Optometrists Visit Gloucester Ahead of Event
A notice lists optometrists McDonald FBC4 Honours FSMG from London and Jack E McDonald of Sydney Pry Lintiter as visiting Gloucenter on Saturday October 341. They may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel with hours from 10 am to 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald, F.B.C
Fsm.g
London
Wobetor
Jack E McDonld
Sydney
Pry
Lintiter
Optametristy
Optipiana
Gloucenter
Fui Commercial
Honour for Local Airman. Gloucester Hero Receives Distinguished Flying Cross
Frvery afternoon, Nick Aludile of Gloucester received a telegram from the Air Board Melbourne announcing the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Flying Officer J. W. Maddie for gallant and successful operations. The citation praises his high skill, fortitude and devotion in duty as his promotion from Flying Officer to Flight Lieutenant is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Aludile
Gloucester
Air Board
Melbourne
Air and Air Board
Joureon
J. W
Air Ministry
Dept of Air
Maddie
Edie
Maddie Ty
Her
Mudie
Tugrabakh
Flight
Gloucester Trucking Yards Debate Removal Plans
Local delegates discussed relocating the Gloucester trucking yards amid town growth and nearby industry. Officials noted the yard’s unsuitability due to factory proximity, with alterations planned to improve accommodation and allow loading without road traffic. The Railways Department did not give a removal timeline as work demands surged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Trucking Yards
Meaurs
JL A. McNamara
Stratton
Rallwis Department
Sunda
Glueconten
Mide Authoftic
McNathwirn
Tor Uhe
Mesors J. G. Wilson
Shire
Charman
J.B. Lane
T. F. Breese
J.T. Hicks
P. Miegon
Represenitei
Gresham
Bullen Bulfen
Ners
Age Council
Turner
Bowen Bros
Hallows
Rawdon Vale
Colincil
Tounel Murbe
Batringsin
G.D. Linke
Thimpkin
Breean
Waltantti Road
Wilson
Campbell's
Wales
ANZAC House Appeal Subscriptions Totals Noted
The focal committee requests new subscriptions by Monday as the appeal opens at Victory Lawn. Totals to date amount to 406 pounds 6 shillings 0 pence with numerous individual contributions listed from Thos F Brees to Mr de Mro A J Gresham and others. Subscriptions may be forwarded via Weekes at the Bank of New South Wales Gloll unten.
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Victory Lawn
Thos
F. Brees
Rawanda
Ask
Caynnough
Mra J
Wilson
Mir
Arthur Mazylwood
Angus Beaton
Gom
Burley
G. W. Dunking
John Martin
Gioriyaley
R.A’ Crowther
Mrs. Bi. M. Higgina
Mra
C. Laure
Mira
Janot Porram
Gwa
Younene
Mr. de Mro
A. J. Gresham
Mi. Weekes
Bank of N.S.W
Glollunten
Fare Watein
Mroussage
Laurie
Bowen
Laie
Gounell
Pice
Bignell
Lauron
R Watson
Watson
Brevne
A. K. Carter
Council
Atewate
Tadui
Box Tree Ltd
Mr .Attwater
Cr Rove
Attwater
Moore
Betesr
Rosa
Gresham
Brevge
Wilieh
Tataater Creek
Adame
Toj Muatee
Rona
News of Prisoners of War from Australia and England
Mrs G Watson of Gloucester writes of POWs in Germany including Ivalwoan George and Ran Anning. Airgraphs from July and August reveal letters from Anning and Paton relatives, updates on health and confinement, cigarettes received, and hopes for repatriation. George in hospital with stomach ulcers and Ron in Stalag, with plans for exchange and return to Australia as war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Porteus
W. D. Prttens
Aussinge
Premera
International Red Cross
Geneva
Yeading
Dome
G. Watson
Gloucesteriver
Anang
Chlchester
England
Iva Lwoon
George
Ran
Germany
Anning
Paton
Ome
P.O.W
Wolea
Devan
Aussie
George Andnstone
Patons
Eric Paton
Rawdon Vale
Willeloass
Mira
P.G.W
Annie
Saya
Hull
George Dats
Hotoin
Ron Jg
Mother
Ahi
Cam
Nee Tien
Allied air invasion nears Dutch frontier marks large wartime push
Weekend air assault opens a northern front close to Germany as Allied forces enter Holland and link with a British Second Army thrust toward Belgium. Correspondents report rapid gains in several Dutch towns near the frontier and American troops seize Brent on the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Siegfrind
Thia
Belgium
Brent
Parle
Gloucester Shire Council debates meat supply and road works
Gloucester Shire Council discusses meat rationing with the Meat Controller, requests for weight quotas, and inspector duties. It also plans road repairs and drainage on multiple creeks, with pledges of local funding and volunteer support, amid broader wartime supply concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tundaner
Phuewlay Lust
Bury
Grouorster
Interv
Buen
Fes
Moore
Nes
Ognos Woolshed
Apsley
Glaucaster
Wilson
Glynceater
Stumling
Meat Control
Coyner
Bressy
Sumone
OM Bignell
Ian
Bignell
Kuiie Thom
Cornell
Tore
Connell Ronsing
Comell
Ccunolinka
Hein
Mulligan
Council
Ted Mulgan
Eave Council
Discharged Soldier Bill Weheok Returns Home
Local note reports Mr. Bill Weheok receiving his army discharge and returning to Gloucester after service in the Middle East and New Guinea. It mentions plans to visit Middleton and speculation about future duties and titles, with fragmented phrases reflecting wartime chatter and certifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Weheok
UW Gloucester
New Guinea
Fiakeos
Nurno
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P. le Quesne
City Price Draper and Mercer
A. L. Cavanough
New
A. & A. Hazelwood's
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A.hazelwood
Wennett's
J. Bennett
Optometrists
Heal War Agricultural Committee
D. M. Shand
Armidale
W.as.p.s
Port Macquarie
Hy Muddie
Gloucester War Ag
Hevburdl
Caramitios
Majestic
Wyvey
Meloviions
Romintier
Ierry
Enelainlimg
Techice
Betty Geabte
John Veyny
Carmen Mirands
Ind
Mount
Droese
Mleehigh Tun
Scheelly Grady
Pamn
Carmen
Cesar
Gloucester Red Cross
Mesdames
Livermore
Foyle
W. H. CrowTont
R. Monin
T. Andrews
Mist Jean Holden
F Relf
Anzac House Appeal
Late War News
Gloucester Shire Councl
Fitzgerall
Bunton
Bowsman Burm
Bari Ot
King’s Breese
Mr. Stanton
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