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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1946
Page
2
Optometrists from McDonald and associates will visit Glosttestor on March 7 from 10 am to 6 pm and Friday March 8 from 9 am to 12 pm, with consultations available at the Commercial Totet. The doctors listed include Fonours and Landony of Wekater Icke McDonald Pty. Linted.
The Chamber of Commerce advertises a public meeting on Tuesday February 12 1346 at Enmore. It mentions a selection process and participation by local figures, with plans for a notable event and signs indicating community engagement. The text is garbled and mixed with many names and fragments.
The Nations Service Office at Forde notes very few employment applications from farmers. He urges more workers to register with Manpower or Commonwealth Employment Service, urging employers to consider available labor and to use the service for matching positions. The office at Taree also highlights labour demand and Commonwealth Employment Service’s role.
A Friday meeting of the committee decided to divert the remaining fund balance with Chief Secretary approval. £90 will go to the Legacy Club aiding soldiers’ children, and £160 to the Oldwater sub-branch of the Returned Servicemen's League aiding resistance to indigent soldiers. A sympathy letter will be sent to Mr Weekes in file Mines, and appreciation letters to Armaments, Bec retery of the Ladira Ancillary, for service to the crane during the whole period of the gar. Attending were J.T. Hicke, PF Denrds, AL Woodward Sireamier, J Fly Bolton, JW Mundon, HL McWapeh tin, We ughowud, D.C. Rye and others.
Fragmented notice describes a purchase of electricity under government auspices. It mentions the purchaser Cherry Connell and the Rural Electrification power line works, with details about price amendments and a judge’s involvement in related property matters. The text reflects a legal notice tone with references to Stratford, Mr Betley, and settlement figures, though OCR errors obscure specifics.
A public meeting is set for Thursday tonight at 7 pm in Art a to discuss reform of Gloucester Chamber at Commerce. Convenors Hawdon Gray urge all interested to attend. The Lower Hunter and Gloucester District Branch holds its quarterly meeting at Town Hall West Maitland Friday next at 10:30 am. Also vacancies for two girls and several positions in cutters machinists and printers with part time options available. apply Saturday morning.
Power interruption announced by the District Superintendent of Festi vays on Sunday February 17 affecting main and town consumers. Gloucester Electric Supply Co. invites tenders for conveyance of undermentioned mails starting July in Gloucester, Barrington-Myan. Submissions due March 8 1940 at Sydney General Post Office.
Notice by Austin B. Bartlett warning the public of debts incurred by his wife or others and announcing action against trespassers on his Stratford property. The notice lists Craven Place, and references a Stratford address. Public is requested to take notice of the stated dates and property details.
The Shire of Gloucester invites tenders for a cable operated Angiedozer with delivery and terms, including a refundable deposit. Tenders must meet Local Government Act 2010 provisions and show prices in cash and terms. The lowest tender may not be accepted. bids close with the shire clerk Harry W. Craplin in Gloucester on a date in 1940.
In memoriam for Ellis and Ray Stone. Obscured lines mention a child named Ray Stone who died young with a February date given incorrectly. Senior family members including a mother and multiple relatives express sorrow and remembrance. The fragmentary obituary hints at a bereaved family line and a memorial tone.
Large Pepperwood and Camphor Lauro trees purchased and removed with high prices paid for amber. Irregular straight logs wanted standing or other. Blackhuan stumps and logeur chased and removed with good prices paid. Ralph Symonds Pty. Ltd Morley Avenue Rowebery Sydney.
For sale noted items include Pineapples at 1 shilling, Pearls at 17 shillings, Apple plugs 17 shillings eight pence, and mixed lots 15 pounds 76 shillings. Also mentions added exchange and a French offer. Location cited is Wamuran Queensland.
Norté Motor announces reopening in Pelrvin and Olle area for auto repair and replacements. Proprietor NONTERN MOTORS invites former customers to return, offering free services to welcome back.
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