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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1954
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text references a total appointment money amount and a firm delay to Friday. Named persons include Jack and Ward and a French limited concern, with unclear roles and dates. The readable pieces imply a scheduled financial action or appointment with a monetary figure of 440K noted, but details remain obscured.
A fragmented report covers a death in the Weston area, local church and hospital notes, and a Gloucestershire council decision on Sunday trading. It mentions the Beck family, a coroner’s inquest, and public statements on electric service connections. Market data from Dulgett’s indicates cattle trading and prices.
A special council meeting discussed building proposals and funding options. Key officials urged timely action as housing needs and available finance draw attention to potential advances and institutional support concerns.
Readers note erratic OCR producing unclear figures about dairy output and butter production. Despite fluctuations in milk intake and butter yield, overall production appears near steady with minor drops noted across the period. Details reference rates, tonnages, and factory figures, including taxes and district notes.
A fragmented report from Eyeota covers cinema showings and social happenings. Mentions Judy Holliday films, a Peter Pan style youth event, and local tournament plans, with scattered details on dates and venues. The notice includes references to residents travel to Canada, farm interests, and a Thursday gathering at a community hall.
In Gloucester Shire news dated 1944, the Dairymen’s Council invites shows and machine demonstrations by Singer Sewing Machine Co. representative J. Smith at Sugucrater. The notice covers repairs, service, and sales of sewing machines, with details about attendance, gear, and potential trade needs. The document blends event invites with supplier notes and local council sign-off.
An auction listing advertises the sale of a dairy farm at Bootawa covering about 39 acres with pasture and crop land. It notes the herd, a bull, and assorted dairy equipment to be sold, with the auction conducted by W. P. Easton & Sons in Wingham Brambach. The ad emphasizes good fences and proximity to Taree and Wingham.
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