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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1942
Page
2
D L McDonald honoured fellow of F.B.C.A and F.S.M.C London heads Jack and McDonald Pty Limited Optometrists and Opticians for a Gloucester visit on Saturday October 10 at the Commercial Hotel from 9 am to 5 pm for consultations.
A brooch with five stones, a souvenir from a son lost in war, was lost in Gloucester yesterday and his anxious mother requests its return. Please leave it at the Advocate Office. Christmas Hampers Fund receipts acknowledged by Mr. E Weexes. Donations from Mrs. T. F. Breese and Mrs. H. W. Murray. Gibb & Beeman opticians visit Gloucester on Monday October 12. consult at Gloucester Hotel. appointments via Mr. Stevens. Majestic programmes feature My Son My Son! with Brian Aherne and co stars. It Started With Eve with Deanna Durbin opening next week. strong supporting cast to follow.
Postmaster General Ashley warns Christmas mail to the British Isles should be posted by October 1 to ensure delivery amid current conditions. He urges sending to Middle East Canada U S and South Africa as priority for timely greetings while stressing austerity for local mail. Four public holidays are set for Christmas and New Year with December 28 and New Year’s Day treated as regular working days.
Miss Bertha Fanny Haines of London dies at 94 as the last of 22 siblings. She leaves 140 nephews and nieces across Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and India. The oldest niece is 93. a 12 month old great niece lives in Australia. Three Australian great-great-nephews visited before her death. two in the Air Force and one in the Navy. Theo Hill of Sydney, 88, celebrated his birthday with letters and telegrams and a cake. In Sydney, D K Otton, hospital superintendent and brother of Mrs Howell, traveled by train to inspect Cowra District Hospital but suffered a lurching crash injury en route. He was treated, rested, then joined a hospital inspection with Matron Poignani.
The Red Cross Society held a Park Courts tennis party last Saturday to aid Miss Peggy Chaplin in Miss Red Cross. Prizes awarded on A Court went to Mrs. Simpson, with L. Marsh and A. West as first and second gent’s. On B Court Miss Dawn Morris and Mrs. Hewitt won. Donations included trophies from Mesdames Chaplin, Lee, Brown, McIntyre and Tilbrook, biscuits from Highfield and MelIntyre, and milk from Mrs. Page. The Bowling Club gave 6 shillings for afternoon tea.
Commercial Sydney reports cattle yarding of 2168 head with a firm opening. Best dealers quoted to 74 shillings, steers 55 shillings, heifers 50 shillings, bullocks 47 shillings, cows 45 shillings per 100 pounds.
Lighter yarding of about 750 fat cattle at Campbell's Hill sale with bulls predominating and cows scarce. Best bulls £16 to £17/5. medium £14/10 to £15/10. best cows £10/15 to £12. Calves about 450 forward with fair quality and firm market. Pigs around 500 mainly porkers. backfatters to 180. heavy baconets 120/6. many prices steady with last day rates.
The community mourns Miss Mavis Green age 23 of Tara Vale Gangat and Sydney who died Sunday night after appendicitis surgery in Narrawaema Private Hospital. Funeral was Monday at Gloucester cemetery Methodist section with Rev H Lynn officiating. Her siblings include Mrs Fred Smith Gloucester and brothers Tack Stroud Wal Alick Ivan Bill and I'm in military service.
The article recalls a wartime siren practice where the British spirit is praised yet critiqued for complacency. It details a Sunday trial of National Security Service wardens, noting half the officers were absent but reporting prompt control center communications, simulated incidents of bomb strikes, fires and casualties, and a well staffed First Aid Post. A Friday meeting will review operations and urge strong attendance.
A report that Carreras Ltd tobacco manufacturers paid a 45 percent dividend this year prompted MPs to question whether consumers pay too much or producers take too much. Minister Beasley said he would refer the issue to the Customs Ministry for investigation following a question from Mr Riordan of the Labor Party.
A large crowd gathered at the Majestic Theatre to bid farewell to fighting forces. Twelve A.L.F. members and one Navy representative attended alongside Sergeant Gunner "Bo" Price of the R.A.A.F. The event featured welcomes, thanks from officials for service, a shoulder spray for Mrs. Price, and wallets for departing boys from the Gloucester War Chest. An evening of dancing and supper followed the presentation.
Dehydrated lucerne touted as spinach substitute with high vitamin C value. Canberra council to study popularising lucerne for human food while CSIR expert reports its cost at one fortieth of a penny per day per person. Australian Food Council to discuss civilian and services nutrition levels in Sydney. Dairy sector criticizes fixed production targets as insufficient for farmers' livelihoods amid wartime food policy debates.
A partial line mentions a price of 240 with no freight term and a note about self heating or habit. Names and full context are unclear, leaving interpretation uncertain.
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