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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1947

Page

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Wild Wrestling Bout ends in Draw at Gloucester Stadium

A wild no holds barred wrestling bout at Gloucester stadium ended in a draw between Don Taylor of Copeland and George Kopek of Newcastle after a bell to bell slugfest. Kopek grabbed referee CUE Haines during the chaos as spectators watched a fast, hard fought match with falls by both men and a noisy postfight scene.

Goucester Stadium Don Taylor Copeland George Kopek Newcastle Kopek Cue Haines Haines Taylor Tom Muddle Tom Jin Peter Guion Tom Mintle Guion Boeing Tiger Sambo Norm Hebbewhite Alex Campbell Wingham Alex Cger Mn Jimmy Hill Hill Hill K.O Barney McInnes Jack Thorpe Bundeck Thorpe MeInnes McInnes Cox Mt George Moran Tuncurry Laurie Brown Gloucester Ted Green Walanbah Brown Green George Ko Pek Mal Gerrard Micky Moran Barry Saxby

Boxing Night Delights Fans In Tuncurry-Wingham Show

Boxing cards featured T Brown beating Swan on points, J Britten defeating M Mason on points, and Bert Cox defeating Ted Morsn on points. Referee L J Gleeson and MC Franke powered a well run program with Nightingale entertainment and Gloster District Band. Attendants, ushers, and officials from Wingham and Tuncurry ensured a smooth night.

Lanball T. Brown Tuncurry Swan Wingham J. Britten M. Mason Bert Cox Mount George Ted Morsn L. J. Gleeson Franken Jack Nightingale Glent Tester Bob Farley Br.3.l Messrs W. Newton R. Adame A. Gorman J. A. Atkins H. Muddle G. Tilbros Wal Smith R Adama Frank Eade Douglas Morani Tuncurry Betteville Gloucester Police G. Maiden Gloucester Ambulance A. L. Farrey Io Plent A. Gor- Mani

Heenzo cough remedy offered in dubious 2 shilling pint sale

Fragmentary ad copy markets a Heenzo cough remedy claimed to be quick acting and safe for adults and children. It pitches a pint bottle reformulated with water and medicinal claims, without clear ingredients or credible assurances.

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Islington Defeats Gloucester In Tight Sunday Rugby Clash

Islington beat Gloucester 9 8 in a hard fought match with wind advantage at their backs. Gloucester led 6 2 at half time and struck again early in the second half, but Islington rallied with Stokes, Jenkins, and Davis scoring for the home side. Gloucester missed Milne and Garner but defended well with Beaton and Eade resisting attacks, while Newcastle Ref Gear officiated. Attendance was poor but the Building Fund collection topped £12.

Islington Clouces Gloucester Dass Yates O'Brien Benton Stokes Jenkins Davis Stoke Milne Garner Pone Muy Elmtation Beaton Hepome Earle Bothy Price Gloucereter Handel Newcastle Gear Er - Bealon Eade Gallager Goldey Ieape Deards Glens Nazelwood Seriff Wreat Midibrook Islingiantr Gavin Batley Jeffery Ure Dewey James Colemand Smith Dowlas Brode Tstington Trice Keith Hos J. Jagrers Quirk Kichel BSL

Tennis Tournaments Draw For Saturday

The draw for Saturday lists AML players and matchups across Park Court and Park Centre Court with players such as J Smith W Atkins C Johnson Beuzeville Corcoran J Jageers B Carthew and many others. The schedule includes various seedings and scores like 130 and 40 with multiple pairs facing off, highlighting singles and doubles bouts across Park and Factory venues.

AML Park J Smith W. Atkins C. Johnson McSwan Mc &Mith N. Smith Beuzevile Corcoran J. Smith Vo F. Patmaore Ehomp FE Everett B. Carthew FL Potmore D. McRae J. Rodereda C. Yates Park Wo Merchant H Praser Fmith Lo Atkins Rogs Street N. Sinner J. Monto Merchant Park Centre Court J. Jacg- Hors BA. Gibson Wi A Atkins M Pile Smith Mirs K Saxby E. Froger Mr. Webeck C Fraser Park A N. Hebblewhite C. Everett B. Merchant Mrs. Travia Mra. Shultz E Fraser W. & J. Henderson V. J. Druhan B. Perramser

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