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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1944
Page
2
Fragmented notice lists an optometrist visit in Muamalder near Hamme London with a misspelled name. It indicates scheduled dates may be advertised and mentions a motel as a location, but details are unclear and unreadable.
A mixed page reports wartime dispatches, local notices, and entertainment. It mentions fire at a hospital, evacuations, and a town response, plus a list of attendees at a December meeting. Cattle auctions and a forthcoming open camp with a program are described, along with a Melbourne film program and a Bogart screening lineup.
A damaged OCR passage describes the Primary Producers' Union facing exploitation and wage issues. It notes attempts to adjust entailed fees at the factory and references behind the scenes opposition. The fragment hints at broader discontent and demand for fair pay.
Severe bushfires scorch the Oswalt district and surrounding towns from Mindaribba to Paterson, destroying homes, fences, and timber stands. Dozens of dwellings damaged, hundreds of miles of timber scorched, and 1,500 people plus 500 soldiers engaged in firefighting efforts amid widespread evacuations.
Local notices record a dairy sale postponement due to weather, a jail potential juvenile talent event, a rescue at a river, and a London to NSW bank transfer affecting residents. The report mentions Mr R Tul and a cleaning company manager offering compensation to a rescuer, with other scattered community items and a cemetery reference.
In memory of Renard Ernest known as a loving father and husband. Readers recall his life and small acts and note the sadness of his passing. Family letters express enduring love and gratitude for his guidance. The notice honors his memory with affectionate remembrances from Betty, Inkahtersindaw, and others.
Fragmented obituary style notes for several family members in Oldfield and related lines. Names like Richard Ernest Oldfield and others appear with dates and sentimental lines. The text shows memorials from spouses children and grandchildren, conveying lasting loss and love.
The Clearing Dairy Sale advertised for Saturday 1th inst has been postponed until weather improves. Re Tull and associated parties. timing to be announced after conditions clear.
The Ladies' Auxiliary annual meeting will be held at the School of Arts on Thursday next, at 1:30 p.m. Business includes election of officers. Members and intending members are invited to attend. Also an employment inquiry seeks farming and pasture improvement experience with study of related subjects. Apply to Parture c/o Country Press Lady Sydney.
Obituary notice from Oxford area for Mary Janie Watts aged late in life, relict of the late Bamisl Rapeen Watts. Beloved mother of Rom, Ada, Harry, Frank, Vern, May, Alt, and Olga. Funeral details listed for Ao eortaford Mats, New town, with December date and survivor list.
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