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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1948
Page
2
Fragmentary notice from London references Weteter Jack and McDenala Saver with a planned sale. It states auction actions and opens with promises of further details to follow at the Summercut Home, inviting attendees from 9 am to 5 pm.
The issue reports the death of Mr Thomas Leantel of Craven in January, with a funeral at the Strattars church conducted by Rev G W Wim of Stroud. It also notes railway excursion plans by the Secretary for Railways and local cinema listings, including Majestic and Regal showings and several feature films.
Personal notices and updates from Gloucester Centon Show and surrounding community. Recounts teaching rates, elected officers, and local residents such as Robert Corbett and Gwen Miller. Mentions hospital stays, retirement plans, and various social events with names and places like Criven Crow ty Rothdaring and Kenmore Hospital.
Local footballers begin training at Timucenter Park on Tuesday February 10 with a two night week schedule. Probables among 10 players to open the season this match at Bunny in Appell. A touring squad from the Tungog Club, headquarters at Dunes, will visit for a ruptime Irguy with stops at Yeo Gardens and Waraah.
A chaotic report outlines coaching for country boys including notable players like Andrews and Moria, with camps, training and matches against representative sides. It notes NSW tobacco prices, production issues, and weather impacts on agriculture and sport.
A fragmentary report from Ware's Envier notes Strouds top score at 28 to 0 with a forfeit by Ax Gloveaster Bus. Players listed include Beers, R Baker, Laurie Everett, W Farmer, Koen, M Mitenet, J Arkinn. Industrial context unclear due to garbled OCR.
The report covers cattle prices and lot details from multiple sale yards. Strong demand for bullocks and heifers with weighted averages around £15 to £18 and varied weights. Notable dealers include Campbell's Til and Theeaday's Momburh sales, with prices listing ranges for vealers, choppers, and lighter weights.
Reported stampede of cattle near Boonestead and seeping sightings at pastures around the region causes bewilderment among stockmen. Eyewitnesses like Mr EW Zill and Mr LJ Hartwig offer no firm cause while farmers recall lingering fear of unseen dangers and strange odors noted at several paddocks.
The notice advertises Crown Land blocks near Walcha available for lease from February 7, 1948, with proposals due by March 104. The blocks range from 301 to 2800 acres and are suitable for grazing and tatten ing. Details and forms are obtainable from the Crown Land Agent at Walcha through the district surveyor.
The government invites applications for nonfica plots in the Cooma area likely near Lara Jaounry. Ten blocks, mainly marine and agricultural potential, will be offered at rents from about £142 to £168 with replacements planned. Applications close by February with forms available from District Surveyors Crown Land Agents or the Lands Department. A R Jones, Under Secretary, issues the notice.
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