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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1948
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes mention optometrists and a local council event with names Mcfionald and McDorald. The text hints at a Friday meeting and potential rebates or motion items, but details are unclear.
The March nineteenth issue discusses council meetings on charge rates and town improvements, notes on the benefits of line cultivation from Bowman Farm, and reports on rail and postal disruptions in Queensland. It also covers the Brisbane workers strike, holiday arrangements, and a national wage review with figures for comparison.
A fragmentary recap notes Manning leading 18 to 3 with efforts by Reepey and the Macolwan team. Mentions players such as Perot, Brown, Britane, and others across group play with references to field positions and late minutes.
A farewell and presentation event announced for 8 pm at APUL in 1945. The notice invites attendees and references Mr and Mrs OA, Mrs Fea Smith, and Mr Mire OA. The message is cordial and mentions a senior circuit steward, RADFORD.
A torn OCR notice from Gloucester outlines a Tuesday meeting about a local football committee. It mentions St. Thomas home, a March date, and calls to send members to attend the session chaired by a local official to discuss planning and oversight.
Gloucester Park Tennis Club schedules its annual meeting at Be School of Arts on Thursday in April at 1 30 pm. Hon Secretary announces details for members, with Beville listed as the location marker.
Poorly legible draft describes Gloucester football calendar with Easter Monday practice at Tanee and a series of upcoming trials. Group A to select squad at Tater on April 40. Dock land Workvra vs Newcastle options. Livy Park game planned. June Cup and Eggteston tied events referenced for Port Macquarie and others.
Parliament considers a Local Government Bill amending the 1819 AuthorwervoRt Act to extend council powers, including rate setting, building memorials, and electricity regulation in New South Wales. The measure aims to transfer more authority to councils while addressing rates, costs, and government oversight.
Owing to the rise in production costs the Advocate subscription rates will increase. New quarterly charges apply for daily, postage and booking. Advance payments schedule listed. Also a dividend notice from New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory details creditors to file proofs by April 23 and eligibility to receive payment.
The HL and P Association UADIRS Auxiliary announces a meeting in the School of Arts on Thursday April 1 at 3 pm. All members honorary members and supporters are cordially invited to attend. Arrow-smith president Ross honorary secretary.
The Gloucester Central School holds its annual meeting on Thursday at 7:45. Attendants will review the annual report, balance sheet, and elect officers for the coming year. Member attendance urged.
Personal notices report congratulatory messages for Rav and Bre N L Braith and Jem my and Mra A Blosther on events at the Methodist Church of Thursday. Visitors include Royal Show officials and buyers at the Stud cattle sale. A hospital birth notices list Beverley Shin and others, with congratulations. The Gloucanter Payenta wid Citiseny Association annual meeting is set for Thursday April, electing office bearers and rallying ladies to support the committee.
A garbled OCR style fragment mentions a future withdrawal, armed actions, and a tribunal related to a transporter service. It includes unclear references to a public carrier, a national court, and a pending deal or death of a named figure.
Tenders close with the undersigned on 2nd April for frame and erection tasks at Port Macquarie. Specifications referenced include timber framed works at the ambulance station area. Superintendent and secretary signatories confirm details and submission requirements.
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