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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1944
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes show optometrists visit DL McDonald and others in Sydney. Mentions affiliations F B O A Honours FSMC condo Wobsbir Jack McDonald and Ty Cimber, with a potential talk or appointment at Florel Flours on January 4 to 6. Details are unclear.
The Majestic Theatre showcases a 20th Century Fox film with stars including Hayworth and Robinson in a major cinema program across Friday and Saturday. Also reported is the death of Mr Maxwell Irvine Porter aged 82, a Scottish-born NSW sawmill veteran who lived in Sydney, with funeral planned at Tuncurry.
Alan Hazelwood of Gloucester injured while skating at the Glaciarium in Sydney yesterday. The family asks for prayers for his speedy recovery as friends hear of the misfortune. Also notes the birth of twins to Mr and Mrs Jock Martin Bundockton at Roma Hospital Gloucester on September 2. Keith Blanch, back from the Army in New Gains, recently discharged.
Yarded cattle and bulls ranged in value as markets opened cheaper with prime stock scarce. At Flemington N70 yarded with 22 bullocks averaging 42 14 23, while Sydney’s 870 cattle saw best realers to 72, cows to 55, bullocks at 66, and general prices easing 10 to 20 shillings.
Late war briefs report Allied Third Army under Patton crossing the Moselle and nearing Germany as forces push into Belgium and Holland. British and US units claim rapid gains past the Siegfried Line, with Brussels reportedly entered and rapid advances through the Maas corridor. German communications downplay resistance, while Allied leaders tout a brilliant victory and near-complete German disintegration.
A large attendance of juveniles attended the plain and fancy dress ball held at the Majestic Theatre to raise funds for the Country Women's Association. Prizes were awarded for best dressed girl and boy, most artistic costumes, and special prizes. Dancing featured music by Miss Edith Wharton on violin and other acts, with judges including Mrs. Cars and Miss Dutt.
ANZAC House appeal seeks subscriptions payable to F. Weekes at the Bank of New South Wales Glebe branch urging local support for funds honoring servicemen.
An annual Christmas hamper effort aids the Anatratian Comforts Fund and World War Chest drives. Donations listed include Mr. and Mrs. HA Abbott 210, T Hampton 70, Frank Green 100, and many others, with heartfelt thanks expressed for past support. The note recalls rain, evacuation, and farm life as context, and urges continued generosity for a joyful season.
The Ladies Auxiliary reports a street stall last Thursday netting 6 pounds 5 shillings 6 pence. Donations included corn, handmade pals, and flowers. proceeds went to local causes. They thank patrons and note support from wartime welfare groups in England and allied clubs.
Clergy from Clinton to Gloucester announce a slate of services with times including 11 am 2:30 pm and 7 pm at various churches. The monthly Gospel Meeting at the School of Arts Hall is set for Sunday 10th Sept at 7.15 pm with speaker D Monteith and bright singing. all welcome.
The note highlights a St Pauls service with Returned Soldiers present and praise for organizers like Mrs. Newton and Messrs Weekes Bolton and Muddle. It mentions flower show arrangements, Guild plans, upcoming meetings, and condolences for Mrs Chaplin in hospital. Twin births noted, bishop confirmations planned, and candidate names requested.
Daisy Kaye of Gloucester writes to The Editor in 1944 urging postwar employment priority for returned servicemen. She argues that many veterans lack work while better paid, unaffected workers keep holiday pay, and proposes local action in Gloucester to ensure displaced veterans receive extra wages and opportunities, urging prompt steps to end the bias.
A fragmented note advertises investing in War Savings Certificates and 410 National Savings Bonds while mentioning Woods Great Peppermint Cure for coughs colds and influenza. The terse item blends financial instruments with a medicinal patent claim.
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