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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1942
Page
2
Optometrist D I McDonald FBOA Honours F5MC London of Webster Jack McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester Saturday December 12 and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel from 9 am to 5 pm.
Successful candidates at the Primary Home Nursing Examination held at Roma Private Hospital on 13 October include Mesdames Simpson Fox E Morris I Livermore C Tonks Hollingsworth and Misses P Abbott Dawn Walker Helen Tonks May Ross Barbara Jory Joyce Yardy Phyllis Smith. Dr J N Channon conducted the examination. Majestic programmes feature Madeleine Carroll and Fred MacMurray in One Night in Lisbon at the Majestic Theatre screening Wednesday. Also showing Raiders of the Desert with Richard Arlen and Andy Devine. Zane Grey's Western Union from 20th Century Fox in technicolor is the main attraction next Friday and Saturday starring Robert Young Randolph Scott Dean Jagger Virginia Gilmore with John Cardine Chill Wills Slim Summerville Barton MacLane.
The Director-General of Manpower Mr Wurth warned last week that farmers cannot use the Women's Land Army for sweated labour. He said farmers must pay a minimum of 30 a week plus keep, but that is not a maximum. He added that farmers must pay according to ruling district rates. In New South Wales the typical rate is £2 a week and keep or £3 without keep, wet or fine, with the 30 shillings minimum set to meet conditions in other States lacking a higher ruling rate.
Courtroom banter shows sharp wit from an injured wife’s quip about being an undarned stocking to Sir Edward Carson’s retorts about drinking and business. Lord Birkenhead recalls a litigant with crushed toes who won £190, remarking I ain’t No millionaire and taint no centipede.
Seventeen members of the Gloucester District Patriotic and War Chest Fund attended the annual meeting on Friday night but could not conduct business due to a quorum of 25. The committee’s term ends and a new committee must be elected. All are invited to attend next Friday at the School of Arts to carry on the work.
A large crowd attended the Returned Soldiers Social at the Majestic Theatre last night. President Tom Hicks distributed wallets from the War Chest Fund to each serviceman. Eric Blanch and others expressed thanks and wished the men luck as they embark for active duty.
A well attended Stratford dance and euchre party on the 17th alt raised £20 3s 6d for Stratford Red Cross funds. Euchre prizes went to Mrs. R Towns and Mr. W Martin. novelty and lucky spot dances were won by listed couples. Music by Broadbent's orchestra, with Mr. W L Tull as MC. A groceries bar donated by Mrs. Graham went to Mr. Alex Wood, and a 10 shilling donation came from Mr. Broadbent.
Port Stephens Shire Council reports no reply from military authorities on rent for Raymond Terrace showground use. The Engineer notes extensive damage, a common issue where camps arise on showgrounds. Associations shoulder repair costs with little rent, seen as an unfair extra tax on taxpayers funding war efforts.
Use leftover starch to clean and polish bathroom tiles to achieve a shine without slipperiness. The starch creates a smooth finish and helps reduce dirt buildup on surfaces.
Gloucester residents endorsed a plan to seek a sub-branch of the Manning District Ambulance Service. The move aims to provide Gloucester with an ambulance funded by local subscriptions and supported by the parent committee in Taree, given petrol, driver shortages, and high hospital demand.
Frank Brockwell died suddenly in Newcastle on Saturday at 69. A Copeland native and longtime Postal Department worker, he served as postmaster at Gloucester and retired after his wife’s death. He boosted Copeland Tops development, organized Newcastle visits to Copeland lookout, and supported the Cobark Gloucester road link. He loved cricket and was well known in the Old Buffers and Dungog districts. Funeral was in Newcastle on Sunday.
Poem excerpts praise the Poppy Day symbol of remembrance for those who fought and served. The Poppy Day Appeal, overseen by three Anzac Memorial associations, notes growing memberships in the TB and Limbless groups and urges remembrance of the men who fought on Thursday 5 November.
Glass or earthware utensils require filling with water before use and heating slowly in the oven to prevent cracks or breaks. This method reduces stress as the material adapts to heat gradually and avoids thermal shock.
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