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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1953
Page
2
A garbled notice from Gloucester Advocate lists various local items including a football match between WEBSTER JACE & McDONALD PTY Limited and Gloucester on Friday December from 9 am to 5 pm, plus references to Methodist Bazaar takings, cricket meetings, and theatre screenings. The text mentions Tasmanian connections and a mix of social and cultural happenings in Gloucester and surrounding towns.
Report from Gleavestar area details two separate saw accident injuries. One resident’s finger was amputated at Vintinawes hospital after a severed digit in a workshop incident. A second finger loss was noted near Barravemin field with ongoing medical treatment.
Entrants for the Diggers Rodeo and related events are listed from various regions including Gloucester and North Coast. Notables include Charli Bull of Waite and Me Cullan of Beller, with plans for weekend programming, a carnival, and spectator attractions for Friday and Saturday at the fairgrounds.
Heavy rainfall and a fierce storm swept through the town causing shattered gardens, broken branches, and damaged vehicles. Reported rainfall reached high levels with trees uprooted and power outages in several districts as residents began cleanup and recovery efforts.
October output at Loop Dairy Company's factory shows 250538 gallons of milk produced, up from September. Butter, cheese, and second grade products also increased, with booster plans to expand brick building and supplier network to meet demand.
Sunday services listed for multiple churches including Presbyterian Craven Palani Upper Bowral and Baptial Church Stratford with evening and weekday times. Mentions Gloucester Wanbivery and 730 pm windows with 7 am references, unclear dates.
Keen racing at Gloucester features a heat with the Glauvestar and Silver race, jockey Mal Gerrard steering to a close win. The event also notes a fall by Gerrard and a near miss for Beaten Taht, with Gay Len and other runners challenging in a lively handicap card.
The Gloucester Players announce a Thursday monthly gathering at the School of Arte Vending Room. Members are urged to invite intended members and attend. C. Oray, Seey.
A garbled notice announces a holiday weekend event at Gloucester Hardware and local shops. It mentions dates around late November with open hours and weekend orders, listing several store names and a promotional tone. The readability is limited but implies a business-wide holiday or sale period with special hours.
Notice reads that customers will receive deliveries on November 2 following a public holiday. company name AE TULL & BONE PFT. LTD and Gleaner mentioned. unclear punctuation and garbled phrasing.
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