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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1946
Page
2
Local eye care news notes visits by optometrists to D T McDonald and Sydney Ply with honours, PBMC, and Tandon mentioned. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but reference a 160k figure and a Thursday in July.
Police respond to hazardous materials situation linked to a raid on a local facility. Investigations focus on unleached compounds and potential explosive materials, with several witnesses examined and safety protocols enacted. No injuries reported, but authorities warn of possible penalties for breaches of regulations.
Messrs W Stanton and I stu represent the Cloucee tar Paria at the Church of Ix land Synod in Newcnatis which commences today The death occurred at Nin residence 27 Weirhelme Street Steathfield on Thursday May of Andrew Clarance Ciarriei We beck a member of the old Copeland family We extend our sympathy to the bereaved recipients
A detailed public carnival program outlines morning attractions at Glyucealor Park with races long jumps and various demonstrations. The event features entries from local youths and notable organizers including J Ke Mackay and 1 Wo Reoke with bands, church and cross terms, and a community committee coordinating games and performances.
The Beauty Director of Houomid and others explain ration book replacements for worn or damaged copies. Replacements aim to conserve time and prevent loss, as officials stress careful handling and fair access while avoiding unnecessary replacements.
Power link-up across the region lights up Kempeey and Kemp stynd, tying North Sonal eggttem aging to Southern avatenne fsndicated supply. Harold Welsh of Electric Light and Power Co, aged 27 years in service, heads the effort, guiding power transmission lines from Newcastle and Nymbokca to Kemp, with Kemp stynd set for eventual franchise takeover.
The Maytime Ball hosted by the Gloucester Krewe of United Royal Crowe Society featured a hearty supper with hot rolls and a variety of cakes. Music by Andersen's orchestra provided dancing while reports hailed the event as well attended and enjoyable, with a lively floor show and popular tunes enhancing the evening.
Fragmented OCR text notes shortages, storage issues, and supplier delays affecting a retail or manufacturing sector. References to public impact, warehousing, and production lines hint at a late 19th or early 20th century trade setting with mentions of shoes, theatres, and distribution dynamics. Names and places are obscured by garbled text.
The New York Times notes rich uranium presents, citing granite cones and rock formations containing one-fifth to one ounce per ton, with vast quantities available globally. It argues uranium could become as valuable as government assets if society harnesses atomic energy, downplaying exhaustion concerns.
A fragment describes a pygmy possum or feather-tailed glider found in a hollow. It notes features such as gliding membranes and a feather-like tail. The text references J. J. Constable and a book titled Furred Animals of Australia, with mentions of Wingham and Beuttam.
A clumsy OCR fragment shows a plea to the people of New South Wales for £25,000 to support disabled individuals. Donations are requested to be sent to the association secretary at 17 Bathurst Street Sydney.
Victory Day Carnival organizers invite serving and ex service personnel and the general public to join a procession of floats leaving the corner of Church and Hume streets at 10 am on Monday 10 June 1946 for Gloucester Park. The Gloucester Boys' Hand will be in attendance. All service personnel are asked to wear medals and ribbons. 4 Twicks, President. L. Prasee, Secretary.
The jumble stall at the carnival next Monday promises saleable goods at glow center park. Gates will be open for dawn to dusk with various stalls including items from Gond’s Wing and Arrowamnit appearing on the ground.
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