Optometrists Visit Webster Jack & McDonald Team
Optometrists D. J. McDonald F.B.O.A. F.S.M.C. of London Webster Jack and McDonald Pry Limited will consult at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Saturday November 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They may be consulted about eye care and eyewear.
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D. J. McDonald
F.B.O.A
F.S.M.C
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Pry
Commercial Hotel
Gloucester
Death of Jack Meyer in New castle at 33
The death occurred at New Castle of Jack Meyer aged 33 son of Mr L A and the late Mrs Meyer formerly of Gloucester and Wallsend Newcastle. He died after a short illness from pneumonia. Meyer born in Gloucester lived there early life, later moving to Newcastle where he married Miss McCormick. He ran a pastry cook and catering business at Tighe's Hill.
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Newcastle
Jack Meyer
L. A
Meyer
Gloucester
Wallsend
Jack
McCormick
Tighe's Hill
Wedding Carriage Seen in London Inscribed Message
A wedding carriage was seen driving through London streets the other morning. Chalk inscription on the back read Result of Careless Talk.
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London
Barrington Farewell for Don Beaton of Militia to ALF
At Barrington a farewell and presentation were held for Corporal Don Beaton of the local Militia unit of the 16th L H Machine Gun Regiment as he joins the ALF. Joe Atkins chaired. Arch Meiac presented a fountain pen and Tom Hicks a wrist watch from the War Chest Fund. Beaton thanked supporters and noted it is his duty to join his mates with dancing and supper to conclude the evening.
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Alf
Gloucester
16Th
L.H
A.lf
Barrington
Don. Beaton
Joe Atkins
Bagley
Grant
Don Beaton
Arch Meiac
Barrington Folk
Tom Hicks
Gloucester District War Chest Fund
Don, Beaton
Miases Brown
Wharton
Alan McInnes
Parrington Hall
Grave developments seen in the Pacific by November
London reports the Daily Express warns of likely grave developments in the Pacific before mid November depending on Russia’s resistance. It says British government evidence backs Colonel Knox on Japan preparing to force a crisis. The Daily Express notes a direct Japanese attack on Russia as a likely diversion and cites Roosevelt’s stance on China war as an obstacle to settlement with the United States.
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London
Pacific
Russia
Daily Express
Knox
Japan
United States
Roosevelt
China War
Country Women's Assn at Urunga reports year’s work
Mrs Cameron Saratoga President of the Mid North Coast Group Conference at Urunga reviews a busy year. She cites assets of £109,372 with £114,161 distributed to hospitals Flying Doctor bush nursing and the Far West Scheme. The past year spent £5,047 on new buildings £18,561 to patriotic funds and nearly £1,000 lent to the Commonwealth. War savings total £4,124. Five rest rooms six baby health centres two libraries and ten Younger Set branches formed plus six new branches. Mobile canteen support exceeds £1,500 in the State and £45 from the group fund.
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Cameron
Mid-North Coast Group
Urunga
Sydney
Flying Doctor
Far West
Commonwealth
Death at Scone claims Miss Culhane in transit incident
Miss Margaret Culhane died at Scone while traveling with her brother Mr. John Culhane. The two were with the Gloucester station master at the time. The death news notes the companion and location as reported.
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Margaret Culhane
John Culhane
Gloucester
Scone
Danger to Donets Basin Greater Amid Soviet Front Strain
German forces push in the Donets Basin with weight of men and matériel, while Kharkov remains contested. Rostov-on-Don threatens the Caucasus gateway as Soviet defenses steady on other fronts. Moscow Radio notes serious central front pressure. Attlee reaffirms Britain’s wartime stance if the eastern front falls.
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London
Kuibyshev
Stokfolm
Moscow
Donets
Ted Star
Kharkov
Ukraine
Rostov-on-Lion
Caucasus
Moscow Radio
Rrostov
Crimea
Pearekop
Hitler
Cc. R. Attlee
New York
International Labour Office
Britain
Russia
Pacific Tensions Rise Across Far East in 1940s
News briefs from Washington Singapore London and Tokyo outline a deteriorating Pacific situation. Navy Secretary Knox warns of an inevitable collision if Japan expands further while Tokyo questions U S authority. Japan infiltrates Thailand warns of economic impact in Indo China and Timor and Macao assurances surface from Lisbon via Paris Radio.
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Washington
U.S. Secretary For the Navy
Colonel Knox
Far East
Tokyo
Knox
London
Paris
Lisbon
Japan
Portuguese Timor
Darwin
Macao
China
Petrol Ration Ticket Arrangements Announced
The government announces petrol ration ticket issuance for coming months. December tickets become available December 1, with an option to draw December and January rations in one application if vehicle registration remains current after December 1. Post offices suspend ticket issues December 16 to January 5 due to Christmas.
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State Board
Travel Concessions For Old Age Pensioners Announced
Old age and invalid pensioners in New South Wales may obtain annual return train tickets at single fare for travel to the city or elsewhere. The ticket is valid for two months, with pension certificates or concession fare certificates required. Renewal occurs yearly, with separate applications for cheque holders and city or Newcastle residents needing concession fare certificates.
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New South Wales
Railway Booking Office
Australia House
Irrington SL
Sydney
Newcastle
Phillip St
Department of Road Transport and Tramways
Garden Avenue
Tyrrell House
Hunter St
Chatter on War Talk Raises National Urgency
The writer says filling shells is the utmost national importance and urges hens to be encouraged. The piece laments modern speech and the world’s reaction, noting that whatever is said, the rest of the world watches and reacts, as chatter continues.
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Children’s
P. le Quesne
City Price Draper & Mercer
Zinnias
Petunias
Anderson
A. L Cavanough
A. Hazelwood
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Roma
McCarthy
Optometrists
Glousester
A. Yates
Returned Soldiers’ League
Tabulam Cattle Sale
Tabulam
Messrs. Farrell, Craike & Co
Dalgety and Co
N.S.W
Mavis Yates
V.A.D
Majestic Programme
Majestic Theatre
Warner Bros
Reuter
Edward G. Robinson
Robinson
Julius Reuter
Eddie Albert
Country Women’s Assn
Donets Basin
Apan
U.S
Indo-China
America
Singapore
Thailand
Jack Shepherd
International Secretariat
New York Institute of Pacific Relations
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