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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1943
Page
2
London based Optometrists and Opticiane firm from Sydney will visit Gloucester on December 11. They may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The delegation includes D. McDonald BCA and F.S.M.G. members.
Local column reports mail deadlines and publication cautions. It notes war bonds funded by Returned Soldiers' League, a Welcome Home Social speech by President J. T. Hicks, and shortages affecting notices. Also mentions a cattle incident, a rat nest discovery, a death-related home move, canteen orders from troops, and a water service cut.
Kenneth Joseph Costello, 25, married with one child, died after a shoeing accident on the railway line near Paul He. He crossed the line to speak to a night officer, was struck by a train, suffered amputation of both legs, and died at Narraweema Private Hospital. Coroner to hold inquiry. funeral planned for Saturday.
Squadron Leader Munro praised the VAs and ATC volunteers for wartime service in New Guinea. Miss Mavis Yates, Sister Lowrey, and Sister Edna Lowrey were seen aiding hospitals and canteens, while Bill Bates lauded the Salvation Army’s tea and parcels from home. The Gloucester War Chest Fund and monthly canteen orders received thanks from Wat Garner and Loftus Fitzgerald.
The Younger Set plans a one night event for Rel Cross Munds at the School of Arts tomorrow evening. The Gloucester P. & C. Association hosts a street stall on Tuesday and seeks safe gifts. B Company of the EDL Se to hn stages a parade on Saturday and Sunday next.
Mr Harvey, newly appointed Tallace Magistrate, arrived at Trewan Court amid welcomes from the legal profession. Mr Hawdon led the greeting, with assurances of cooperation from lawyers and police in forthcoming cases. Harvey expressed enthusiasm for the district and gratitude for the reception.
Soldiers discharged for medical reasons receive deferred pay up to £100, credited at 2d per day with 3 percent interest after service ends. The lump sum is tax exempt, treated as a budget charge, and slated as a main defense item in the postwar Budget. Interest rates may change with general rates.
The Kempsey District Methodist Synod opened in Bellingen with ministerial business and church affairs. Rev W T Croys led proceedings as reports from circuits showed healthier church life, rising membership and lower property debt. Post war reconstruction was urged forward, with emphasis on spiritual work and aiding returning men.
Rev D Glyn Jones reports a satisfactory reception for Dr Reid after his Ta ree trip. Dr Reid travels to Taree for Sunday, returns to conduct service at the Main on Sunday November 21. Belbora Service at Frank Holmes’ while Buriley services move through Belbora Gatigat Gloucester with times listed.
Tom Hicks reports a strong demand for prime cattle at the Gloucester Shire sale with good quality cows and calves selling well. Lists show dozens of steers cows and bulls with prices ranging across many lots, while lighter stock and undercondition cattle softened. Next sale set for December with forecasts of lighter pig trade and steady but cautious buyer activity.
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