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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1948
Page
2
D L McDonald PB G4 honours FBALC. Landen of Welter and Jess McDomls Sydney PEs LaMed present. Liptometrisis and Oplictin noted. Meeting scheduled Friday March 50 at Gloucester's Commercial Hotel, dismissals and changes possible.
Local notices describe a bustling Gloucester carnival season with 24th street events, a grand parade, and displays of crafts. Authorities outline admission rules, exhibitor entries, and a plan for continuous entertainment across several days featuring ring acts, trotting, and a big agricultural show.
A fragmented auction report details cattle and calf prices at Winchcombe. Buyers bid on calves, prime cattle, and hoggets with a range of weights and prices, including references to quality and supply levels. The notes mention premium calf lots, a large turnout of buyers, and a general pattern of brisk demand across classes.
Incomplete OCR fragment lists prices and items for a local sale. Mentions entries with ages, horse terms like gelding or mare, vegetable section, and sums such as 1000 and 2 pounds. Names and places are garbled, but indicate a market event with livestock and produce.
A fragmented note discusses taxation in racing and a push by Cha U. H. Tulline to raise revenue. The piece mentions Cowen, Barkers, and local cattle groups amid debate on tax changes and special measures.
A bus service labeled Variey’s Bus will depart Gloucester on Sunday next, with a 745 am schedule. Travel details and rankings are claimed available at Bugz Lavetan's Jers Shop on Church Street.
The Shire of Gloucester calls for tenders and deposits for sewerage installation and plant hire. Tenders close March 11 1945 with full plant particulars and rates to be supplied. Bidders may inspect at the Shire Office Harry N Chaplin Shire Secretary.
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission received a license application under Part II of the Water Act as amended. Officials urge interested parties to inform the commission whether they support or object, with reasons, within twenty eight days. Johns Messner, Secretary, notes dates from February 18, 1940. The ministry approved full-time sale office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and 1:49 pm to 4:00 pm, under Under Secretary Jones for Laude.
Church notices report Harvest Thanksgiving at Gloucester with services led by Recto David May and Rev HA Bhaw. Presbyterian Gloucester holds evening service at 9 pm and a gathering at 7 90. Holy day observances listed with several denominations and locations.
Gloucester shire invites tenders for poles of 5 30 30 and 40 meter lengths to be delivered to Alan Waller Shafer and Gloucester Tower arena. Bids close with council office at Churchhead Queen Streets Gloucester on 3 March.
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