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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 23, 1948
Page
2
Partial readable OCR notes a Friday January event in Worcester with trains to a market area. Mentions Strert and Parisi Pry Ltd and a street intersection. Details are garbled, but activity centers on travel and a local business district gathering.
A fragmented obituary page records the death of Mr Robert Wilken at 76 with funeral details and a eulogy noting his pioneering family ties and service in the Presbyterian Church. The notice mentions interment at Booral cemetery and references local figures and community events around Neves and Cann Tehete.
A union meeting at the Gloucester dairy cooperative drew heated remarks from farmers and officials about milk prices and regulation. Attendees demanded action as concerns over pricing, supply, and farm viability surfaced amid local governance debate.
A police investigation is underway into a death linked to a chaotic scene at Campero Barracks. Reports mention a tased individual and possible medical complications leading to the victim’s death at Manning Hospital. Authorities refer to a government inquiry and planned toxicology analyses.
A damaged OCR text outlines a health related notice or order concerning Gloucester. It references inspections, housing condition concerns, and potential actions to remedy conditions. Names, dates, and specific entities are unreadable in the fragment. The readable parts indicate public health enforcement and property condition evaluation.
The article describes a fragmented plan by Communes to launch their own movement and form provisional executive bodies. It notes internal factions, regional branches, and the aim to preserve leadership while avoiding public disclosure. The piece cites figures linked to the Returnet Reldieat angus and Ken Bob in a tone resembling the Press Organ.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses alleged actions and defenses, mentioning Mr Soman MILK and a Salone song, with references to environment, taxation, and legal considerations. Details are unclear, but multiple names and places appear amid distorted phrases and quoted passages.
A fragmented report notes Red Cross society proceedings with votes for a Christmas beer fringe event and fundraising plans. It mentions a donation push, approval of a monetary measure, and proposed purchases including glasses for use at an event. The text is garbled but centers on charity meeting actions and safety concerns.
The memo lists players for Gloucester district cricket, noting Lawrie and Atrowamith among others and indicating a match against Bungo on Wednesday 1st December. Interested players in Barrington are asked to contact Mr. Von Kutewell immediately as the team is to be announced by Friday.
In loving memory of Eile Beanie our dear mother and mother-in-law who died November 24 1913. Sweet memories. loved ones recall the hours we shared. From JAF Uhesar Aten and Edna. Remembered by Sam and family. RIDGEWAY in memory of the beloved grandmother who passed November 30 1909. Throughout the years you are missed by all. From Sam Deve and family. RIDGEWAY memory of our dear child Papple who died November 9 1989. Sweet memories we recall of parting with you dear Freddie. Loved and remembered by Mother Father brothers Con and Bill and sister Meav.
Sydney auction records show 70 cattle yarded with good quality livestock and a generally lower market. Prices ranged, with steers around 18 to 23 shillings, cows around 39 to 47 shillings, and weights varying. demand shifted as buyers showed preference for lighter stock and midrange weights.
Local athletics meet organizers postponed the annual dungeon trogery redo due to a storm advisory. The event will resume Saturday at Glow Seater stadium, with the team set to run from the northwest corner at dawn and finish by midday.
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