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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 19, 1944
Page
4
The Director of Rationing Mr J C Cumming says new ration year will see special clothing coupons with red markings for initial outfits and expectant mothers. Food coupons remain black or blue for half meat or servicemen leave, with care to use evenly over the year and preserve prenatal slips for future priority rations.
A.G. Hebblewhite, administrator of the Commercial Motor Users Association of NSW, warns that Mr Ward the Federal Transport Minister seeks to compulsorily acquire and run vehicles under State ownership. He argues a McKell election win would push National Security regs to socialise the industry, while Mr Weaves of the Democratic Party pledges to oppose interference with private ownership in road transport.
Volunteer Air Observers Corp members aided a crash landed Anson at Caramut Victoria and aided a relief plane by advising landing conditions and signaling wind direction. One of five injured crew members received medical attention as observers guided the scene rescue and monitoring operation.
At the quarterly Gloucester Pastures Protection Board meeting J G Wilson was elected chairman for the thirteenth successive term by unanimous vote. A. J. B. Laurie chosen deputy chairman. The meeting also discussed wedge tailed eagles, horse yard and fencing needs, permit destinations, spotted gum logs for defence work, and boundary fence repairs. Present were directors Wilson, Laurie, Andrews, Titcume, Unicomb, Hammond, Stock Inspector Moore, and Secretary Newton.
A brief church note frames rest as purposeful work, quoting John Sullivan Dwight. It views rest not as quitting but as fitting the self to its sphere through loving and serving, emphasizing onward, unswerving dedication.
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