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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1947
Page
2
Optometrist F B O A Honours FL MLC London of Webster Jack and McDonald i Sidiney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on Thursday September 4 from 9 am to 6 pm and Friday September 5 from 8 am to 10 am. Consultations may be held at the Commercial Hotel.
The Gloucester public is urged to attend a Tuesday night meeting at the School of Arts. The aim is to press the Minister for kindergarten and prep facilities, pending a new secondary school, and to accelerate promised secondary block construction. The community backs these requests.
The verse celebrates changing seasons from summer heat to winter snow and spring growth, noting autumn’s fruits. It adds a quirky line about Pach cheng with ecougia and sudden chills, then balm about life being safe and earth sure through Suing Woots Great Peppermint.
Gloucester Shire Council discussed a through road from Bundook to Mt George with Manninghire Council. A Forestry Bureau aid and a deputation urged joint inspection, favoring a route along the Barrington River to Luke’s Crossing serving about eight of ten dairy farms.
Personal congratulations for a baby boy born at Mater Misercordiae Hospital Waratah on August 10. Messages note Mrs Robt Sanders of Airlie Rawdon Vale in care at Goma Eat private hospital Dungog after transfer from Gloucester. A big whaler shark, 8 ft long and over 200 lb, caught off Compas beach by Set Wilson, with two hours to land, is highlighted along with staff tributes at Electricity Dept function for Lois Miller prior to her marriage to Jan McRae of Barrington.
Mr. R. L. Street accepts appointment to the Gloucestershire Council clerical position in the Electricity Department, becoming vacant tomorrow due to Miss Lois Millar's resignation as she prepares for marriage.
Kempsey edged Rye in a tight Shield contest after a 135 mile trip and soft grass greens. Laurence's rink led at tea but Kempsey seized the last ends to win 81 to 67 with Beattie and Kendall also close in their matches. The annual general meeting of the Coast Association delegates re elected officers and set pennants and championships dates. Carolan and Edgington challenge for a rematch next Wednesday.
Neighbouring clubs Gloucester and Wingham meet for the season’s first clash at Gloucester Park. A junior side from Wingham will also attend. First whistle at 1 45 pm, main match at 3 pm. Gloucester 1st grade lineup includes T Garner J Yatea Les Milne E Gallagher K Buchan J Giddey D Sheriff T Wilson K Allen J O Brien.
Sydney pedigree market report shows 2457 cattle yarded and 1660 pigs with prices firm. Cattle included steers to 62s per 100 lb, cows to 17s, and bulls to 60s with overall demand steady. Pig values also firm across backfatters to baconers, with ranges from 4s to 14s per head and weights noted.
The Gloucester Shire Council convenes a public meeting at Gloucester Central School on Tuesday 1 August at 7 30 p m to urge urgent extra accommodation funding from the Minister for Education. Local organisations urged to appoint representatives. announced by I Moore Shire President. TENNIS TOURNAMENT
A meeting of the Local Land Board for the Land District of Gloucester will be held in the Court House at Gloucester on Friday September 12 at 10 pm. R F Massie District Surveyor.
Brand new tyre 500 x 17 six ply for sale. Three recaps in good condition. Price 550. Apply at Advocate Office.
A busy list of weekly specials includes tomatoes for 2/-, oranges 2/-, apples 1/6 to 2/-, mandarins 1/- and 1/0 per dozen, pears 2/- to 3/-, grapefruit 3/- per dozen, fresh beans peas carrots parsnips beetroots cabbage celery cucumbers and leafy greens with prices per lb or each. Free delivery is offered and spice items like peanuts are in stock along with wholesale and retail hellers.
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