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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1945
Page
2
Optometrists and opticians from Mcdonald and Honour P.B.MLG will visit Gloucomer on Thursday November 4 from 9 am to 5 pm and Friday November 9 from 9 am to 10 pm, with a possible reminder at the Chminepeint Mott.
The report outlines Remembrance preparations with Poppy Day on November 11 led by Returned Soldiers associations, plus Gloucester Ambulance events, charity dances, and local weather tied to livestock issues. It notes a fatal gunshot near Krambach, a charity arts event, and community fundraisers with a focus on local organizations and figures.
Death notices report Pte Allan Franks declared dead since July 16420 presumed lost in action while serving with the Army. Also conveyed is the sympathy for Mrs Sta Martin of Fortean on the death of Pte 41 Sym of the 2/30 Field Ambulance who died June 8 1945 in Shadatcan Borneo.
A fragmented notice lists local individuals with ties to Gloucester and Newcastle, mentioning health updates, school activity, and social visits. It references Mrs Higgins and her daughter Mary of Heptherdals, piano exams at Lochinvar Convent, and various locals including Parker of Gosford Upmack, a Commercial Bank manager, and others hosting ex-prisoners, visitors, and festival news in the Byarwon area.
Auctioneer Sparne of Gloucester offers at Grahame’s old Cottage Street sale of furniture and effects from Mr WG Barham on Saturday November 101 at 2 PM. Tom Hicks will auction at Fehon Arts Gloucester on December 8 at 1 PM, including Caneac property of 1800 acres on the Little Manning. J D Right offers 200 horses at Maitland verde next Thursday, with yarding from Bowman Bros and annual draft of cattle, colts, and foals.
Norea Cooperative Ltd urged the Australia Dairy Board to take steps to standardize butter quality for export as part of war effort measures. Commonwealth Meat Controller Mr. J. Tonkin noted producers had shouldered war duties and stressed future efficiency to compete on world markets. War-time shifts in dairy policy and industry partnerships were discussed with calls for ongoing improvements across primary industries.
Port yarding at the Gloucester Yards dominated by local and Kerr breeds with varied prices. Pig sale at Gloucester Pier featured light yarding and firm prices, with a range of buyers and multiple consignors reporting solid demand and steady values.
Rand Service Manager recalls a Sydney tow call where a stranger offered a hard side sale of a broken car. The offer was accepted and the new owner drove away with the vehicle, highlighting a consumer beware incident amid recent ambulance dance coverage and local bottling remarks.
Impounding notice for branded cattle CK over H not released by owner. If not claimed, animal will be sold at the pound on Thursday at 13 noon in Poundkespor.
Objections to a government land division proposal for Special Lease No 1946/5 in the Gioucenter district are to be lodged with the East Maitland Land Board Office. The case concerns Lot 23 fronting Lat 14780 along the Myall River within 0.2 acres of watermarked land, as of October and November 1948. Ac St Surv J Stone, Acting District Surveyor, notes the process.
An auctioneer licensed by Cleaii wor & Frikingr Ptr Ltd will offer 300 horses from Bowman’s area and other noted trotting stock. The draft lists include 10 Clydeadate Calls and Pitlion and Light Horse from Bowman’s line with several well known animals named or described.
A furniture sale scheduled for Saturday November 10 at Grahame Old Garage features items including iron frame bed, dressing table, lounge suite, dining table, kitchenware, china, appliances and more. Terms are cash and the property owner Mr Bashgin will be present for disposal and removal.
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