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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 24, 1949
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR note mentioning D2 Meme eight point zero Tonga SMC London Wehasey Indi sonata Optttane Gloucester. Reads like a patch of catalog or clipping with scattered names and an address line.
A detailed list outlines proposed road works including Latimanes to Bunda 62,000 and Barrington A Road reconstruction with associated damage and costs. Other items mention Buckett's Pend, River Croven Plats, and Muivory Road, totaling 19200. The document notes completion of works, local timing, and references to departmental authorization and public works planning.
A 1943 May calendar lists a church dance night at Mt Bog with a reception and orchestra, a charity ambulance talk, and a June nominating show at Gloucester Avenue. Also noted are Catholic ball plans and Majestic Theatre film lineups with star Margaret Ladkeworld and a grand concert at the Majestic Theatre with Des Delaney as compere.
A brief item describes a claimed peppermint remedy marketed under the names Caugas and Colde Woods. The notice suggests instant relief but provides no medical claims or supporting evidence.
A garbled Melbourne style notice recalls a Sydney political scene with mentions of May Day Empire events, a Gloucester connection, and a candidate in a local electorate. The fragment references Mr E Street of Caledonian Street, Bentley, and Dr Piniay as district figures amid a shadow of court activity and social ties.
Sunday schedule lists two matches at Cloweeter Parken with teams labeled Saint and Kaya. The report is fragmented but indicates games and a local venue, suggesting a park event recap or notice.
Gloucester beat Taree 4 3 in a hard fought match. Simmonds scored for Gloucester with Sheritt and Griffin missing late chances as the home side pressed. Final score 4 to 3 in a youthful, physical game noted for penalties and strong defense.
The report outlines a £12,840 Electricity Loan Programme with an estimated total cost of £12,840. It notes a proposed expenditure of £5.83 and indicates the plan was presented to the Department of Local Government and Public Works for borrowing approval by the council. The document references Upper Avon Rural and Lower Bar Fitgon areas and a regional meeting led by the Electric ???.
A confused report from Hunter River district farmers meeting at Raymond Terrace discusses rabbits and paspalum as major pests. Attendees reference authorities and Crown lands, with mentions of Mr Blanton Gloucester and Mr Ralston, and debate on eradication methods and potential shifts in farming practices amid an uncertain regulatory backdrop.
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