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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1950
Page
3
Masonite Australia Ltd, a timber and door manufacturer, appears in a local court filing listing property at Terrance Terrace and Rasen as part of corporate records. The document references registered company details and a notice filed with the state registry.
Palings advertise second hand piano frames and valves, with all valves paid. Call Erie at E233. Located at 180 Hunter Street.
Local golf notes announce a Sunday event titled Dmy 30 Hole Sumit starting at 9. The Diggers Cup is linked with the hodiggers trophy. Weekend golfers attend the program labeled Sunday Digtrag with a pushy schedule and digger themed prizes.
The Arch bishop of Canterbury plans a visit, signaling a notable Anglican event in Newcastle. A funeral and weddings are mentioned, with references to the rector and parish, noting funds, private use rights, and parish appreciation for Mrs White's generosity.
The notice lists various ticket numbers and oyster lots with locations including 12 Berview Ave and 58 Portland BL, Dover, plus references to Fr impvon de and Rathmines. It notes a Certificate No 1062 under the Charitable Collections Act 1934 42 issued to Ue Forster Aerodrome Committee on 19th December 1a.
A bustling Bowman Farm social attracted many guests including Mrs. Belcher and Mr. Belcher promoting a grand evening of music and dancing. The event featured performances by local talent, a cake display, and praise for cattle breeders and association officials for their support and organization.
Bowling notes record a final round with players such as wutefix, Kirk, Car thew, and Carwlan in a 32 26 score. Early leads shifted as Jacke failed and Frank made a comeback, with cheers to the winners. The narrative mentions playoffs, multiple competitors, and a Harris Cup draw to determine subsequent rounds, urging teams to attend the next match.
The article reports on a shooting event at a range with a popular yard mound among spectators known as Shouters. B. Bolger won the afternoon trophy and Baker claimed the Cock of the Walle medal and the day’s highest rifle score. Handicap results show marked improvements, with noted participants including Dungoe, Wade, and Taylor. Attendance urged for Monday, with organizers hoping for a good turnout.
The readable fragments describe a Saturday event related to a water or weight competition. Names such as John Mag appear, but the text is garbled and lacks clear actions, outcomes, or organized facts to report with confidence.
A garbled report describes a group traveling in Queensland, Australia, featuring references to kangaroos, a witness named Jam Metegan and others, with unclear dialogue about a road incident and a found object. The text reads like a local page fragment with many misspellings and incomplete phrases.
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