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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1945
Page
2
Optometrists from McDonald F B OLA and Pry Limited announce visits to Gloucester and Sydney from March 5 to 6. The schedule runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Commercial Water venue, inviting local residents to consult specialists.
Reports from a Minning Shien Connell gathering note a desire to cross a road at The Ren and a rallimbuthin at C400 tev. The meeting discussed development costs and a bypactet project. A separate item mentions beneficial storms and widespread rainfall across Gloucestershire delaying plans and causing local concerns.
An OCR filled with garbled names and scattered facts describes a Gloucester county show, auctions, livestock, and cattle yard activity. It mentions veterinary concerns, water testing, and scientific discussions, with references to council science groups and public health dermatitis notes.
Personal notices recount the death of Mr Hose Mcqueen and family responses. Mentions Lieut. Ward who served in North Africa Greece Burma Ceylon and New Guinea and will leave for Gloprester. Also references Sgt A C Grenham letter from a military training centre and nominations for Stave President of the Country Women's Association.
A wartime communique claims 400 Japanese planes and 35 ships lost in a Tokyo raid. It reports 608 enemy aircraft destroyed, with 28 fighters and 177 on the ground, plus one Japanese escort ship sunk and nine escorts damaged.
Fragmented report describes Zhukov and Kanin leading a joint Soviet offensive against Berlin. Text mentions Bevin commentating and German flanks being targeted with tank strength poised to break through defenses. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but imply imminent Allied operation in capital.
Red Cross notes report a charity event at the showground with prizes and donations. Parcels and groceries donated. individuals named for winnings and contributions. Junior Farmers show and cake and pastry gifts requested at the Red Cross depot and at the refreshment race on Saturday.
A fat cattle yarding of about 600 at Campbell’s Billsaleyarda yesterday saw quality improve versus the previous day. Most stock were medium to heavy weight bullocks and a large yarding of cows and weaners with buyers present but fewer bidders, prices ranging from £6 to £18 8s for best lines and vealers up to £10 17s with some trades in lower categories.
Disjointed notes describe a Sunday event at Glow Center Range near Faulkland and Currarabark with names FE Jenkins Capl C.C. K. Coy Ong DARGUX Veterinary Instrument and a reward offered.
Readable fragments describe a livestock market scene with a wheat ban affecting sheep, a wool dealer offering stock, and references to bonds and property. The garbled OCR obscures key names, dates, and places, but suggests a local economic notice about sheep herds and market restrictions in June.
A compact notice outlines semi trailers and related equipment including single and dual arrangements, delivery within 14 days, permit arrangement, and contact details for Gleeson at Wingham with 3 percent terms.
Ty Hubwall presents a bid to raise rates by property powers, aiming to fund highway work and potential changes to road access. Campaign highlights include experience in house building, consulting on suburban development, and concerns about wasteful spending and costly municipal schemes.
A voter named Tyan Livermorn nominates a candidate for Councillors in C Riding. He appeals for support, pledging regular council attendance and prudent expenditure oversight to safeguard local interests. He asks electors to consider his commitment and ability to attend meetings.
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