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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1946
Page
2
A schedule shows optometrists Merimald Honorie and TLondimot Wevmtar with Jack Y AhelonWle Clyne RY planning visits to Gloucester on Thursday January 40th from 9 am to 6 pm and Friday January 91st from 9 am to 5 pm. Names and times appear amid garbled text. local residents may attend for eye care services and exams.
A long patchwork item reports on community happenings, church services, a dance benefiting the Gloucester Ambulance, a new concrete bridge opening at Booral, dairy registrations, Wingham horse racing, and post office deadlines. It notes meeting coverage for the Shire Council, a local English manufacturing inquiry, and upcoming town events with names and places like Livermore, Stroud, Gloucester, and Wingham.
The document records an application for a 12500 loan approved and council discussions on grants. It notes that an application for 2000 could not be entertained and a separate 4900 for river bank protection works may be considered by the Minister for Conservation, with a related program review planned for November.
The first day of the 1946 Glowvestey Diggers Hades rodeo event featured races in open saddle, maiden draft, bullock riding, and camp draft. Champions from four states competed, including May Wands and Beat alk vannd, with Warwick hosting riders from Australia and nearby regions in a crowded program.
A Kempsey man identified as Frederick William, 59, died after a train ride from Taree to Gloucester. Ambulance and medical officers were unable to revive him at the Gloucester railway station. The event caused a delay as authorities attended the scene and transported his body back to Kempsey.
Prime vealers and cattle trade firm with good showing at the market. Prices cited include bullocks to £25 1s, cows to £18 13s, and multiple yarded entries with varied weights. Names such as Pitt Gon, Badgers, and J. Leahy noted among buyers and suppliers across stations at Horn, Walgett, and Cobar.
Snatches a tight win after a hard season start, the Wingham squad edged Kempsey last season yet faced a narrow loss and a split set this year. Brewer Lamnon Motafe and Bin Bia II lead the attack as fans recall last December’s drama.
Deputy’s reply to the Gloucester Commercial Association’s lunch hour closing application is read to the conciliation board. The secretary notes the award terms and details of the shopkeepers and employers, with the Hogan factory and town hall referenced, and the matter proceeds to set a hearing time.
The Worcester Chamber of Commerce and its members will hold a monthly meeting at the Free School of Arts on Tuesday next. The session will cover local business issues and upcoming events.
A fragment describes a parish bazaar at Cammittis parish featuring a cooking contest and a Mary’s baking stall with pastry items. Mentions a handbag prize and refreshment stalls. Names and some words are garbled but reference to a church event appears clear.
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