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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1946
Page
2
Fragments describe an optometrist visit to Gloucester Hotel on a Friday in January. Details are garbled but mention McDonald FA.C.4 and Fanden o Werntor, plus a note about automated events and a time window from 9 to 10.80. Likely a small local notice with uncertain names and roles.
Fragmentary notes describe a death in an unspecified location and reference holiday events, wintertime shopping arrangements, and plans around Christmas. The text mentions areas around California and Taramounts with scattered names and activities, including a pavilion or store setup and a focus on seasonal gatherings and gifts.
A man was injured when a log fell at Bundock Mill with a waller, rolling onto his bone. He died, and an ambulance with Dr. Sorky transported him to Manning fever District Hospital in extreme condition. Constable Bouisneilie and Mr Lashon coordinated aid and medical staff attended the scene.
Roy Wonders of Ginfred Street Gloucester was struck by a horse during a race meeting on Saturday. He suffered a compound fracture of the leg with the iron injuring the finger. He received shelter from rain and medical aid on the course, then was admitted to Narraweema Hospital for an operation. Wonders, a radio mechanic for S J Bennett at the Central Openge, had recently moved from Newcastle.
A fragment announces a Christmas choir event at the Presbyterian Church. It notes a choir led service on Sunday night with Christmas choral singing. The readable text indicates a church gathering marking the season.
Personal reminiscences recount a parish community gathering in Glourester and nearby WingTum with multiple residents named. The piece mentions a patient at Winginin Frat Monta and notes social events including a church service, a marriage anniversary, and a wartime draft discussion. It preserves memories of local figures, church activities, and a dinner with Mr Kerry.
Nominations were received at a Gloucester meeting of the Amieat Country Party Council for Mant F Clark 2 MM Hooke D St Atuckay and Martin. Several candidates and proposers are noted with arrangements and absences affecting nominations and support.
In a dated livestock sale at Campbell's Hill, Maitland cattle auction featured a mix of fat cattle and bullocks priced across a range from £0/1 to £14/10. Attendance included farmers and bakers, with lots offered for weighing standards and market demand noted.
Prominent garbled text references preparing an open verandah for use and a district notice to an official, possibly A. E. Carpenter of 4 Ell Street, Gloverster, with immediate supplies and restrictions implied by local authorities.
The Gloucester Advocate notes observance of Christmas and New Year printing arrangements. The last issue of 1648 would be printed December 20, with issues on December 24 27 and January 1 1946 1947 to follow. The first issue of 1947 is planned for January 7.
Manor players feature discounted items and free delivery from Suttons at 208 Hunter Street Newcastle established 1854. The listing advertises low prices on rolls and benches with payment options and mentions a near station, highlighting a local shop offering deals.
Wanter tor exchange small house bedtroem lav kitcher bathroom laundry and garage trampusens thr out for house at Gloucester must be in the town and have every convenience apply HL Powell 1 Broadmeadow Rd Broadmeadow
Mistranscribed notice shows requests for bags of corn bran pollard and other items with unclear names. The fragment hints at a local request or announcement seeking feed materials or grain products.
Mrs Hickman manager of Bo hyo Adyminaby tauid announces Hypwaite Android trial results showing eighty percent effectiveness. The account notes a day when two warrene were dug out and eighteen dead found in one ind LN. A Rabbit Inspector demonstration follows.
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