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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1945
Page
2
Optometrists visit D L McDonald and associates in Sydney to offer eye care services. The session runs Thursday November 8th from 9 am to 5 pm and Friday November 9th from 9 am to 4 pm at the Commercial Hotel.
Gloucester article covers a charity ambulance fundraiser with Mesdaniel Erorson, Crane and Monro, a tennis event, and a cricket match lineup for Gloucest Cricket Club versus Rowminn Fin at Bawnan Farm. It also notes a church incident at Emet and service, butter and cheese production figures, Stratford Rodeo plans, and upcoming auctions and land sales in the area.
The October 1945 CWA meeting at the School of Arts heard apologies from Mrs Hebwinstein and Mrs Hightiet. Financials were confirmed and minutes noted. Officers announced November plans, delegates appointed, and junior member participation urged for quarterly gatherings at Wig Ro with a welcome to new member Mrs Boonie.
A Hastings Dairy Co special meeting approved a complete amalgamation with Bancleay River Co op Dairy Co Ltd. The combined board will run Telegraph Point plant and factory, retain farmer services, and create a single setup with shared operations and employment.
The Giguesster Baby Health Centre reports for the past month the work conducted under the Director General of Public Health. Data include births, visits by infants under three, and total attendances. New panes at the centre were installed and daily average attendance was 19.2.
A quirky regional version of the Lord's Prayer inPidgin by local natives is noted alongside a brief report about an upcoming weekly issue. The text mixes playful spelling with mixed grammar and references a wartime cheat meeting and a conference.
Personal notices from Gloucester recount veterans Charlie Mepohunt and Driver R. Ratley with service details in the Western District and New Guinea, plus several wounded or recovering. The column lists visitors and residents, including Miss Mike hon, Mrs. Keith Jamey, Pat’s birthday party, and arrivals from Sydney, Penrith, and Paddington, with community events at Hume Street and King Street.
Obituary fragment memorializes Prank Blanch, beloved husband and father. Lines reference October date, faith, and endurance as family remembers his life and guiding pace amid illness.
Auction sale of Mount George property includes an eight room cottage and twenty acres of land about three miles from Mount Gorge Railway Station and near Seho0y School. The house is in good repair with household furniture. More details forthcoming.
A fragmented ad lists lots including 180 broken and unbroken draughts and other equines, 30 delivery carts, pit sorts, 100 light horses and ponies, plus monthly brokerages. It mentions an Alay High Class Pony Station and a sale by Lucky Tim with hill particulars and trucks to be opened at destination on sale day.
The Land Board Office, Kat Muit land, receives objections to Thomas Bros for Special Lease No. 1948/8 over wharf land in Gloucester district. The parcel lies 83 perches below water mark of Myall River within Portion 44/30 fronting 33 and now subdivided. Objections may be lodged by 2nd November. Signed J. Stone Acting District Surveyor.
House to be cleared on Saturday October 27 offering household furniture and effects. Items include beds wardrobes tables chairs kitchen chairs and dining pieces plus electricals such as a radio wireless set toaster grill and cooker. Also includes lounge suite linoleum squares furniture and assorted sundries.
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