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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1943
Page
2
D J McDonald an optometrist from Sydney will visit Gloucester this October. He will consult at the Commercial Hotel from 9 am to 9 pm.
A young people’s dance raised hampers for the fund with a strong turnout. Notable items include upcoming film program at the Majestic Phoyte and news of wedding notices in Sydney and Gloucester, with service and military mentions.
A Sunday night statement by Mr Justice de Bayn, chairman of the Maritime Industry Commission, cites a necessary move to man a freighter loaded with a vital war cargo. Other notes cover dog registration exemptions for elderly and rural workers, censorship limits on letters to prisoners, and incomplete civilian-vote counts in New England with Oxford leading Abbott in closely reported totals.
The Gloucester P P Board reviews stock reserve works from Rawdon Valley to Gloucester including road, dam and fence maintenance. It notes labour shortages, ongoing improvements, and rabbit destruction efforts with discussions on cooperation, costs, and long term pest suppression strategies.
The note details parish life including weddings in Gloucester and Ward's River, a report from the Hastings Presbytery, Communion arrangements, and praise for the National Day of Prayer. It mentions the VAD detachment, a baptismal or social event with the Banks family, a request for Jol Day, and changes in parish roles with S Critchley becoming treasurer as Thompson moves to Hannam Vale.
World famous names including Ste Harry Lauder Peter Dawson Glarys Mountieff and Captain Frank Hurley endorse Heenzo cough remedy. Ads claim quick acting economical relief for coughs colds catarrh croup bronchitis and influenza. Promises home preparation cost two shillings per bottle and a pint of remedy in sweetened water for all ages. Also notes Gloucester rainfall totals for August with 59 points after initial 2a points.
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