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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1953
Page
2
Bell Belo and opticians listed for Friday from 7 pm to 8 pm. Gloucester Advocate notes the date as Tuesday June 9 1953.
Deputy leader Dr Shannon proposes an organized Sunday train tour from Sydney to Gloucester. Railway authorities are to consider the plan with support from Dr Alain Best May, noting May rainfall figures and a historical comparison. The Gloucester post records rainfall totals for May and references local theatre listings including Amesi Theatre's upcoming program. The death of Countess Elisabeth du Pont is noted with obituary details.
A coronation themed gathering at a local home featured Mr. and Mrs. Buttey and Mr. and Mrs. Laird among attendees. Midnight candles were lit while guests sang God Save the Queen. Poultry and pigeon show prizes were awarded by Mrs. Brown at Church Bur e, with local clubs announcing engagements and staff changes.
The readable text depicts a chaotic scene with a large crowd listening to national anthems and reacting to a performance mishap. It mentions band casting equipment, a conductor or participant named, and a sense of disruption during the moment, with notes of a mother figure and a significant turnout.
The article notes the retirement of Mr. Chaplin as head of Shire Division in Gloucestershire. It says applications for the post reached 44 428 and mentions the decision to appoint Chaplin previously approved by December’s council. Chaplin will oversee duties for Shyrara next September, with post-retirement plans in Sydney.
A garbled OCR note describes a Gloucester Shire Council meeting where references to George Washington recur. It mentions Mr Murray and Mr Morres, a Lew treen, and accusations of tomahwek action. The text is fragmentary and unclear but signals debate over local duties and names.
Fragmented text discusses corner block building policy and mentions individuals and organizations in unclear context. Core idea concerns policy on corner blocks and potential zoning or enforcement actions, with references to named people and places that are not fully legible.
Saturday results show Goucener chub Malley leading a field including J. Mudie G. Baton Garner J. Giddey S. Charlton W. duarda D. Beards A. Prot K Laira King. Handicap matches noted with pairings and upcoming events including India programme for weekend and McWeich Cup.
A notice lists a DRC Andrews event with Missionary action in Beot Ari Basler and a film evening at a local theater. It mentions a venue at a mall, a 7 40 pm start, and a separate concrete work tender invitation for Campbell's Engineering Works in Phillip Street, aiding Catholic fund.
Fragmented OCR text describes a sports event with teams Rams, possibly a match score 28 to 10, and mentions players like W Stephens, D Lyall, and others. Several names and times appear with unclear context, including references to Saturday activities and nominations, but details are obscured by garbled wording.
Fragmentary report from a rifle competition notes Jarrington hire car plan and spot checks. Mentions Wat Agaie, Gloucester Slave Gomme, and several shooters with scores like 37/40 and 63, 36/97. Mentions council consideration of Gh Bin lerberry and Company application to the Min.
A scrambled report notes a golf event with associates competing for a prize. The close results mention a winner with strong play and multiple players receiving mention. Names and specifics are garbled, but the tone indicates a local club match with emphasis on performance and forthcoming events.
A fragmented church notices list service times and locations. Geographical spread includes Charleston and Brugand churches with multiple services, ministers named such as George McLees and David May, and times ranging from early morning to evening.
Commercial Delgers's news service reports cattle pricing details at Wililebush with marked decreases and varied quotes for cows heifers yearlings and stock across multiple yards. The report lists locations and commodities with prices per 300 head and references markets and buyers across Thuraday and related markets.
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