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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1948
Page
2
London trained optometrist L McDould from Webster Jack and McDonald will visit Gloucester on Thursday September 0 and Friday September 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. He may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel.
CURRENT TO PIGS Th ae in Homeloa death occurred at Copeland yesterday after a long illness of Mr. Rob. Webeck, member of the old Copeland family. He had been confined to his bed for months past. The funeral followed a service at the house with interment in Copeland cemetery. Pastor RE. C. Dean of the Congregational Church conducted the services. We extend sincere sympathy to the family. ACCIDENT AT STRATFORD Hector Yates suffered a painful accident at Stratford yesterday when his left hand was caught in a tractor chain. He was admitted to Narrawaeehma Hospital where two fingers were amputated. MAGIKANI MAIL PORTERAGE J. F. Abbott informed that Gloucester Morgan Mail Porterage will run on a quarterly frequency from 1 October 1948, previously twice weekly in April to September. KEYS FOUND F. K. Smith brought found keys to the Advocate office, found near the Ambulance Station.
Local girls will mannequins in a Glamorous Spring Summer fashion show at the Majestic Theatre on Monday September 20. Newcastle artists Miss Edwina Ford Twinkle Miss Mildred Penfold violinist Tom Delaney entertainer and Billy Lang saxophonist will participate in two shows said to surpass former efforts. Frocks and accessories are loaned by Street and Parish Pty Ltd with box plan filling fast and patrons urged to reserve seats.
A church group and Park Tennis Club members joined Pel Brorson in the School of Arts hall at night to bid farewell before his transfer from the Bank of NSW home branch to the Manilla branch. Friends and family danced, played music, and shared supper as tributes were given and Pel received a tennis racquet case and briefcase from club leaders. The event closed with a blessing of Auld Lang Syne as Pel departed.
Personal acquaintances and patients at Narraweema Private Hospital are listed with names from Gloucester Sydney and nearby districts. Notable items include Mr Thomas Yates, Mr Sid West, Mrs G T al, and Miss J Reeve. A death at Concord Repatriation Hospital is noted along with multiple family visits and holiday gatherings.
Mr Dave Rees continues operations at his Ceddiery business on the corner of Church and Deniség streets. He is actively carrying out orders for all classes of work with a specialty in repairs and maintaining business as usual.
Handed worded ad urges a girl or woman skilled with Tron to apply for lucrative, simple work. The message stresses quick earnings and a straightforward path, inviting contact for employment. No further details or organization identified in readable text.
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