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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1945
Page
2
Unclear OCR text mentions McDonald FBC A honours and Webster Je McDonald Sydney Pty Limited Optometrists and Opticians. References a visit on Thursday and Friday in November with unclear details about locations, times, and contact points.
Local notices report the Postmaster General Benatar Cameron planning a Gloucester tour on the 24th to inspect the Post Office and discuss rebuilding plans. Other items include calls for school provisions at Callighan’s Creek, superintendent inspections at Gloucester, and upcoming community events and weddings.
A disrupted recounting of a homecoming ceremony honors servicemen returning from Germany and overseas with community thanks. Local officials and the Queenstown Sub-Grand of the War Committee join in welcoming Corporal Tam Bare and other named servicemen, praising Red Cross and War Chest aid.
A Saturday cricket at Tugrabar featured a tight game as Madon At Tugrabar. G E Smith starred for the visitors with 6 wickets for 6 runs and 65 runs, while G Muirle 25 and W Pattison 20 aided a total of 126 all out. Stourgater replied with Ot and Brian leading the chase, but Ayr district boasted a prolific 800 runs in two months, amid a tense, high‑stakes atmosphere.
Local paper details numerous homecomings from overseas service including Cpl Henderson and F/O Mebblewhite returning to Australian towns, along with mentions of hospital entries, births, weddings, and a wave of social visits. The column notes detainees’ families in Gloucester, Narraweena, and nearby towns, with updates on property moves and celebrations. Public figures, veterans, and families are cited in quick, diary-like notices reflecting wartime and postwar life.
Gloucester urban area to be left off on Wednesday October 17 between 1 pm and 6 pm for water supply test and power interruption. The clerk Mabry N. Chaplin notifies residents of rural areas to expect supply interruptions from the local plant. Gloucester Blade Supply Co. Ltd organisers warn of service disruption in the hallways and urban districts.
Residents of Waukivory held a dance on Saturday September 30 to aid the ambulance service. Proceeds totaled 13 pounds 18 shillings 0 pence with donations listed for Mrs. Bidner, Mrs. Ribbone, Mrs. Blanch, and Mr. Blanch. A duck raffle by Mr. Flade and prizes for theatre tickets completed the event highlights with organizers praised for their service.
The Public Trustee announces administration of the estate of Albert Trust late of Barrington near Gleucoatey New South Wales who died intestate on March 23 1947. Creditors and others with claims must send particulars to the Public Trustee at 19 OConnell Street Sydney by December 20 1940.
Mr and Mrs J Dignam express gratitude to Dr Channon Slater McRie for a test and to the Gloucester Post Office operation staff for their kindness during their recent bereavement.
Ary D Medman expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for their expressions of sympathy and support during a recent bereavement.
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