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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1945
Page
2
Local optometrists Jack and McDonald of Syaney Pty. Tamied Optometrists and Opticians visit Gloucester on Thursday September and Friday September 7 pm to 10 am. Officials urge suitable attire and warn attendees to arrive early for demonstration hours.
Fragment shows a wartime notice about a soldier's death and a related inquiry. Mentions Rev. Chaomy Sith, Army matters, and a request to roll calls with references to prisoners and authorities. Also notes public events and social notices in the same column.
A garbled wartime dispatch notes American air power as more than 1,000 airmen in the Pacific and a focus on Super Fortresses. It mentions General of the Army Air Forces and upcoming operations against Japan, with references to air missions, tonnage, and lessons from past actions. Also lists a court scene charging Tex Morton and Lance Kiethorpe with a serious offense and remand for July 31.
Fragments mention residents from Sydney to Taree and Gloucester visiting or staying in hotels and private homes. Names include Mire G2 J Beaton Mrs. Mute and Mr. Yates, with references to holidays, birthdays, and farewell gatherings. Local travelers visit Newcastle Manly river area and Cowper.
Obituary notice for Mrs Annie McClune who died today at Glowcester aged 45. She hailed from the Western district and owned a shop in Giigondra. Survived by three sons Robert Sacure Roy and a daughter Mrs Highfield. Funeral at Glowcester cemetery Thursday after service at the Methodist Church with Rev Linford Smith officiating.
The Younger Bat will host a dance at Wie School of Atta tomorrow with a Mothers' Day event in the Magestic Theatre on Tuesday. A party and dance is planned at Barrington Hall Friday and August 10. prizes 10 in order for Indian and gentas. Sindes abahesty will provide music. A bazaar dance is set for Forbondate Hall Thursday 20th August with a grand ball on 8th September. A Copeland dance is scheduled for Tuesday 28th August.
War Chest appeal lists donors including Mr and Mrs Moor, M6 Mins, FM Auge, Le Shean, Angus Beaton, Mrs de Mua N, Alex NMilor, John Martin and Meswan. Treasurer notes total subscriptions around £7 with unions and officials to confirm sums. Secretaries and county clerks advise on obtaining the book of names for records.
Fragmentary London dispatch describes campaign concerns and prices, mentioning Lomngs and Nussies in unclear terms. Quotation from Manchester references Amvtiag and Behrmall with a term Guirdium, suggesting market or political context but lacking clear facts or events.
The Gloucester Shire Council applies to the Public Trustee to sell the overdue land tax in Gloucester area. Agnes Maud Brown of Maitland and Thomas Carlin of Sydney are named as liable for rates 30 pounds 9 shillings and 100 pounds 18 shillings respectively. Public Trustee sale at Glewase er School of Arts on September 15 at 1:30 pm conducted by Ws Hi Sparke.
Fragments of memorial messages express sympathy for Darey who died accidentally in 196, with dedications from family including Walker, Joan, Kevin, Clift, Dot, Bolen, Bor, Colin, Keith, Marie, Brey, and others. The notes honor his memory and say he remains in their hearts though the text is garbled.
Advocate accounts show outstanding balances and subscribers are urged to give their security attention. Subscriptions two years or more in arrears will be continued until 2048 without further notice, unless temporary arrangements are made for settlement of accounts before that date.
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