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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1943
Page
2
A week of deadly rail crashes includes the Pennsylvania express wreck causing 24 deaths and 150 injuries. The string of three major accidents within seven days killed over 160 passengers and left hundreds injured, with overheated axle bearings blamed for wheel drops. investigators seek a full explanation.
D. I McDonald F.B.C.A. Honours FAM.C. London of Webster. Jack & McDonald Sydney Pty Limited Optometrists and Opticiana will visit Gloucester on Saturday October. May be consulted at the Commercial Hotel hours of disit ? am to ? p.m.
National Service officers will draft every nurse not currently engaged in her profession if no good reason exists to delay. Nurses may be ordered to a hospital by a U S officer to reinforce hospital staffing amid ongoing shortages.
A major derailment on the North Coast Link disrupted rail traffic as eight heavy freight cars left the tracks between Nambuces and Rae Sen. Trains were halted, embankments damaged, and emergency crews worked while government measures addressed a capital shortage. Canadian bacon supplies to Britain remain targeted for recovery efforts as wartime food planning continues in November.
In Gloucester on Tuesday the regular monthly Police Court heard Robert Reinster sen and Gordon Hardy charged with breaking and entering Hazelwood's Store on Church Street. Five overcoats two serge dresses and two suits valued at about £39 were stolen. Defendants claimed not to know the law, with Hardy confessing to possession of a hot coat. Bail set at £200 with two sureties of £100 each. Police evidence linked the theft to a break in at the rear window and forced door. Additional charges included larceny and unlawful liquor consumption tied to a local dance crowd. The defendants face trial at Taree Sessions Court. The court noted previous police familiarity with the accused. The incident drew attention for its audacity and the impact on local shop security.
The Septembers meeting of the Country Womens Association was held on Tuesday 14 September in the Rest Rooms. Attendees included Mesdames Dears Press ont Easton Easton Womlward Rye Hooke Eywines Shela Newton Curthew Hicks Kily Lowe and guest Mrs Hungertorr from Gloucester. President Mrs Garry to visit Gloucester in October with tea for members and Younger Set. votes requested for timing of her arrival and the guest, Mrs P H Deards, Gloucester, to Straus Arrangements for the trip to America to be finalised at the next meeting.
The Fourth Liberty Loan opens officially October 11 with Gloucester’s quota at £24,000. Commonwealth Loans Libranton urged immediate organisation of committees to secure advance subscriptions and prepare a flying start on October 8. Interest remains 3 percent on long terms and 24 percent on short terms with four subscription options and varied deposit schedules. Local organiser Mr. V. V. Ell spoke with the committee. Dr. J. G. Wilson promised a committee meeting soon.
Pig price report from Easker Winchcombe Caron Ltd notes Tuesday sales with 700 head yarded. Mixed quality pigs, value generally in buyers favour. Prime and heavy weights to 280 per hundredweight, good to 170, others 85 and up. Bacon pigs 140 to 80, ratings from 100 to 120. Th VIN to 125 and 120 to 140? Prices quoted in fluctuating ranges.
In a terse market note the figures show a price around two pounds with limited detail. Trade activity appears subdued and no major shifts in supply are noted.
A fragmented OCR snippet shows unclear numbers and letters possibly referencing dates or measurements. No clear event or entities are identifiable.
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