18 Aug 1950
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1950
Page
1
Incoherent OCR fragment references a rural council issue involving a vehicle crate, a truck racket, and proposed road or transport actions. It mentions a council and militia like figures, a decision about approvals, and talks of fatigue, weather, and logistics affecting cargo. The piece lacks clear names or concrete events.
A tattered note discusses a plan to extend power delivery and transformer orders. It mentions a 10 KVA transformer, the River area, and a potential 31,000 unit concern. The text references Del shipments, copper, and supply conditions affecting consumers in the near term. The document asks to be prepared for an extension discussion at the next meeting.
A fragmented report details building inspection findings, zoning questions, and proposed changes for Lot 18 in Section 22 on Elm Street. It notes discussions on landscaping, tree removal, and a new mock intersection at the corner, with references to Mesire Landers Dillon and Murray and the absence of charges for playing activities.
The Gloucester Shire Council seeks a substantial Commonwealth aid grant under the Commonwealth Ay Act for the purchase of road and earthmoving equipment including a Cat 12 Grader. Discussions involve private suppliers, insurance, and potential funding avenues, with state and federal officials consulted on available finance for road making plants.
A birthday celebration was held for a well known resident at Watty Isle on Friday February 3. Guests arrived with greetings and shared a hearty evening with music and singing. The event featured decorations and a supper prepared by Arn Newton and others, with relatives and friends expressing good wishes for the honoree.
A wartime memorial event leads to a unanimous resolution by the War Veterans Union Congress praising ex service men and women. The body voices intent to continue vital welfare work and support for veterans, urging administration trust and broader aid efforts.
A garbled report notes road works and utilities on Cemetery Road and surrounding shire areas. It mentions council meetings, contractor activity, piping installations, and deviations to ease traffic, with references to local officials and landowners expected to complete fencing and deviations.
A fragmentary report recalls a coastal scene where a vessel and its crew faced a perilous hour. The piece hints at a failed or unusual event involving a motor craft, a muddled shore, and a caller near Glowestey with eerie signals.
An inspection of proposed works on the river road was conducted on Wednesday. The ground was surveyed for deviations and culvert replacements near Romie Doon. Routine maintenance on Highway No 10 Pacific Highway has been carried out. The project aims to fund further work but faces finance questions.
WP Eastm and Some. The fragmentary item notes a sale event and mentions names in shorthand. Readable context is limited, but the reference indicates a local sale or transaction with involved parties. Further details are unavailable from the accessible text.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.