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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1946
Page
2
A fragmented report notes government subsidy and wage adjustments from June 1 to December 3, detailing payments, bonuses, and duties related to agricultural support. It references Red Cross donations, theatre previews, and local contest results, with encounters at Barrington, Waukivale, and Macleay areas. The items include charity raffles, fundraisers, and political notes tied to Western Candidacy events and community activities.
Fragmentary notes reveal a festive event titled the Winter One Day Carnival featuring local figures Fate foremaps and Saint Sant. The scene mentions hosts, guests, and a parade with hints of a program including speakers such as Suharto and Shania. Ambiguous lines reference venues in Dungog and Alre and a myriad of attendees.
The Navy reports progress on a ram jet design named the Flying Stovepipe, claiming a potential 3,000 horsepower and the ability to power aircraft at speeds around 41,900 feet per hour. Prototype development and future tests near Dool Jima are mentioned with hourly launch plans.
Public Victory Day celebration in Gloucester featured a colorful procession along Sheafkin Street to Glon eater Park. Festivities included a gay carnival, student floats, and community singing with fireworks and bonfires. the day closed with sports and turning out crowds.
In a Gloucester Police Court session last night and this morning the court fined 24 year old laborer Jamen Hedges for indecent language heard near Hordesdale Mall. James Wenning of Gloucester pleaded guilty to driving an unlicensed motorcycle on Church Street in March and was fined with costs. Bertram Saxby’s application for a collector's licence was refused by the Pet.
The fragment shows a family thanks and memorial notices for relatives in Ward's River and nearby areas. It lists multiple names such as J Hobinson and WRATTEN family members, remembering fathers, grandfathers, and uncles who died on June dates across decades, with expressions of love from wives, children, and siblings.
Notes detail dances and fundraisers for RSL campaigns with Miss Jean Shute. Slade's Orchestra to play, door prize for winner, and bus service to the venues. A grand dance at Gangat postponed due to tickets and sales issues. other events include Forbesdale meet and Gloucester Mothers Club tournament on the Park court with afternoon tea at Mrs Fox's residence.
A fragmented notice lists church services across Barerington Heatherdale Gloucester Unvergordon Stratford Stroud and nearby areas. It mentions Anglican Presbyterian Congregational and Baptist services with times such as 7 pm 11 am 2 30 pm and 8 80 pm across multiple locations including N Lynfora Smith Craven Creek Copaland and Upper Barrington with several names and titles.
A lost item notice offers a reward for the recovery of two packs of cigarette papers lost near Forbepdale. Minder contact Garner's.
W. C. Ridgeway issues a trespass warning prohibiting any form of entry on the Mt Mogran Creek property after a stated date. Offenders will be prosecuted without regard to person or status. Lott: Ma, 1946.
A notice inviting readers to visit Gloucester from Thursday July 4 in the morning to Friday July 8 at 10 10 am. The event or consultation may be conducted at the Commercial Hotel.
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