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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1944
Page
2
Optometrists D. T. McDonald and associates of London and Sydney will visit Gloucester on Thursday December 7 from 2 pm to 5 pm and Friday December 8 from 9 am to 11 am, may be consulted at the Commer ving Hotel.
A wartime program features a film titled Sone at the Aneack with Damien Pager and Captain Frank Horley, shot by Chester Wilmok, shown amid a drive for charity. Also listed are exhibitions on the War Memorial and Red Cross appeals, weather notes, and a Majestic Programme preview including Shadow of a Doubt at the M Use Theatre and a dance at Vor Desdaln Hall to aid War Chest and Red Cross funds.
Mr Arthur Bueby Woolford a pharmaciat of Bellingen for 30 years died at Narra voema Hospital Gloucester at 10 00 am on Friday from heart trouble. He was returning by train from Bellingen to Sydney when he fell ill and was taken off at Gloucester. Interment was in Gloucester Cemetery after a service at the Presbyterian Church and a Masonic rite. The 69 year old leaves a widow and daughter Mrs M A Joseph of Fernmount. An obituary summary notes his affiliations with F D G L W and Lodge Raleigh, and his elder role at the Bellingen Presbyterian Church.
The appeal lists contributors including Miss Middlebrook Mrs Berry Miss Witt and others with 10s each, noting previous advice of 897 pounds 14 shillings 6d. A letter from the Australian Comforts Fund thanks supporters and confirms a further donation of 22 pounds 10 shillings 8p. Cards will be sent as directed.
The report details 600 Allied sailors missing after a Japanese transport was torpedoed on September 12 in the China Sea. Australian and British prisoners crowded aboard the vessel, suffering starvation and dehydration while recounting acts of endurance. Survivors describe the harsh treatment and the crew’s defiance as they endured months of captivity.
The Acting Prime Minister Porte announced that the second Japanese transport carrying Australian prisoners of war sank last June. The Japanese government reports 184 Australian prisoners lost and 72 reached a camp in Japan. A New South Wales man recalls brutal scenes as survivors describe capture in Singapore in 1942 and overbearing work on the Burma railway under inhuman conditions.
The CWA met at the School of Arts on Tuesday 14 November. Members arranged an eggs for the Servicewomen's Club shipment and collected five pairs of socks and a pair of gloves for the Australian Comforts Fund. A donation of E5 was voted to support a Housekeeper Fund for the group, with plans to have the scheme ready after the March committee meeting. The next morning features a Christmas meeting at the Secretary's home with afternoon tea. the meeting concluded after refreshments.
Data from the Director General of Public Health shows mothers visited by Sister Of] new-born babies six, new cases enrolled five, babies weighed sixty six, test meals given two. Attendance totals infants under one year forty, under two years six, under eight years four, others three. Total attendances including mothers with out babies sixty five. Daily average attendance thirteen.
A dance event in the Btrowd Hod Ball on Wednesday December Featuring Dingog Ambuliance as the band audio Good music will be supplied There will be a £1/1/- waiting competition Dancing from early to 2 am Patrons are assured of a most enjoyable time
In Adelaide the League's constitution is challenged by Congrean And Seelitia arguing for admitting militiamen who have served in a theatre of war. The proposal aims to extend league eligibility to those with wartime service despite current rules.
In Pitlochry on Saturday Bowman Farm and Pitlochry pupils held a return sports meet. Pitlochry won 35 points to Bowman Farm 30. Events included Tunnel Ball Relay, Pass-the-Ruler, Throw Ball, Tug-o-War and cricket. Rev Lynford Smith presented the cup. Ernie Garland and Roy Relf praised sportsmanship. Armistice Day observance interrupted events for two minutes and the National Anthem. Catering was by Pitlochry P and C A assoc with ice cream and non alcoholic drinks.
Jol Babak Simpson, a lifelong Moonan Flat resident born at Glenrock 65 years ago, led a storied life as a stockman and cattleman. He worked with Messia Campbell Simpson and Co, lived in the district for decades, and was known for his large stature, genial nature, and steadfast hospitality with his wife from the Stephene family. survived by two sons Ray and Richard, two daughters J Webeck and D Myten, a brother A B Simpson, and a sister Mrs K Steinbeck.
A fragmented clip notes a local council action to fund humane shelter improvements. Officials discuss animal welfare programs, funding sources, and deadline timelines amid community concerns and council opposition. Local nonprofits and city departments are cited as partners in the effort.
Mit JOAN TORQUIL McLeoD details show J T McLeod of the MER Tim journalistic BRE suffered a stroke early Wednesday and died about 10 Thursday night at MED Hospital. He was 71, famed for his journalism and the “Times” nickname. Wide circle of friends mourn his loss.
Commercial stock sales from Winchcombe Carson Ltd and Ptt Son and Badgery Ltd show yarded cattle numbers around 448 and 1848 with a generally firmer market. Prime cattle sold 10 to 20 pence dearer, best vealers to 40, bulls to 49, cows to 3 per 100 lbs, while Maitland reports about 600 cattle yarded with a lively trade for prime lots and reduced demand for plain and rough grades.
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