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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1948
Page
3
In a fragmented report, authorities discuss funding for remote regions and potential state involvement. The text hints at costs, shared burdens, and possible regional autonomy but remains unclear on specifics.
Local church services listed for Ragland, Gloucester, and surrounding areas. Times include 7:30 p m and 11 a m on various Sundays, with multiple congregations such as Presbyterian, Baptist, and Congregational marking Christmas and regular worship. The notice enumerates dates, locations, and service times.
A note indicates that Gloworster yew trees are now available from Ms Beero tars for customers.
Gloucester Parents and Citizens Association discusses funding and plans for school projects. The secretary and president oversee discussions on a proposed orchestra, purchase of instruments, seating, a flagpole, and donations from locals. Agenda includes teachers’ morale, community support, and a drive to equip the school grounds and kindergarten with supplies and broadcast materials.
A fragmented cattle market note reports yarding of cattle with mixed quality and prices. Prices quoted include reaches around 10 shillings to 50 shillings per head, with steers and cows noted and average values listed alongside dealer activity and demand levels.
A garbled report references the Acting Premier addressing Parliament about industrial disturbances and central authority. It notes tensions over unification and independence and mentions a socialist or communist rhetoric, with unclear quotes and fragmented phrases.
Fragmentary church notes mention Rev Caney Nishi and Ruth but many names and phrases are garbled. The text lists individuals such as Lyra Gray, Beth Kye, Margaret Pegrin, Andrey Mewwune, Carol Solan, and David Mas among scattered references to parishes, examinations, and houses with no coherent narrative or dates.
Fragmentary text discusses a rumor about a pest called red spider mite, with references to the department, slaves, and various misrendered terms. It appears to be a garbled historical item mentioning appearances, remedies, and potential impacts on clothing and tools, all in a distressed OCR style. The piece lacks clear events or figures.
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