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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1953
Page
2
The program lists The Magnet as a supporting feature with Friday Saturday and Monday screenings. It promises moving humorous and dramatic scenes, including underwater commandos and "Saiageter's Gold" as part of the lineup.
Gloucester involvement in a village fundraising drive for the famine relief effort includes jam sales and bottle collections to support the council’s charity through August. Local schools Rookhura Upper Bownsaa and others join the event with buttons and stalls, while proceeds fund the apastle council and Boy Scouts.
A report from Sydney notes Mrs W Cummings of Vaucluse fractured her ankle after a sip and fall while shopping. A successful dance and supper party was held at Pendale Hall with prizes donated by local patrons. The event featured Bronden and Tre Stud performances. Mr Norm Willems won a towel set, with others receiving prizes. The guild thanks donors and volunteers including Mag Mayo and Brew, and local helpers from Cloucester and Middlebrook who aided at the door and in selling tickets.
In windy conditions at an amateur golf meet, Barlow edged Mudie and Eatall in a tight count back after 18 holes. The field saw close battles with Giddey and Smith also featuring strong play, while Corrigan impressed on handicap in tough winds. Next weekend’s program includes semi finals and Cup rounds.
Scores for A grade and B grade divisions are listed with names like Koales Music Walhe Surmye and Joy. Contenders from various clubs show point totals including 25 for Glen Baginn and 16 for Sunlde while events note readiness and upcoming dates. A planned program mentions Diets Cup Isa and Bobby Locke gulf with Wimbledon ties and race preparations. Work on washing and equipment will be done Saturday and Sunday with teams requested to attend.
The obituary notes the death of Max Saxon, occurred at Narra private hospital on Friday night. He was a longtime resident of upper Howiaun, in poor health for several months. Burial was in Gloucester cemetery with service led by Rector Nav. D.R Maky at St Eure Church of England, 4290. The family extends their sincere sympathy.
Dalgety News Service reports Homebush sales with mixed cattle values. Bulls and steers range around 110 to 138 with cows near 84 to 108. yearlings and calves show varied returns. Market notes indicate stable demand and limited change from prior periods.
Fragmentary OCR notes announce tenders for painting cottages and a related estate agent address. Mentions New Keath and Macquarie beat, with references to officials and a sale or bid process. Details are garbled but indicate opening rounds and deadline information lingering from a municipal notice.
Fragmentary notice from Gloucester shire authorities detailing enrolment procedures and dates. Mentions names such as Tarry Ni, Chaplin, and other local officials, with references to the year 1954 and procedural steps for enrolment decisions. The legibility is poor and multiple garbled phrases remain.
A Gloucester Pastures Protection Board notice to landholders urges vigorous cooperation in a rabbit eradication drive. The secretary cites habits of occupiers and widespread control measures during July August and September as key to favorable outcomes, emphasizing assets from myxomatosis work and district-wide efforts.
An Australian report notes a serious view on a turkey killing case involving a local man from Albany and others. The fragment mentions Patty Hasalian and John Billmors and references a theft or protection issue with unclear details.
A notice of a clearing sale at Noonans Flat, Gloucester County, listing Jersey cows, heifers, a draught mare, cows, a herd, dairy gear, cream canisters, and farm machinery with a public auction on 17th July 1961. Proceeds support the estate. viewing and light lunches available during the sale day in a historic parish setting.
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