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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1942
Page
2
D I McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on October 10 at the Commercial Hotel. Hours of visit are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A Thursday morning meeting of primary producers is set, with a Gloucester representative to act on the Special War Dairy Industries Committee. The Dairy Committee will include the State Deputy Director-General of Man-power as chair, the district dairy instructor, a Primary Producers' Union appointee, other state dairy organisations, and the local dairy factory manager as executive officer. also notes Majestic Theatre offerings with Barnacle Bill and In The Navy, and a proposed butter price rise of threepence per pound under study by a special committee. A bush sawmill fire at Main Creek destroyed much of the mill owned by J. Crott and Sons. The Four Points of a Good Cough Remedy promotes Heenzo as a rapid, safe, economical option.
Miss Mary Hawdon of Gloucester married Lt W Ward son of the late Mr and Mrs F H Ward at St Marks Darling Point. Ward served overseas with the AIF for two years in Libya and Greece. The bride wore powder blue with violets and a matching hat. Reception hosted by the bridegroom's aunt. Attending guests included Lieutenants Bruce MacDougall, DCM, Ron Wood and Ken Burke. Also noted are local war service items and two obituaries from Sydney and Parramatta District Hospital.
Saturday's program promises a full day of racing and athletics with a long list of events. New horses stir interest as locals and newcomers prepare to compete, while officials race to fit all activities. A woodchop attraction by the "Kelly" experts adds to the lively programme, drawing spectators to witness top horses and slick carving.
Charles Henry Cook a renowned Manning River resident, former pupil teacher and long time leader in the Oddfellows, Wallamba and Manning River Agricultural Societies, dies at his Taree home aged 71. He served on the Taree Public Hospital Board. survived by a wife Ellen Smalldeur ter of Dingo Creek, five sons including two abroad, and four daughters. Captain Geo. Cook is listed as missing in Malaya.
Australia imposes sugar rationing from today with one pound per person per week. Coupon B1 buys two pounds every fortnight, B2 follows, and B coupons may be saved for bulk purchases. Special sugar coupons for service personnel and group purchases are issued, allowing purchases without cutting coupons, with receipts required for leaf removals.
The Stock Inspector reports delays due to labour and wire shortages for stock reserve fencing. Funds from the Reserve Improvement Fund are steady, but war needs hinder wire supply. Maintenance work proceeds where possible, with staff and contractors named, penalties for wandering drovers noted, and recommendations to appoint an assistant caretaker at Connollys Creek TSR. Reserve fund balance stands at £66.
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