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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1947
Page
2
A notice for an optometrist visit lists DOL McDone and partners Honours FEAMC London Webster Jack & McDonald Sydney. It schedules consultations at the Commercial Hotel on Thursday July 10 from 9 am to 5 pm and Friday July 11 from 9 am to 10 am, with possible new patients welcome.
The death occurred at 73 after years of ill health. He grew increasingly sick before being rushed to Narrawerma Hospital, where he died. Funeral at St Paul’s, England, with interment in the C of E section of Gloucester mone tery. Rev D R May officiated. Local sympathy extended to the bereaved. Diocesan Centenary services announced for Gloucester, with the Bishop of Grafton presiding, and a thanks-giving sermon. Donations acknowledged for the Diggers Carnival on King’s Birthday. Various local donors listed. Gloucester camping reserve at Tuncurry promoted as popular for holidaymakers, run by Jack Daath and praised by locals. Vic Patrick boxing visit postponed. training pressures cited. Maitland Poultry Show highlights include Mr Ler Relf’s wins with top prizes for white and leghorn varieties.
Competitions in the Diggers Carnival concluded with Mrs. A. T. Shepherd taking the rug donated by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hicks. Mr. AT. Stephen won the £5 open order and Mr. Jock Hered won the wake donation from Mr. A. R. Smith.
Gloucester 1st Grade lineup Beaton Gallagher Milne McGuire Buchan Giddery Edwards Rede Sheriff Allen Middlebrook West McRae. Reserves include Yates Chaumont Berry Wilson Robertson Watts and Jagers. Gloucester Qo Gruie Berry Druhan O'Brien Flinn Wilson. Reserves Ferguson Drewe Yates Doda.
Local items report numerous hospital notices including patients at Narraweema and Roma Private Hospitals, births and operations. Names mentioned include Mise Pat Brnonell, Mrs Page and daughter Gloria, Mr. Clarrie Wilkinson and family, Nancy Veark, Mr Gordon McGregor, Mrs Herb Maddie, Mrs J Christenson, Marie Hagan, Mr Fo Wenham, Mrs Mick Watts, Bartars Murray, and porter Fitepatrick. Military veteran Charlie served in Egypt Palestine and Syria in WWI.
A heavy turnout at Campbells Hill sale and the Maitland cattle sale saw keen competition for good trade cattle with firm values for top stock. Best bullocks to 24 13s 4d. cows up to 15 18s. vealers to 17s. calves light, price range wide with weights and descriptions noted.
The Junior Farmers Council of New South Wales disputes claims about the movement’s origins on the Macleay and Glen Annes, noting the birthday would be celebrated in 1449. Secretary records point to the Macleay movement arising years later, with officials offering to help organize events if requested.
A brief item notes Woods claims a new peppermint cure rapidly ends coughs and colds. The report presents marketing claim without clinical data and cites no independent verification.
Dr. Roland Wilson notes census data will better reflect birth rates and housing conditions, stressing accurate completion of new questions on children, marriage duration, dwelling facilities, and migration impacts. Census collection will involve ships, trains, planes, and camps with specific counting rules for travelers and temporary dwellings.
In this church note Derrick Cuthbert urges Christians to act as parachutes keeping others from falling into sin. He cites scripture on falling and urges offerings of kind words to help others regain footing and move toward goodness through Jesus guidance.
Church of England services listed for Gloucester with The Lord Bishop of Graf ton officiating in Barrington and Rector David R May at Gloucester. Presbyterian service at Gloucester with Rev H A Shaw, Methodist services at Gloucester Stratford and Fev W D O'Reilly, Home Mission Deputation. Stroud Baptist Church schedule includes Strowd at 11 and Craven at 3 with Stratford at 7. Monday the 30th Stroud Road 7 led by Rev G W Wilpon.
A reflective piece invites readers to Gloucester and Barrington area to view a valley praised for its Scottish heritage. It recalls the 1837 voyage of immigrants aboard the Midlothian, describes the valley's scenery and rural life, and honors the pioneer families with a June 2 1947 date signature.
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