War in Europe over surrender ends global conflict
The Germans have surrendered unconditionally across land sea and air, ending World War II in Europe after five and a half years of loss and suffering. Worldwide rejoicing follows, with the Commonwealth Government restricting celebrations and planning a public day of thanksgiving and church services. War with Japan remains ongoing and will influence future celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Commonwealth
Japan
Australis
Optometrists Visit D. I McDonald at Webster Jude A McDonald
Optometrists and optical staff visit Gloucester on Thursday and Friday in May. Attendees include D I McDonald of Sydney and Jude A McDonald. Event located at the Commercial Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonat
PBMC
London
Webster
Jude A McDonald
Sydnay) Ty
Optametriats and Opticiame
Gloucester
Thunsday
Gloucester Bonerat May 8 1945 In Education Talks
The Gloucester Bonerat reports on a letter from the Minister for Education to Hon. Shanilton Knight regarding the establishment of a high school at Gloucester. It notes Knight forwarding the letter to Mr. Shepherd and promises further advice at a future date. Also covered are a Majestic Theatre feature, a truck driver’s inquest, a CWA cheque handover, and a King’s Cross police weapon haul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Shanilton Knight
Heffron
Clayester P
Shepherd
Gloeater
Mr. Knight
Mr. Shepherd
Maitland
Samuel Allman
Hilldale
My. W. C. Bennett
Cox
J. J. Hollywood
Supertidad Duran
Hin Daily
Mitland Hospital
Aptrit
Hie
HT Akcitan
Memara
Kneight
Kilton
Mire. Com
King's Crone
Motney
Blome
Gusu
Fornign Deign
Sinem
Pallow
Unclear report on community matter and injuries
Fragmented OCR indicates a local officer note involving Mir HE Gras and Mr Fitzgerald referencing a public service matter near Glousesion oLiskrit rural area. The piece mentions Mrs A Thrift of Merri, injuries from a mishap on a boat or board, and a baby harmed. details are garbled with names and destinations unreadable.
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Albvcestem
Mir HE Gras
Bea. Assocuarion
Fitzgerald
Mit.a
Soviet Arrest of Poliset Representatives Reported
A Sin Francia dispatch notes arrests of Poliset leaders after meetings with Soviet military authorities in March. The report claims charges of subversion and alleges a broader exchange of information among powers, with limited details released by Soviet authorities.
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Poliset
Clini
Bens
Inter
Titel
Mt. Moto- Tov
Jins
VE-DAY CELEBRATIONS IN GLOUCESTER VICTORY EVENTS
Gloucester marks VE Day with theatre program at Majestie and a citywide tribute. The Gloucester Royal Band will lead ceremonies, shakings of hands, and a gun salute. A Thanksgiving service at St Paul’s Church will honor Returned Service Members.
Forbesdale Progress Association Annual Meeting Report
The Forbesdale Progress Association held its annual meeting with reports on aims, past activities, and a party for children. Presentations included a donation to the Australian Canned Foods Fund and a tree for the hall. The resignation of Mr and Mrs C Howell was noted, with thanks for service. Financials show subscriptions 1 1s, interest 8s 7d, total 21 12 9. donations to the Hampers Appeal and other expenses recorded. Officers elected: President and Treasurer H Andrews. Vice-Presidents W Bortens and Jenkins. Secretary G Stanton. Auditor W Newton. committee noted.
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Australian Comenics Fund
Credit Betance
Hines Emiilar
Ginseeld Previnnely
Childeim
Jenkins
C. Howell
Howell
Forbesiile
Hue Mwaya
Ani
Raidente
Uukeou
Routa
Ahoee
Comwlusion
Wyimibers
Aukind
Childeen
Sehook
M Newton
Treamirer
Mibeeriptiona
Apri
Tolat
Rexpondiuirg
Frult
Kehoat Roniup Fimetin
A.C. Hamper
Piodanes Ae SL Maren
Creusurer
H. Andrews
Pranidenta
Moufar
W Bortens
G. Stanton
W. Newton
Dairy Science Schools to Sell in New South Wales Winter
Dairy Science schools across New South Wales will be offered during winter with a required minimum attendance of ten candidates. Applications must be submitted by May 1, and the programs will only run where the quota can be met.
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Dairy Science
Somoola
New South
Watea
Gloucester P P Board Reports February to April 1945
The Gloucester district stock inspector reports conditions to April 30 1945 noting winter feed shortages manpower strain and rising financial burden. cattle deaths cases of pleuro pneumonia and possible contagious abortion are discussed along with water carting costs and reserve maintenance at Clive Newell Nabiac and Dry Creek.
