02 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1947
Page
1
Organisers led by Les Farley mobilise Gloucester rodeo with top talent from NSW towns. Festivities include stalls, refreshments, and a large parade, while events feature Ladies Draft, Bullock Rigging, and Lickjump amid a big Saturday night program with wrestling and musical acts.
The article reviews a Winter carnival held at Murmurandis with notable performers from Cooper to Bridle, naming many contenders such as Margaret Doyle, Seagull, and Pon are mentioned amid a broad field. The piece highlights top winners in events like bullstop line and rourbounding and notes the absence of clearer results in places like Tan sori.
The dedication at St Pauls Church in Enea marked the anniversary of Midlebrrink Whe seus nyih Fle mast devoted members. The Lord Bishop of Newcastle and Rev Fede Wilt Bally presided with Canon Williamson aiding. Ordinary parishioners formed the heart of the service as May Stevens provided a solo, Angel Ever Bright and Pure.
Local government discussions reveal confusion over compulsory voting and the postponement of the Cumberland election for one month. The minister for lower government confirms plans for December polling in Wollongong and nearby areas, with compulsory participation on election day.
From Gloucester at 2 pm a meeting train from Southes arrives for inquiries contact Daber or Hite Taree M2 BilAn Tvens Proprittur for further information.
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