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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1942
Page
2
D I McDonald FBOA Honours FSMC London of Webster and Jack & McDonald Sydney Optometrists will visit Gloucester on Saturday October 10 at the Commercial Hotel from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Patients may be consulted during these hours.
Local girls Miss Beily Mitchell Miss Thelma Dodd and Miss Edna Smith enlisted with the WAAAF during the Mobile Recruiting Unit visit and can contact Mrs. Bert Nash Gloucester for information. A community singing and concert at the Majestic Theatre featured the Gorman family and local entertainers. Majestic programs included Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in Great Guns and Clark Gable in They Met in Bombay. Racing will be paused one Saturday each month nationwide due to a new restriction.
Government Gazette lists new Justices of the Peace including George Douglas Laurie of Invergordon Philip Herbert Macquarie Le Quesne of Gloucester Fred Lowe of Gloucester Charles James Randle of Craven Creek William John Howard Harrington Stanton of Bowman Farm Clive Norman Flannery of Girvan and Mrs Lavinia Anna Murray of Glen Athol Bunyah.
Residents bid farewell to Mr and Mrs B T McNamara and family at the Forbesdale public hall a pleasant evening of dancing and a supper prepared by the ladies preceded their departure. Mr McNamara, a railway employee, has moved to East Maitland and Mr A Coltman from Ward's River succeeded him.
The strong last week wind damaged several farm buildings across the district. Iron sheeting and roofing were ripped from sheds and a verandah was blown off Charlie Mason’s home at Bueckett's Road. Drought conditions persist, risking pasture and moisture. a soaking rain would boost prospects. Clearing dairy sale announced at Upper Barrington on Wednesday September 30, with Tom Hicks auctioning Wal Neilson’s dairy herd and plant including Jersey and Jersey Cross cows and heifers.
An advertisement touts Heenzo as a concentrated cough remedy costing 2 shillings per bottle. It claims rapid action for coughs colds croup bronchitis and influenza and offers home preparation by diluting with sweetened water to make a pint for adults and children.
Wingham hosts races this Saturday with the secretary reporting strong entries and robust turnout expected for the event featuring local competitors and visiting runners.
At the Community Concert last night a War Chest wallet presentation was made to Corporal Jack Mc Innes on home leave. Farewell social for Pte Fred Smith and Sgt Pilot George Matthewson, with further greetings for Bo Price and other servicemen.
The Red Cross and War Chest acknowledge public support from two patriotic sports meetings on July 18 and September 5, yielding a record total of £587 9s 6d. The balance sheet lists expenditures on risk insurance trophies refreshments and advertising, with receipts from gates, stalls, donations, and numerous local sponsors contributing cash and in-kind items through midyear.
Mesdames Brorson and L Monro organised a tennis party for Red Cross funds last Saturday week, raising £1 12s 6d with a 7s 6d donation from the Bowling Club. Winners include Mesdames West, Crane, Hewitt, and Ray Hebblewhite for the gentlemen’s prize. A street stall on Thursday raised £25 4s 4d with various prize winnings and numerous cash donations listed, plus many donors acknowledged for goods and support.
Australia braces for a war year with 440 million pounds to be spent on war and related needs. Officials urge every penny saved and lent to the government through loans and Savings bonds. A 100 million austerity loan aims for broad public participation and a simpler wartime lifestyle.
An Albion Park farmer fired three shots to drive cattle from neighbor Thomas Walsh onto his property harming two cattle. He cited extenuating circumstances and was given a bond of 20 pounds to stay of good behavior for 12 months plus 1 pound 11 shillings 6 pence in compensation.
On Tuesday night officials indicated the Federal Government will not tax lottery prizes, saying such taxes might affect hospital finances. The note adds that lottery subscriptions have declined since the war as a factor.
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