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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
2
Optometrists and opticians will visit Gloucester on Thursday May 10 from 8 am to 5 pm and Friday May 11 from 9 am to 6:40 am. They may be consulted at the Commercial Motel.
Political debate on soldiers preference and government aid discussed amid wartime supply worries. Abbott and ministers clash over priority for returned servicemen, fodder embargo, and proposed amendments. Upcoming sales and community events listed for Gloucester region.
A meeting of the Connell proceeded with appointing two officials, Lows of Gloucester and another to supervise the electrical scheme under the Manning River project. The Federal Loan Council allocated 621,000 for the work tagged Northern Champion, amid letters listing involved actors and firms.
Sydney auction scene shows cattle and sheep sales with numerous consignors such as Dungiler Merriwa Glouces ter and Sansom Gloucester. Prices listed include bulls cows steers and vealers with ranges from about 5 to 18 pounds, recordings from Pit Son Bargery and Crbuthe Pastoral Co. reflecting mixed activity and modest gains across multiple lots at Winehcomoe auction.
Fragmented OCR quotes reference calls for fighting Japan and Europe with mentions of Australia and the United States. Signals of alliance shifts appear alongside ambiguous claims on Russia and China, including opinions on a potential peace and territorial aims, all tangled in uncertain wartime chatter.
The Red Cross branch met monthly with attendees including Chaplin F Weaken W Magidon P Smiti and M Newton among others. The gathering praised WAAR support, extended dates for Popular Mother Appeal, and planned a June event while thanking volunteers and noting fund progress toward greater community aid.
A jumble of notices mentions Corporal Lorre from the Royal Air Force and D-Day service, with references to Rev. J. A. Smith’s reception next Tuesday evening in honor of the rector and his wife. Also noted are Mr and Mrs R Straker inviting guests to a garden party at Ces ow and other local greetings.
In a telegram from W Bankes Amery, UK Poor Mission to Australia urges mass aid amid meat rationing. The message notes imports from Britain’s allies, lists sources like Britain, South America, Australia, and the United States, and warns that victory may require ration relief for 47 million people. The phrase Bob In, an Australian custom, is cited as a face of sharing need.
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