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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1954
Page
2
A Gloucester Advocate issue dated Tuesday April 27 1954 features local news and notices. Content reflects mid spring events, council matters, and community notes typical of the era.
A man named Mr Ken Boorer was attacked by a bull while unloading a Jersey bull at Gates Show. He sustained rib injuries and were knocked against a fence. The incident occurred a few weeks ago and led to medical attention. Memorial Gates ceremony and service details follow in related notes.
Church notices describe Sunday May 2 services at Gloucester Methodist Church 4 30 am led by Tom Sheiford at Tin Rew Williams Presbyterian 6 am and 7 am. Thursday April 20 Ceaven Plateau 7 30 pm. Friday April 30 Upper Bowman TAO Tani Wednesday May BAN Tuga Wivih 3 30 Fin. George BreLean minister Gloucester HaplisL Church 7 pm. Doucester gathering notes winter commencement near April find. All welcome.
Reminders from the Anzac Day service outline the expected order of events and participation. The text notes the involvement of the Ven Archibaran C Wo Niche lly and the Chilw Linn community, emphasizing the Christian life and communal commitment. The fragmentary details reference choir, sermon, and a focus on hope and remembrance.
The Gloucester Shire Council proposes a proclamation defining an area bounded by Church Street and adjacent streets for development. The plan includes brick structures and internal walls, with public notices calling for submissions by the specified Monday in May 1954 and noting commemorations at Boldar Memorial Park.
Archdeacon Widnoile spoke at an Anzac Day service recalling the war’s impact on the community. He urged remembrance of those who served and the responsibilities of citizens to support education, family, and local life amid memories of soldiers, uniforms, and fallen comrades.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a poultry competition with team or exhibitor names like Bart Mesh and Glousister. Details are unreadable, but the text suggests scoring or pairing issues and a response from event organizers. Further readable items are needed for a precise summary.
Dalgsry and Company Ltd files notice regarding Barrington River Grazing Paddock. The document refers to land features including creeks and watered areas and mentions alterations or additions affecting the paddock boundary and usage.
Land listing for Dalgety & Company Ltd offering sale of GIAZINC PADDOCK a well known paddock near Gloucelmer road. Includes frontage to Barrington River with water by creek and alleys. Describes two paddocks with improvements, yards and huts, total area around 6160 acres.
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