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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 12, 1946

Page

3

Escape from Sunken Submarine Mystery Claims Several Survivors

In a murky report resembling an OCR glitch, a submarine escape tale recounts a perilous descent of 80 fathoms and a late rescue. Names and places blur, but the incident centers on a British submarine near China waters with reported escapees and a multinational rescue effort.

Moony Bkibo Benen Te Andrews Rosavinta Navy Usurnass Abte Bosman Chinawe An- Grown Hwartare New AR Killiney NAM Army

Yates and Smith win Beetle title in tense match

Disjointed notes show Yates and Smith clinching Beetle title amid unsettled play. Names like Casummin, Sineton, Conk, and Wakder appear among inconsistent references. Weather mentions and payment date errors suggest a troubled portion of a larger sports write up.

A. Smith Yates Wes Lars Yates Casummin Tim Sineton Tor Michiook Jim Beatts Riga Feint Monroy Aiton Kendalick Biniff Re Brith A. Waelward Aemon Kylsorvef RP D Bearer Nichelle Layre Melugl Mudiotony Philips Fitcarrata Corot Bibeskesen McNanewton Hebbrow Potten Laurence S. Wrodward Gamer Highton

Rain Delays Cricket Matches Across Gloucester and Stratford

Rain halted a Gloucester cricket club fixture against Stratford with no details available. Selected lineups show Tug rabsich Bow man Farm and Gloucester club players listed for next Saturday amid event postponements and venue notices.

Texes Ertekcet Rmalelure I Smith G. Mudale FE Memhant Middle- Tooke C. Fith M. Miner OG. Germon N. Middlebrook W. Paternon FL Berry P Mudie Wt. Stoore Barrington W. Merchant Merchant T Higeins Wo Gank Bioneh C. Yates K. Buchan

Homebush stock sale reports mixed yarding quality

Pitt Sam and Batgery Td report yarding quality improved with Beller showing righty descriptions. Market opened with 10 to 20 dearer cattle and strong prices for vealers and cows. Key consignors included Mur cat and PK Mackay with listings from Goolangong Kempsey and Winchcombe Carson Ltd, noting varied weights and averages across 400 head yarding.

Homebush Pitt, Sam and Batgery Doncer Bator H. Bla V. White Sloane E. Mareh Goolangong PK. Mackay Ravensor P. Bal Kempsey W Teers Liferato Winchcombe Carson. Ltd Atte

Church Services across Gloucester and surrounding parishes

The notice lists multiple church services and ministers in Gloucester and nearby areas. Names include Rev Lynfird Butt, Rev J Webster, and others across Anglican, Baptist, and Congregational denominations. Locations cited include Gloucester, Craven Creek, Stroud, and Berrington with varied service times and is a compact schedule of weekly worship events.

Church of England Gloucester Barrington Tao Pam Thuraday David Re May Dresbythidan Lynfird Butt Fi Hoth Cravon

Church of England election notice meeting invites

Fragmentary OCR recounts parish council elections and related church duties. It notes a meeting for churchwardens and parochial attendees, with references to welfare work and procession plans. Readable items are limited, but emphasis remains on participation and upcoming church activities.

Paul At & Dielack

Ladies Cotton and Silk Garment Sale Ad

NOW SHOWING. LADIES floral and check cotton dresses sizes SSW SW W OS 18/6 6 coupons aud 22/8 14 coupons. LADIES plain cotton industrial frocks buttoned down front sizes SSW SW W UB 16 4 5 coupons. FLORAL SILK CIANDEL PROCES sizes SSW SW W 32/6 13 coupons. LADIES CHECK APRONS 9/11 8. CHILDREN S PLURAL COTTON CIANDELS size 30 to 30 19/6 9 COUPONS.

SW. W. OS W. UB SW. W

Gloucester Water Supply Plan For Filtration Upgrade

A detailed report to Gloucester Shire Council urges a 11500 filtration system upgrade for the water supply. It outlines proposed rapid sand filtration, chlorination, a new service reservoir and rising main, with an estimated scheme cost of £7,500 and urgent action before the department of public works.

Gloucestan Wilann Ceurwil Han Yoon Department of Publ Tonith Rome Animning Remiur Borl

Water Supply from Barrington River

The Gloucester Shire Clerk reported that the Gloucester River stopped and Barrington River supply is needed. He sought permission to use pumps for augmentation, and the contractor agreed subject to accountability. Water is now being pumped from the Barrington River.

Gloucester Cotnen H. N. Chaplin Lowe Barrington River Chaplin Helled Downell Clark Barrington

Farms for Soldiers in Better Areas Plan Discussed

Mr R. S. Vincent told the Legislative Assembly a scheme to allow ex soldiers to take over 100 acre farms on the coast where old occupiers are ready to retire. The aim is to increase settlement and production by placing younger soldiers on farms their fathers could not operate, with compensation to the old landholders.

War Service Isang Legislative Assembly Vincent C.P Rielgh Mr. Vincent

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