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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 07, 1946
Page
3
The Railway Department in South Wales seeks durable skilled workers for maintenance roles amid increased traffic. Many seek permanent posts. temporary hires may later transfer to carpentry, road gangs, or machine inspection. Immediate placements at facilities in Gloucester and surrounding areas are noted, with detailed arrangements to follow.
The opening day at Burd on 28th April featured mixed foursomes and a lively entry from Gloucester. Notable performances included Ben Vinten as partner to Mrs Street in a handicap event, with Mr. Chariton and Miss Biddlebrook among the local competitors. The club praised Tom Charles for the opening arrangements and thanked Mr. Street for organizing a busy, if uneven, social and competitive schedule.
Fragmented notes show several bowling results and player pairings. Names include Smitt, Woolward, Beattie, Hough Yon, Kirk, Rye, Woodward, Boorer, Andrews, Carolan, Domb king, Gorman, Fitzgerald, Monro, Laurence, and McIntosh. Mentions a visit from Waratay Chinv and pending ranking updates amid unclear weather.
The usual pig and calf salon is planned for Thursday next at My Richards and Towers Bullahdelah. They host a monthly cattle sale at Bullahdelah Showground on Wednesday May 8 offering 200 head. Gloucester events include a 11 am May 1 sale at Messrs W FE Ger Pty Ltd and Torin conjunction. A land sale near Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital Committee is slated for about 3 acres at the southwest corner of Golf Links. Sparke (Ger) Pty Ltd announces a special cattle sale at Gloucester Sheep Yard on Tuesday May 28.
A fragmented report describes Dungog’s hard fought win over Gloucester with players like Jack and Vince noted for key moments. The match featured strong defense from Dungog and persistent pressure from Gloucester, while officials and linesmen, including Moser B Webber and Yates, managed a crowded afternoon crowd.
A new Wie Range Velms store opens in ANTPEING offering crochet items and knit accessories. Highlights include Chad Daphne triple twist patterns, 3D lens options, and sunlit crochet samples. Local vendors announce special launch week discounts and demonstrations.
A list of church services across Gloucester and surrounding areas for May 17 includes the Church of England at Gloucester and Tugrabakh with evening masses, Presbyterian Gloucester Youth and Mother’s Day services, Methodist Gloucester with Young People at Waukivory Hall, Congregational Craven Platea and Upper Bowman services, Stroud District Baptist Church meetings at Briatford Ward’s River and Stroud Road, Free Presbyterian Lower Barrington, and a nationwide Undenominational Monthly Gospel Meeting at Behoot of Arta.
A historical note reports Por Cheet Colds taking Woods Great Peppermint Cure, highlighting a medicinal remedy claim amid period health discourse.
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