Optometrists to Visit Gloucester This October
Optometrists and Opticians of Landwnlt of Webster Jick and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on Saturday October 11 at the Commercial Hotel. Hours of visit are from 9 am to 5 pm. D. J. McDonald F.B.C.A Honours PSM is noted among companions for the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. McDonald
F.B.C.A
Landwnlt of Webster, Jick & McDonali
Sydney
Pty. Limited
Vsit Glouenter
Commercial
Hospital Censure Vote Sways in Local Meeting
A motion by the Lower Hunter and Gloucester District Council to censure the General President RC Gibwon at the Primary Producers Union meeting in Sydney failed by twenty five to two. A second attempt by the same council was lost on voices as the union defended its stance on the referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Bank
Iten
Sydney
Lower Hunter and Gloucester
RC. Gibwon
Urus Canning
PP. Union
War Loan Rally At Majestic Theatre Plans War Aid
A lively War Loan Rally at the Majestic Theatre featured a varied program led by Shire President Dr J Wilson who announced Gloucester’s loan target of £20,000 with 200 subscribers. Artists including Gwen Jackson Pearl Schweig and Duane Douret entertained as Mr F Z Kote urged subscriptions and warned of possible protracted war, urging public support and fundraising in Maitland District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theatre
England
Britain
J. Wilson
Gloucester
Brneat Jackson
Lown Creantson
Maitland
Australia
Japan
Pacific
Kere
Kure
Is Ansat
Gloucester 2nd Victory Loan Subscriptions Total 14000
Gloucester reports 14000 subscribed from 17 investors for the Second Victory Loan, detailing early progress and participation levels as the campaign opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Deaths and Notices From Gloucester and Surrounds
Obituary notes report the death of Mrs J A Harris in Orange and mention Mr Harris, longtime Gloucester official, with family ties including a recent marriage to Roger Rye. Also noted are Mrs PW Holmes recovering from surgery, Br Mason starting duties at Gloucester Post Office, and updates on two sons of Mrs FW Harely who are prisoners of war in Malaya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
J. A. Harris
Orange
Harris
Grange Municipal
Margers
Aly
Roger Rye
PW. Holmes
Belbora
Mater Hospital
Waratah
Br Mason
Mumn
Cook Street
Ghit Ceater
Gloucester District Rural School
Pussine
Commonwealth Public Service
Mra
Harely
Harry Findered
Malaya
Younger Set supports Block Bride fundraiser dance
The younger set aided by the Hamper appesite Block Bride fundraiser danced Saturday night led by organizer Mex. in Wauklvary and judged by Dare. Gwen Hawhine won the event while registration of dogs proceeds through September with a per-dog form fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauklvary
Tne
Dare
Gwen Hawhine
Messrs
Cavanough and Cannell
Learn to Swim Campaign Aims to Reach All in NSW
The New South Wales Amateur Swimming Association receives government advice to fund a campaign offering free swimming lessons to every man woman and child. Instructors may visit Gloucester in a voluntary capacity with travel and accommodation paid, and details will be published. The article urges modern pools as key community hubs and recommends Gloucester as an immediate postwar project for the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Roberts
Bainbridge
Maryland
Seaman Roberts
Conway
South Carolin
Roberta
Slater
Roberts
New South Wales Amateur Awimining Association
Elonax Boen
Lhe
Hele
Shine Clarke
Gloucester
Associution
Otter
Public unions warned against wartime strikes in 1944
A wartime labor bulletin quotes US labor leader and unions urging restraint to avoid harming the nation’s war effort. It warns against wildcat strikes and urges members to hold back while praising unity, with calls for an orderly postwar union strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RJ. Thomas
United’ Automobyte Workers
Jast
USAW
Dry Feeding of Pigs Popular With Many Farmers
Despite evidence that dry feeding is equal or superior to will and wet feeding, many farmers still favor swill feeding. Dry feeding gains popularity where pig production is valued. soaking or boiling of feeds is largely unnecessary and may reduce nutritional value. Boiled foods incur disease risk and diminish digestible energy. dry feeds improve handling and reduce waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.B.W. Dept. of Agriculture
Commercial Gloucester Pig Sales Report
Tom Hicks reports a brisk fortnightly pig sale with strong demand for well bred pigs and firm prices. Buyers remained steady with a wide range of consignors, including Messrs Murray, Moore, and White, offering numerous lots at varied prices. Calves also sold to a heavier, competitive yard with good colored calves drawing premium bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Shire
Tom Hicks
Scone
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency
Gloucestyn Pig Sales
EL Sparke Ger. Pty. Ltd
Pere Garding
Quilty
Chmsen
Fater
Mas. Cin
A Murray
Elf
Moore
Mise M. Joinstin
Dae
Dt Dennytt
Rubel
White
Corbett
Go Taxion
Arassington
Wilson
Putmore
Porhes
W. J. Ranins Pat
Philos
Unis
Be Lowrey
C.D. Sinty
Biunrey
Phieinberger
Stink
Shaw
Whitford
AuRina
Ateins
Weimantel
Garland
Everett
Stain
Faiin
W. A. Rolf
Bet Griffin
NZO
VR. Sindh
Howard Reever
BTS Bavle
Taylor Bros
Breyer Ant Corbetta
Taylor
K Pavior
W. Forbes
Ross Sangom
A. J. Blanch
Henderson
Tom Mudile
Ninnens
Miss G. "Farley
Nomenbesh Stink Sales Sydney Trade Report
Disorderly OCR fragment reports cattle and wool prices at Sydney sales, naming buyers and lots with various figures. The text is garbled but mentions cattle lots, bulls, cows, and wool values, along with dates and locations in a colonial market context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wineheomahe, Carson Ltd
Plemington
War Clothing Styles May Be Eased
Ty Minister for War Organisation of Industry stated this week that restrictions on war clothing were being reviewed by the US Government, but he could not say whether any could be relaxed. The review followed digitisations between the Department of WOI, the Department of Hunply, the Kittin fig Contniasinn, and The Man-Powerr Directorate. Investigation would decide whether labour resources and other factors would permit relaxation and, if possible, would be effected without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Organisation of Induatcy
OUI
Atylea
Department of Woi
Department of Hunply
Kittinfig Contniasinn
Mr. Dedman
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City Price Draper and Mercer
A L Cavanough
Eoeg
Macon
Milly
Hazelwoods
A.hazelwood
Bennetts
Arcond
J. Bennett
Optometrists
Gloueister
Kelly
Custin
Beeviees
Srvice
Issiye
Skyrts
Sheen
Sunymer
Emploe Res
Panhematni Ont Pt Annee
Saleby
Taadene
Walange
TV Avai
Catsieine
Peters
Mer Souyity
B. Carolan
Hitler
St. O Allia
J. O. Stack
Germania
Hue
Mr. Black
Ouota Iin OM
Abscclatios Gol
Ausociates
Raiet
Mtick
Jursniver
W. F. Shaver
Gor) Pte, Ltd
Ree Horta
Murray
OL Ant FF
Stevonain
Warhes
Ebay
Roy
W. BR Woormintel
Witkne & Trang
Tay
Henny Haerners Ronson
St the Wen
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