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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1942
Page
2
D I McDonald F B C A Honours F A M C London of Webster Jack & McDonald Sydney Pty Limited Optometrists visit Gloucester Saturday October 10 consultation at Commercial Hotel from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Current Topics reports N E S test by Gloucester M E S for state wide drill with local timing from about 5 to 5 30 pm sirens warn and clear and sector arrangements. Destructive frost devastates gardens with tomatoes beans and potatoes blackened across town and district. Welcome home social at the Majestic Monday night no supper due to rationing and 1 shilling charged for ladies. Daylight saving clock change urged 2 am Sunday across the Commonwealth and late church arrivals possible if clocks aren t advanced. Recruiting for A F L ceases local enlistment now directed to Area Officer Kempsey.
Urgent appeal for funds to finance war expendi ture prompts more dairymen to join the War Savings Group at the butter factory. About 50 dairymen have contributed £750 in fifteen months from 350 suppliers, with subscriptions from 5 shillings monthly. Also, Upper Barrington hosts a dairy sale auction on Wednesday 30 September featuring Mr. Wal Neilson’s Jersey herd and plant.
At Singleton saleyards on Thursday October 1st W Bailey and Sons will auction 1000 head store cattle including Shorthorn bullocks Hereford bullocks Hereford and Durham steers Hereford heifers and sta ten bred cows. Sale starts at 1.30 p.m.
The wedding of Sergeant-Observer Alan Crowfoot of the R.A.A.F and Miss Jessie Thomas was held at the Methodist Church on Wednesday night. Best man was Jimmy Wratten A.L. and bridesmaid was Molly Thomas. The report also covers maize seed shortages in New South Wales and government price fixes for meat, and touches on rent for illuminated sign lessees and dress reform for schoolchildren.
The Chief Secretary announced an imminent National Security Regulations order restricting burning-off and mandating firebreaks to curb bush fire danger. Proposals include prohibiting burning-off in November through February and exempting veteran bush fire fighters over 45 from certain mobilizations.
His Excellency the Governor Lord Wakehurst and Lady Wakehurst plan a visit to Gloucester on November 5 by train arriving Wednesday night They will stay aboard the train and spend Thursday in Gloucester before continuing to Dungog and Maitland The trip is described as a complimentary visit in recognition of the district war effort A meeting to arrange details will be held with Mr Fitzgerald in attendance
A successful community evening at the Majestic Theatre Monday raised £17 46 for the War Veterans Home and the Legacy Club Uncle Arthur Gorthan led with humorous stories that brightened the night. Contributors included F Carthew, Mrs Stevens, Mrs Irwin, Mrs Bennett, Miss W Deards, W Yates, A Turner, Gunner G Robinson, Miss June Shoemith, Mrs Waters, Merle Hebblewhite, Shirley Sansom, and others with tap dance and Highland fling performances. Accompanists were D H J Hill, P Abbott, and J Maunders. Miss Wons Brown and Edith Wharton provided music. The event, organized by the Returned Soldiers' League, thanks all helpers and notes another such evening will be held soon. The cushion donated by Mrs Garner for the Old Diggers was won by Miss Ivy Ninness.
In the Electoral Division of New England a check reveals many have not notified address changes under the National Security Manpower Regulations. Divisional Returning Officer R G Gillespie urged immediate action, with forms available at post offices for both electoral roll and manpower records. People who changed occupations should inform national service and military service officers to avoid complications.
In accordance with an announcement by the Commonwealth Prices Commissioner Professor Copland wax match prices were increased on Monday. Retail prices rise by threepence a dozen tins for plaid boxes of 40 and a shilling a dozen for tins of 150. Single boxes of war plaids are now sold at a penny half-penny each.
The article presents letters from Australian families about relatives held as prisoners in Germany during World War II. It notes Red Cross parcels supplying food and comforts, prisoners working long hours, and letters describing camp life, weather, and occasional mail delays. Named individuals include Bob Laurie, CPL G Muddle, Neil McFadyen, and others, with mentions of Gloucester, Dungog Chronicle, and various towns.
Australia records 28 251 missing or held as prisoners from Greece Crete and the Far East including New Guinea. 7 667 Australians known POW in Greece and Crete. 20 584 missing or POW in Far East territories, 16 281 in Malaya. Minister Jorde says militia and permanent forces enlist at 1000 weekly, calls ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE rumors fantastic.
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