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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1947
Page
2
A compact note from the Gloucester Advocate highlights events and notices on a Tuesday in November 1947. Names, places, and local actions appear in a brief yet worded snapshot typical of the era's small‑town paper.
An eclectic mix of cinema and boxing notes fills the page. A mystery drama headlines the Majestic Theatre program alongside a musical feature and other film offerings. The feature includes a Durangoid character in a sensational Western action tied to Wednesday night’s news reel.
Snippet appears to record personal names and events with unclear context. It mentions individuals including Joly Dito and Lay Heane, a general event at a hospital, and a weekend gathering with various names. specifics are obscured by garbled OCR.
Report on recent local government elections with congratulations in Gloucester and discussion of proportional representation. Mentions Mrs L Bimacher returning to Gloucester and reference to Sirniford council, Guiey line, and plans to introduce proportional representation in Parliament at a future date. Notes figures and costs in local context and mentions candidates and electors.
An obituary notices Ye We Weir, aged around 80, with details of his life and roles in local governance. It notes his long service in the Gloucester Shire area, his work in land matters, and his involvement in local council and public works. Survivors include relatives in Denman and Newsaille. Burial was at St Andrew Presbyterian Church in the Gleyston area.
The bazaar features novelty dolls including Marga and Lonette Moredanut, Grace Facley and others, plus a tennis tournament won by Men From BtterL with Aira South Reston second. Nola Britten won the ladies event. Numerous donations from community members supported prizes and exhibits such as pottery panels, bed quilts, and baked goods.
A jumbled report describes a Gloucester incident involving a party at night injuring several people. Names such as Dartingsurat and Dr Clannan appear amid scattered details about a car crash, hospital care, and police involvement.
Fragmented notes mention cricket, civic reception, and a Saturday evening dance. Names like Smithy Lek Aukins and Hoxaon appear among scattered references. Competition matches and grade games are planned for November with B grade possibly finishing season later if needed.
An OCR damaged fragment describes a rifle shooting event tied to a competition named Seewidone or similar. It mentions rapid fire at 300 game, participants with aliases or initials, and many unreadable details. The text is garbled, with numerous mis-spellings and stray numbers, but indicates a shooting meetup with times around 3 PM and 9 AM and references to Campell, Pariah, and others in a sports context.
Tenders are invited for the purchase of a weatherboard cottage erected on portion 56 Rear Tra Gardens Pasian hi Fem Reena. Publication lists the event date and contact details for submitting bids, with emphasis on removal from the site and compliance with local tender procedures.
Fragmentary text asks for a person titled Ellie Girt to perform general duties in a modern home. The garbled page includes phrases about duties, a reply rating, age, and experience, but specifics are unclear. No clear names, dates, or concrete actions emerge.
In loving memory of Mervin Beary Drowne dated November 10 1996. Godly Greatest Gift remains with us as a cherished remembrance. Taserten Dy ArUAUF, Rares, Wel, and Bonnie issue this note to honor his memory.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a notice from a parish about logging jobs and required fees. It mentions a church and local authorities in the Shire of Glougcester with bids and tender language. The readable fragments indicate a logistics or contract ad for log haulage with references to contractors and a municipal area.
Notice announces triennial election of councillors under Local Government Act. Nomination day November 14 1947 and election day December 6 1947. Nominations must be delivered by November 9. Returning Officer seeks candidates with written nominations and witness attestation.
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