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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 09, 1945

Page

2

Optometrists hold consultations at Commercial Hotel

Local eye care providers McDonald and partners will operate as optometrists from dawn to 10 am, offering consultations at the Commercial Hotel daily except Friday. The notice lists hours and contact details for interested patrons seeking eye examinations.

McDonall PLAD Etonoutee Sac Lonon of Webster Jan & McDonald Byéner) Pty Limatted Optometrista Aval Optioen Will Priday

Ruthuay Social and Local News Roundup

Burrell Crain near Wingham hosts a birthday gathering for Robert Easton with relatives and friends in good cheer. Stratford sees Reuben Towns injured in a horse accident after his sulky falls on a rock jaw fracture but stable. Stratford RN visitors entertained by Arthur Turner as four sailors join two potential farm contacts for future hosting. Army control hints surface about a new military board replacing Blamey, per government notes. Stroud Baptist services listed for weekend. Stroud Sunday School doll show awards noted with winners. Country Party denying merger rumors with Liberal Party while election pact chatter continues. Stroud carnival announced for November 17 with athletic and woodchopping events.

Identity Cards Are Adopted In Australia

An Australian announcement by Prime Minister Chifley states that identity cards have been seized and will be implemented. The plan, tied to national security, shifts away from prior memory policies and seeks formal approval for a new system.

Australia Belton Chiftey Mandar Wardine Mickside Tainty Chifley Redman Bell Sinter Andrather Bob Amy Mal

Personal notes from Gloucester and surrounding areas

Local society items list visits and holidays at Gloucester and nearby towns. Mentions Miri Munro of Ruinea, Ming Nella Pry of Gordon, and other residents traveling to Maitland and Newsworth. Includes hospital admissions for Margaret Mor, Nurse Barry, and Nurgo Palety Barry, plus military discharge and service updates for Cpl. Kennedy and Peggy Chaplin.

Miri PV Munro Ruinea Von Gloucester Ming Nella Pry Gordon Slater Bra Brame Hook Olorivate Mr. Oh Mpa Alta Bune Maitland Newesstho Margaret A. Mor Market Street Nareuwromn Vic. Benning Ward'a River Vie Eth Saunter Ronis Masgaret Mira Higgin Servien School of Nurgo Palety Barry Taree Lily Narraweoma Nupse Barry Manning River District Hospital T. D. Kennedy Barrington Street Pagey Max Newcastle Hobart RAAM New Galnet Pacific Area Fred Hazelwood Wuwelwood

Stratford Rodeo Raises Funds At Red Cross War Chest Event

Stratford rodeo drew spectators for a day of sports in aid of Red Cross and War Chest funds. Final results list Maiden Stock Draft wins Taylor with 87 points and Y Slade 66 points, Open Sweepstakes check Hagon’s nomination 70 points, Martin 68, V Shule 65, plus numerous event placings across riding and racing competitions. Total donations projected around two named organizations.

Tussely Stratford War Chest Onganiaetiona Dytalla Taylor Y. Slade W. Grady Hagon Martin V- Shule Les Griffin McSwan J.marlin Do R. Horrin Lawrie Mine J.inde J. Getta Handley Toms Y Guittin Everett Mim J. Slade C. Toms Toms Martin Divide Gea Yates Burley Wy Martin B. Bagnall

Krambach Races Tomorrow’s Panel Draws See Also

Krambach hosts a list of withdrawn entries for tomorrow’s meeting. Maiden and handicap events feature names like Dublin Lud Prostrate and The Gambler, with many horses ill-defined in the scrambled OCR. Second Restricted and Farewell Handicap sections list numerous entries including Lady Quality Moon and Frustrated, but details remain hazy.

Pumitly Sur Olendora Lee Ranveer Pamilly Lady Quality Gfur Dublin Frustrated A Glendare OA the Gambler Royal Raowpea Avia Msivale Pu Willy Moon Resten Dowry Lad Conscious

Fraser Named Secretary to Gloucester Protection Board

The Gloucester Protection Board selects Clifford L. Fraser as secretary succeeding Mr. Newton who goes on leave after 20 years. Fraser brings military service in Libya Tobruk and New Guinea plus three years in administrative Army roles and twelve years in civilian clerical work with the Railway Department and Gloucester Shire Council.

