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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1945
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment suggests a local optometrist visit and a cryptic clue linked to a May holiday. Names and places are unclear, but the text hints at a safety or security mention and a possible schedule note. Further readable context is needed to lock precise entities.
The Gloucester Chronicle reports on the Gloucester Show with the Benton events including Tringee Biggers Rodeo and Woodchop feats. Attendance reached 43 competitors and receipts totaled 185 pounds, with 2900 adults and children counted. The Majestic programme features The Sullivans opening Friday for a five night run, and country library funding aims to expand reading facilities by 9000 pounds.
A brief item notes Woods' Great offering Popparmint as a quick relief remedy. The report hints at a medical context and mentions Inftupnan as part of the solution, though details are sparse.
A garbled report lists individuals including Alin Crowfoot and various family names. Mentions a son Alun connected to a choir, a wedding or ceremony in September, and a maritime event at a Methodist church. References to locations such as Gloucester and Merlo district appear amid unclear details.
A damaged, OCR style notice lists family names and relations connected to a Roll of Honour. It mentions Mr and Mrs, addresses on a street, and various given names across the Bagley family. The fragment hints at wartime losses or acknowledgments with dates and months inferred, but is largely unreadable.
Mr Angus Graham of Stratford received word yesterday of the death in England of his sister Miss Margaret C. Graham. She had taught and lectured in agriculture, poultry raising, and related fields, studied at Oxford, and held appointments in Scotland and Argyle. Her brother, a minister, and her parents in Kilmarnock are noted in the bereavement.
The health inspector reports severe housing overcrowding across urban areas. He cites multiple families sharing single dwellings and inadequate facilities, urging immediate action. The council plans to have 30 houses built in Blougerter to address the crisis.
A garbled fragment references Woods and a peppermint cure tied to teams or groups named Cougs and Colts, with unclear context. The readable bits suggest a sports or product note but lack coherent facts, participants, dates, or outcomes to establish a clear item.
At Dunnotter race meet strong fields contested the Red Cross Handicap fund. James Hidd carried £3 to win the Flying Man, with others like Dunnoter Lad and Padua in close pursuuit. The event featured charity support and several restricted and maiden races, drawing visitors and locals alike.
On a Werrvaday voyage a Tinonee and terry vessel from Tare Estate Yo Fnonee foundered off Finonise sites after horses stampeded a hill, causing two million entry and two Dorane aboard to go overboard. All stock reached shore with superficial damage. craft refloated and towed to Cundie for renovation. A public task craft in operation.
War brief notes indicate shifting Allied advances as German resistance stiffens yet bridges remain contested along the Hibe River. US Ninth Army targets remaining crossing while Patton’s forces push near Berlin and west flank vision grows. British aid stalls near Marth and Poland battles intensify as Canadians sweep north west of Foland.
A distorted report recalls global reactions to Roosevelt's death with tributes from Britain and Soviet Union. Parliament leaders praised his leadership as a defender of freedom while Stalin’s message lauds him as an organizer in the struggle against tyranny. King George sends condolences, and the U S Vice President Harry Truman prepares to assume the presidency with limited cabinet continuity.
The past week saw enriched stock from Gioucaver dairy and Navin Studs during the annual saloon on the 7th. Mr HT Higgins bought two young bulls for his mother’s dairy, while Navan Brave Royalist and Nava Volunteer progeny were sold for 104 DA. at auction. Miss Carson’s Well approved farm on Barrington was noted as newly moved in, and Mr Hann’s truckload of broodmares was shipped. Mr Hann plans to export cattle this week, with Higgins anticipated to exhibit purchases, boosting competition and attendance at the show.
Ohlery to kill fruit eating birds with 410 shotgun cartridges to be reteamed by arrangement with Commonwealth Food Control. The Fartrideon will contain 1o 6 and 14 Ahol. They will be available to primary producers with preference to Grenardleta.
Listings show services at Aptell Church of Myland Stratford Waukivory and surrounding parishes with times for Presbyterian Methodist Congregational Baptist and other denominations. Clergy include Rev J A Smith Rev Wardre tamion Rev M Lynford Smith Rev Bruce Hinds with morning and evening prayers noted in Gloucester Stroud and Craven area churches.
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