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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1947
Page
2
Optometrists visit scheduled at Gloucester THAMLSDAY and FRIDAY NOW 710 from 1d 2ey san mas be eve fued at Comey Tote.
The item lists a string of local concerns from town theatre listings to licensing court actions. It notes a transfer opposition at Forster, a fatal bull attack on Philip Wenney, pension benefits for widows, a film programme including The Spiral Staircase and other features, plus regional broadcasting visits and church services.
An estate near Hereford plans to expand its country property to improve breeding and fattening facilities. The project includes upgrading wire, pasture, and boundary lines and purchasing pedigreed sires from notable farms to form a premier stud. The plan emphasizes stock quality and market potential for the district.
A local resident reports a fragmentary correspondence about a year long BBC tour. The notes mention Glew Pesterahite Ceedworth and Chattanham with references to Stoneeatar Ww AW and Australmne not only a country but also men and women. The letter alludes to coal and various ores and a broad audience from allied areas.
Gloucester golfers report results from AUCC event at Nungoop with winners in long driving and handicap contests. Notable names include Seraton Beare Chan ell and Garner Fa GL Runnercup, while Miss Mulliebroh captured the Month Medal. Competition continues with a peeret event tomorrow at Glocc Center.
Tournament notes list players and results with scattered names and scores. Entries include Merchant Smith 315 and Brorson 30 W Merchant 40 30, plus Welland Gainsehemp and others. The fragmentary text outlines matchups and winners amid unclear punctuation.
A garbled, OCR style cluster of notices mentions Mrs Ralpin Bagley and local figures, with scattered references to Harrington Bar, East, Sydney and South Coast. It notes a death of Dr Albert Joseph Ing, a wedding at Glentcenter, and various family updates including details about Chnmuall and Parker families, plus a note on a medical ophthalmic operation and property damage. The text is fragmented with many misspellings and incomplete phrases, but preserves named individuals and places.
The Dungog race meeting drew 38 entries amid a mixed mood in Newcastle area racing circles. Organisers, trainers, and spectators discussed arrangements, with bets and schedules targeted for December and a planned ambulance presence.
Fragmented report details a rifle shoot with results listing competitors such as Collings Ta Ac Saker and Campbell, noting low scores and a secretary handling entries. The text references Quinindl sharly and a Saturday trophy event with unclear context.
Fragmentary OCR detailing horse breeding, famous mares and sires, auctions, and bloodlines across Queensland and New South Wales. Mentions include a mare owned by Mr John McPatterson, notable sires and chattel sales, with scattered references to trainers, regions and possible pedigrees.
Fragmented auction notice lists animals and items for sale with scattered names and numbers. Mentions teams Carl W. E. Sparee and Gloucesn Pty Ltd, auctions, and a Tangy engine. Includes prices and equipment such as pumps and fence materials, ending with April references.
OCR read shows a jumble of fruit and vegetable items with prices and illegible words. Readable items include apples, oranges, bananas, and various produce. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable from the fragment.
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