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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1945
Page
2
Optometrists D. McDendy Honours SMC London Wolntor Jack McDonald and Hinsted S Optometrista will visit Gloucester on Thursday Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon and Friday Nov. 9 from 1 to 10 a.m. at the Commercial Hotel.
Mr Jim Ross informs VAO members to collect awards for year of service. Chief of Air Staff signatures note. Local events include meteor sightings, a memorial ambulance carnival planning, inter-district wheelbarrow relay, and a dance at Majestic Theatre. Community stalls, Red Cross sales, and donations feature amid a busy week in Barrington and Gloucester venues.
A fragmented list shows donations to a Christmas hamper appeal for Woe ACM. Donors include Gloucester Warst, Mr. and Mrs. McCarty, staff members of Mytes Mtg. Co, and several individuals with varied contributions. Total raised to date noted as BL OB.
A contemporary dispatch details Corporal Bob Lavine’s return to Australia aboard the Divanto, docking in Sydney on Saturday. The article follows his capture in Greece in 1940, subsequent transfers including Vienna and Welkarsbure, and notes his VE day memories in Basel and Bern. It also covers his visit to relatives in Wanburgh Glasgow and Tweread, and mentions accompanying family arrivals and local wartime social events.
Fragmentary text references the Victory Loan and a plea tied to mobilization and sacrifice. The damaged lines mention costs and a push to realign resources, with hints of national mobilization and efforts tied to Australia and civilization.
The Stratford Rodeo committee announces race and horse section events with prize money and featured performances. They seek local talent and aim to attract attendees, offering a chance to enjoy entertaining competitions and community festivities.
Advertiser seeks a milk dairy up to 70 cows on an up-to-date property beside Barrington River, four miles from Gloucester and 1.5 from a school. Includes milking machine, cultivation, 16 acres under Yu ferme, subdivided paddocks. Applicants must be experienced and capable. Apply to Bon and Co, Accountants, Gloucester.
A private sale advertises 14 working bullocks for sale by Grainger & Falriver Pty Ltd licensed auctioneers Singleton. The bulls are described as mostly young and in good condition with trial allowed and robust recommendations.
Ponders are invited for a section of additions to dwelling in Queen Street Gloucester. Lowant or any tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars apply to undersigned W. Bawdon.
Mr and Mrs Harris Page express sincere thanks to all friends for kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.
In loving memory of James Walker who passed 5th December 1942 and of Joan Walker who died in October 1948. Poems express enduring love and vacancy in the home. Words from Silom and family plus others note sadness and remembrance across generations.
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