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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1947
Page
2
Optometrists visit listed with timings from Thursday September to Friday September. Names include Di McDorw, Holowre, and Sylney Pry Limited. Event covers optometry and optical services at the Coimierviat Mates venue.
Fragmented OCR blends names, places, and events including Gloucester, Luxer Worth, and a golf Associates page. It mentions Burgeons of the era, including Warren, Ran Leno, Preston Foster, and Signe Haass. The text hints at a polo or bowling theme, a public arena, and a competition schedule with dates and venues unclear.
A fragmentary report notes 839 cattle railed at Gloucester with references to Yarrowitch and nearby stations. Mentions of traders and handlers, with scattered place names including Bogan Gate, Yankalbie, and Wagga, suggest a disrupted cattle movement event and related local reactions.
William Herbert Martin died after a long illness at his Stratford home. He was 90 years old and formerly worked as a factory worker in Glencoe. The funeral service will be held at the local church with interment in the MeUrodun portion. He was a respected member of the community and will be remembered for his quiet, helpful nature.
Government committee plans to cap railways losses around £7000 and considers further increases in freight and fares. Treasurer Mrs Cliveyn and other officials assess impact on communities and schedule actions to meet expected deficits.
Red Cross Society aid efforts faced disruption as patrons and volunteers scrambled to locate resources. A chaotic scene unfolded with unclear leadership and stalled operations, though relief work continued under the guidance of a named organizer amid strained conditions.
Annual meeting announced for Monday August 4 at T pm. BD Lyall from GE to chair proceedings with a brief agenda and standard formalities.
Notice of council registration for erection of two public gates in Gloucester with objections due within 35 days. Includes details on parcels from 800 to 1100 acres at annual rents from about £158 to £178, and sale of belongings. Names Harry Chaplin Shire Officer and local officials.
Personal notice reports Mrs Vie West of Barrington Street undergoing a major operation at Nasraseeesny Hospital around year end. The brief item confirms the surgery but provides no further medical details or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR lists church services across Gloucester and nearby parishes with mentions of pastors and locations. Notable entries reference Shute of England Gloucester Bowiton arm Craven 3 Gloucamr David Rtgs Feenton Proahyterion and Bishop roles, with scattered names such as Pastor TC Ban Aupist Hh Rev 8 Le mith and Copeland.
A large turnout fills the poultry show with numerous exhibitors and birds in cages. Officials report strong participation from local farms and regional fanciers, with judges assessing multiple breeds and categories amid a bustling exhibition hall.
The Gloucester sub-branch will hold its monthly meeting in the Beheal of Arte on Friday next in August. The executive meeting will be held at 4 game. Members are requested to stand. SignedSL Praber, Secretary.
Fragmentary obituary notice mentions names Panay and Erendeniarn with garbled text about death in a garden setting. The readable portions indicate a memorial brief with uncertain fragmentary details about the deceased.
It is unclear text resembling financial notes or statements for a quarter ended. The fragment mentions names Sheree and Se and references to accounting or reports but lacks coherent facts or dates. The readable bits do not establish concrete events or outcomes.
An old market list itemizes many fruits vegetables and staples with prices and weights. Includes apples oranges pears lemons bananas and greens with figures like 94 lb for tomatoes 2/-, apples 31/8 de, oranges 1 die, lettuce prices and several bulk items. Also mentions peanut butter and other pantry goods with scattered numbers and vendor names.
A local couple plans an interview with Win SOPPENMAGES, proprietor of Tell mir Residential Speer, as part of a for fer arrangement.
A sharefarmer is sought for a dairy farm at Glen Advan situated 3 miles from Ghar caster and 14 miles from Porbendale School. The holding comprises 241 acres, 19 of which are broken with trees. The farm is capable of high production with efficient management. An average of 48 cows are milked by a few fine cows. Factory returns for the financial year 30/0/41. Terms available for prospective farmers with early inspection invited.
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