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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1944
Page
2
Optometrists visit D J McDonald associated with Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Limited and Gloucester on Saturday October. Visit covers commercial motel hours from 0 to 8 pm.
A Gloucester Younger Set letter expresses gratitude for support from Mr. C Weekes and the NSW ACFF division in raising £40 for the annual Christmas Hamper Appeal. The note invites the President and members to receive warm thanks from Australians for the ongoing charity work.
A garbled 19th century style note promotes a cure named Four Words Great Peppermint Cure. The text references daily remedies for coughs and colds and implies a savings by awaiting the morrow. Individual names or places are unclear.
The Gloucester Shire Council met to address internal disputes and a dispute involving Mr A L Farley and partners over engagement and council work. The Local Government Department received representations from Wilson and Co. and a report may be prepared. the balance of the meeting proceeds to Tuesday.
William Henry Newton former resident of Lower Waukivory died early Wednesday in Manning River Hospital after weeks of illness. He aged in his 80s, native of Lower Manning, moved with family to Maitland then Gloucester before 5 years on Du marengie Island farm. A skilled ploughman show rider and horseman, he guided cattle stock and advised on diseases. Survived by Newton family members and noted for cattle, draught horse awards, with deep sympathy from friends and relatives.
Thomas Powell, 51, died after falling from a motor buggy on a Thursday afternoon while returning home from Dungog to Bendolya. He suffered a base skull fracture and died in hospital the next day. Born in Atherton Lisney England, he served with the British Imperial Forces in World War II and later moved to Queensland before settling in the Glaucester district. He leaves a widow with no issue from the marriage. The funeral was held at Dungdy on Saturday, reported by the Chronicle.
Tip Vinal of the Associates Championship led the field with a near par score while Thorosurt defeated Mrs Yates two up. Weekend play will feature the final rounds of the Lacke Cup and Cavanaugh Cup between Anzoelutes.
In Gloucester Police Court, Sept incident near Buck Crook is recounted. Thurling alleges attack by Cyril Carter and Lionel Carter amid dairy work dispute. defendants claim Thurling provoked them and deny assault. Witnesses describe stones, sticks, and a black eye. case adjourned with costs not awarded.
Tom Hicks reports a light yarding of cattle at the fortnightly sale with strong buyer attendance and varied prices. Pigs, calves, and homebush stock sales across Sydney and Maitland markets show firm to rising demand, with notable prices listed for multiple consignments and buyers echoed by W. Sparke Pty Ltd and other firms.
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