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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1950
Page
2
Mr J Bell MLG of Westar Inc and McDonald Pep Limited announce a tentative meeting in Gloucester on Friday from 9am to 3pm at the Commercial Hotel. Appointments may be made at Break & Pull PG Ltd. Phone Gloucester.
The issue lists an auction of oranges led by Floen Mele and W. E Sparke, plus a public sale of property and footpath improvements. It notes upcoming town meetings, road and bridge work, and notices about local elections and voter rolls. The report references railway updates, a novelty fair, and cultural events with music and food arrangements.
The meeting of local officials and representatives from the Tapere chamber discussed population figures and a proposed toll on a Gloucester route. Five alternative routes were considered as candidates for what critics call unnecessary expenditures. The MC presented a cautious stance, noting no strong reason to proceed without clearer public support.
A frail fragmentary notice sheet reports on a wedding ceremony and a flurry of birth announcements. It mentions Howie and Youn as dispatchers for a sergeant promotion, plus several named families in Stroud, Gloucester and Sydney. The text obscures precise dates and events but signals local life events and acknowledgments.
The obituary notes the death of Mia Hayter, widow of Wil Mar Hayter of Upper Bowman. She was admitted to capital hospital yesterday. funeral arrangements and service details are announced for Gloucestershire area relatives and friends.
Court proceedings heard by Sergeant Fairfax with defendants represented by Mir. TP. Dawn. Speed and dates indicate a July trial with a football theme. Details incomplete. defendants reportedly to appear with fines and terms after a party event.
In a fragmented report a Aero Club page describes a plane landing incident and crowd reactions. The piece mentions observers, a Tyre mark, and a confusion over location and timing. It notes labor crowd activity and a public event associated with the landing. The garbled text references dates, places, and names in a newspaper style teaser.
A Gloucester Soldiers Club meeting is scheduled for Friday the 20th of August at the School of Arts hall. Wilbor Pres. leads the Gloucester Sub-Branch formation plans.
Local notices announce a community dance titled the Big Snow Dance on Thursday August 24 hosted by Gost Muhie and Supper Movement. Movellion and Mextamee wi are listed among contributors at Chaplin genisers venue.
An enrolment or objection period closes August 1800. The notice lists officers and dates, names Harry W Craplen and others, with venue details at Shire City Chambers Clare. It warns that any person may object if not properly entitled under electoral rules.
Gloucester listings offer full dairy equipment including boilers and milking machines. Vacant October for a share farming setup at 1000 price with experience required. Address 02 Snows Bizeet Stoney Ranten, Gloucestershire.
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