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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1954
Page
2
Gloucester Advocate reports a chaotic show at the Commercial Hotel with misread signs and crowd disruptions. Competitions include rope and curbs, a hasty chase, and a promising but troubled weigh-in. prize money mentioned as twenty pounds.
Fragmented text describes housing ballot with dates and names garbled. Reads like plans or notices about allotment or completion dates. Mentions specific names and places in unclear form, lacking coherent actions or outcomes.
Four former Shire councillors will be awarded for service at a civic function set for April 9. The event, hosted by NSW Association executive members, will recognize long years of public service and present the awards to recipients including Mr. Sav Moore, Mr. Watson, and Laurie. The ceremony occurs at the School of Arts in Byting with high officials in attendance.
Read as a short-form notice the article outlines a new Farmers Advisory Committee meeting at a local farm. It lists participants from agricultural groups and municipal officials and notes the date time and venue to discuss policy and support for small farms and rural extension services.
A garden party and craft sale were held at a Cowper Street home to raise funds for the Guild. Members served tea, displayed garden and decorative items, and attracted local attendees. The afternoon featured a small market and a charity raffle, with proceeds aimed at supporting Guild activities.
Readable parts mention Gloucester and Pots and a date February building. The fragmentary text lists numbers like 160 and 38 45 and various codes such as W340 02 and Forbes 93/90. No clear event or outcome is established.
A fragmented notice announces a meeting of the CWA and ATL members on Thursday April 14 at 7:30. It calls for all members and intending members, with pay for April, and lists postings about positions including a manager. Also references a sale of an hour for sale in Lancoin, with details to be sent for inspection.
Berglea market reports show prices for bullocks cows yearlings and local exports. Rates quoted include 12875 for some cattle, 120 to 130 for Holter, 440 to 380 per 100 pounds, and 97 cents for Thurwing’s market. Various sellers such as A Laumars and Wincheams Cannon Ltd are listed with export figures and prices amid mixed demand.
A tentative notice notes Anna Stelle Braham plans a wedding to Min. CCE. Marquet and lists relatives and friends to thank for expressions of sympathy and florals, with thanks to Dr. Bork and Chacon. The message requests understanding and personal thanks from the family.
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