60, with informals noted. Term is three years from May 1, 1943, per Returning Officer M. Newton.
In loving memory of our dear husband and father who passed away on May 1 1940. Today brings back sad memories of a loved one gone to rest. Those who think of him today are those who loved him best. Inserted by his wife and family.
In loving memory of our dear father and grandfather who passed away on May 1 1940. Absence cannot take away what is dear in the heart. He still is ours in thought and love for every living year. Inserted by his daughter Ruby, son in law Jack, and grandchildren Leslie, Max and Patricia.
A family memorial note honors Archibald Joseph who died on 3 May 1959 at age 53. The tribute, from his mother and sisters, recalls enduring love and grief. An advertisement for the DANGAR-G MILKER accompanies the tribute, listing Davingar Gedye Malloch and local agent Brian Carolan in Sydney and Gloucester.
A vintage catalog-style notice presents Smart Felt Hats priced 8/11 to 25 with 3 coupons required and Matron FELT HATS in various styles and colours. Eiderdown quilts in Satin Wool-Filled and Art Moira Taffeta finishes priced 60/- to 67/6 with no coupons. Also Cozena quilts claim high warmth and lightness, in single and double bed sizes, priced 4/86 to 3.
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