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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1944
Page
2
A report notes Optometrists from Logdan af Wabater Jae and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on Batuing October 7 at the Gommerecht Hotel. Hours of visit appear limited to a single period.
The Gloucester Advocate reports on a Railway Department stance against removing the packing yards at Gloucester, citing operational and stock traffic concerns. Also covered are races at Gloucester Race Club, a school arts shower, a war chest tennis event, a Majestic programme feature film Life Begins, and a special cattle sale at Montezuma yard with detailed lots and prizes.
A fragmented clipping reports a medical or patent remedy claim tied to Wands and ChiAvon, with barred references to Coch. The readable bits suggest a discussion of cures or treatments and associated names, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear outcomes or dates.
Gloucester reports £20,000 raised and 200 subscribers for the Victory Loan. Amount subscribed to date stands at £5,150 from 29 subscribers.
At a special Joint Council session the group discussed countrywide electricity billing and development plans. The Electric Supply Co. sought clarity on charges and government attitude while a survey of the situation was ordered with officials contacting the Federal Minister for Commerce and Agriculture for guidance.
A large Forbesdale crowd praised the annual Anniversary Social at Portesful Hall. The Hall Committee staged an excellent event with a splendid buffet supper. MC Ree Andrews, Blade's Orchestra, and a busy dance program drew steady activity. Arthur Smith’s birthday cake won by Mrs Kevin Reif. Winners included Les Atkins for Lucky Spot and Ray Sansom for Monte Carlo prize. The event proved financially and socially successful.
John Edward Bartlett-Dereaned died Sunday October 8 at Rawdon Vale from heart failure aged TL years. Born in Salisbury, he lived in the district, worked in farming and gold mining, and died after a service at the Merri Street Church. Survived by wife, two sons, two daughters, five brothers, one sister, and others. Burial followed at Gloucester Cemetery.
A.B. Moore, recently resigning as secretary after long service, paid £10 to become a life member of the Glow caster Soldier Memorial Hospital Board. The committee notes his fine example and calls for new members while thanking him for his contributions to the movement.
A large Stratford Hall crowd gathered Friday night to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Norman Smith as they depart Craven for new duty. Railway officer Mr Smith, noted as a keen cricketer and footballer, received warm tributes from colleagues and Red Cross members. Mrs Smith was presented with flowers as notes of appreciation and best wishes were exchanged, with Auld Lang Syne sung and a tea served.
The Sydney Bulletin cites official reminders that about 23,000 Australians are in Japanese hands, with many captives for nearly two months. Prime Minister Curtin urges action to secure their release, noting parliamentarians and others among the prisoners. The piece calls for urgent relief and highlights the global scope of detentions and the duty to act.
Clournster was well represented at Strand, where strand Cuyt held their 1st day. Dungng Marewether and Raymund Normice players also participated, with Chaelton under par in the 14 hole morning round. Dr Channon funt tied for grade after afternoon 18 hole trophy, one over par. Members look forward to a return visit by Stren Chit in tortm ht’n Elmo. Glaucester Btrdidt trophy from Glouceates’ possession.
Church notes from the Church of England and Baptist churches detail event plans for an Oct 14 Stroud District conference and a parish fair including an art show, music, and exhibits. Rev J A Smith and Rev Bruce Binds note preliminary schedules and collaborative efforts with Gloucester Rural School staff and local talent for the Flower Show and community displays. The Baptist Union elects MM Farrar as president and reports a fundraiser of 14 pounds for the National Areary. church leaders express appreciation for cooperating ministers during absence.
Deputy Leader Mr Drummond of the Country Party laments rural discontent over working hours and government laws. He asserts the country rejects being pushed to the auction block by unions and condemns government inaction and biased enforcement. The piece reflects rural anger and calls for direct action.
Daily attendance at the Baby Health Centre shows 58 total visits with mothers counted. Weighed babies numbered 3 and meals tested zero. attendance by age groups listed as under 1 year 48 under 2 years 7 and under 3 years 4.
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