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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1951
Page
3
In memory of Wudford and family, a heartfelt obituary fragment recalls Hector Mudford and Willan George, noting December 1950 and 1949 dates. The text honors uncles, aunts, and cousins with enduring love and memory, describing a lifetime of guidance, smiles, and family unity.
A Sydney Society section records letters and committee actions. It lists thanks to a Mr. Murray for a letter, Gordon Wade offered as Assistant Cubmaster, and a plan to issue a swell policy across Pollcy No. UTE TL Maucon Gloucester. It also mentions lost jewelry and thanks to helpers in an hour of need.
A chaotic session battling over a luncheon for post office staff and chamber of commerce officials unfolded this week. Key figures questioned intentions behind postponement while planning a larger civic meeting to discuss staffing, funding, and operations with little consensus on timing or venue.
A muddled report discusses a central criminal court hearing about Aboriginal protection act liquor service. It references Sergeant Whalen, Crown authority, and debates on whether liquor can be served to Aborigines amid concerns of coercion and control under government policy. The piece notes trial context and potential recommendations by the Chief Secretary.
A jumbled recap describes fair attendance, weather, and sales with scattered names and figures. The report notes blustery conditions, steady trading, and a modest crowd despite the cooler day, with various vendors and participants listed in partial form.
A chaotic editorial fragment details a public event and funeral proceedings for Mrs Joanie Evelyn Blanch of Craven Craven railway strains and family ties surface amid tributes. Mentions include Mackas family, a noted ceremony by Airsteu of Gievennter TAR, and a Gloucester cemetery service with numerous relatives listed.
Fragmented notes recount a bowling event with scattered names and places, mentioning a Utekeendimmetion and events at Sears Sorseant. The garbled text references a schedule, competitors such as Dignam and West, and a focus on training and weather impacting play. The fragmentary passage hints at a carnival and training routines with unclear details.
Fragmented note outlines boxing bits and events with unclear names and dates. Mentions preparations, bookings, and channel access. Refers to a boxing event with Samuelson and Wilk, noting prime time around 7.48 pm and safety or access advisories for patrons.
The issue centers on Sunday observance and a public figure, Dean Werbald, facing questions over defiance of the law. Controversy grows as opinions clash on whether the secretary should be permitted to disregard provisions, with calls for upholding traditional standards and public accountability amid a broader moral debate.
Public notice from the Glovcaster Advocate section outlines holiday arrangements and compliance with a 19 Seley schedule. The issue mentions Thursday and December 1 as reference points with publication planned for January 4. The notice appears dated Tuesday, May 9, 1063, with reader attention requested.
Police rushed to William Dean's Jewellery in Lane Cove Longueville when a shop window was smashed. Pieces littered the footpath and there was blood on the pavement. Witnesses reported no sign of the intruder, and nearby residents recalled a similar break-in days earlier. The scene was described in murky detail with references to a dog and a nearby alley.
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