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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1951
Page
2
Fragmented report indicates William John Gourtey was found dead at his residence on Tuesday. Authorities disclose limited details amid an ongoing inquiry in Gloucester Buckeye area with mentions of local names and a suspected homicide investigation.
A long fragmented notice from Mundingt District outlines the appointment of a new head teacher, highlighting past service, citizenship, and leadership qualities. It mentions associated individuals and schools in Central Mundingt and notes a ceremony planned around March at Glowcenter District Rural Behe.
The notice invites residents to help at the Gloucester carnival tomorrow night with a parade route from Church and Barrington to Merlenor. A public sale of produce will occur with donated vegetables brought to Blade's Cut on Saturday for sale during the holiday event.
A ceremonial visit by Sir John Northcot was planned to lay the foundation stone for a new building on Danloon Street. The event, with officials and civic guests, includes a public program and a flag-raising.
The article reports on junior farmers and members of the Junior Farmers Club dominating at the State Championship, with Tiverett and Baker highlighted for strong performances. It notes judges and officials from the Department of Agriculture overseeing herd production schemes and checks, and mentions notable entries in Guern cattle with significant leads.
The Department plans to field a representative team to assist primary producers and residents affected by the bushfire. The group led by Me Mcanuvray and Mr P Hedges will work with the Bushfire Relief Committee to oversee assistance and ensure production recovery, with broader departmental support.
A fragmented item reports on golf gossip and mentions events over a weekend with references to Bivins and traps. The text also notes a death in a private hospital and a court case involving a William Rooney related to a murder, with blurred details about victims and locations.
A fragment notes a draft event with references to General Se John Noratott and officials, including a planned radio opening ceremony. The text is garbled but indicates an inaugural event at a camp site with invited attendees and a formal opening.
Fragmentary record shows October payments to milk and cream vendors totaling 41,520 pounds. The entry references N.B.W Mie Board, BLB A, and various supplier costs with figures like 3/6 and 8/20 noted for Skaboat and second grade goods. The text is garbled with partial phrases and broken names.
A historical market brief reports calves forwarded and varied cattle prices, with quotes for prime and underweight stock. Names such as Tom Heke Paul Hyan and others appear alongside multiple price figures and district references.
A fragmented report lists cow and bull lots with Jersey and dairy cattle terms. It notes a monthly abony meeting at the Arta site tomorrow in December at 8 pm and mentions a milking plant auctioneer setup with an electric motor and years of experience.
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