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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1950
Page
1
A late 20th century style description recalls Gloucester commemorating Amzacs with a memorial service. It outlines processions, hymns, and speeches honoring veterans, including remarks by Rev. Gear and local officials. Wreaths are laid for PGR Marin and others, with community members remembering those who served and died in World Wars.
A prominent Gloucester cattle dealer and auctioneer Mr Joseph Abbott died in the early hours after a long career in glove trade and estate sales. He moved from Kal Chetan to Gloucester, expanded his business, and became a leading figure in local auctions. His widow Mrs Dane Charteres survives. funeral at Gloucester Cemetery followed service at St Pauls Church of England.
A ragged report describes an afternoon parish gathering with Mrs Hampton and others assisting in services. Attendees, including Rev. Aid and Miss Hampton, received thanks for contributions and a late donation noted as 86. The fragmentary text mentions tea, guild members, and attempts to coordinate ministerial plans, with lingering uncertainty about several names and details.
A dawn service featured a wreath laying and Last Post at the Cock on ake Rat. The congregation, led by Mr Willan and Mr AL Nica, observed a half hour memorial with the national anthem and a regional wreath, followed by an 11 am Anzac Dinner.
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