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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1941
Page
2
Famous names including Sir Harry Lander Mr Peter Dawson Miss Gladys Moncrett and Captain Frank Hurley recommend Heenzo as a quick acting economical cough remedy. The advert promotes adding concentrated Heenzo to water to make one pint of family cough remedy cost 2 shillings 1 pence, suitable for adults and children.
DP McDonald of Webster, Inc and McDonald (Sydney) Pry Limited optometrists will attend at the Commercial Grocery on Saturday October 18. Hours of visit are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Engaged on war work the Commonwealth Government promotes use of country garages for war materiel. At Mr A B Campbell's Gloucester works, large nickel chrome steel forgings weighing 25 cwt are turned. half ton gear blanks and axles are being produced. A larger lathe is being installed to handle the workload and Mr Campbell coordinates the site with wartime production demands. Meanwhile local residents hear of prisoner of war concerns in the area as the Kis Ora Hall dances and fundraisers proceed to support the Gloucester War Chest.
School notes indicate no admission for children under six until further notice as the Infants Class is full. Term opens with 260 enrolled, 87 in Super Primary. several pupils yet to return. Fifteen pupils will sit the Intermediate Examination starting 2 December. The report lists net payments for Christmas holidays across Central North Coast Zone and notes forthcoming Intermediate trials.
A front was observed crossing portions of the district this morning, bringing cooler air and potential changes in local weather conditions. Meteorologists note shifting wind patterns and expect varying skies across communities as the day progresses.
The War Chest Fund secretary Mr D G Rye lists Gloucester district enlistments across the three fighting services totaling 224 with 160 active, nine missing, three prisoners, one rejoined, and others wounded or died. Monthly expenditure around £50 plus Xmas parcels, watches, wool, and continued public support urged. funds allocated to parcels for prisoners of war and aid for families. Also notes Ladies Auxiliary thanks and donations, items for sale, and the next meeting on September 22 at the school. seeks addresses of men ready for active service.
Members attended the G W A monthly meeting at the Rest Rooms on Tuesday September 5 with Mrs Dearns in chair. Apologies from Mrs Woodward and Mrs McGregor. Mrs Horner appointed in trustoy for camouflage net making. sample to Sydney approved and awaiting khaki twine. International Day details set for Greece theme. event planned for Wednesday September 17 at the School of Arts with a social and entertainment program. town turnout encouraged at Bay Health Centre. a dance is planned for the following Tuesday evening.
Golf notes list the Cavanaugh Cup draw for tomorrow with players including Mrs Bagley V Mrs Hughes Miss Midhlestope Mrs Yates Miss Moleson Mrs Street Miss Green Miss Yates Mrs Cayvanough Mrs Watkins Miss Parish and a bye for Bagley and Yates. Miss Green won the Monthly Medal.
Pitt Son and Bargery Ltd report 1237 cattle yarded with small prime share and most in medium condition light weights. Market opened firm with bulls to 17, cows to 613, vealers to 11 18. Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes steers to 46, heifers to 43, bullocks to 42, and cows to 40 per 100 lb. Rabbit skins offered at We7 seaiiy's sale totaled 49 tons. market life lower but competition improved at later sales. fox firing prices 5 to 15 per dozen dearer.
Mrs Jane Doust died in Copeland on Wednesday September 3 after a long life spanning 75 years in Cornwall and Australia. Born 1850 in Cornwall, she married William Trewait in England in 1877 and later Francis Sanguinot before her final marriage to Charles Doust in 1911. She witnessed Copeland’s gold era, shared memories of early mining days, and remained active until shortly before her passing. Funeral held in Copeland cemetery with Pastor Martens officiating. numerous floral tributes noted from family and friends.
Notice records the death of Mrs Phoebe Germon wife of John S Germon of Beattie's Island Gloucester at Manning River District Hospital early Wednesday. She was 56, mother of eleven children, with extensive family and community sympathy. Funeral conducted by Rev D Glyn Jones in Gloucester Presbyterian Church and graveside. large attendance. Floral tributes from family and many relatives.
The piece discusses Gallup Polls assessing public opinion on Britain and Allies and notes an Angliso Italian poll in Gloucester. It mentions Mr P Le Quesne as interviewer and prompts questions on war leadership and policy. It also reports on N.R.M.A. urging extended ration-ticket validity to March 1942 to aid holiday travel and coastal tourism during wartime.
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