Optometrists to Visit Gloucester for Eye Care
Optometrists D I McDonald F B C A Honours F H M C London will visit Gloucester regularly, consulting at the Commercial Hotel. Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p m. Watch for the date of next visit. The visit is organized by Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited, Optometrists and Opticians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. McDonald
F.B.C
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Gloucester
Commercial Hotel
Thorpe McConville Still Active After War Delay
Current Topics note Thorpe McConville remains alive and planning to direct future circus ring performances after disbanding his rodeo and wild west show until after the war. The piece also highlights magpie nesting near the Bank of New South Wales and their dramatic dive-bomber behavior provoking wary pedestrians and occasional threats.
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Thorpe McConville
McConville
Commonwealth
Bank
New South Wales
Jacko
Supply of axes to primary producers aligns with Munitions directives
Advice from Mir A H E McDonald of the Division of Plant Industry notes bona fide timber getters charcoal producers and others needing axes should apply to local storekeepers who forward to wholesale suppliers. If stock is unavailable applications go to Director of Machine Tools and Gauges 115 Pitt Street Sydney to locate supply. Advocate subscriptions urged to stay current and cash only to keep publication viable with overdue accounts being halted and recovery steps planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir. A. H. E. McDonald
Division of
Department of Agriculture
Directorate of Machine Tools and Gauges
Pitt Street
Sydney
Advocate
Majestic Screens Whistling in the Dark and More
Majestic screens Whistling in the Dark with Red Shelton Ann Rutherford and Virginia Grey plus Conrad Veidt in a villainous role. Under Fiesta Stars features Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette. Remember The Day starring Claudette Colbert next Fri and Sat. Also note Personal item about Leading Aircraftsman Jim Davey on leave from Port Moresby and Milne Bay with malaria and air raids.
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Majestic
the Majestic
M.G.M
Red Shelton
Ann Rutherford
Virginia Grey
Conrad Veidt
Fiesta Stars
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Claudette Colbert
Jim Davey
Port Moresby
Milne Bay
Moresby
A.F. Boys
Govt to Purchase Pig Products at Stabilised Prices
The Commonwealth Government will buy all surplus pig products in Australia at stabilised prices through 1944. The price, not below export parity, will be set by the Price Fixation Commissioner after a deputation from the Australian pig industry met with Minister for Commerce Mr. Scully. Manning River Co op Society at Wingham reported 1943 year killings totaling 60,416 with a net profit of £14 14/2 and a 4 per cent dividend. fertilizer sales yielded £611/17/1. Chairman John T Bird praised factory quality and management, noting Joe Kane’s 15 to 16 years of uninterrupted service.
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Commonwealth
Australia
Scully
Manning River
Wingham
John T. Bird
Joe Kane
Joe
Hardships of Jungle Tour by Australian Officials
Mr Coles M P described the New Guinea fighting conditions after a three day visit with Minister Drakeford and air force leaders. He cited rugged terrain, 900 steps in places, muddy ground, dense jungle, and the heavy engineering work to build roads and supply front line troops. Coles praised soldiers mood and health noting malaria in wet areas but not at abnormal levels.
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Coles
New Guinea
Melbourne
Air
Drakeford
Jones
Civil Aviation
A. B. Corbett
A. H. Cobby
Mr. Coles
Milne Bay
Vice Regal Visit committee forms for Governor trip
At a Monday meeting a committee was named to arrange events for the Vice Regal visit. Members Hawdon Weekes Chaplin and Tilbrook plus shire officials will coordinate with district bodies and invite timber and dairy interests. The itinerary includes a rail arrival, civic welcome, tours to Carsonville mill and a butter factory, lunch on the road, and a Red Cross dance, with potential public holiday closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hawdon
Eb, Weekes
H. N. Chaplin
Tilbrook
FR. L. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Weekes
Craven Plateau
G. D. Laurie
Carsonville
Carson
J. G. Wilson
Rawdon Vale
Copeland
Hawdon
Gloucester
Barrington
Highfield
Shire Hall
Gloucester Park
Park Grandstand
Wakehurst
Faulkland Crossing
Limber
Cobark
Boys Welcomed Home At Majestic Theatre Social
Pte Cyril Murrell J E Stewart and 8 J Smith of the ALF and L A Davey of the RAAF welcomed home on leave from Darwin and Papua at a Returned Soldiers League dance. Chairman Tom Hicks and locals urged continued support and contact with officials for arrivals and departures as the boys enjoyed a welcome supper.
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Majestic Theatre
Cyril Murrell
J. E. Stewart
J. Smith
ALF
Jim Davey
R.A.A.F
Returned Soldiers’ League
A.ilf
Darwin
L/A Davey
Papua
Tom Hicks
League
McIntyre
McNaughton
G. D. Laurie
Moore
Wilson
Returned Soldiers' League
War Chest
Davey
Commercial Homebush Stock Sales Report
Sydney market reports 1823 cattle yarded with best vealers to 66s per 100 lb and steers to 53s, heifers 48s, bullocks 44s, cows 42s per 100 lb. Maitland yarding 825 fat cattle easier due to wet weather with bullocks to £16 18s 6d, cows to £12, yearlings to £10 15s, bullocks to £12 10s, chops £2 to £2 15s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homebush
Sydney
Winchcombe Carson Ltd
Pitt, Son & Badgery, Ltd
Maitland
Soaking Rain Delays District Activities
Heavy rain continued to fall since Saturday night across the district. Gloucester Post Office reports 395.1 points for the month.
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Gloucester
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P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. L Cavanough
Hazelwoods
Adelyn
A.hazelwood
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Roma
K. McDonald
At.n.a
Optometrists
The
Gloucester Advocate
Wingham Bacon Coy
Creationardun
Deards
Mr. McIntyre
Lyil
Gyler
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