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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1945
Page
3
Engagement notice reports Elaine Waddingham Melmeti, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Havatel Waddingham of Waratan, to Plan Metheus of Craven, with details of families involved and forthcoming plans.
Alma Boy and Fen Tate announce the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Cedric Tate at Mater Misericordia Hospital Waratah. John Stewart serves as a name variant in the parsed text.
In loving memory of George A Jeune who died February 1948 and George Archibald Jeune who passed February 1943. Rita Wil and children George Una and Beryl remember their father and grandfather. Ellie Elliott, a dear friend, passed February 1944. Inserted by Mrs R Melmeth and family Craven and others.
Albert Bacon of Dungog recalls the Manning River racing scene, focusing on the Zul racehorse and trainer McDonell. He recounts Zulu’s Melbourne Cup bid, notable figures like Tom Miller and Joe McDonell, and the race’s muddy course. The piece preserves memories of era faces, owners, and the sport’s social bonds.
Thin distner Nae Genestea observes the recent Ununderstorma weather shift from smoke to green growth. Bushfires charred banks of the creeks but now show lush specimens of wild flowering plants. The local school, Natart, with a lab at the Australian Museum in Sydney, plans excursions to picturesque hills as the anniversary of Captain James Cook RN is recognized with flags and public addresses.
Mr. LG Wright reports 177 dead eels found in water holes near Castle Woyie by Armble near Armblole. Eels weighed from lb to 2iha and many more were found dead in other holes. He blames a sudden drop in water temperature during a heavy hailstorm for the eel die-off as the hull filled the water hole to 14 ft from about seven feet.
A long catalog from W E Spirice notes clearance prices on dairy cattle sheep and stores. Farmers like McCarthy and others attend despite dry weather, with numerous beef cattle calves and heifers traded at varied values while pig and store stock activity remains mixed and market cautious.
The column summarizes a chaotic set of market results from Sydney area stock and horse markets, listing yardings and prices. It notes varied yarding levels, regional buyers from Queensland, and price ranges for steers, heifers, cows, bullocks, and horses. It mentions specific sites like Maitland Horse Market and Campbell’s Hill yard, with prices expressed in pounds and shillings per 100 pounds or per head. It also references pig sales and store stock valued at various prices.
The report notes Bishop Pilcher demanding clarity on roles for men and women, questioning modern views on gender and strength. Authorities emphasized upright conduct and the era’s moral standards amid discussions of religious education and public life.
A historical ambulance report details 220 transfers and 24 surgicals plus 20 accidents and minor emergencies. It notes 24,594 miles traveled, 10 cases attended Bendod, and a rise of 768 miles and 50 cases over the prior year. A shooting incident near Tamworth ends with a man killed. George Bailey, 70, of Kemp's Creek, is identified as the victim. Also includes Poultry notes on green fodder crops and a call for savings bonds.
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