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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1954
Page
2
A fragment from the Gloucester Advocate describes upcoming events and notices. It mentions appointments at a Commercial Motel, stall activities raising funds for a community center, and local social happenings. The page references a public meeting and discussions about a referendum and hotel arrangements for a forthcoming vote.
At the annual meeting of Glovers Seldere's Club a slate of officers and committee members was elected. Newly elected officers include President and Vice Presidents, with reappointment of the treasurer. Names listed include Dawndis A, Jey, Hawdon, Hooke, Akinionh, McRae, Stevens, Wilwon, Aluneh, Banvam, Campbell, Crowther, Dawson, Le Fister, and MoTiKaWh.
A large fire tore through Tuncurry causing extensive damage to buildings and furniture. Witnesses described thick smoke and collapsing structures while emergency crews battled the blaze for hours, with about 1400 people evacuated or affected.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a local commercial notice or ad. Readable words mention watch, bearers, and a phrase suggesting a service or sale. The source is too damaged for a precise event, but implies an advertisement style writing with names or items to be presented.
The text shows Legacy members pledging to support widows and children, offering help through legal and other services. It notes a remembrance week tied to wartime anniversaries, with events on August 20 and September A campaign sells buttons to fund charitable work for servicemen and war orphans, emphasizing continued aid and remembrance.
Fragmentary notes list patients and families connected to Roma hospital, plus social acknowledgments. Mentions include Bruce Bundett family, Lance An Arrwa improving, Patience and Patricia Mo parry, and several local residents linked to St George, Clawenter, and Yumbungs. Observes farewell for former police and community figures amid a social gathering.
A garbled period piece notes a September event with an 88 percent figure and a 33 point increase, totaling 42. Marie Irwin leads, with Austin Blaine and Judge representing a Cisiester ranch conference. Saturday morning sales and attendees cited, plus conference resolutions on staffing and enforcement.
In a change announced by Charch Services, all evening services switch to 7 80 pan times, replacing 7 pm. Communion at Presbyteriant Church set for Sunday with tray and class donations noted. Westveadas and Methodiat Church'accueil times and names appear. details are fragmented but indicate revised service hours and associated parish personnel.
A fragmented notice from the Monster Sparia Carnival in Nebe invites participation in a WAUCHOPE event held on 25th HEPTEMBUE to benefit the Shire of Mustingn Consumed Bush Fire Brigade Movement. Entrance fees are listed, with odd figures and prizes noted as 7 and 8. The secretary signs the sports carnival details from Forest Ofties.
Classified ad fragment lists a wringer washer and related items for sale with garbled OCR words. Despite unreadable portions, it indicates an offer to purchase or trade laundry equipment and related accessories from a producer or seller.
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