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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 26, 1944
Page
2
A group of optometrists from Londyny of Webster will visit Gloucester on Saturday. They are to consult at the Guimmerciat Hotel, arriving by 5 pm.
The Stores Branch NSW proposes trials of sleepers and Umber in applications on dates shown. Maytime Ball funds for Red Cross total receipts £58 13s 6d with expenditures £18 14s 10d. Ennis party for War Chest nets £2 11s 4d. prizes donated and fruit sales noted. Petrol ticket collection details advise signed authorisation for代理 collectors.
Candidates Mesars Bennett Fitzgerald and Young express confidence as Gloucester voters prepare for polls at Public School from 8 am to 8 pm. Discharged service members in New South Wales may vote at any polling place after completing the prescribed declaration, with special rules for those under 21 or 31 who served outside Australia.
Pupils gather at Ma quite Thuster at 10 sem for Empire Day ceremonies. Flag pledge, prayers for peace, and addresses praise the Empire’s growth and democracy. Senior pupils discuss citizenship. headmaster led a tribute to Great Britain. A May 11 theatre fundraiser supported school funds with local donations and music.
The page records several engagements and social events including Colette J G Wilson amid campaign activity, Leona and Gunner Arthur Watt wedding-linked news, and a 108 year old resident James Thom’s farewell. Also noted are plans for Parkes May celebration, the coming of age party for J Potts, and public figures associated with Lerna and Gloucester.
A street stall event is announced to be held on Tuesday next. The notice mentions Po and c related items and a general assortation theme, with details limited by the readable fragments.
A muddled exchange shows Mr Fitzgerald denying a party endorsement and parties weighing public stance. Mr Saunders, Mr Darcy Rose, and MLA Mr Darcy Roe figure in a dispute over support for the Country Party and campaign financing details amid a tense party process.
An abrasive open letter questions Arthur Calwell's wartime stance and his rhetoric toward service members. It praises soldiers who fought in Greece and the Balkans while criticizing Calwell for condemning the dead and using mudslinging. The writer urges reflection on Australia’s war effort and ideals.
At a Kemp-Bey Municipal Council meeting Mr N Hocking of Waratah raised concerns over damage to cars on a stock route through Belgrave Street. A May 10 incident saw his parked car damaged by a passing mob, valued at £1 2s 8d, with police noting the drover not responsible. The council deferred ruling, noting stock routes compel drivers through the area and asked for further guidance from Mr Hocking.
Commercial Gloucester cattle sales report a fair turnout with strong prices for quality bullocks cows and calves. Yarding included J Smyth lot bullocks and several buyers showing firm demand, while light weaners sold poorly. Next sale date shows Tuesday 6th.
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