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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1940
Page
4
Betty speeds away with a dangerous hitchhiker aboard, eager to ditch him after he robs a purse from a bag containing ten five pound notes. The robber threatens murder, but Peter Jackson arrives on a horse to confront the bandit as the struggle for the money escalates.
Stacy confronts a swagman in the Wide Open Spaces demanding the gun and cash. Betty watches as an elderly man admonishes a wayward boy and a tense struggle unfolds with danger looming. The scene ends with a cliffhanger as the outcome remains unclear.
D L McDonald Honours FSMC London of Webster Jack McDonald Sydney Opticians and Optometrists will be in attendance and may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester on Saturday May 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Gloucester Shire Council discusses rough Buckett Road and unsafe culverts on Caharis and Weatley roads, with plans for a tar paving strip, culvert inspections, and a possible special tax on Copeland Cobark Road. Council approves grader use, resolves water control duties, and considers sewerage connections and a concrete mixer purchase.
The proposal to divert stock traffic via the show ground treatment works and Macleay Street to the packing yards is seen as desirable. It requires crossing private land owned by Mr. Neilson who agrees to allow passage on rental, but expropriation remains unfavorable. Excision from the treatment works area needs approval from authorities before proceeding. Health Inspector’s report was advisory to access via treatment works. ministerial consideration will occur while council delegates are in Sydney. Manning River crossings requisitions are near completion with expected authority to construct soon.
At the Lue railway gates near the 15 mile peg in New South Wales snakes are described as very numerous. Mr Bourke, previously gatekeeper, has left due to fears, and Mr Jack Turner along with his wife now hold the position. Mrs Turner notes snakes appear during musical broadcasts, despite 36 inch mesh netting around the home, and she avoids using the wireless when Mr Turner is away, while he arms himself when the station is on air to deter intruders.
Gloucester Golf Club presents a calendar of April through September events including Opening Day Foursome April 13 Lock Cup Monthly Medal May 11 Par Handicap May 18 Mixed Pair Ball May 25 Open Tournament June 1 and 22 Stroke Handicap rounds and the Fulton Cup June 1% to July 20 31 August rounds include Championship events and mixed foursomes secret hole and handicap matches culminating in September with the Par Handicap and Open events.
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