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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1943
Page
2
A notice from NEMA calls on motorists who believe they can obtain relief for second-hand tyres to approach the Controller of Uber. They must locate the tyres and request the distributor to hold them pending authority decision. Applications proceed on the official form to the Controller of Rubber.
Jack and McDonald Pty Limited Optometrists to visit Gloucester Saturday at the Commercial Hotel. Consultations from morning to 5 pm with honours and professional affiliations noted.
The Gloucester paper lists weekly community items for Friday October 8 1943 including death notices of Joanne Leod Walker and John Cornish, a flower show by the Church of England Women’s Guild, a tennis party for Prisoners of War funds, a junior farmers field day at Kia Ora, and Singleton cattle sale details with store bullocks at Shire Yards on October 13.
A Barrington Red Cross fundraising event titled a cubra party and dancy will be held at Barrington Hall on Friday night October 22. Pollock's Orchestra will provide music for the dance and entertainment.
The usual monthly Red Cross street stall will be held on Thursday October 14. Saleable goods are gratefully received to support the fundraiser.
The Gloucester War Loan Committee held a meeting at the Shire Chamber on Tuesday October with Shire President Dr T Moone chairing. Members present included FA Weekes, W Highfield, HN Chaplin, and V Gil Organiser of the War Loan Campaign. L Rye abstained. The group discussed prospects for the 4th Liberty Loan improving over the prior drive as bank deposits rose and seasonal conditions brightened. Suggestions were made to increase members and maximize publicity via royal visits and local appeals at cattle and pig sales. Plans included sponsorship by businesspeople, newspaper advertising space, auctioneer references at sales, local theatre progress figures, and an appeal at the Patriotic Ball on October 18. The committee considered inviting RS Sheldon, W Reichert, J Latimore, A Hicks, and others to join, noting members need not attend meetings but assist in outreach to prospective subscribers.
The wedding of Miss Bubbles Green honorary secretary of the 2/7 Armour Regiment to Mr A J Cavanaugh was held at St Philip's Church Sydney on 22 September. A reception at the Pickwick Club followed with ninety guests. The bride wore white figured taffeta with a long veil and gardenia orchids. The honeymoon was at the Naval Lodge Jervis Bay.
A Fifty-Futy Patriotic Band event at the Majestic Theatre on Monday 18 October features The Tip Top Orchestra. Supper by the Ladies Auxiliary Maries. tickets 5 shillings for gentlemen and 3 for ladies. Proceeds go to Returned Soldiers' Ladies' Auxiliary and War Chest Monthly Cantern Order Fund. Dance at Bowman Farm next Friday 15 October for patriotic funds.
The local Christmas hampers appeal for service men and women now totals 926 hampers. The presum r, Mr Weekes, received a letter from the Australian Comforts Fund praising the district’s enthusiasm and listing outstanding efforts by branches in Newcastle 6000 hampers, Albury 4000, Orange 1200, Wagga Wagga and Waverley 1000, Warners End 660, Gloucester 724.
George Glover senior died in Newcastle hospital at 2 am on Thursday. Born 80 years ago in Seaham district, Hunter River, he moved to Newcastle months ago for medical care, later farming at Underbank Dungog district. He lived in Gloucester about 28 years, ran a dairy and timber business, and supported charity work. Survived by Percy, George, Mrs. W. Mitchell, Ray, and Corrie Glover. His wife Sarah Sears died last July.
The DeWitt block of 48 acres northeast of Bre Trew Pty Lita was sold to J Woe mech of Copeland for 300. Other properties remain under offer. Gloucester Ambulance report for September records 25 calls 18 medical and surgical 3 accidents 4 minor accidents. 100 miles travelled.
Spurred by several requests Mr Malden has arranged to host a lecture at the Shire Chamber. Joly and the Gloucester V. A. Detachment invite interested members to attend Tuesday October 22 at 7:45 p.m.
The Headmaster Mr 0 8 Box urges funds and public attendance for a new Gloucester primary district school building. He notes current rooms are cramped and inadequate, lacking a library and assembly hall. A meeting on October 14 aims to mobilize local interest and support, citing past plans from 1938 and praising recent student projects and science group activities.
Stockwell near Wellington devises a pumpkin seed method to deter rabbits while aiding vegetable production. He plants pumpkin seeds in burrows before ploughing, claiming the tactic protects vines and yields profits, with a small test showing promising results.
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