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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1952
Page
2
A fragmented notice from a Sydney based company lists a forthcoming election or appointment date for a local tax or civic office. The garbled text mentions times, locations, and several Australian city names, suggesting a formal scheduling or proclamation process linked to municipal governance.
The report lists a jumble of July 1952 events including rowing trials at 4h and a August meeting for Counts Akomen and local notices. Names such as Mrs Bille and Glen appear amid scattered references to boxing, baby plans, and school programs, all described in a dated, fragmented style.
An obituary notes the passing of Mrs. Annie Hopkins at 68, with family members in Dungog and Wetbout Huppe reflecting on her life. The page records various local events, injuries from a recent incident, and a scattered mix of sports and community updates including names like Shaw, Taylor, and Merony, tied to Melly and Glouenalen branches and a center session.
In a tense boxing card, Geale extended a ten round bout to a KO victory. Dudley showed grit but Geale’s power prevailed, landing combinations and driving Dudley into trouble. The clash featured exchanges at close range with Geale pressing the attack and controlling the pace.
Fragmentary report describes Thorpe suffering an injury after a night event. It mentions Trevor Biga, Roy, and Trudy, with Thorpe entering hospital for care. The piece references rankings and upcoming fights, noting Australian contenders.
Commercial notices report Monday sales and prices for cattle and livestock. Market participants include Winehoombe Carson and Kaxnebush with mixed quality lots. Prices shown: cows 108 per 100 pounds, best sellers 1407, Rabie 483, Swangsha 4307, various consignments and trucking details noted.
Severe storms flood districts around Issiney on March 31 causing widespread damage. Rivers like Macquarie overflow driving families from homes as crops suffer and property losses mount. Estimates run into hundreds of thousands with many growers hardest hit.
The Central Nowt Cows plans a meeting at Aegapens on August 6 to discuss fall varsity golf. Readers are urged to tune in for the event and the day’s pairings include Mrs Woolfont versus Mrs Te Sintt Mw and Rinlenart against New Wratten.
Tennis notes outline a tournament draw with players Carinya Eenbhits Reda Cotte aerioguan Reverve Alveithuret Pinneets Sunnyaide Toluties Wauderove Gangat Batvilie Wilden and matches in B Grade involving Johnsens rover Waukivory Hiawatha Barrington Ly plus venue and round details.
Sunday services are listed across multiple parishes including England Chyrcester Upper Bowmin Zan and Rockhurst with varied times. The schedule includes evening worship, family services, and ministerial activities led by local pastors at multiple venues.
Nominations are invited for a committee of Clearwater Baldies Thun with a meeting set for Tuesday 13th Aug. Nominations for financial or chair- like roles are invited. All nominations must be submitted to the Secretary. Committee will continue members from Gloucester and include Woodward and Arthur Secret.
A terse notice appears seeking a rental in Gloucester. The text is brief and fragmented, offering no names, dates, or contact details.
A partial, garbled OCR fragment references an advocate and request for attention, mentioning two or more sources and a ceremony or feature, with unclear names and dates. The text is non-cohesive and includes stray phrases about an artery, centinle, and reenactment language.
An official notice announces the compilation of the supplementary list of electors for Gloucester. It lists polling areas and offices, names of riding divisions, enrolment requirements, and where to obtain further information from Gloucester offices. The document cites dates, chairpersons, and contact points for inquiry.
In memoriam for Pheney and loved ones, long farewell and peace, July. Our hearts remember a mother, father, siblings, and John. We recall distant days, and the warmth of family ties.
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