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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1945
Page
2
Visitors from McDonald and Lowden will tour Gloucester on Thursday March xin and Friday March 9 from 8am to 11am, with details at the Commercial Hotel.
Gloucester racing officials prepare for a substantial meeting on Saturday January 27 at Bowceaten course. Prize money is offered for the Open Handicap with several dignitaries and visiting officials from Newcastle and Sydney in attendance. Also reports on police court carelessness with fire, the death of Malcolm McEachern, and engagements and appointments in local society.
An Anniversay Day sale notice lists W. Boarke Gerry and others offering on Wednesday and following days. Furniture farming machinery and household items are advertised with times at Newendine and nearby yards. Public viewing and sales at specific dates include cattle and specials, with emphasis on local auctions and consignments.
Reported relocation of POW camps across Germany as told by a representative of the Australian Red Cross. Bulletin notes the move follows a long journey and aims to improve comfort and administration, with slow but steady establishment in new quarters amid mixed losses and morale concerns.
The Leavin Cognificate list shows candidates from Maitland Girls High School and Newcastle Royal High with passing marks by subject. Notable entrants include J R Wondiard of Mall Inn Boys High and W L Purdon of Multlans Boy' igh, with subject tallies ranging across English Latin French German math science and technical subjects.
The paneled championship saw Gumra leading early then fading as Andree and Bhbeck sparked the victors. Highfield Boorer and Monto Houghton led scorers with 18 and 26 respectively while Laws Collins Hawan added 48. Local seal: Leagues and teams such as Wrecsen Rapington Osan and Linn Juniors contributed.
An American correspondent describes London during air raids, noting calm, resolute civilians and disciplined behavior. He highlights children marching with purpose, teachers guiding, and locals enduring danger with stoic courage amid destruction and ongoing defense efforts.
Fragmentary OCR notes from Gloucestershire county notice dated January 22 1940 list sanitation observances in Stratford Raven Bar rington and surrounding districts including Gloucester Urbin Area and mention names such as Harry N Chavlin with fragmented local references.
Fragmentary OCR reads fused words about Carmen Abel and a plan involving a machine. Details are unclear, with names and context partially legible, suggesting a local notice or puzzle item rather than a complete news report.
Supplier notice from Manning Co-op Wingham warns that pigs under 160 pounds will not be accepted. Final notice states any underweight pigs unfit for sale or sale will be terminated.
In New South Wales probate of the will of Robert Amos Martin of Stratford is sought. The advertisement names Claude Mervyn Martin and John Robert Martin as beneficiaries and directs notices to be served at the listed Sydney office.
Department of Railways calls laborers with weekly pay and camping allowance. Advancements to construction lineman offered. Government notice dated January and February 1949 records Northern Dimbare Pty Ltd applying to extend Special Lease No. 87/7 in Gloucester for a 1 acre 0 road 32 perches tract before high water mark. Objections may be lodged at East Maitland Land Board Office.
In loving memory of Stefany, daughter of Steve and Joan, remembered daily by her mother, father, brother and sister. The family asks for continued prayers and remembrance.
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