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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1943
Page
2
Optometrists D I McDonald and Webster, Jack and McDonald Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on Saturday December 11. They may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel from the stated hours, offering optometry and optical services to local residents.
Notices urge timely submissions for Monday and Thursday publication. Courses at Shire Hall Friday the 22nd October invite many to learn first aid from Mr. Malden. Majestic Theatre features James Cagney and Ann Sheridan in Wound Zone with Arablay Nights to follow. Ratway inspection targets trotters and carters on October 28. Funeral for Arle Morris held at St Paul’s with large wreaths from many institutions. Country Women’s Association holds Mid North Coast conference with over 100 attendees. netting progress reported. Opportunity Shop advertises goods sale for Red Cross POW fund at Gloucester.
Saturday’s cricket at the rk saw Tocal ATC beat Barrington by an innings and four runs. Barrington posted 28 in the first innings and 54 in the second, while Gloucester failed to reach 40.
At a well attended Gloucester meeting a committee was formed to draft requirements for a new school building. The plan aims for a larger, quieter complex and early priority with the Minister of Education after the war. Rail inquiries seek student travel to extend school hours while officials consider good train services.
Death of William Henry Young aged six in Copeland Glenn and Gloucester noted with survivor relatives listed. Conveys military promotion for Warrant Officer Robinson. Marriage at Taree Presbyterian Church and local moves involve L W Turner and Tom Geale. Gloucester and Dungog households, farming shifts and service member spouses referenced amid regional notes.
District Rural School reports monthly test scores with many students named across classes 1B 4A SB SA and Sth. top honors include Trevor Baker Shirley Thompson and Warren Germon tied for first in 1B while Phyllis Latimore and Joan Maldon lead 4A. Other high performers include Norman Lyne Alexander Kirk Ethel Lowe Julie Williams Dawn Baker and Bill Reeves among several named students.
The C of E Flower Show held at the Majestic Theatre drew community interest despite competing events. Exhibits of blooms and home goods impressed judges, with awards announced for roses, calendulas, phlox, and home crafts while thanks were given to organisers, teachers, and volunteers.
The Gloucester LOW.A. Younger Set held a Jumble Afternoon at Gloucester Park on Saturday September 25 with sports and tea to raise funds for the ACE Christmas Hampers Appeal. Attendees, donations, raffles, and prizes supported the drive, with net proceeds about £50 handed to Mr Weekes for the appeal.
The Red Cross Street Stall held on Thursday Inst yielded 15 pounds 13 shillings 6pence. J Harris of Copeland won a one pound open order for groceries donated by Mrs Chaplin, with £4 10s 8d raised from tickets sold at the Depot. Fruit cake by Mrs Shin realised £9 8d, won by Mrs Archinal. Tea cosy by Mrs Rye for POW funds was won by Mrs Carview.
In loving memory of my Dear husband and our dear father Frank Blanch who died 19 October 1942 aged 88. The midnight stars shine on a grave not far away Where we laid our loved one Just one year ago today Inserted by Mrs Blanch and family.
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