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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1953
Page
2
Gloucester Advocate logs a rain update for Friday October 161 1953 noting 4 points of rain, with a separate 12 point fall last week and 15 points earlier in the week. Mentions a ceremonial program at a hill location and a charity dinner with a 20 shilling charge, plus a missing watch and engagement ring reported near Charent Street.
A town report states that a truck was parked on lower Queen Street near Glowceater Liniel at 5 30. By 10 o clock a man named Fatcawer was missing and police said a gallon of petrol was taken. Authorities began searches and noted a trail along Glew with a track and a conspicuous Stell marking.
The report lists several patients admitted to Narrawaemane hospital during the week. Names include Mrs Holm of Ward River Wagga, Mrs Tomsmite of Upper Bawnan, Rita Salmon of Bundook, Mathew Marry of Pungo, and a Gloucester resident daughter of Mr and Mrs Sig Wet. Experiments suggest return home anticipated for some, while others remain patients or reported in Narrawema hospital.
The article describes Chaplin in a Cambridge setting with Mr. Marshall and others discussing a plan and a job, mentioning a park event and a public audience. It notes the arrival of someone named Atarntall Plan and references a ceremony or meet at the park with mixed remarks.
A reader reliable fragment describes a fall from a height injuring a person, with back injury noted and an ambulance transported to a center for treatment. The report mentions responders and a delayed statement about the incident and its aftermath.
A fragmented police summary notes a car overturning with no injuries reported. Names and places are garbled, but references to witnesses and officials hint at a traffic mishap near an industrial area. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
Announcement states Isaac Moore will retire as president of L.G. after long service. The release thanks the public and electors for support and consideration during his tenure, noting his leadership and contributions.
Glosreniesbrane of the Come oy Manone ACmrcaon of SRS led a private nomination. the election of a president was deferred to the next meeting. An acting secretary and treasurer were appointed, with Mrs Martin and Mrs Easton named as officers. Vice presidents named included Mrs Dat, Mrs Frost, Mrs Raston, and others. The group plans to shift testing day to the tenth day in the month and discusses transfer requests within the Hunter River group. The annual report by the retiring president and secretary will be published, and the branch aims to hold the Muniourne Cup event on Tuesday November 3 with a card party and refreshments. members are asked to arrange their own games and attend the cup afternoon, a popular feature in previous years.
Notice informs that screened gravel can be supplied to various parts of the district. Contact Gorton at Gloucester 73 for details.
A fragmentary notice reports a missing guest house beacon in a rural district, with observers noting an A088 code and irregular signage. Local authorities urge vigilance and timing checks for visitors and residents.
Classified note lists items for sale including a blitz winch near new and a Chevrolet dip item. Mentions a starter generator and air conditioning unclear. Buyer contact appears as B Webster with Bundooke location and a phone reference.
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction the will of Frederick William Charles, late of Gloucester, is under application for probate after fourteen days from publication. Dawson, Bolehem, Gloucester, as agent for Aubray officials, requests probate of the late observer's last will and testament dated June twenty first, nineteen forty eight. Old Age Pensioner deceased. Fourteen days from publication.
Auctioneer notices from PLEARTON PTY LTD and partners show cattle cattle prices and lots at Windham Gloucester, with names such as W. Worth Devon stonra and A Parker Hereford, plus a memorial note for a husband and father William with dates October 15 1882. The fragment includes sale terms and local council references and incomplete bidder details.
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