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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1948
Page
2
Fragmentary notice details a visit by officials and medical staff delayed by weather. Names and exact dates are unreadable, but the message references a planned event on a Friday in September with a stated time and public interest.
A garbled report details Gloucester Shire Council discussions on road works and planning. It mentions proposed improvements to Curracabare Road, formation of drainage and street schemes, and the appointment of engineers and inspectors. Mentions RAAF and a livestock sale payment.
Golf notes summarize weekend results from Port Macquarie with locals such as Fraser and Garver and others competing. The report notes a Daniop cup winner Vogl, 31 point efforts, and upcoming events including Port Macquarie and Stroud rounds. It mentions teams and players like Mant, Chat, and Higgins with references to open week programs and August schedule in the district.
A garbled church notices item lists service times and names. Presbyterian Rockhurst includes Harrington and Rev H A Slaw. Methodist Word's River and Globerator appear with unclear times. The fragment mentions a 2 pm reentry and a 7 BIN reference.
The ceremony involved officials and representatives of the Rivings at the Shire bail. The shield donor W. J. Benenson noted the need for a suitable venue and event to promote competition in various distance events.
Public notice style fragment discusses a quarterly meeting of nine Celeste on Tuesday. Mentions President, Mrs Plakersi, and references to children and departmental actions with uncertain wording and garbled phrases.
A fragmented OCR item lists varied goods and places including bananas, cabbages, turnips, and vegetables, with scattered names and street references. The garbled text suggests a wholesale or stall context with mention of Mann's Hall and Aton Street Stall, plus assorted prices and vendors.
RSS and ALLA announce a meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary in the Baldtera Room at the School of Arts on Thursday next at 2:45 PM All members are asked to attest Buyin Arrangement or Diggers jal
Mil k Zone Dairymen s council meeting held on Thursday August 3 at 10 am at Gloucester branch. Members invited include A Sansom and others. Advocate for all classes is mentioned. printing by GF Joh.
The unnamed Wells family pens a memorial note for their brother, dated August 10, expressing heartfelt memories and gratitude. The message honors his life and reference to a late uncle, with lines about remembrance and family love across difficult times.
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