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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 20, 1952
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text shows firm names Akck & McDonald of Sydney with unspecified legal or advertising notice. Mentions a Commercial Hotel consult, possible address or contact, and a phone reference. Details are garbled but indicate a local business notice or notice to creditors.
Police warn residents about theft and arson risks in vegetable gardens and public areas. Offenders face punishment and possible confiscation of crackers and other items. readers urged to help curb rowdy behavior near petrol and oil storage. Community programs promote safety and responsible conduct while a feature on local poultry shows highlights winners and commendations.
Personal notices report Mr and Mrs Oliver awarding at Harvay Street with June return for a pending event involving family members including Nir wishes Garand of Gardin Lane Gloucester. Mary Lauighter enters service while nursing duties at Ryde Clutriet Moapitat are noted. Keaduako holiday arrangements discussed with Mr Fred Hine proprietor of Cundietown.
Gloucester Firsts secured a narrow victory against Railway, 10-9, in a low standard scrimmage marked by strong rucks and a decisive late try. Tull led Gloucester with a converted try and dominated early, while Swinton and Ping contributed critical points for Railway, but Gloucester held on to claim the win.
The Gloucester Hospital controversy centers on the advice of officials and the Government Architect regarding a proposed prefabricated nit project. Officials weigh whether funds and commitments align with a sound financial posture while ensuring patient care and facility readiness.
Golf Gossip reports the Fulton Cup second round run Sunday at Radnor with four players in strong contention for the title. Leaders include Wat Carney and Deane, while Garner trails as the field narrows to the final round next May. The course produced a near perfect day, with Street winning the par event and a request to keep certain details private.
Fragmented note lists golf associates and players for a near complete schedule. Mentions Locke Cup rounds, dates, and several named players and wives. text is garbled with names and placements, but indicates matches and attendees in Sydney.
The May 26 schedule lists multiple church services across Ringland and surrounding parishes. Rector Datla King oversees Mookhorst events with morning gatherings and evening prayers led by Rev. McLean and Pastor Beard at various manses and chapels.
Tenderers invited for a weekly mail collection and delivery service on Canvey Island from July 1955. Service covers Barrington and Bele ton via twice weekly rounds with standard duties and requires performance of required forms. Competition details and terms available from the Superintendent Postal Services, Sydney, or District Postal Depot Maitland.
Fragmentary notes describe an agate brooch auction led by an auctioneer at Barrington Street near Gloucester. Names of participants and locations are unclear, but the entry references a keepsake item and a possible award or prize in connection with the sale.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person and family context but lacks clear event, date, place, or identifiable organizations to establish a factual news item with names, dates, or outcomes. The readable bits reference a spouse or family but do not provide a complete report suitable for a traditional card headline.
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