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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1950
Page
2
In a fragmented OCR snippet, references to DL McDonald and honours appear alongside garbled phrases. The readable items mention names and partial terms without clear events, dates, or locations, yielding no definite outcome to report beyond a generic accolade mention.
A fragmentary obituary notes the death of RS. Alf Gorton at McPers Baker with a funeral in Gloucester and condolences offered. The text also references a business speech by C R McKerihan, President of a local bank, urging production and Australian goods to boost national employment and world opportunity.
A roundup of local social notices from Buckstts Mon sve and surrounding parishes describes Christmas and New Year gatherings, family milestones, births, and retirements. Details mention Kevin Moss and family, Mrs Blude Eyre, Mr Curke, Nevill Bludelt, Mag Shireste, and others in Gosford Mand rt Guedenes, with celebrations at private hospitals and community venues. The item notes expectant couples, new births at Roma Private Hospital, and congratulations to several families including the Burgems and Warkes, alongside a retirement of Mr Jon Cor from a pioneer’s fence project.
A farmer reports cattle killed by a severe lightning bolt hitting the yard and injuring several animals on New Year’s day. One calf died instantly. others were injured and removed, with local residents recounting the sudden storm and shock.
Fragmented OCR lists births with unclear names and dates. The readable lines show a mix of names, places, and numbers, including references to a registry and possible female entries among a broader birth record.
Fragmented OCR text discusses a proposed "Electricity Anthielts campaign for Government airpaints" and references authority, voting, and a city council context. It is unclear but indicates a political notice about electricity policy and public works with several garbled phrases.
Data shows 116 900 migrants in nine months with arrivals from Britain 82 000 and Latvia 7000, plus entries from Russia 800 and Lithuania 4000. The report notes 46 880 permanent arrivals and 1007 clerical workers among the migrant mix, with overall nationalities and sectors summarized.
A fragmented account discusses a government review of hotel and accommodation policies linked to tourism. It notes concerns over overtaxed lodging, potential hotel reallocation, and debates on whether to convert or reopen facilities in the domestic travel sector. Officials emphasize careful timing and policy alignment with national goals.
Fragmented OCR text outlines annual return requirements for land and stock, including agistment and rent, with references to December and March dates, penalties, and prescribed items. The legible portion mentions a 1TARY percent rate and mandates a formal return filed by landholders to cover land and stock and related rents.
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