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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1952
Page
2
Unclear text describes a visit or event involving optometrists and named entities Webeter 240K and ManONALS, with mentions of individuals like ntney and Tommyerthy Masapaay. Details are fragmented but imply a professional or promotional gathering in the optometry field.
Personal friends of Mr Harold Mat Whewsan and relatives announce the birth of a daughter at Private Hospital on Antieday the 26th. The message mentions family names including Mrs Fred Iewhite and references to local places and officials, noting congratulations to the parents and the ceremony date.
The page reports the death of William Batger, 82, a tailor by trade, at Sylvania Fond Port Hucking. It notes Batger’s long tailoring business in Gloucester and lists surviving wife and daughter. Also covered are Labour Service updates, farm work inquiries, and local Council discussions on a Gloucester book project and related funding.
In a bowling note filled with garbled text, the report mentions a championship advancing a player by one aim and lists multiple players with scores such as Laurantun 31, West 2, Lyall 33, and Beee Been near mentions. The fragmentary content references teams, players, and match outcomes without clear structure.
Fragmentary golf notes mention players like Keblan Young and Monty Mug in a chaotic snippet. The text references events and names unclear due to OCR errors but suggests a golf column with scattered player mentions and scores.
A fragmentary note reports a golf society event on a planned day with an invitation to join. It mentions a cordial reception for prospective members and an intention to attend, though several words are garbled. The readable bits indicate a welcoming atmosphere and ongoing planning for the gathering.
In May readers are informed of church activities including Tongland Gloucomter services with rector Rev May and Harvest Festival plans. Listings indicate no services at certain Congregational churches and note Pastor Beard's absence due to Assembly meetings in Sydney. Also mentions Elroad District Baptist Church schedule with a 7 pm service and details for Slowneater and South districts.
A fragmented church memorial passage recalls sacrifices for liberty and justice, honoring those who fought tyranny while emphasizing prayer, endurance, and national resolve in the face of peril. It mentions Australia, the war effort, and the sanctity of the printed word guiding democracy.
Rich Brush Dairy Farm near Gloucester offers 350 acres with Jersey cattle and dairy facilities. The advertisement describes multiple buildings, yards, and waters, plus orchard property of 34 acres with 400 mixed trees. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect at Copkuand with W. E. Sparke (Gloucester) Pty. Ltd. Auctioneers.
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