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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1953
Page
4
A partial transcription shows Duff Gloucester Bakery outlining a fire incident and seeking buyers or investors. The text references a disaster at the bakery premises and notes ongoing efforts to resume operations with support from local figures and donors.
A city council debate on bulk supply tariff features a potential shift to lower energy charges for industrial users, with proposals to set a transitional rate and adjust impending bills. Key figures include council members and electrical engineers weighing longer term economic effects and the balance between consumer relief and utility revenue.
Gloudeatershire Council hears cause why Gary NA contracts should not be pursued. An engineer cites contract conditions, with provisions for council remedies and potential deductions, while discussion centers on default implications and project progress at Waukdoors.
The merger linked manager Mr George Mhurk expressed gratitude for Enright’s long service spanning decades. J P Enright attended the final sale, noting the firm’s late founder and associates. Cecil Christie recalled Enright’s leadership in horse trading and show circuit involvement during his career.
An unusual event occurred at the Alowery Sid and Lake Geyer farm at about 10 oclock Monday morning when a farm worker killed a snake after it attacked a person. The incident involved a hard strike by the hunter who warded off the creature despite initial danger and eventual dispatch of the animal.
The Stroud Branch details an income of £800 for the year and lists allocations to subsidies and community projects. Donors and helpers are thanked for their support including donations of a plate electric stove and other aids to the local ambulance and charity efforts. The annual Melbourne Cup function and a forthcoming fete are highlighted, with thanks to Mrs Bowen as president and to supporters who contributed to the central fundraising activities.
A historical note recalls a local carnival and birthday celebrations on Mur 24, with international day activities and Great Britain connections. Members express thanks for cooperative efforts, present donations to Gloucester Arba lanes and Ruth Fairtex Home, and honor late ea-president Mrs Ws Wi Hevwedin. The year includes fundraising, theater purchases, and floral tributes, highlighting community engagement and remembrance.
The fragment references Don Potock and Bil Fotheringham among a group of twelve finalists praised for practical and theoretical knowledge. It notes a ceremony or selection context with remarks on personal traits and public esteem, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
Fragmented text discusses education and wages, noting part time students and Technical Colleges face deductions from income for education. References to apprentices, farmers, and government help are mentioned, with ambiguous quotes and names. The piece centers on the value of education over wealth and its accessibility to the poorer classes.
Fragmented OCR summary notes an event at Newcastle about student life and course duration, mentioning attendance half the year and concerns about facilities and scheduling. Several garbled names and places appear, suggesting a historic university day or collection of remarks.
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