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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1945
Page
2
D. L McDonald of Webster, Jack and McDonald Sydney firm will visit Gloucester on a date to be announced and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel.
Miss Verlie Patrick of Barrington Street was admitted to Cungog Cottage Hospital with a fractured skull and facial lacerations after being thrown from a bolt ing horse. Her left foot caught in the stirrup dragged her for about fifty yards during a brief visit to her mother at Hilldale. she is expected to remain in hospital for several weeks.
Four returned servicemen were welcomed at the R.S.L. social in the Majestic Theatre Gloucester on Monday. They were Fort/Lieut. Reg Giddey. LAC John Matthewson. Sgt. Eric Dare. and W/O Mervyn Hazelwood. Giddey praised Red Cross aid, others thanked the Comforts Fund and Mrs Arrowsmith. Local dignitaries urged support for veterans and rehabilitation, while families joined in tributes.
At a special meeting the Gloucester Shire Council learned from the Local Government Department that the total electric grit and power loan funds were less than requested. The council must submit a loan application with plans and specifications. A £30,000 loan for purchase and rural extensions was already applied for. The council agreed to notify Gloucester Electric Supply Company of its intention to purchase and to arrange an independent valuation. Mr Lowe expected a plan of new extensions by year end.
The successful local U N R A appeal for clothing for liberated countries reports dispatch of 1 ton 1 cwt of goods from Gloucester. Collections by C W A, RC, and civic appeal. sorting led by J Whatson with H Jarrett and J Carolan assisting. Len Monro provided carting free. Public response strong, goods suitable for cold climates. Storekeepers contributed generously. £30 sent to Relief Association HQ for clothing purchases from a VP night thanks service collection.
Gloucester Club member Mrs Yates won the championship over 27 holes. Mrs Street took the holes and Miss Middlebrook claimed the 18 holes handicap. In the men’s division T Chariton finished second in the 27 holes handicap.
Scone Hospital Victory Carnival at White Park Scone on Friday and Saturday November 8 and 10 offers 350 in prize money. Euchre party and dance at Kia-Ora on October 5 and October 12. Victory Rodeo and Woodchops at Urunga Recreation Reserve on Boxing Day December 28 with 200 prize money.
Applications with testimonials stating age and credentials are invited for Secretary at Gloucester Pastures Protection Board. Requires secretarial experience, bookkeeping, and knowledge of the Pastures Protection Act. Preference for Returned Soldiers. Salary £330 per year. Start mid November. Send envelopes marked Application for Secretary. Signed J G Wilson, Chairman.
Government Notices published September 21 1945 propose closing a lane north of lots 10 14 15 16 east of road R 73 280 1 008 in Gloucester parish county land district Shire Gloucester Private town of Gloucester A A Co Grant Objections to the Minister for Lands within one month of gazette publication George H. H. Guest U S for Lands
The Gloucester Red Cross Society requests cake donations for an event on September 28. Articles can be left at the Depot until 9 30 am on race day. D McDonald is the Honorary Secretary coordinating the drive.
Bricklayer and contractor advertises all classes of brick work wanted with guaranteed work and free estimates. Apply J. H. Stevens care of I. Tull, Butcher, Stratford, or 38 Braye Street, Mayfield.
At the annual meeting held last week in Mackaville the Mid Coast Co operative Meat Society Ltd directors announced a year end profit of £7058 10s and approved a 3 percent dividend. A dance in aid of Gloucester Ambulance raised funds at Kia Oro on September 14 with a Monte Carlo win by Sid Broadbent and partner. A rooster auction yielded a net Ambulance fund of £5 12s.
In loving memory of our dear daughter Evelyn Marjorie who departed this life on 2 September 1939. A smiling face a heart of gold the dearest daughter this world could hold. Deep in our hearts a memory is kept too dearly loved to forget. Inserted by her loving parents brothers and sister also little nephew and niece Graham and Jean Bimmonda
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