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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1948
Page
2
A London based optometrist will visit Gloucester this week for consultations. Honours and professional credentials are noted. The visit aims to provide eye care services and discuss eyewear options with local residents.
A Gloucester feature highlights Navy recruiting efforts with a front page appeal led by Chief Petty Officer M D Johnson. The piece details public cooperation, upcoming events, and a push to involve local youth through church groups, youth fellowships, and cricket clubs as part of broader outreach and engagement.
The Gloucester Shire Council discussed using the park for male football on Sunday afternoons and considered charges to the club. The article notes council control, possible penalties, and the impact on local players, with concerns about marking lines and crowd safety.
Applications are invited across New South Wales for positions in production and operations with salaries or commissions. Enrolment of canvassers and members is sought, with details available from the secretary at Geelong Kepler Street Warmamtool Victoria. Applicants must state age and experience and provide their own transport.
Notice shows publication day changes for an upcoming issue. The pavocate plane is moved to new premises on Denison Street next week. Publication shifts from Friday 20th to Thursday 13th to allow more time for the changeover.
Report covers semi finals where Pari Reds beat Rockhurst and Bur ring Wileated Barrington Village. Final set for Park Red vs Barrington on No 1 Park court. Barrington to play Stra in short time with date to be announced.
Classified notice advertises two Australity cock breeds for sale in Weet Maitland with prices. Mentions champion cocks and related stock at 2 pounds 2 shillings.
Fragmentary OCR lists events for a championship tennis meet including singles and doubles categories for men and women. Names like W. Atking and Jaime appear, but many terms are unclear, with several misreads. The text outlines event types and participant requirements but lacks full results or clear structure.
A NSW cattle sale report notes demand for heifers and bulls with buyers including Gill and Mackay. Prices showed strong variation from light to heavy, with quotes around 28 to 44 shillings per pair and heavy lots reaching higher. The market period featured about 200 cattle, reflecting steady turnout and cautious bidding amid variable stock quality.
Special at Saxby s featuring bananas at 14 for 1 shilling, tomatoes 1/4, Tasmanian apples 147m, navel oranges 12, cabbages 10 for, peas 1/4, beetroot 3 for 9, cooking tomes 1b bowne 2/, spinach, English and South African cigarette tobacco. Wholesale or retail, free delivery, agent for Mullens.
A power interruption disrupted the Bureau Head Session on Wednesday October 5, 1948. Clerk Sins Wig Glou veater reported the incident in the bureau, noting the interruption affected the meeting and delayed proceedings.
In memoriam for Jupy Aving mentions Mothey Grandia Mirthe and others. The message notes a passing on August 10th or 1647 amid garbled phrasing and family signatures from Violet Bernie Noel Dun Mavia and Joyce.
A notice from W. E. Sparke Ltd of Gloucestershire advertising land for sale at Stratford. The auction covers grazing paddocks including portions 3b 44 87 and 603 acres split near Upper Avon Road. The ad emphasizes secure permanent watering and drainage improvements across parcels with area details and ownership wording. It also lists citrus fruit produce offerings from the firm.
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