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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 25, 1943
Page
2
An article fragment notes that May letters to prisoners in Minnesota and Tulian camps may still be sent. It specifies that the return coat or stamp value should be enclosed inside the letter addressed to the prisoner, with "Airmail" marked on top.
Optometrists and Opticians Jugk McDonald of Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on Saturday June 6 at the Commercial Hotel Fairs. They may remain until 5 p.m. in the town.
Personal news welcomes home LAC Jim Davey RA A M and Pte Ron Edwards and Pte Joe Bignell after service in New Guinea. Red Cross stall at Red Cross Street to raise funds with jams cakes plants and more. Majestic Programme features Rosalind Russell and Walter Pidgeon in Desion for Scandal with Blues in the Night as support. RAF International Squadron arama and showery rainfall update for Gloucester area in weekly report.
Gloucester stock sales at Winchcombe and Carson's Auction last Thursday featured numerous cattle, cows and heifers selling to £8 14s, averages around £6 to £7, with many names like Reichert Ridgeway and Nash listed among bidders. Also, the Post Office Department announced earlier closing times from June 21, consolidating late transactions as manpower shortages persist.
Troops returning wounded from active service will get a civilian car owner petrol ration equal to a month’s supply under a new general order from the Alien Land Forces. The Commonwealth Liquid Fuel Control Board allows state boards discretion, but the Department of Supply says no extra allowance for those on leave or returning from overseas. Wounded men entitled to the ration should apply directly to the State Liquid Fuel Control Board.
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner told a meeting of dsveying representatives in Grafton that under the butter subsidy plan the average price payable to the farmer at the factory for all butter sold would be between one fifth and one tenth. Death of Mr John Flannery Daunt in Stroud aged 76 survived by widow two sons and five daughters. Funeral at Church of England cemetery Etroad with Rev T Edwards officiating.
Australian scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research report a native plant extract can substitute scarce chemicals. The leaves yield a compound absorbing ultra violet light and could be used to make protective welding shields and sunburn creams for workers. The discovery helps sustain war production by replacing imports strained by conflict.
Mr. J. Gibbs was driving an old stud bull at Roamville near St. Leonard’s Creek when the animal charged. The bull had torn fences and wandered before attacking Gibbs, throwing his pony on him and injuring him slightly while nearby bull charged. The pony was cut about, and the bull was later destroyed by Gibbs.
War Cabinet approved deferred pay on embarkation for service outside Australia even if six months training has not been completed. Applies to a limited number of members who went to New Guinea before training ended. Commonwealth staff attached to forces gain war pensions at private soldier rates. Civil aviation personnel may qualify for retirement pensions. adjustments align with RAAF.
The Gloucester Find Cross Society sends thanks as donations to the Prisoners of War Appeal are acknowledged. List includes H Hale of Norse, J.T. Hicks, H. Matthewson, J. Bowen, G D. Laurie, M. V. Holstein, W. R. Ribbons, A Blanch, M. Laurie, and others. Depot sales to date noted with interest at Bankery.
The Acting Director of Rationing Mr J B Cumming outlined three requirements for obtaining new ration books. Applicants must surrender old books in person or via an agent and present civilian identity or Alien registration documents. Children 14 to 16 without identity cards should act promptly, with agents allowed to collect on behalf of others.
The Legislative Assembly last week introduced a bill to bring Railway Commissioner Hartigan under ministerial control. It was read a first time and the second reading is scheduled for the next sitting. The bill provides for promotion committees and gives railway refreshment room employees the right to appeal against dismissal.
The note records a postponed Sexvicen service due to rain, prayers for Mr. Jack Chartrey, and a Sunday with many ladies attendances. It praises Gloucester parish for Lenten missions giving and funds for Newcomes Mission, aiding Bishop Strong and troops in war zones. A local boy’s verse honors wartime wounded and care on mountain trails.
A note says a planned visit to Rawdon Vale UT One third week-end in June may be postponed due to a bad cold. It congratulates the Ladies' Guild for a successful Street Stall held last Saturday. Also reports the passing away of Mrs A Kirk's father in Scotland and a family welcome from Ma and Mrs W Henderson.
The Ladies Church Aid of the Methodist Church held their first meeting after the arrival of Rev and Mrs M Smith. Despite bad weather the group met with Mrs Smith presiding and plans a monthly Street Stall, first on Saturday June 5. Contributions may be left at the Parsonage if not able to attend.
Church listings show Easter Sunday services across multiple denominations. Presbyterian Rawdon Vale 11 am and 2 pm Invergorton 2 pm Gloucester 7 pm Rev J A Smith leads. Methodist Gloucester 11 am and 7 pm Stratford 7 pm Rev N L. Congregational Nowender Pastor F Craame Smith Stroud District Baptist Craven 11 pm and Stroud 7 pm Rev B Finda.
A wartime notice reports repeated raids over Exmouth Gulf on Thursday and Friday nights. Three planes reportedly crossed the area each raid, dropping bombs and causing damage as western defenses struggled to respond.
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