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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1942
Page
2
Optometrist D I McDonald FBOA Honours FSMC of London and Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on Saturday October 10 consulting at the Commercial Hotel from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Gloucester newspaper reports the death of Frank A Bowden of Stroud Road at Dungog Hospital, age 1. It notes his widow and daughter Marjorie Tsobe. Also outlined is potato rationing for 1943 with Tasmanian shipments earmarked for services, and a forecast of 18,000 tons of raw potatoes producing 10,000,000 lb dried. Public holiday Oct 5 is proclaimed. Rupert N Beale, South Coast MLC, dies after heart attack. he was known for Tuncurry Hotel and local promotion.
A National Security Regulation order allows the Australian Potato Committee chair or executive member to issue notices requiring owners or possessors of potatoes to deliver them to designated recipients at current market price. Gibb & Beeman opticians plan a Gloucester visit on Monday October 12 and will be available at the Gloucester Hotel. appointments can be made with Mr Stevens, chemist.
The local branch of the Primary Producers' Union appointed S. Muddile A. McRae J. G. Wilson and M. W. Holstein to form the War Agricultural Committee. The group will assist primary producers with farm labour matters and coordinate with the Taree District Centre led by secretary G. T. Smede to arrange meetings as needed.
The Gloucester Branch of the Primary Producers' Union voted to urge headquarters to push for higher butter prices aligned with production costs. Speakers noted dairymen face poor wages, with investments in the thousands. Others addressed shortages of horse shoe nails and upcoming talks with Education and Defence officials. Sympathy extended for Mr. N F Green on his daughter's death.
The Station Master George Carey provides an altered timetable for next week. Weekday Sydney passenger trains depart Gloucester at 11.30 a.m. on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. The Kemmsey Mail night train to Sydney leaves at 10.10 p.m. on Monday Wednesday Friday and Saturday. Sydney arrived trains stop in Gloucester at 3.00 p.m. and depart at 3:10 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A night arrival occurs at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, with a 4.55 a.m. arrival on Monday. The Brisbane Express leaves Gloucester for Sydney at 2 a.m. on Mondays, and Brisbane daily at 2 a.m.
Last Saturday’s bowls results show Toni and Andrews 24 against Laurence and Ebbeck 26 while Monro Smith and What son 19, Ebbeck Jr Rye and Beattie 26, West Lowe and Bolton 41 and Gorman Highfield and Houghton 23. Members report seeing Mr W J Adams on the Green recovering from illness. The club has been making weekly Red Cross contributions for months, greatly valued by the charity. Mr J Carolan renewed old friendships during a recent convalescence, spending several pleasant afternoons on the Green.
Residents of Forbesdale bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Moylan and their six children after four and a half years of service. A Hall gathering featured Reg Andrews as MC, music by W. J. Dare and Bill and Stan Maslen, and a supper provided by the ladies. C. Howell spoke for the Hall Committee and Progress Association, praising the Moylans and noting the substantial gift. Moylan family expressed gratitude and said they would welcome visits, as they move to Maitland District to take over a large dairy.
Red Cross Society hosts a Monster Card Party at the School of Arts Wall on Wednesday afternoon October 12. Prizes for tiary whist and euchre. Proceeds benefit Miss Gloucester in the Miss Red Cross campaign. Tea served. Admission 1/6. Play starts 3 p.m. Also Community Singing on Oct 8 at Majestic Theatre with Mr A Gorman raising funds for Miss Gloucester. Admission 1/6.
The secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary reports a successful street stall yesterday raising £8 3s 3d. Donations in cash and goods were received, with the Pound Cake netting £4 19s 6d and won by Mrs. Joe Mitchell. The Leather Wallet went to Miss Neta Wilson. Cash donors include Mr. Jack Forbes senior and others. knitted garments were donated by several ladies. Donations to the Depot were welcomed for sale.
A country newspaper laments rising newsprint costs and jokes that ongoing long-winded subscriber letters prompt cancellations. The editorial notes that black ink profits would rise if fewer letters of complaint are printed, easing financial strain on the paper.
E M Hutton of the CSIR Canberra reports a new method to break potato seed dormancy using acetylene gas generated from calcium carbide. The process allows replanting soon after harvest, potentially doubling crops and easing shortages, with practical details released by the CSIR though full technical data awaits publication.
The Director General of Manpower urges all men liable for military service to apply for exemptions early. Employers and employees may seek National Service Office guidance on deferment or availability. Worth stresses strict scrutiny of each deferment or exemption application and immediate notice of address or job changes.
Auditor General Mr E H Swift reports the New South Wales Railways Department achieved a record revenue of £27,658,332 for the year ended June 30, with an actual surplus of £203,898 after interest and charges. Revenue rose by £4,470,721 versus 1940-41, while working expenses totalled £18,410,981 leaving a working surplus of £9,275,850. Inclusion of £800,000 from consolidated revenue raised the surplus to £10,075,350 to offset developmental line losses costing the State £4,800,000 in six years.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd report rabbit skins sold Wednesday in Sydney with total 12 tons and overall prices down 10d to 12d per lb amid quiet competition. Outgoings ranged from 65d to 68d, plus various petty and peltry categories, while hareskin and other furs registered firm or varying prices.
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