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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1943
Page
2
Optometrists D. 1 McDonald and colleagues from London and Sydney will visit Gloucester on Saturday. They will meet at the Coniteeran Hotel from 9 am to 5 pm.
Weather updates reveal heavy rainfall delaying Ward's River sports and related events with postponements to later dates. Stroud carnival scheduled for March 4 1944 with proceeds to patriotic funds. Local notices mention cattle sale at Gloucester Shire Yards next Tuesday and community fundraisers including tennis for War Chest.
The funeral for Kenneth J Costello, died from injuries in Maurius at Bullino, was held Saturday at Gloucester Cemetery. Rev Father Lavery officiated. pallbearers included his brothers Bill and Jack. Survived by wife, daughter Bulah, and numerous siblings. The death leaves a 26 year old from Boorowa.
Gloucester community notices recount the Gloucester War Chest Fund canteen orders and letters from soldiers, plus obituaries and local happenings. Mentions Les Crane cited for desertion despatches, Pte H J Wan listed as ill, and Cpl Rex Garry wounded but recovering in Australia. Also covers gatherings, anniversaries, and wartime appeals in the Gloucester district.
While cutting a large oil trench at Wallunbah, Mr. C. Ly Yaten found an old cut made by a blackfellow's stone axe. The tree had grown over it, thickening the cover to five or six inches.
Country train services will be reduced further from Sunday. North Coast Mall trains will run five days a week in both directions instead of six. Kempsey Mall services drop from four days to three days weekly in both directions.
The Red Cross Society held a stall at the Twentieth Vin Naventier fair, with 41 pounds raised and auctions for knitted jumpers and various donated items. Mrs D Cox won the cup, ribbons were awarded on Court A and B, and proceeds totaled £6 9s in cash donations. The committee thanks donors, helpers, and trophy sponsors including Mrs Higgins and Mrs Berry.
Inclement weather forced a district rural school ceremony indoors with the Headmaster addressing secondary pupils and the Deputy Headmaster speaking to primary classes. Mr H T Shepherd spoke on the day’s significance as pupils sang hymns and the National Anthem.
The death occurred Sunday at 50 McPherson St Cremorne of Gordon Bennett 58 born in New Zealand came to Dungog in 1888 with parents the late Hon and Mrs Walter Bennett He helped start Lacitander Condo olin at 19 returned to Dungog Chronicle then joined Farmer and Settler in 1912 remaining until retirement He leaves widow three sons Bede Gordon Walter two daughters Nancy and Moya plus brothers Cyril Charles and Essie and sisters Olga and Lionel predeceased him He authored books wrote verse and aided NSW land workers.
Amateur players Morgan and Carpenter led the session at the club with Carpenter scoring high in several frames. The report lists participants including Chaplin, Monro, Carolan, Lowe, Moughton, K Boorer, Lauiatus, Whatson, Carthew, Rye, Adams, Filis, Sheldon, Colthus, Garner, and Boorer with varying scores noted.
An editor’s note reports the Gloucester War Chest Fund 1843 Christmas Hamper Appeal surpassing the £1000 mark. The organizing secretary conveyed thanks for a £25 donation bringing Gloucester’s total to £513 17s, noting near-record per capita support. At the meeting J T Hicks was re elected vice president E Weekes treasurer and P J Deards secretary.
The Coming of Age party for Miss Thorn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Weismantel, Upper Waukivory, was held at grandmother Mrs Sebastian Weismantel’s home. Over 50 locals attended. Chairman F G Hicks gave best wishes and chairs spoke for the ladies. Miss Weismantel thanked guests as songs and dancing followed. The event featured a song by the guest’s younger sister with guitar accompaniment. The chairman praised Mrs Weismantel Snr for decades of hospitality. Cheques and other presents were given. the birthday cake was prepared by Mrs Weismantel Snr. Dungog Chronicle.
The Deputy Director of Rationing, Mr Hudson, announced that B coupons became available Monday November 15 as import supplies and service needs are assessed. A coupons remain valid until June 1844. Housing residents and staff must surrender three clothing coupons for household linen between November 18 and 23, sending them to 424 George Street Sydney. Coupons cannot be used at stores and a surrender record will aid future replenishments.
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