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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 19, 1944
Page
2
A listing notes optometrists DT McDonal Howells BSAE London and Webster Jack Mcfienald Sydney Pty Limited Epiaretists and Oprichana visiting on Saturday June 9th at the Commercial Hotel Hals of Vinhatti to be consulted about eye care services.
A 1944 NSW item notes political meetings with LLCol Bruanee stand in for Mr. Bennett at Star Theatre and R Ly Fitzgerald MLA speaks next at the School of Arts corner on May 2. It also mentions Allan Fraser taking the mic at Waw Lan appeal, a cheeky Goat Derby remark, Beasley defending private enterprise for war effort, a Narromine carpet snake tale, plastic eye surgery offer for a Terquary woman, a Drews Bonnet Belle cafe ad, drought in NSW with low rainfall and farm impacts, plus stray verse about Peppermint Cure.
A report describes W G Weaver addressing a Democratic rally in which he endorses Young for Parliament and Cabinet potential. He urges unity, warns independents against fracture, and emphasizes safeguarding local freedoms as the election nears on the 27th. A fuller Weaver and Young summary is promised.
Mr. C. B Bennett cites a Fitzgerald statement alleging a party offered payments for his campaign. Country Party leaders deny inviting Fitzgerald or any branch to commit, asserting only General Secretary Munin can invite members. Bennett labels senior MPs as bought, challenging Parliament’s integrity amid branch meeting disputes.
A message from Singapore dated 23/4/44 praises health of several named locals. A Returned Soldiers social welcomed D Thompson and C Glover home. Wedding at St Pauls Gloucester united Teddy Garner of the AIF and Dulcie Hazelwood with attendants Phyllis Garner and Roger Garner. pre war leave allowed Garner to attend. Keith Carolan, son of Mr and Mrs Brian Carolan, recovering from appendicitis after a stay in Sydney.
An old advertisement extols a cough remedy named Heenzo as meeting four key aims: quick cure, safe for adults and children, economical, and pleasant to take. It claims Heenzo on 100 percent for coughs colds croup bronchitis sore throats and influenza, with pricing notes and order directions.
The District War Agricultural Committee reports a plan to open a War Control Centre at Gloucester with a target of placing 80 prisoners of war within a 25 mile radius before full operation. Farmers must provide housing and meals, with limits of up to three prisoners per property, and applications require farm details and a farmer recommendation.
A British serviceman, CPL Miller, protests perceived bias in AP coverage and comments by Denford and Calwell. He argues fighting men deserve fair postwar pay and safer jobs, condemning critics who ridicule the Diggers and warning that future action may silence them.
Boorer and Boeattie beat Ryw and Belton 21 to 16 to reach the next stage of the pairs championship. Monro and Garner won 85 to 10 over Collins and Domblels in B grade. Social games feature RK Smith Lowe Mmightan 26 vs Wilmt West Hlenfield 41. Bonrer Sheldon 29 vs Phillips Collins Adamn 17. Carpenter There jin Woodward 25 vs Fitagerstd Menta Ebbeck 20. Laurence 22 vs Haw don 21. A Glouc ster visit to Dunsor is planned tomorrow if weather allows.
A crowded summary notes a social event with various vendors and receipts, listing numerous prices in pounds and shillings for livestock, dairy utensils, and farm goods. It records donations to a police ball fund and figures for figs and rabbit skins sold at Sydney markets with fluctuating store prices and animal lots.
The article lists numerous donations received for a Police Ball to aid the Police Boys' Club. Contributions totaling around £263 will be sent to Red Cross and War Relief funds, with donors including individuals and businesses, and specifying the secretaries Sergeant Laurence or Constable Walker for forwarding.
A Pan American tomato developed by the US Department of Agriculture is touted as highly productive and resistant to wilt bacterial spots and rust. The description notes a robust plant type and a wild relative, with naming reaching toward traditional tomato varieties in the Andes region.
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