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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 26, 1945

Page

3

Forbesdale War Service Tribute Acknowledges Returning Men

Forbesdale residents gathered Monday night to honor ex-PRO.W. Harris's returning brother and other local servicemen. A farewell reception, supper, and musical items accompanied the event, with speakers praising the young men and expressing gratitude for their service.

Ayer Tani Forbesdalé Che Commonwealth Fighting Services Nurae Aileen Bansom Andray Banworn Owlley Dearda Low. Grane Jugk Sanwim Rod Beni Arnold Harris Mervyn Anitarson Harris Alka Lee Crane Pred Smith Dock Bannon Ms. D. Slut

Homebush Stock Sales Report From Sydney Market

Sydney stock sale notes from Winchcombe Carson Ltd report cattle prices and quantities. Mixed demand with heavier descriptions scarce. values generally lower. Pigs and wool sales listed with varied prices. buyers active on some lots and lighter on others.

Homebush Sydney Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Pwr Pitt Son and Wudgern Ronneuae Egestas Sydney Niles Daeonery

Butter Smuggling Ring Derailed At Border

Ulster customs officers exposed a women driven butter smuggling scheme melting fat from under clothes to move butter from Unter to Tire. Officers detained several women for questioning and found items hidden inside clothing including stockings, bottles, and silk stockings, illustrating the bold but crude method of illicit import.

Ulster Unter Tire

Obituary of Matthew JonHarney at Mount George

Matthew Jon Harney, aged 78, former glove manufacturer and blacksmith in Hut Centre and Copiaini Gloucestershire, died Friday morning at Mount George. He leaves wife and three daughters and a son, with funeral rites held at St Matthew’s Church Wingham and burial in Wingham cemetery.

Matthew Jonn Harney Doris Haynes Mount George St. Mtthew's Chie England Wing~ Ham W. Grit- Tih Cochrane Abby Rawrande Bisece Lion Wingham Cemetery Chamion

Red Cross Fundraiser Smoothly Held by Ladies

A pleasant afternoon event organized by Nesdames PF. Deane A. Brorsom and LJ Monn raised funds for Red Cross, yielding £2 4s. Winners on A Court were Fre Snut and Mr. A West. B Court prize went to Ms RL Brown. Trophies donated by Mes dames Fred Smith and R. Arowa. fruit cake by Mrs A Nash awarded to Shr H Sansom. Organisers thanked for help.

Urnnin RED Cross Levis Nesdames PF. Deane A. Brorsom LJ Monn Wolpy Red Cross Fre Snut West RL Brown

Trade shipments misread by mint and ministry

Fragmentary OCR notes claim Brit Ministry of Transport and General Agriculture arranged export space for pedigree stock to Australia. Says first shipment would depart from Glass, with quarantine details unclear and text garbled.

Tunatook Britain Brit Fol Ministry For “Transport Phrectar-General of Agriculture Buulcode Alt- Viatea

Post War Works Set to Launch Major Rebuild Program

Government outlines post war works to restart irrigation and construction projects. Estimated spend exceeds £11,224,000 and aims to create over 100,000 jobs directly and indirectly. Plans include Keepit Dam, forestry housing, and rural irrigation schemes across Hastings River and adjacent regions, with timber price monitoring to aid recovery. Local authorities and commissions, including the Forestry Commission and the MOC, coordinate rolling aid and project execution as new works begin.

Ahink mUrveyore mUrveyore, Apchiects Agit Otter Bartinfuck Keepit Astoon Eastuen Howver Tas Hastings Wiel Balbeay Department Cerees TMN AG Wellington Oliver

Changing His Spots in Gloucester Horse Sketch

Verun reports in the Newest Morning Herald about Norby a six year old bay gelding near Wingham showings unusual white patches spreading across his coat. Owner Mr Robert Baston notes Norby’s daily riding around his Burrell Creek property as he ages. Norby, described as Orbs Anthus son from a Maitland area dam, was purchased as a foal and has gradually gained white markings, evoking images of Native cats. Orby Anthus, Norby’s sire, raced in the district for Newcastle Jockey Club connections. Regal Lass and other horses are mentioned. Easton plans for future racing of a four year old by Royal Slep from Little Audrey.

Morning Herald Gloucester Norby Robert Baston Burrell Creek Wingham Easton Orbs Anthus Orby Anthus Newby Jumber Newcastle Jockey ‘Club Committee Regal Lass Mavy Royal Slep Little Audrey Peter

Children Return in War Refugee Train From Japanese Camp

Sgt. Hog Mahoney of the Eighth Division describes Australian resettlement of children released from a Japanese camp. Lively youths played near the ship while families rebuilt smiles, as volunteers fed them Red Cross chocolates and oranges and hoped the children recover from captivity.

Tapanese Delton Campa Australia Hog. Mahoney Eighth Sgt. Mahoney

Community events on November dates and Halloween chase

Entries close November 2 for Mrambach's west Race Meeting to be held Saturday November 6. A novelty entertainment and pet parade are set for Church of England grounds on Saturday November 3 at 3 pm. Tickets from Mia Newman. all entries due by 2 pm. The Railway Social Cricket Club hosts a big Euchre Party Tuesday October 30 at Gloucester School of Arts at 8 pm.

Mrambach Church of England Rm Baturay Mia Newman Tumday Gloucester School of Arts

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