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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1948
Page
2
An optometrist visit is scheduled in Gloucester on Friday at The Commercial Hotel. The notice lists practitioners and contact details for appointments and inquiries.
The Gloucester Advocate details a wide array of local topics from community meetings to social clubs. It highlights the Glou cester Shire Council and Mother's Club activities, a railway accident near Dungog, and ongoing public works including water service pipes and Butter Factory improvements with mention of local officials and residents involved.
Fragmentary notes show officials discussing a highway realignment near Gloucester with mentions of the President and Road Department. The dialogue covers roadway length, paving, and potential changes to the route, with community representatives and commissioners weighing options amid limited readable details.
In a morning session the Gloupenter Ng shoe unveiling drew diverse crowds. Exhibitors from the Gloupenter Ng assoc showcased footwear innovations amid bright weather and steady attendance.
Fragmented OCR text outlines cattle prices and dealers with numbers and names from Gloucester and surrounding markets. Mentions viatic values for vealers and cattle lots, with dates and locations obscured by garbled characters.
A council meeting discussed park works at Gillerster Park and the Northgate Street widening plan. Officials examined a wamp hole on a road near Cr Channon, considered road and bridge repairs, and authorized measures to improve traffic flow and safety along Denien, Earving and surrounding streets.
A crowded weekend scene includes Mr Moris Chambers and engineers from Fase in Lincolnbire, with social notes on engagements and congratulations. Marjorie Gaer and Mrs Ban are mentioned, along with private hospital notices and a birth announcement for a daughter in the area.
Sydney market notes report mixed quality stock with firm wholesale demand. Prices listed include 10.73 per unit for selected lots and ranges from 58s to 68s for cattle style bids, with heifers and bulls receiving varied quotes. Yarding appeared fair to good, with entries dominated by local producers and traders, and several consignments showing solid rates across weight classes.
Teams for the 31D ladies week competition meet Thursday at 1 pm in Gehoo Arts. Al Jenking from Ban Ge Pre Tee hosts the event.
Gloucester Shire Council outlines curbing water supply risks and maintaining safety for the town. Notes on repairs and measures to protect public health outline the effort. A memorial snippet recalls a bereaved family member with affectionate remembrance.
A list of tennis entries appears for Gloucesters Park competitions in the Winter 1B. Names include Coomber, Meademed Glisos, Won, Febblewaite, Brith, C. Marlin, Mendamen street and Caird, W. Atling, Matthewson, Price, Mrs. F Amith, Purples, J. O baal, W Deardn, White, D. Race, J. Yates, Jack Wratten, Power, Mw D tewin, Miki 9 Deuhan, and others.
A historic note details Woods offering a peppermint remedy claimed to ease a child's cough. The said cure is marketed as safe for youngsters and backed by local endorsements, reflecting early 20th century child health remedies.
A local notice announces an event at Acme Arena titled Be Na Be. It mentions a meeting time and notes preparations by organizers including MINSING TRIENDS and other sponsors.
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