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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 20, 1944

Page

2

Optometrist Visit announced by Wabatery firm

A notice from Sondal of Wabatery Jack and McDonald and Sheitert Optometrists announces an optometry visit by F B C A Honours U1 McDonald of Sydney at Gloniewster on a date to be verified. The engagement may be held at the Commercial Hotel during the visit.

McDonald F.B.C.A Hasmec Sondal Wabatery Jack & McDonald Sydney Gloniewster Commercial Hotel Sam Ty Ff Pam

FLOWING SHOW COMPETITIONS REVEAL LIST OF ENTRIES

FLOWE I SHOW COMPETITIONS ANNOUNCE a variety of entrants including Lucky Squaly Ken Pile Jam Mrs Les Rye Duchess Se Mrs Hopley Qiscuits Mra Godfrey Dev Waltus and many others in a lively gauge of entries. The piece also notes a death at Muswell Beach Hospital from injuries after a collision with a stray horse. The report covers a regional federation meeting at Wingham and a Red Cross broom competition with a £1 2s 6d prize, plus plans for Ward's River event on November 1.

Winntig Loyer Lucky Ken Pile Jam Les Rye Duchess Se Hopley Qiscuits Mra Godfrey Dev Waltus Meay Hughes Misa Pee Baly Mis P.M. Smith Sheets Ales Munger Fort Kendall Smith Tukey No Manning Ronaters Blan Maxton Jalmue Her. Tate Atk Jug Curt Smith Coke Mtr Mia Eric Everett Betty Garland Ward Red Cross Jim McGregor Th. Higgins Berriey Ward's River

Red Cross Street Stall Raises Funds for Red Cross

A street stall held on Thursday raised £10 11s 3d for Red Cross funds. Donations included Mrs E R Monro 7s 8d Mrs B W Harris 4s and Mrs Graham Stratford 2s. Competitions included supper cloth donated by Mrs Higgins 45s 10d won by Mrs B Smith white centre donated by Mrs Cavannaugh £2 4d won by Mrs Lac Moore and crystallised fruit donated by Mrs Dan 11s 3d won by Be. E Higgins. Red Cross ladies thank all helpers.

RED Cross Thurntay Red Croga E. R. Monro Mra B. W. Harris Mre. Graham Stratford Mre. Higgins Bf. Smith White

A Freak Calf and A Newspaper Dispute Endures

The report notes a malformed calf birth under Mr Jack Hermon or Beattie telat, detailing leg and spine formation, while also covering a Gloucester newspaper dispute resolution. It cites newscast updates, ambulance coverage, parties, charity events, cattle sales, fires, tennis for war chest, a Taree rodeo and upcoming spring carnival events with local organizers and dates.

Jack Hermon Beattie Telat

Marriage Loans Urged to Boost Australian Population

Mr L Haylen MLE proposes £250 marriage loans through the Commonwealth Parties Taontary Social Service Committee. Loans would be cancelled on birth of the fourth child. He warns that without a higher birthrate, the white race in Australia could face extinction in 50 years. He advocates learning from war and argues the best immigrants are those born locally.

L. Haylen MLE Taontary Social Service Committee Haylen Barnard Australia Baylen

Fragmentary Notice Pledges Price Offerings and Fees

A damaged OCR text fragment references offerings, expenses, and price notes. It mentions navigation and a list of unclear names with a call to secure values. The exact entities and actions are unreadable, but the piece centers on a request for payment related to a navigational or provisioning context.

Hard Weather Ravages State Crops and Dairy Prospects

In ten days of severe weather the state faced fierce wind storms and near 100 degree heat followed by a plunge to forty degrees. Gardens, fruit trees, tomatoes, grapes, and grapevines suffered extensive damage. Potatoes and other produce were killed and dairy production may decline due to the cold snap. Forecasters warn a harsh backwash could hit the hawt dairy outlook and crops.

Wednewlay Ming Fenen Bern

Gloucester Horsemen Readied for Weekend Rodeo Show

Gloucester horsemen train for a busy Saturday show featuring key riders Dek up and NUMER, Dek up and NUMER. The squad includes Asta Geemon Alun Beant and Werth bur ner aiming to tackle buckjumpers, with young riders Keith Ix and Cec. Fariey noted for school duties as they strive for top placements and a strong count of themselves.

Hone UK Asta Geemon Alun Beant Werth Keith Ix Cec. Fariey Kia-Ora Auchess

Sydney Stock Market Turmoil Amid Meat Strike

In Sydney stockyards hundreds of cattle and lambs starved as a meat industry strike disrupts sales. Legislative debate urged country abattoirs and measures to slaughter or relocate stock. Winnicombe Garson Ltd reported 2600 pigs yarded with varied prices and buyers citing frequent trades and softer values across classes.

Sydney Tonge Lab Canterbury Legislative Assembly Sydney Ria Winnicombe Garson Ltd Thom

Service men gain post in wireless field and local honors

Robert Garbett and W. Thompson, both connected to Gloucester, receive recognition for service in wireless work. Thompson, son of P. L. Thompson, recently joined the Institute of Radio Engineers of Australasia and returns from New Guinea on short leave with his wife and infant. Advocate C. E Bennett is reelected chairman of the Dungog Cottage Hospital directors. Gloucester and surrounding locals note military recoveries and new memberships after service in Papua.

PD. Thompson RAAF Sia Fadia Engineera Austral W/O. Thompe Omong New Guinea Lee Parlode Torrid North Institute Australis W/V. Thompamn P. L. Thompson Gloucester Mra. Thompson Robert Bell Parkyllls—Scone C. E Bennett Dungog Cuttiew Hospital Addler Gordon Moore Alf. Moore Broadlands Bas Brinbane Milne Bay Buns Mack t _Macharge Messrs F. Foley and Edwards

Gloucester Junior Farmers Club plans field day and prizes

Gloucester Junior Farmers Club outlines a November field day at Avon Vale with cattle judging and dairy demonstrations. The meeting sets prizes for vegetable and poultry projects, with judges chosen and a December final for judging, plus strong talks on animal husbandry and farm practices by local experts.

Ato Gloucenter Seertars Abddluton Jou Theca Tniston Iinte Power Rawitus Rhloon Telsgartiine JG Witwin Avon Vallee Parnipes Freeman Stock Ing Pwetrs Soho Department OF Agriculture Gloucester Parmer P. H. Doards Memnora Unn My. Rasa Moaura P. H. Deards Fox Middleton K. Borer Wucson F. Pile G. Maiden J. Burley W. Ferguson Ras Hazelwad Murase Hazelwood

Red Cross Meeting at Gloucester Branch

A well attended Gloucester Red Cross meeting on Thursday discussed welcoming new members Mrs Higgins and Mrs Jones. The group planned a refreshment stall with lunch and afternoon tea, set for November, with volunteers arranged. The Treasurers report showed £73 10s 8d in general fund, and £27 in POW appeal funds. £70 to General Fund, £2 for Xmas cheer, and £27 to POW appeal were approved.

Gloucester Becty Met Red General Fund P.O.W

Queen Mary Heroic Transatlantic Run Silent Against U Boats

The Queen Mary dodged U boats and ferried thousands of ALF troops to the Middle East and Singapore. German sub crews failed to hit the fast liner as she outran torpedoes and sailed beyond range. The ship also transported Italian and German prisoners in vast numbers.

Chorohillhog Atlante Middle East Singapore

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