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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1941
Page
2
Fragmentary ad style text touts a family cough cure promising rapid relief for adults and children, safety, economy, and pleasant taste. It mentions a concentrated remedy priced in shillings and pence and urges purchase from a shop or chemist, but the broken wording obscures exact product names or dosages.
In Gloucester on Wednesday James Robert Austin aged 81 faced a charge of fraudulent misappropriation of 23 pounds 9 shillings 9 pence while in Commonwealth service. He was remanded to Taree Police Court on the 10th instant. The report also notes local birth statistics for the quarter ending September 1941 and details from a police inquiry at the Commercial Hotel.
Optometrists and Opticians D.1 McDonald F.2 C.4 Honours F.8 M.C. (London) of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will attend and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Saturday October 18 from 9 am to 5 pm.
An odd historical note describes a visit by several named individuals to Gloucester. The party, welcomed by local officials, toured facilities including a hospital and police station grounds, assisted with tasks at a wood heap and garden areas, and prepared to depart that evening.
Commercial OMEBUSH STOCK SALES Sydney Thursday Winchcombe Carson Ltd report 2384 cattle yarded best vessels 52/ steers 45 heifers 40 cows 38 per 100lbs rabbit skins prices mixed per weight ranges outgoing 121d 125d 2nd outgoing 104d 1084 etc prices varied with lots and blemishes noted across grades damaged stock details omitted for clarity
Dear Sir, Mr. Guyatt of Gouces ter denies that Gloucester District had a dairy inspector for three years, calling the claim untrue. The writer, Sidney Rel, Herd Recorder in Gloucester, asserts inspectors Tasper tor Balan and Tasnector Ballard visited the district in earlier years and names several others, defending ongoing dairy inspections in the area.
In a letter to his parents Pte Rupert Robinson notes receiving canteen orders from the Gloster War Chest Fund and shows appreciation. Pte Ronnie Miller of Craven Creek writes home that after hard training they have been drafted to their battalions. On leave they toured Arab cities but found the people and customs unfamiliar and tobacco was hard to obtain.
The school reports 302 current pupils with several new arrivals and two teachers short. Classes have been regrouped and relief is expected soon. The P and C Association and Mothers' Club are organizing an early November juvenile ball. Pre intermediate exams begin October 21 and a woodwork practical test is set for October 20 at the school.
The Local Land Board met in Gloucester with Chairman W He and members Laurie and Higgins. Crown representative H G Barrie heard cases including transfers, suspensions, and extensions with many postponed for lack of appearances. notable actions included suspension of fencing conditions for two years and grant extensions for several licenses. The meeting began at a stated hour and adjourned at noon.
The article discusses Mr J. P. Raston's long commitment to Shorthorn cattle, tracing family loyalties to Dlhams and Weedam strains. It notes his recent purchase at H. C. Carter's sale, listing numerous cattle and ancestors, and highlighting efforts to maintain a high standard through careful selection and feeding.
The club bought a spire and roller to maintain greens. A working bee used the roller on two greens ready for top dressing, ensuring play proceeds with minimal interruption. Mr J Croton, on leave, joined in rolling on Saturday afternoon and was welcomed. Saturday results followed, listing players like Laurantis and Ebbeck among others. The War Budget note highlights a humorous exchange about balancing a budget with four mistakes.
London reports intensified fighting as Hitler’s forces push toward Moscow. Soviet Red Star warns of danger while 89 miles advanced toward Orel, a key railway hub 500 miles from the Polish border. German gains claim 10 miles nearer Moscow, with 700 tanks near Vyastia and encirclement of 90,000 to 105,000 Red Army in the south near the Sea of Azov.
Washington sources quote the United States Britain and the Netherlands East Indies agreeing to halt all oil shipments to Japan. The move cuts Japan off from major oil sources as Japan appeals to Germany to end the war with Russia and focus on Britain in the Axis conflict.
In the journal of the East Indies Army Colonel de Fremery voices a hardline Dutch stance, arguing Japan will not yield and that appeasement with Japan could risk Roosevelt’s policy and regional security. He predicts talks in Washington are unlikely to succeed and warns that if Japan leaves the Axis, it merely delays a stronger threat.
In Washington on Wednesday, House Appropriations Chairman Clarence Cannon urged a rapid Allied mobilization noting short time to turn the war. He presented a Lease-Lend authorization for 1.5 billion pounds and warned of Britain and the Near East facing invasion once Nazi forces ready.
The Locke Cup and Monthly Medal draw lists eight matchups including Lynn versus Channon and McIntosh versus Chariton among others. The handicap championship cup was won by Dr. Channon. Page's Mission reports Sir Earle Page’s Manila talks with the U.S. Commander in Chief in the Far East and ongoing prisoner exchange negotiations for British and Italian wounded.
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