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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1944
Page
2
Optometrists from Webster, Jack & McDonald Pty Limited plan visits to Gloucester. The event, organized by Honours FSSEC MLandon and Optometrista Opticluna, will halt at the Commercial Hotel on upcoming dates to be conducted locally.
A brief cricket or badminton style note records a disputed claim dated Friday December 15 1944. The fragment mentions a "lie for set Bohucut" without clear context or participants named, leaving the exact event and entities unclear.
Gloucester riders featured at a Raymond Terrace rodeo last Saturday with 22 stock horses contesting in events. Names include Crowther Mons ena, Hooke, Andrews and more, as crowds cheered the open camp draft and other attractions.
At the recent council session the president was elected amid debate over allowances and committee appointments. G D Laurie and A J B Laurie led discussions on salaries while Breese and others proposed reductions. Moors was elected president, with remarks praising the new leader and calls for unity among councillors. The council also debated meeting dates and committee distribution, aiming for smoother governance.
Hospitals commission leader visits Gloucester amid talks on local care provision and hospital strategy. The visit signals ongoing oversight of health services and potential new plans affecting the city’s medical facilities and community access.
Reports from Balma and Carson Ltd note 2918 cattle on hand with prices near 37 dollars per 100 pounds for some weights. Badgery Ltd indicates yarding moderate, with a mix of prime, good quality hoggets and lightweights, while buyers push for steady to firm quotes amid unsettled market.
The obituary details the death of Mrs. Mary Jane Watts, noting her long life and family ties. It records her residence at a Liverpool street, mentions five living children and numerous grandchildren, and lists surviving relatives. The funeral is announced for Thursday, December at the local chapel, with messages of sympathy requested to be sent to the family.
Unclear text fragment notes a sports event with multiple players and scores. Mentions include Brorson Enbecken defeating Fawlon, 44 Bodarms Carthew Adams Lawrence 89 Bogier Jim, and other names with varied numbers. Overall details are fragmented and not fully readable.
A Ries meeting will be held at Stoaktell Barwmbee for White tries close with Mr aerial Wall, Hon. Secretary, on Wednesday next. A dance is to be held at Watktvors, Holl on Friday, December 2.
The annual Red Cross Society meeting of the Moncouter Red Crows Beanel will be held at the school of Arte on TURE DAY NEXT at 3 PM. All members and attending members are invited to attend. COM BOLTON, SalvH, Joint Becrevartes.
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