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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1948
Page
2
Unclear fragments mention optometrists visit and a London based event. Names include McDane and McDonald with references to FECA Honours PEALC and British institutions. Gloucester set for Friday March 6 with a commerce notice and general minor preparations noted.
Local items include St Patrick’s concert plans with Mrs Sciacca and dancers, a Gloucester youth concert preview, and Patrick’s Day events. Also noted are Western racing meetings at Wingham, government moves in Europe, and preparations for butter price auctions with export aims.
A corropennent reports on Gloucester events including a police court hearing for alleged drunkenness on Caron Street and a council debate over street stalls and collections. The piece also honors NSW Red Cross figures, noting Alderman Bertheot and Mr Blythe for wartime welfare work and rehabilitation efforts.
Taree court items report multiple sentences including Eugene Cater jailed for theft and deception with 70 days to 12 months terms. Final defendants include Solwara Calin Furles and George More involved in cheque fraud and burglary cases. Gloucester witnesses reference bullock removal and asset claims in a Taree Quarter Sessions session.
Gloucester and Barrington prepare for the final of a three match Grade knockout contest with Barrington set to face Gloucester at Gloucester on Saturday. The draw for Sundays games lists Barrington vs Gloucester with a Stratford bye and a Sunday match featuring Gloucester district versus a team from SM Gaon or Hintart wicker.
Fragmented obituary style notes list several local residents and visitors with partial names and addresses. Mentions include Mrs. W. C. Bighfield of Queen Street, a patient at Narrawaem Hospital, and Melchert, timekeeper, among others. The text references hospital admissions, discharges, and a Methodist center conference in Sydney with Rev. Gi Johnson presiding.
A government notice outlines a war service land settlement program inviting applicants for blocks near Wallsbadal and nearby areas. It notes parcel sizes of 1448 acres in various tracts and indicates availability through crown agents or the Department of Lands and Brae with lodging options in Apache and Tamvrost regions during the stated period.
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