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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1948
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions optometrist services and insurance terms with unclear names and dates. It lists entities like Aetna Pros and various personal names, but the readable portion is incomplete and not tied to a clear event or outcome.
Readable fragments describe Ambulance affairs near Gloucester and a dairy show at Curranbarh with prizes and awards. Mentions Gloucester Ambulance, a show champion from Gloucester River, and a late tremor incident. lists volunteers, stewards, and preparations for a weekend programme.
An obituary records the death of Rennrth Myles Lawrie of Mhuderny after illness. He was a member of the Inte Mrnd Mr AB Lathe a Mae he Bat f Batchelor, cheerful in manner with a wide circle of friends. Survived by wife, two daughters Mex Te Westley and Sire W Meguiern, and other relatives.
A damaged obituary fragment notes the death on a Sunday for an individual aged about 14 or 18 with unclear age. It mentions survivors including three daughters and a spouse, with funeral details and interment planned for the near future. The text is garbled, unreadable in parts.
A provincial board refused ministerial orders over funding moves to withhold funding from primary producers. Officials claim money is needed to cover costs and to circulate circulars, while critics accuse leaders of mismanaging funds and delaying essential support. The dispute centers on regulatory authority, with plans to meet after circulating notices to involved parties.
Jammee Davie, age 91 showman of yuan Magu, faced unlawful gaming charges in Gloucester Court of Pell Sanja. The alleged act involved managing a gaming place at the Gloucester Showground on a Saturday, with wines offered and contingency betting discussed. Detective Bar investigated the matter, with the defendant remanded on bail of £20.
Church notices list Rigland and Weatherdale services with multiple names and locations. Pastor B C Dean is mentioned alongside parish events and openings including 739 in Barra Fastordie with various attendees and dates.
Mistyped OCR fragment describes returns and dairy farming in Misal Worice. Mentions 4H, annual crop outputs, and preparation of farm records. Messy text implies completion of returns and wage details but specifics are unclear.
A fragmented football report notes a Sunday matifen match where two teams from Chatham area played at Tarm ground. The reserves won 26 18 to 21 08 over Pop enn amehed HWY to fich, with mentions of Gratton Ramsay and several players. The piece lists multiple names in a garbled way and references reserve R Henry and a contact ZA. Next match date and local postings follow, but the article is heavily garbled and names are unclear.
The Anzac Day tin hat drive collects miniature helmets to benefit the United Returned Soldiers Fund and related veteran groups. Proceeds from the sale go to veterans and dependents, with distributions shared among RAR AL LA and associated branches.
The readable fragments describe a disrupted scene with scattered phrases about examinations, towns, pines, and names. The garbled text lacks clear individuals, dates, or locations, making it difficult to extract concrete facts or a coherent event.
A tennis tournament will be held at Barrington School Courts on Thursday April 10:30 am to raise funds for Parents and Cuisine Aid. Organizers note Everett and Hon. ee are supporting the event.
The Cadies Auximarer of HL&P association will hold a meeting for ladies at Mundilary Hall. It is scheduled for Thursday at 2 p.m. in April, with final agenda including business items and personnel notes. Warren serves as president and the secretary is listed as 2086.
The Choss Society Gloucester branch assigns the meeting to Tuesday April 20 at 3 p.m. due to a clash with Flower Day. The note also mentions a prior alternate date and references Hon. Bae. Pre. Tem.
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