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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1954
Page
3
A fragmented market report lists calf and hog yarding trends with prices and buyers. It notes calf and pork trade activity, with mentions of specific yarding, traders, and shifts in demand, alongside scattered references to towns, dates, and local auction actions.
A garbled report details Blue Pennant bowling a season opening victory with numerous player names and scattered scores. The piece mentions Red Pennant team travels to Wingham for a second game and notes a 121-26 defeat for the Red side, with multiple players listed and upcoming matches and trial dates.
Winner of the Worcester rural handicap shoot on Sunday was F Steed. Chaude Baker won the Cock of the Wall prize. Prizes included Stead 90/317, Williams 28/84, Carr 40/40, Vera 30/24, Bergusdh 40/ap, Burne 40/9, Potts 40/40, Gerrard 30/40.
A nighty toxic herbicide applied as a spray days before harvest targets clover and seed storage, aiming to reduce moisture content and loosen top growth without injuring stand. Trials show 40 to 60 percent effectiveness in weed control and potential seed yield benefits, with researchers planning broader testing and potential use on other forage crops.
A fractured report describes Gloucester defeating Dungog in a cricket match with scattered scores and player names such as Be, Moore, Shelton, Reif, Brith, and Berry. The text lists batting and bowling figures, including totals around 133 and 137, with multiple dismissals and individual scores, but stands largely garbled.
Fragmentary OCR notes quote high road fatalities and injuries in early 1900s Australia. The snippet references young Australians under 21, total deaths around 208 and injuries near 8 879, with age and year ambiguities. The text appears statistical but lacks complete context or dates.
The Methodist Open Air Fair drew a large crowd with long lines of visitors enjoying the lawn displays and a varied program. Key speakers including Dr J M Chace and Rev A M McWilline praised cooperation among churches, thanked volunteers, and noted substantial proceeds topping 1200 with many wares, games, and a notable display of costumes and toys drawing families to the event.
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