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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1942
Page
2
D T McDonald A V6 0 AS ours PS AEC London Webster Jock McDonald Pry Limited Optometrists and opticians will visit Gloucester on October 10 at the Commercial Hotel from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They may be consulted during the hours.
The Women's Mobile Recruiting Unit led by ASO Errington arrived in Gloucester on Thursday, with talks at the Majestic Theatre and an open day at the School of Arts. A number of volunteers were recruited or expressed intent to join. Plane-spotting officer Dovey inspected local posts, praising the area's work. A mining land entry for mineral oil near Bar-Yarton was approved for 12 months. Gloucester Company officers were commissioned: Jenkins, McNaughton, Squance, and Breckenridge. A field day with Gangat Infantry and Mounted men is planned, with Major Lipscombe likely attending. Prime Minister Curtin urged austerity to curb spending and promote rationing of inessential foods.
On Monday September 21 the R.S.SAIL.A will stage a concert and community singing at the Majestic Theatre aiming for a large audience. Proceeds will go to War Veterans and Legacy funds.
Sergeant Laurence urged Councillors to form bush fire fighting brigades at outlying centres with a responsible leader and a small crew to prevent fires at night. Brisk discussion followed, with a plan to involve the V D C in local brigade formation. Dr Bignell emphasized prevention over fighting fires after they start.
A council petition asked owners to exercise horses at the Park to provide patriotic sports and raise funds. After debate the Park rules were set to allow horse exercise before 8 am and between 4 and 6 pm only when ground is dry, with supervision concerns and requests for permits discussed.
Tabulam sale invites 1850 head NSW cattle including fat cattle three year old bullocks Hereford steers weaners and heifers Devon and Durham crosses. Sale starts 1 pm sharp. Also note Australian Red Cross via British Red Cross to provide 200 cigarettes monthly to Allied prisoners of war in Europe at a cost of 5/9 per prisoner and totaling £2000 monthly.
A head-on collision occurred between the Brisbane Express and a special train at Walla woba siding between Dungog and Paterson just before midnight Wednesday. Both engines were damaged, four freight cars derailed, the special train tender telescoped into a following truck, five passengers were admitted to Dungog Hospital, and rail traffic was halted for about three hours.
At a Tuesday council meeting the department hinted dogs were used at gates near German quarry during past road works. The President quipped about timing and policy as Towser’s fate loomed, with comments on ink spills and the Main Roads Department blessing.
W E Sparke Pty Ltd held a large cattle sale last Tuesday with about 400 head, good bullocks and aged dairy cattle, briskness softer than prior sale but firm market. Best Devon bullocks four years sold at 12/1, D D Cross bullocks 24/3 years at £11/1, steers 20 months to 2 years at £8/5. Many consignments with varied prices. yarding details include J E Laurie Est., Mrs Breckenridge, Miss Laurie, A Hamberger, W D Wood, Ray Power, Laurie Bros., Marley Bros, and others. Homebush stock sales in Sydney reported 2416 cattle yarded. heavy bullocks easier, other categories firm. Pitt Son and Badgery noted improvement. bullocks £19, cows £14, vealers £15 per 100 lb.
A Monday night welcome home social at the Majestic Theatre in Gloucester honoured two ALF members Cpl V C Durbidge and Pte Andy Curran returning from overseas while bidding farewell to AJC Barney McInnes. Town officials La urie Breese Moore and Hicks praised the Returned Soldiers Social Committee and the community for support and parcels and canteen orders received abroad.
The annual general meeting was held yesterday with dairymen from the district in attendance. Figures show a strong year, 965 tons of butter produced versus 1016 tons previously, and suppliers were paid 14.07d per lb, 16d higher than last year. The favorable results reflect limited butter supplies in the Commonwealth and strong local sales with little export. A full report will appear in the next issue.
Mr J P Abbott MHLR urged the Department for the Interior and other departments to reorganise administration so payments are made to country stores within 28 days. He blamed red tape and haphazard business arrangements for delays of six months or more eroding rural storekeepers toward bankruptcy.
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