MF al. Browson Na Gloucester Puatures Protection Board Clifford L. Fraser Glouceator Newton Aevice Praser Eat Gite Tobruk Lae Ramo Valley New Guinea Mrr Braaer Mr. Freser Railway Department Temora Nurrabri Gloucester Canela Fraser Oeaud

Bar Aliens from Demand for Immediate Legislation

The RSL opposes immigration limits and calls for swift laws to bar aliens from farming roles in Victoria. It cites wartime labor needs, stresses national security and urges federal government action. The party warns against postwar influx and urges measures to protect Australian workers and industries.

Sien Aston Pease RSL Wren Numbora Victoria NSA Bataan Aller Corps Amang Xuecrantul Nattalian Tnt Ani Ope

New Air Speed Record Set by Group Captain Wilson

Group Captain Hh. 3 Wilson of the RAE reportedly set a new air speed record at Herne Bay Kent on a four-flight tour. The previous record of 1 hour - held in 1989 at Avonbury Germany - is cited as surpassed. The record claims mention four legs of 25 Tach and distances of 610 miles on four legs with equipment details noted.

Wilson RAE Gloster Steteor Herna Bay Kent Hove Asia Allen Avonburz Garmeny Imort Wis

Cattle Yard Sale Yields Mixed Prices Across Stations

Commercial report notes 388 pattie yarded with moderate to medium weight stock. Prices ranged with average values unchanged overall. Listings include Moppin and Merriva stations, bulls and steers to AIB LA, and several consignments from Pokataroo, Gryon, Winchcombe, and Cursor. Yardage quality described as good but market broadly steady.

Ik Bom Budgery Lea Moppin Bullockety Nye TE O'Brien Enr Merriva Voatere Winchcombe Ule Macket Mra

Furniture Auction Notice At Grahama Old Forge Market

Furniture sale announced by W. I Sparke Pty Ltd to be held tomorrow in Grahama's Old Urage with HG Barham overseeing. Auction features storage owner items and household furniture at the company office.

W. I Sparke (Ger.) Pty, Ltd Grahama'a Urage Barham Barbara Roma E. Sparke Gloucester) Pty. Ltd

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P. le Quesne Draper Mercer Gloucester Grocery and Furniture CO Gloucester Grocery & Furniture Co le Quesne - Church Street Hazelwood A.hazelwood J. Bennett Fordsons Bock Brian Carolan Oliver Tractors Optometrists Wand Reuben Towns Mr .Towns Mr. Towne R.N Arthur Timer Royal Navy Mtr Turner Ble Thomas Blamey Blamey Stroud St Paul's Gwenda Cidfield Margaret Dearie Bruce To Pay Baker Margaret Wilean Maureen ‘Binde Margaret Crane Margaret Oldfield Stroud Memorial Aistuilance Ieee Krambach P.P. Board Commercial J Rousebaid Ououchster Stroud Memorial Ambulance Monster Carnival PRIZ Tolay Wmlch Britt Sen M.A.L F. Woster A Manning N.O Dorepips “Rc Stusteat James Wells Stoceed Stude B. Tenking Milee Mose AL Jovi Viwallats Mail Hed Crows Camenews Funds Mamestic Theatre Harvey Tera Ami Wauklvory Siisera Anan Siate Slade Presbyterian Guild Veryone E. M. Higgins Bee TLL School of Arts Kennedy Bex C.W.A. Meeting C.wv.a Tubb Fie. J . Brewas Malaya Tom Hicks Aloenstr Dewett Laurie Higgins James Warren Scoble Fem J. W. Scobt. & Son Fligt Bt P. E. Thelandsr ARALA Labelle Gol Drewe Mery Car Darling Dad God Boni Arthur Barry Wendy Faplor Hima John Taylor Bar Pte Jack Taylor Noverber Thuraday Naverbar
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