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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 16, 1948

Page

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Court frees dairy farmer in Pacific Highway collision case

Don Clive Green of Tara Vale was cleared by the Court of Petty Sessions on February 7 after evidence showed his car did not stay as far left as practicable before colliding with Cyril Hamberger’s utility five miles north of Gloucester. The defense argued glare and lights affected the driver’s conduct, and the magistrate gave him the benefit of the doubt.

Don Clive Green Tara Vale the &.M E. J. Gibson Court of Petty Sessions Cyril Leslie Hamberger Gangat Gloucester B. FP. Dawson Sgt Laurence L. Benzeville Crris Hamburger Don Green J. E. Doddde Thormie Hamberger

Gloucester Show brings visitors and notable figures

Spectator Billy Smith recovering from a serious accident watched rough riding events. Visitors included Maitland Show president W Bourke, Stroud Show president A H Bowen, Taree Show president J E Hammond, Wingham Show secretary A C Beal, and others from Dunoon and Marc Islasd. Former resident Stan Coleman attended with Mrs Coleman. Mrs Coleman opened Gloucester’s first school. A J B Laurie judged beef and fat cattle at Stroud Show. Eric Paton renewed old friendships at Gloucester. In Gosford Court no silver ball fountain presentation to Sergeant Ted Albury was made. magistrates praised his service. General G L Carpenter, Salvation Army head in London, died in Sydney. born at Raymond Terrace, 77 years ago, early in his career apprenticed on the Gloucester Gazette.

Billy Smith Gloucester W. Bourke Maitland A. H. Bowen Stroud J. E. Hammond Gorn Dargole A. J. B. Laurie Eric Paton Gosford Police Court Sereant E. A Ted") Albury Jim Albury Shoenyag Albury Tgantas Doug Sydney G. L. Carpenter Salvation Army London General Carpenter Raymond Terrace Gloucester Gazette

Police Report Quietest Showground in Record Police View

Police recorded the quietest showground operation on a dry show with only one charge of unlawful gaming. Officers J Casey of Bullahdelah Bentable Pearce of Clarence Town and Detective Howie of Taree led the force. Several men faced drunkenness charges in town on Friday.

J. Casey Bullahdelah Bentable Pearce Clarence Town Howie Taree

Gloucester P and C seeks minister visit for high school

At a April meeting the Gloucester Parents and Citizens Association urged MLA B L Fitzgerald to invite the Minister for Education to Gloucester to press for a local high school. They praised the kindergarten appointment and noted delays in receiving sketch plans for the proposed big school. The group announced Centenary of Education Week events including a school visit, Centenary Sports at Gloucester Park, a public lecture by Miss Barclay, and a Mothers Club catering appeal. They discussed grounds improvements, tennis and basketball courts, asphalted entrance, Empire Day arrangements, and fundraisers led by Mr Highfield and the Mothers Club. They planned donations to the Mid North Coast P and C Group and a per-member affiliation, with 23 members present.

Gloucester Murphy Upper Barrington Centenary OF Education Gloucester Park School of Arts Miss Barclay Mothers Club L. Vintner Mothers’ Club Smith Highfield Majestic Theatre Shepherd KH. T. Shepherd

More Money for Roads Campaign Urges Tax Reallocation

Councillor A. RL Townsend, president of the Shrea Association, told a conference of Primary Producers and Motorists organisations that petrol tax funds must be redirected to roads. He argued modern roads cannot be funded from local rates and motorists would accept higher petrol taxes if road improvements were funded. Townsend warned local government would wait no longer for action.

A. RL Townsend Shrea Association

Harris Cup Round Sees Andrewson Beat Kirk 32 30

In Harris Cup third round Andrewson defeats A Kirk 32 to 30 as Kirk earns one point in the penultimate end but fails on the final end. Cock of the Walk Pairs Laurence and J Woodward beat Beattie Kendall 21 13 then lose to Beattie Highfield 22 0. Le Quesne Trophy draw error prompts cancellation of games and eight re‑draws scheduled for tomorrow with early start and clubhouse entries by 1 30 p.m.

Andrewson A. Kirk Kirk Andrews Laurence J. Woodward Beattie Kendall Highfield

Bus Proprietor and Driver Fined in Gloucester Court

Amos Fogg owner of Motor Service Pty Ltd and Frank Linich bus driver were fined 7 and 1 pounds with costs for running an unlicensed Gloucester to Blackhead trip. Linich acted on employer instruction despite police permit refusal. judge noted grounds for permit refusal not heard. Both defendants pleaded guilty with no show by Fogg. Fines set after brief proceedings with Sgt Laurence prosecuting.

Amos Fogg Weerace Ot Eas Motor Service Pty. Ltd Glouccester Court of Petty Sessions E. J. ‘Gitson SM. Oon Frank Linich Linich Gloucester Blackhead B. P. Dawson Fogg Laurence Amon Foge Laurence Jold Dawson Lich

Gloucester shire to begin water metering in stages

At a council meeting Health Inspector J W Murray urged phased water metering starting with hotels boarding houses and cafes then non rated properties and sprinkler fed gardens. The inspector cited large vegetable plots and a 1 acre sprinkler area. The recommendation was adopted and inquiries into meter procurement and affordability were ordered.

Gloucester J. W. Murray Foo Sq. Fl

Best for Coughs Colds Lafuenca Woods Great Peppermint Cure

An ad style note promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs and colds with a claim of herbal relief. The item is presented in a vintage spell, targeting readers seeking household cures.

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