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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1944
Page
2
Optometrists D. 1 McDonald P E.G.A. Honours ES ALC of Webster Jack and McDonell Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloncaster on Saturday October Adi and may be competed at the Commercial Hotel Myers at visit Waa Ly 5 pan.
The ladies auxiliary reported a successful stall at the market with a takings of £8 14s 4d. Donations listed included contributions from Mrs. Wy, Mrs. Be Edwards, Mrs. Alf Moore, Mr. Fred Young, Mrs. F. H. Hurrin, Mrs. A. Tate, and others. Auxiliary forwardings to headquarters included 26 pairs of socks, 16 scarves, 12 pullovers and more. District Court case: James Elwyn Holmes sued for £98 5s 8d for damage to a military car on 12 June 1942. verdict for the Commonwealth. Majestic programme announced and multiple film showings detailed. Maitland cattle sale notes and upcoming cattle auctions with prices. A pair of gloves claimed at Sparke’s Pty Ltd.
At Taree on a Tuesday, Oswald Henry Shelton faced a carnal knowledge charge pending from Gloucester. The defendant pleaded guilty. Judge Borthwick postponed sentencing and adjourned to the next sitting, with notes of prior convictions reviewed and a custodial term considered. The court outlined the case details and reserved final decision for the second sitting of the Quarter Sessions at Taree.
Aged 27, Private Gavin George Perram of the 2/2 Machine Gun Regiment died in Germany from injuries while a prisoner of war after Crete and Greece campaigns. Drafted for coal mine work, he had been missing minutes before official notice. Born in Gloucester, he was son of Mrs Doris Perram and the late Mr Guy Perram, with many relatives across Gleann Brook and Barrington areas. The community extends heartfelt sympathy to his family.
Reports of wilful damage to public property surface at Shire meetings. Damage to poultry sheds shows broken glass and torn caps. repairs will cost a fair sum. Council suspects youths are responsible and urges deterrence and education for the public interest.
A fragmented report details a Gloucester community week with church service notes, engagements, and social events. Notable items include a mission appointment involving Narain Slaters, Mrs. Juiney hosting at Landivon, and Dr. Woods guiding Flying Doctors contact. Also mentioned are a Broken Hill visit, a marriage engagement between Raith Patricia and Kenneth Buchan, a social evening at the School of Arts, a charity hamper winner, and a MALOOF Gloucester branch quarterly meeting with officers Welcomed, including District Grand Master Bro. G Tweadle.
The appeal lists gratefully acknowledged amounts including £417 19s 0d previously, and single gifts from Mr and Mrs Jan Berey £1, Mr and Mrs Reg Andrews £1, Mr and Mrs R Bagley £1, bringing total to £420 10s 0d.
Gloucester Whites win top point honors at a four team juvenile athletics meet held at Gloucester District Teachers' Institute. Runners from Gloucester Whites and Bethany, Stentonford and Ward's River schools competed in 100 to 440 yard events, high jump and relays with Kelty Burley of Gloucester White leading in multiple sprints and Ruth Hicks among notable performers.
Gloucester A H and P Association committee held its first meeting with new secretary W ilson welcomed by President Wilton. Sympathy extended for the widow and family of J W Corbett. Dates for Gloucester show discussed with Stroud Nabiac and Bullandelal, aiming mid March to early April. arrangements to be made with Stroud. Ground needs and renovations noted for future work.
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