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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1943
Page
3
The readable fragment remains unclear but suggests a brief civic or community note. No definite names, dates, places, or actions are discernible from the text as provided. Further readable context is needed to form a precise headline and summary.
Vague fragments hint at a local town matter involving names and places but readable text is insufficient to identify event or outcome with certainty. The incomplete lines suggest discussion or rumor rather than a formal decision or action.
The Australian Comforts Fund launches a Christmas Hamper Appeal for fighting services personnel. The local War Chest Fund treasurer receives donations to forward to HQ. Hampers cost 10 shillings and include plum pudding, cake, nuts, fruit, Nestlé cream, chocolate, gum, tobacco, papers, toothpaste, shaving cream, wash items, a handkerchief, writing pad, envelopes, and air mail letters. Donations to Mr. E. Weekes at the Bank of NSW. donors receive a card noting the forwarding of their hamper.
A 17 year old girl from Laurieton, Gloria Cameron, visiting Mount George, was killed when a horse slipped on a bridge near the police station. She was rendered unconscious and died at the MRD Hospital about four hours after arrival. The accident involved a 12 year old boy and led horses as they rode.
Mrs. S. Cox and Family sincerely thank all friends for help and kind expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement.
The passing of time will never dim the cherished memories of our dear son and brother Raymond who entered rest on 19 August 1942. Remembered always by his loving father, mother, sisters and brothers.
In Gangat a Jersey cow described as creamy with KP branding on the rump is missing. A reward is offered for information leading to her whereabouts. Address inquiries to A. C. Murray in Gangat.
Personal message from Joseph Palmer Abbott urging voters to support his candidacy on the eve of the election. He defends party rules, cites service in non Labour and Curtin governments, and pledges to back United Nations aims, boost food production, and ensure postwaremployment and regional fairness while opposing socialism communism fascism.
J. P. Abbott is authorised by Col. Don Cameron to act on matters in Kelly Street, Scone New South Wales, indicating approval for a specified role or endorsement in the local area.
Notice announces W Bedford the sewing machine and piano buyer will visit Guipu Teater on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday August 24 25 26 Enquiries to W Ledford care of W Williams Taylor Laurel Street Gloucester
Persons wishing to donate prize money for any class or section in the next Junior Farmers' Show should notify the undersigned with particulars before 17 September. W. Clark, Hon. Secretary.
Pianos buyers offer cash for pianos players or grands and invite replies with piano name and price to Elvy & Co. Sydney. Dangar Gedye Malloch announce stock orders for the Dangar Separa tor and Milker. Nomination period for company directors opens with returning officer A Brorson and closes 28 September 1943. Local agent Brian Carolan listed.
A fragment lists individuals Charles Edgar Abbott, Joseph Palmer Abbott, James Berwick Fowler, and Herbert William Oxford as part of a historical registry. The context suggests a deceased or noted figures roster, but details are incomplete.
For sale galvanised iron workshop on El Watt Street Gloucester 50 by 30 feet with 12 feet walls zinc flooring boards. Land 66 by 150 feet. Workshop may be sold with or without land. Also four town allotments on Phillip Street Gloucester with paling fences. Apply BH Patmore Commercial Hotel Gloucester.
Sania lid model 1 is a floor placed unit in a closet using a cedar seat and an automatic chemical container. It releases SANI LID fluid when the lid opens and closes to dissolve sewerage matter and germs while destroying odors.
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