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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1946
Page
2
A fragmented notice lists Optometrists from Sydney and London names and a possible event at the Commercial Hotel. It references Motichane and Gloverstian with dates to be advertised and mentions the firms Jack & McDonald Pty Limited Optumetriets. The readable details imply a meeting or consultation linked to an upcoming schedule.
A vivid local display features fresh oranges by a noted grower Mr W C Mig Held and others, with prizes and exhibition pages. The report also mentions boxing results, traffic collision notes, hospital visits, and upcoming cinema and auction events at Gloucester areas, including the Majestic Theatre and School of Art sale.
Football match at Gloucester Park Stratiora to feature Port Macquarie rivals in the Kenny-Whalation Cup. Teams list players including J Biker J Yates and others, with kickoff at 1:10 pm. Local betting on forwards Britny G Berry Dean and Noni Aylshire.
Report of tennis competition at Harrington village with results across A and B grades. Players listed include Ward Mia Oxr Center W Gibson Li Meinaville Marlin N Hebblewhite and others with several clubs and courts mentioned.
The Dkawester Subsbraai of the HBL votes to end the Popular Girl Contest. The contest will officially close on Tuesday September as officers confirm no further rounds. Local committee members will study the results and plan a final gathering.
Rich Diamond Strike story centers on Tanganyika Australian promoter Orob Wihimasen and alleged fake prospecting in Lake Victoria swamps. Reports claim profits soar to millions, with Emili Williamson tied to funding and claims of vast alluvial diamond wealth. Dar-es-Salaam officials say investigations are ongoing amid debts and disputed ownership.
Readable notices announce Copeland People at a dance in Copeland Hall in KinDay with a Western Canadian charity link and a RSL Popular Girl Contest. Supper provided by Copeland cooks, bus service from Llouawater, plus a Christmas party and dance at KinGre. Organisers listed as Masmamer HW Ket and W. A. Atame. GynKat Toowalers and other community events planned for Pel day Mth July and July monthly dances. Murray's Srotiosten will perform and Pariay un will Tin from Greuconter with Hon Green in the Meciatury.
Notice appears to warn that no debts or obligations should be incurred by the undersigned without written authority. Signed by Hoderry with unspecified titles and dates. The fragmentary text indicates a cautionary legal notice about unauthorized liabilities.
Fragmentary message expresses thanks and mentions names and places in a garbled sequence. Readable elements include a thank you sentiment and possible references to people and locations, but most of the content is indecipherable.
The Prime Minister and the Minister for the Army said they would not comment on the disturbance at Gibraltar until an official report was received. Major Ganetal Ealdhr was to deliver a full report to Army Headquarters in Melbourne, but delays and confusion followed as lines of communication faltered.
The Gloucester A H and P Association lists twelve month officers elected by vote including Shaw BD Davenport I Highfield W C Chowiant A D Dawson BP Lawrie FC Atkin J A Higgin TK Wilson J Hooke F Martin Parish AC Flyored EWE Webeck JC Murtey A Ly Higglie Fe L McRae DG Wee beck S Parker Woowarit J Henderson W Andrews F Hickman G Paget Ricky McSwan H Farley Ry Gy Livermore Ny Baston Wy Lauitie A. returning officer Wilen.
The Annual General Meeting of sub timbera of the ebave Association will be held in the School of Arts Hall Gloucester at 10 30 a.m. on Saturday July 1948. Business includes presenting annual statement of accounts and other matters. Followed by committee meeting and election of office bearers for the ensuing year. R S Wilson secretary Leicester 01 148.
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