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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1942
Page
2
McDonald F2 C A Honours F SMC London of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on June 5 and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel. Hours of visit 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Local notices report a welcome home event for Val Drahan and Arthwy Ninness at the Majestic on Monday night and urge reading material donations for Volunteers on permanent duty. Gloucester Red Cross plans an appeal day on Thursday June 25 with cash, goods, and produce donations and details of the prisoner of war support funds.
A large gathering at the Majestic Theatre welcomed Sid Fordham Jack Thompson Eddy Edwards Fred Hambling and Jock Wratten home from service. Speakers praised the men and the War Chest and Ladies Auxiliary contributions. The evening featured music dancing and a supper, with gifts and heartfelt thanks to all who supported the returning soldiers.
At the School of Arts Saturday night a UK Orchestra dance for War Chest Funds presented Pte Noel Sansom with a watch. Noel had home leave. Sgt Major Cliff Gorton returns to Gloucester to teach guerilla warfare to the VDC. VDC members plan a military sports day to aid the Red Cross and War Chest Funds. Melva Eveleigh of Krambach, formerly with WAAWAF, has been called up and is in camp.
Citizens warned of diphtheria and other illnesses amid several cases in the town. Reports also note stray cases of scarlet fever. Parents are urged to monitor children closely and seek early treatment. immunization efforts will continue through health authorities and local council.
The town council vows to impound stray stock and prosecute offending owners yet action remains weak. Prosecutions occurred briefly, then nuisances returned. Mr. F. Lowe lost a well tended vegetable patch to wandering stock, worsened by high prices. The council must tackle the problem decisively.
Sergeant Harry Cecil Millen, 40, of the garrison battalion, died after being struck by a car on Fuller ton Road Stockton around 7 80 pm. He was a former Gloucester resident and a returned war veteran who joined the garrison two years ago. His wife Miss Grace Cain and family mourn his loss. police questioned a youth said to be the driver.
Gloucester district case where a heifer swallowed 86 stones in search of minerals after pasture deficiency. Russell Miles, Bungwahl grazing owner, and A E Moore, Stock Inspector, confirm post mortem shows stones in stomach. Moore notes rare instance among his thirty years as inspector and urges owners to improve forage to meet mineral needs.
The monthly Red Cross Tellme of Gloucester branch met at the School of Arts on Tuesday with presidents and members in attendance. Apologies were received from several officers. An appeal for Prisoners of War Day is planned for June 29 at Tyne Street Station, with proceeds from stalls directed to the War fund. A June 9 benefit in the School of Arts will aid the Prisoners of War fund, and a £70 donation was sent to Headquarters for the month. Donations from Mrs. G Spence, Tennis series, Mrs. G Euston, Mrs. Hagan, W. F. Sparke & Co., Dream Home tickets, and other supporters were gratefully acknowledged. A final remit of £4 18s was sent to Dream Home Art Union. Luncheon stalls and the usual street stall will run later in May. Knitted items for the month included several stockings, mittens, cardigans, and garters. Knitters and depots were thanked, including Miss Tones and Pitlochry School.
Society expresses sincere thanks and names Mesdames Broreen and Yates to assist with weekly tennis parties. Mesdames Grahame Chaplin Sansom provide afternoon tea for June meeting. Meeting closes with a dainty tea served by Mesdames Sheldon and Creagh.
War brief details a German counteroffensive aimed at turning the Red Army left flank near Kharkov with activity between Lysum and Baryenkova. Russian pressure on Kharkov persists alongside a surprise Russian attack near Taganrog and near Kerch. Britain plans continental invasion and heavy bombing to aid Russia, while the US sends a massive Atlantic-crossing contingent to Northern Ireland. Pacific notes question a full-scale Japanese naval move and Coral Sea outcomes.
E. Sparke Pty Ltd auctioneers Gloucester will have a buyer present on Tuesday May 26 to purchase sound saddle horses at 15 hands and over and light spring cart horses up to 15 hands. Grey, creamie or pitbald horses will not be taken. Owners asked to inform agents of horses they wish to offer.
Gloucester officials warn against using Terne sheets with lead coating for roofs tanks and water storage in buildings used for human consumption due to lead poisoning risk. Issued by Shire Office Gloucester on 21 May 1942.
Householders in the Urban Area must strictly comply with Ordinance 41 Eradication of mosquitoes. Owners and occupiers near town and other populous centers are asked to help prevent dengue fever by removing all mosquito breeding places or treating stagnant water with kerosene where possible.
The Shire of Gloucester announces an upcoming diphtheria immunisation program for children at Council Chambers. Details on start time to be advertised. written consent of a parent or guardian required, with notification from school teachers and the Shire Office.
Tom Hicks acts on instruction from Mr D Shelton to sell by public auction the dairy herd and farm equipment. The dairy stock includes 30 Jersey cows in milk 10 springers 15 young cattle 2 farm horses and dairy utensils plus a dairy plant and separator. Following the dairy sale the Grant estate plant and farm implements will be offered cash terms at Ward's River opposite Spring Creek Turnoff including plough harrow cart harness yokes tools and sundries.
Two red two year old dairy heifers missing from Perdock Wallunbah Road near Gangat. They are branded SM with a reversed 5, quarter circle and centre stroke over the SM, two splits in the near ears. Reward offered for information leading to recovery.
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