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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1948
Page
2
Optome and optics workers will hold a valuation event at GLOVERSTER on Friday Armary 14 from 8 a.m. to noon. Attendees may confirm details at the Chimes Hotel Apartment near the venue.
The Gloucester Advocate reports on preparatory plans for a cricket wicket and related scheduling, with notes on officials, locals, and upcoming fixtures. It mentions Livermore Laurye High, council involvement, and expected performances. The piece also references community notices and events, including a late December timetable and service discussions.
Barley Tull suffered serious injuries after a fall during a training event. He was admitted to Gloucester hospital in critical condition with internal injuries and other complications. Emergency responders treated him on scene and transported him for immediate care as teammates and officials expressed concern.
Reported high public interest surrounds a Helden competition with notable attendees Susann and Marge amid strong showings by participants. Highlights include a 318 partner performance, a clutch of plate work, and top finishes by second place and high Ciher Ceattiees, with a crowd-pleasing wide angled view and anticipated further commentary.
A local farewell event raised funds for the Gloucester Ambulance. Mr Gorton explained a 600 donation was given by Mr Gorton to Mya Garton, to support the ambulance, and the Gloucester Ambulance service accepted the money with gratitude. The donors and organizers described the act as a lasting community gesture.
South County council discusses extending the water system with a new reservoir to serve Fawn area, weighing costs and engineering work. Public Works official Rupes reports investigation into Atrelford and Darrington supplies. decision postponed for three months as figures are reviewed and a partition option is considered.
The Gloucester Shire Council advertises a rate levy under the Local Government Act of 1870 for the payment of redeemable and security costs. It notes a rate of pounds amounting to 112.200 for rent and provision, payable from general property rates with a half yearly term. The notice invites ratepayers to approve or reject the measure and states the council may call a poll of ratepayers if required, with dates to be published. President Moore and Crd Warren Chaplin sign the notice dated December 1940.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a reward for returning items including a suit coat wallet and insurance books. Contact CARTHEW Churet Street for details.
A public meeting is announced for Wednesday night the 15th of December in Wingham. The Rev P Lu cock of Cloudes will address attendees. A proactive candidate for the Lyns Pederal Electorate, Mr. Ye lock, is expected to speak.
An assortment of apairy equipment and related items listed for sale includes many boxes, rames, ide, a bottom Baarsaath Kv G sume Honey Extractor, a Tanker Reducer, and various other new implements. The notice mentions required quantities and invites interested buyers to respond by a stated date through Redman, Cook, or Sloucente.
The fragment lists a Bowman River Rodeo with various acts and events, including buckjump, races, dancing, and entertainment. It mentions admission, a dance night, and multiple performers and stalls, indicating a local fair with family attractions and rodeo competitions. The text includes references to a legal probate notice for Elizabeth Walker in New South Wales with solicitors and dates.
In loving memory of our father Richard Exsest O WileM dating back to 104%. The notice lists family members Birr and Joye and grandchildren, with wording about a loss and memorial by his children and in‑laws. The artifact mixes garbled OCR but preserves a family tribute tone and date references to December and December 12.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a notice reference with garbled names and positions. It mentions a bearer party and unspecified individuals. The readable bits point to a political or official notice but lack clear action, dates, or jurisdiction.
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