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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1948
Page
6
The obituary outlines a local figure's passing on a Tuesday with references to family, friends, and church and hospital connections. It notes the person’s involvement in community events, education, and various local institutions, reflecting a life deeply woven into the town's fabric. The fragmented OCR details hint at names, places, and relatives linked to a historical era, with emphasis on family ties and memorial plans.
Fragmented financial notice discusses allocations and distributions totaling about 20 200 with further items 42 500, 45 000 contingencies and 28 088 forward. Mentions wool prices and stock markets buoyant. Names unclear due to OCR.
Mrs. Florence Dennett of Sydney, a devoted nurse and community worker, trained in New Zealand and England, served as matron of St Mary’s Hospital in Auckland before returning to her homeland. She contributed to church and welfare efforts, notably with the CWA and Childrens Homes, and is survived by her husband and four children. The funeral was held in Sydney, with thankfulness for her life and service.
A terse classified ad seeks a buyer for unspecified items. The notice lists a contact at 130 Sumter Street, Wheeletle, and includes garbled text indicating a purchase request for an item or items.
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