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FV. Vroaman
Te Freen
Rasa
Ted
Ware Fay
Miontia
Sae Oate
Atsteiot
Ontena
Marr
Mere Wein
Easin
Bullock
Vremulte Aly
Clive Newell
Nabiac
Wang Mouth
Bolbarn
Dry Creek
Kundidakty
Glenorn
Chinaman's Creek
Thia
Forestry Office
Australia Discusses Pacific Security Zones and Nato United Nations
In Bun Francisco interview Mie Astral Minister for the Army Mr. Roda says Australia supports a regional security zone west of Parith within the World Asclinity framework with New Zealand. He notes Australian forces are near Islands north of Anatyadia and favors reciprocal defence unity with the United Nations, cooperating with the U.S. fully. Attorney-General Dr. Evatt adds future security depends on effective U.S. control of strategic bases and suggests the U.S. should retain some Japanese territories if needed for peace stability.
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Mr. Roda
Bun Francisco
Lots West
New Zealand
Anatyadia
Australia
Worde
Austrata
DS Slenire
Stratenic Pacific Inlanda
Nereili
United Nations
Dr. Evatt
U.S
U.8
Probate of Laur ie will sought in New South Wales
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales Probate Jurisdiction an application will be made after due publication for Probate of the Last Will and Testament of Alexander Robert Laurie deceased late of Borm Doon Rawdon Vale near Gloucester in New South Wales. Anne Hamilton Laurie is named executrix. Creditors are required to send particulars of their claims within fourteen days to Hawdon Hawdon Proctors for the executrix at 28 Martin Place Sydney and Aubrey Hellerai Soll- Pitor.
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Supreme Court OF
NW South Wales
Lexander
Robert Laurie
Rawdon Vale
Gloucester
New South Wintes
Grasier
Anne Hamilton Laurie
Aubrey Hellerai
Martin Place
Sydney
Death of Pte. AL Gallagher at Krembach War Cemetery
The death of Private AL Gallagher at Krembach War Cemetery was reported. He was of Krambach, aged 21, returning from Army service. Funeral arrangements and tributes are noted, with survivors including siblings and relatives. An engagement of Malet Irene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Nasí, to Clarence Baward is announced.
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Mary Gallager
Mira
T. Gellagnen
Kramsey
Onan
Mir
Exnle McMann
Clie
Campbell‘own
Mima Jullagher
Taree
E. Murrows
Lanving
Pte
AL. Gallagher
Krembach
Queenaland
Rockwood
Malet Irene
Cay
Albert Nasi
Af Bowman
Clarenes Baward
Gllest Iton
Mire CA Davis
Sure relief for Conghe Coli Woods Great Popparmint Cure
A local novelty item proclaims a remedy named Great Popparmint Cure promising relief for Conghe Coli and Woods. The piece reads like a tongue in cheek health claim popular in early advertising. No verifiable medical claims are presented.
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P. le Quesne
Gloucester Grocery & Furniture Co
le Quesne
Church Street
Marona
A.hazelwood
Glouceste
Bennett
J. Bennett
Brian Carolan
Optometrists
Majestic
Majestic Theatre
Emut_Lubitseh
20Th Century
Techibok
Gene Tlemey
Doi Jamache
Charles Coburn
Marjorie Main
Taird [Cregar
Boring Byington
Allyn Soslyn
Eugene Pallade
Metsyy Bruce
Trevor Lauri
Gloucarter River
Puirchaaril A
Jrocent
Lechinvar Dougall
le A Roen
Etsing
Messrs Williamson
Brow
Lochinvar
Carisbrook
Victoria
CWA
GWA
J. Garry
Btute
Ald
R. Bartley
Brritiah Hospitality Scentra
C.W.A
Muswellbrook
Haldeney
Cnn
Alvsine
Aworld
China
Binten
Chlum
Suptield
Ampralia
Nutfield Ausalia. Pty. Ltd
Nuffield Organization
Britiahy Export Ao
Britain
United Kingdom
Tome of
Nang
Biotheater
Smarrow
Thin
Chtsena
Gloucester Roya
Aviiata
Apenbiers
Pater
Servigempu
Harhes
Amjestio Theatre
Denison Street
Shurch OF
England
Smavier
Ucst
Paul'a
Tropis
Emiln Anounces
Horton
Erstern Miarroy
Hote
Feord
otPiGhal Wmiaunee- Furyk Tone
Forbesdale Progress Association
Gloucester P.P. Board
Stock Pssphotor
Pacific
W. E. Spareke
Gloucester) ‘. Ltd
E. Sparke
GCA) Pty. Umited
Auerlonwetty
Tom Hicks
Ghovansran
Roy Phillips
Advocate Office
Primary Producers’ Union
West Maitland
Gelock
Short
RED Cross Society
Sual
School of Arta
Boutonguerre
Saint Bereartex
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