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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1946
Page
2
A garbled OCR filled with scattered names places and topics mentions Kempsey St Joshi ns at SFO exam and fire prevention week. The text references a cabinet decision a trotting horse meeting and funding for bush fire prevention with government promises to cover costs.
Local bowls report notes a district pennant match setup between teams from Taree and nearby clubs with players including Antrews Adare Kendall and Laws among others. Gloucester and Bowman figures dominate the cricket update, detailing standings, upcoming fixtures, and player form with names like Lasti Brithtoth Wratten and Berry highlighted amid forecasts of strong weekly rivalries.
The page lists births and engagements across multiple families with names like Mrs Bill Atkins and Mrs Jane, noting hospital births at Roma Private Hospital and Maimed family events. It also mentions a civic event, a Presbyterian Auxiliary function, and a wedding party in Manly with attendees from Sydney and regional areas.
A description details veldt grass sown from a single seed on Mr. Gebe Bnive Katoonda SA property, estimating 1000 stakes from a stool. The crop is valued as fodder equal to lucerne, with notes on marginal drift sand country. Billiea farms 1500 acres with 00 fat sheep to demonstrate feed potential and mentions high value seed from South Africa.
Gloucester dairy men plan a meeting at the Bhool of Arta in Gloucester on November seventh at 7:30 PM. Officials from the Dairymen's Mile Zone Council will attend to discuss the petition and outlook for the association. Dunkin Dairymen will be present to explain aims and encourage attendance and interest from members.
Found a fragmentary notice in Gloucester referencing an article of underclothing and a claimant in relation to an Advocate Office. The readable text urges contacting the Advocate Office for information on the item and its ownership.
Gloucenter area fruit seller F. W. Taylor offers oranges for delivery anywhere in town. Prices listed as 13 per case with about 18 chosen. Contact Copeland at phone 3 for orders.
A remembrance note from Wonnie Barry and Wendy honors Merv with a heartfelt message for the November date and the gift of memory. The short tribute reflects family affection and the enduring impact of a cherished father and husband.
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