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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1942
Page
2
D I McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on Saturday December 12 and will be consulting at the Commercial Hotel from 9 am to 5 pm.
A bright youth show titled Sparks and Sparklettes Revue performed at Star Theatre last night for Miss Gloucester. The Red Cross Competition drew a packed house with over £40 raised. The program also included a Board meeting, a concert, and other items, with the revue held over to future performances.
At the first meeting of the Gloucester War Chest Fund committee a protest was moved against taxing tobacco and cigarettes sent to Australian troops. The resolution urged branches to protest to authorities to refund the duty or ensure future consignments are duty free. Officers were re-elected and the full committee attended.
Mrs J Merchant of Barrington learns her son Pte Charles Merchant has been wounded in action and is healing. Casualty lists name Pte K Drinkwater of Gloucester and Pte Herb Rudkin of Carsonville as wounded abroad. Major Burr Dawson wounded and seriously ill is being moved. 1st Lieut Gus Hooke reports a reunion with Miss Nancy Hawdon in the Far East. Gloucester War Chest last night presented Corrie Mahon, longtime W.A.A.A.L.P. member.
A.LF. Overseas Driver Norman Morris writes from the front dated 17 October 1942 to his mother Mrs. P. M. Morris of Gloucester. He describes stay abroad to defend Alexandria, praises the corps bravery, recalls a fierce seven to one odds counter attack, bayonet charges, and dense shelling. He notes Allied progress in the Pacific and questions how long the war will last.
Mr and Mrs W D Porteus report two letters from son Jack in Stalag XVIITA Germany dated 31 May 1942 and 28 June 1942. He describes good health shifting camps without snow, pleasant green countryside and warm weather. He mentions boxing and wrestling, a concert, a photo with friends Ron Watson Arthur Ninnes and himself, and several postcards dated June and July 1942 sent with regards to friends.
A Majestic Theatre program on Tuesday 24th features Vodelling Jock Croo by Buddy Williams, a top yodelling performer who recently beat all comers on Radio. He appears live with Bill Helmsley. The Texas Rangers Ride Again headlines the film sequence. HOMEBUSH STOCK SALES report shows 1806 cattle yarded with strong prices: steers to 79s, heifers 46s, bullocks 42s, cows 42s per 100 lbs.
The Director of Education met with local Parents and Citizens to hear calls for three and a half teachers including French and Business Principles, a Needlework post, and enhanced facilities. Mr McKenzie praised education aims, urged community cooperation, and pledged to consider language options while touring the school.
W FE Sparke reports a large dairy clearing sale at Barrington for Miss D Whitford with the entire herd sold. Outside buyers from Singleton Hinton and Dungog attended and all stock sold at satisfactory prices including top cows at £14 10s and numerous other prices across cows heifers calves and a bull, plus sundries.
Foreseeing farmers can boost profits with the Dangar Orb intermittent vacuum milker. Brian Carolan, local agent for Dangar Gedye & Malloch Ltd, urges investigation of the milker system for extra income at every milking.
Tenders addressed to the Commissioner for Railways Sydney 19 York Street close 12 noon 2 December 1942 for bread milk and meat supplies to Railway Refreshment Rooms. Tender forms from Sub Manager or General Manager Supplies. Deposit required. cheques to Commissioner for Railways. No tender guaranteed.
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