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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1949
Page
2
A partially legible record describes an optometrist visit for a patient named Webster and mentions instruments and procedures in unclear terms. The text lists names and acronyms such as DL Motus and Horeure with scattered technical phrases, suggesting a routine eye examination and potential eyewear recommendations, though many words are garbled.
The Gloucester Advocate reports a Tuesday 18 January 1949 issue with funeral notices, council motions, and community snippets. Fragments mention interment details for a local figure, sympathy motions, and notes on public works and local weather, plus brief death notice for musician Abie Cox.
A garbled report describes a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on a highway. An ambulance transported a Mr Marries to a nearby hospital with unspecified injuries. The fragment mentions a river, locations, and a mudguard impact, but many names and details are unreadable.
A damaged OCR note reports heavy water usage and meter readings, mentioning 100000 gallons and potential theft. It notes a health inspector may be involved and references a February meeting or action by authorities. The text is fragmented and cites a town facing excessive consumption and possible metered theft.
A jumble of holiday social items and official remarks appears, mentioning Lewt NFInk and Newcastle gatherings, visits to Gloucester, and family milestones. It references Frank Mattivewe, Jack Labrantite, Peter, and Anne, plus Mrs W Caxton and Forster Beiuanal. Government figures and discussions surface about local council affiliations and administrative matters.
Fragmentary church notices list parish locations and clergy roles including Rector and wardens. Mentions Gloucestershire area with scattered entries such as Gloucester and related parish terms, but text is garbled and unreadable in parts. The readable portion indicates church services and administrative references in 18th/19th century style.
The article notes a higher number of births for girls than boys in the year, with total births around 307 and 78 marriages. It cites regional data from the Rochester district and surrounding area, mentioning births, deaths, and a notable rise in population.
Fragmentary note reports Barrington water supply planning and a plan for toddlers. Mentions work timing, figures, and a call for gravel supply for Bowmasa River crossing. Unclear text references Boris and Tyler in a local context and lists people or entities to be contacted.
A farewell social for the Weat and family will be held at Forbesdale Hall on Tuesday next, January 20. The event is hosted by the Forbesville Progress Association to honor the family and share memories.
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