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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1953
Page
2
A Labor candidate for Gloucester, Percy Waydla, presents rural development and food production policy. The scene includes supporters applauding as he outlines his stance at a public forum. Also noted are local theatre listings and auction notices from Gloucester area venues.
Fragmentary notes discuss an alternative plan for Hexham Bridge work. The text mentions Newcastle and Newcastle area involvement, with references to proposals, routes, and local opinions amid a chaotic transcription.
Rain washed out cricket on Saturday forcing abandonment after five overs of a match between Caravna and Watts. The event, labeled as a renamed competition, listed players A Arravwanith He and Laurie Moore among others as teams were unsettled by the thaw and persistent showers through the day.
The obituary notes the death of Mr Arthur Geange Turner, aged about 60, with details of his life in Gloucestershire and connections to Stratford and local industries. It also reports the death of Mrs. Ga Chapman at Cariyla Private Hospital, Wingham, highlighting her age and residence. The notices mention family ties, funeral plans, and the impact on the communities around Trelock and surrounding areas.
A local council meeting debated establishing a public holiday for a Gloucester show. Plans included fees, show dates in April and May, drought impacts, venue arrangements at RSL Glouster hall, and committee actions for event organization and sponsorship. Delegates discussed social events, agricultural council participation, and upcoming general meetings.
An oddly garbled report describes a pig auction in Arcadia linked to Ste. Peal James and Charles Bowing. The animal, claimed to be the best ever won, was noted for growing rapidly on all meal food and was sold by Howling in October for £58 1s 0d.
The regular euchre tournament in the Echoot of Arts will commence on Tuesday next, January 2. Players are invited to participate in this community event organized by local arts group.
Fragmentary text indicates a town cue or race at Glen Forest with a result or victory noted for Boli or Kano under some SR and infra references. Names are unclear and several terms appear garbled.
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