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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 05, 1947

Page

3

Postal Reform League Seeks Lower Postal and Telecommunication Rates

The Postal Reform League calls for immediate cuts to the 150 percent postal surcharge and the wartime temporary rate, urges abolition of telephone rentals, and argues for funds from postal profits to be used for postal purposes. The group stresses public action, asking readers to contact their federal representatives to demand relief and an end to postal surpluses.

Aye Een Aera Cameron Postal Reform League Post ml

Gloucester Diggers seek stronger RSL Club drive and scholarships

At Friday's Gloucester sub-branch meeting secretary Cliff Fraser announced 186 current financial members from 312 listed on books. State HQ pushes a widespread membership drive and recalls nonfinancial diggers' badges. New SS.W. RSL Club opens Sept 1 at Anzac House Sydney with restricted access for members or invited guests, offering dining, lounge, bar and accommodation. affiliations, life memberships, and introductions from sub-branches are outlined. Scholarships of £30 offered to ex-service personnel or dependents. two awards to be given via Blennerhassett's Institute, with eligibility tied to financial BSL membership. Memorial Park upkeep progresses with local school involvement. Rodeo notes reveal December 6-7 event, NSW Bushmen Carnival linked, concerns about professionalism and prize-money levels, and calls for standardized prize scales.

Gloucester Mrr Cliff Fraser State Headquarters Nct Ss.w. Rsl Anzac House Elizabeth Street Sydney FLS L Clit Fraser Blennerhausett Institute of Accountancy Pty. Ltd B.8.l. of Sons of Financial Les Farley N.8.w. Bushmen's Carnival Association Gloucester Diggers’ Rodeo Scone Dungog Glouceater

Get All Classes of Job Printing at the Advocate Office

Local notice offers all classes of job printing services available at the Advocate Office. The ad invites customers to inquire for various printing needs and emphasizes comprehensive options and accessibility.

Advocate” Office

Tennis Notes and Park Court Playoffs Schedule

Tennis notes show Lab notes of results between Tennis Notes and Factory Tels and Park 1 vs Barrington with A Grade playoff setup. Next Saturday A Grade semifinals at the park courts Copeland vs Park 1 Naerraweema vs Upper Barrington on order. B Grade final following week.

Factory Tels Park Barrington Upper Barrington Park Courts Copeland Park 1 Ndt Court Naerraweema Church of England 1 Wanderers W. Atkins K. James Street & Parish Pty. Ltd Bert Carthew

Government revokes order against private banks

Government revokes Friday morning orders directing private banks to stop dealing with local government authorities. Acting Attorney General Senator McKenna said the revocation does not stop municipalities that already moved their accounts, and similar revocations extend to other states to avoid forcing councils to seek injunctions.

High Court McKenna N.S.W Victorian

NSW Dairy Cattle Population Figures Analyzed

NSW dairy cattle data presented to the Dairying Industry Advisory Committee by State Dairying Chief Mr McGillivray show non alarming trends. Cattle leaving dairies largely move to beef herds, with progeny not suited for dairying. Calves under one year down notably, total registered dairies and cattle numbers vary across years.

X.S.W. Dairying Industry Advisory Committee 4G. McGillivray McGillivray

Methodist Thought for the Week Be of Good Cheer

Church notes reflect on Christian cheerfulness as the habit of seeing the bright side through faith in Christ. The message, attributed to EW Walters, recalls Christ’s injunction to be of good cheer and asserts victory over doubt, sin, pain, and death.

Christ Heaven God Walters

Church Services Read Across Gloucester City Notes

Church of England services listed for Gloucester with Bulliac Copeland Higgins memorial dedication and evening prayers. Presbyterian memorial service at 2 p.m. and evening service at 7 p.m. Rev A A Shaw presiding. Methodist reception at 11 a.m. Waoukiver Hall 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Gloucester Aug 15th Ts p.m. Rev N L Smith. Free Presbyterian Bar rington 11 a.m. Congregational Upper Bowmeay service resumes next Sunday at 2:90 p.m. Undenominational gospel meeting Sunday at 7:15 p.m. D Monteith.

Church of England Gloucester Bulliac Copeland Gloucester David R. May Higgins A. A. Shaw Waoukiver Hall Waukivery Harris N. L. Smith Free Presbyterian Church Barrington Mr. Clark BE. C. Dean School of Arts D. Monteith

Levi Asks For Wages. Master Cohen Responds Bitterly

In a terse exchange, Levi asks his employer for higher pay. Cohen, his master, dismisses the request with a calculated count of the hours in a year, listing sleep, recreation, Sundays, Saturdays, holidays, and leftover hours to claim no work remains. The dialogue portrays a stern, numeric rebuff to a wage demand.

Levi Cohen

Petrol rationing to continue in Australia into next year

The Minister for Supply and Shipping, Senator Ashley, said in Melbourne this week that petrol rationing in Australia would continue for some time perhaps a year. The decision hinges on dollars, with local stocks described as satisfactory and the tanker position as all right.

Senator Ashley Melbourne Petro Australia

Forster Tourist Rooms Offer Furnished Accommodations

Forster tourists can rent furnished rooms with full cooking facilities and a maid for washing up. Modern hot water in bath, kitchen, and laundry, rainwater used on the premises. Card with proprietor details, Wm Poppenhagen, phone 6 Forster, box 6 Forster.

Wm. Poppenhagen Forster

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