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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1944
Page
2
Optometrists from Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Limited will visit Gloucester on Thursday December 7 from 9 am to 5 pm and Friday December 8 from May to Miami, continuing at the Council Motel.
Personal Flying Officer Jack Cornish of the AAR visits Mayfield relatives while recuperating in New Guinea. Alan Furley, son of Mr and Mrs F G Farley of Gloucester River, injured Friday while operating a rotary hoist at Hurlstone Park Agricultural High School. Death reported in Sydney on Tuesday, and Inobei Chul, daughter of Mr A Chubb and Mrs M Chubb, noted at Gloucester.
Two RAAF aircraft and five airmen are missing after a night cross-country flight from Williamstown to Tamworth and back. Intensive search covers the country between Glovenster and the Manning River as weather hampers locating downed planes. Windy conditions hinder progress with scattered reports of planes seen over the district.
A lively event at Ward's River on Saturday the 18th features bullock riding, backjumping, horse show, and open pony events with fast times in the Ward's River Cup. Inter-school track and novelty athletics kick off at 10 am, plus dancing and other attractions. Enthusiasts urged to attend for a full day of thrills and entertainment.
Early results show Franklin D. Roosevelt poised for a fourth term as President despite conflicting vote tallies. Dewey acknowledges Roosevelt’s lead in preliminary figures as Democrats claim gains in the House, while Republicans weigh strategy amid uncertain totals.
A proposed compulsory voting measure for municipal and shire elections failed in the legislative assembly. The government opposed the bill, and the defeated proposal may influence upcoming local government elections and party strategy.
A wartime note from the Federal Treasurer discusses the 25 percent sales tax on rifles and ammunition, rejecting immediate tax relief but promising consideration during law amendments. The letter references MLA R. Vincant and the broader issue of private enterprise and civilian job opportunities amid government measures.
War era notes warn that wheat crop failures in the River Iry region and nearby areas threaten record low harvests this year. Pig raisers and poultrymen fear fodder shortages will curb production, prompting calls for strict rationing and urgent support to maize growers to bolster supplies amid Army and domestic needs. Local districts from Mackay to Gloucester are urged to boost maize planting with guidance and supplies from agricultural groups, while overall state maize output may fall sharply with 20 million bushels planned as the target but a likely shortfall of 15 to 40 million bushels before year end.
Federal Treasurer acknowledges War Organisation of Industry proposal from Nepean Shire Council Brin gelly NSW seeking funds material and manpower for home building. Government cannot concede due to manpower limits as service requirements absorb labor. Efforts will be made to increase house construction under existing Commonwealth State programs and permit system.
The article reports a looming food shortage due to hay and fodder decline, with livestock, dairy, and urban supplies at risk. It notes farm sector strains, possible rationing, and delivery disruptions impacting households and city vendors.
In a Saturity bowls meet, Fitzgerald Hawdon and teammates posted strong scores. Gontiah Andrews and Collins Haughton led with notable 31s while West and Phillips posted 26. The handicap format produced a tight semi final where Boater 50 off edged Collins 128-115. The final saw Kirk defeat Boater 50 off 120-85 as Sandy shows early champion potential.
The Shop Assistants' Union aims for a five day week and two weeks of annual holiday plus sick leave for country employees, matching city awards. Union Secretary B C O'Dea states the union seeks parity and notes country conditions and pay are worse than in capital cities.
A meeting of the A. H. B. Association committee in the School of Arte yesterday afternoon agreed to shift next year’s show dates from April 2–4 to April 18–19. The vote sparked resignations and debate over stock drafts, stewards, and the ring programme as members urged harmony and revised leadership for the event.
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