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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1951

Page

3

Victorian Dairy Workers Win 40 Hour Week in Melbourne

Victorian dairy farm workers gain a 40 hour week in Melbourne with hours from 6 am Sunday to 6 pm Saturday and seven days spread. Penalty rates apply for overtime and the decision aims to curb industry drift amid rising prices for milk and butter. The Sydney Milka Dairymen's Council plans a similar case to the State Industrial Court, led by Mr L C Turton, to extend the reform to New South Wales.

Melbourne Sydney Milka Dairymen's Council L. C. Turton N.S.W Turton Indus Mile F. J. Sedgwick J. Rea Australian Primary Producers’ Union

Younger Set Plans Dance Fashion Show in Gloucester

The CWA Younger Set will host a dance fashion show on September 25, with Gloucester stores each supplying a model and six garments. A floor show and swing dancing are planned. Profits from the Jubilee Ball total £107, offset by a £58 gain, to fund a piano for the Fest Room. A Sports Day at Bowman Farm shifts to October 13. Miss Marie Irwin and Miss Dawn Baker were elected via delegates to the CWA Younger Set Conference in Sydney on September 8.

C.W.A Gloucester G. Tilbrook W.A School of Arts

Gloucester Team to Meet Dungog for Businessman's Cup

Gloucester A grade team to play Dungog at Dungog for the Businessman's Cup on Sunday next. B grade team to be chosen from listed players. Bus leaves at 10 am.

Gloucester Dungog J. Hardy K. Allan B. Borger D. Williams A. Middlebrook G. Hazelwood R. Swinton B. Allard K. Tull A. Wilson G. Parish G. Gam J. Tiedeman M. Berry B. Mason B. Higgins J. Westerman F. Gerrard N. Simons V. Mills W. Budde E. Campbell A. Smith A. Linde M. Smith J. O Brien A. Catts M. Peters Glenn West Hem

Children To Be Tus Film Fund Proposals At Meeting

At a recent Parenta and Citizens Association meeting Headmaster Mr J Murphy announced Dr J N Channon offered to help the children make a film costing £15. The children plan to raise funds and seek a loan for the balance. The film aims to depict dairy industry topics including butter factory work and pasture improvement and could be shown by the Education Department in other dairyless areas. Norman to write the scenario with Channon directing.

J. Murphy J. N. Channon Education Department Norman Dr. Channon Murphy

Winter Competition Tennis Finials Highlight Local Clubs

The 6B Grade and B Reserve finals closed last Saturday with Eastville defeating Stratford in the B Grade. Wanderers beat Sunnyside in the B Reserve, while Sunnyside challenges for a grand final set for Saturday August 18. Thanks to D White, H Hampton, W Ribbons, A Hazelwood, A Slade and J Haddon for umpiring.

Eastvile Stratford Wanderers Sunnyside Messra D. White H. Hampton W. Ribbons A Hazelwood A. Slade J. Haddon Park Rovers Rockburnt Gangat

Wood and Green advance in Harris Cup Handicap

In the Harris Cup singles Handicap preliminary round A J Wood Ward and F Green progress by beating Carolan W King and Franks respectively. Round one results include Kirk 3 on 31 4 Gibson 10 on 23 F Green 8 on 31 D Green on 27 Dignam 10 on 31 d Beattie don 21 V West 6 on 31 d Nicholls 12 on 24. Social games list several matchups with scores. Banks around the green decorated with ash trays for public display and 19 names chosen for Pennants registration with blue eligibility.

A. J. Woodward F. Green Carolan W. King Franks Kirk Gibson D. Green Dignam D. Beattie Don V. West Middlebrook Wellard Tv Bates Dare F.green Mitch Dean Fairfax Lyall Tita Dick Nichola Otter

South Australia Proposes Compromised Butter Price Plan

Prime Minister of South Australia urged at the Premiers Conference a de controlled butter price with wholesale price and retail margin fixed by states. He said the approach could cover production costs with a 6p margin, while NSW rejected any retail price rise. Other states backed extra aid through higher retail prices and greater federal subsidy.

Commonwealth South Australia New South Wales

Obituaries Recap From Wingham and Surrounds

The issue reports the deaths of James Valentine Miggins in Wingham at 14, detailing his Boer War service and family ties. also notes the passing of Annie Elizabeth Andrews in Taree with service details and survivors. Susanna McKeough of Krambach dies aged 66 with funeral arrangements and surviving relatives listed.

Combined Street Wingham James Valentine Miggins Mr. Miggins Burwood Sydney James Lauren Miggins Irvine Bungay Susan Fleming John Fleming Moira Leo McGrath Awaba Susan Ibbs C. Nelson Punchbow John Newcaste William Doris Mra Taree Albert Lane J. Andrews Woodside F. N. Andrews Tarec A. EL Chatham A. W A.C. B Charity Creek J. R. Andrews Lucock Tater Presbyterian Church Woodside Cemetery McKeough Susanna McKeough Krambach Mayo Hospital James Paterson John Alexander Carlyle Rita R. Lattimore Burrell Cree Robert Newcastle George Jane Woodley Elizabeth Murray Kundibakh Lily P. McKeough P. F. Lacock Krambach Presbyterian Church MLE_ Times

Menzies Criticised Over Dairying Invite

At the Lyne Electorate Council meeting in Kempsey last week strong criticism was aimed at Prime Minister Menzies for not inviting a dairying representative to the Inflation conference. A protest will be sent via Mr E J Eggins MHR. The meeting supported the Government on the referendum on the Communistic line.

Menzies Mr. Menzies Lyne Country Party Kempsey E. J. Eggins

Court Confirms Two Valuations at Gloucester Court

The Gloucester Court of Petty Sessions confirmed two valuations this week as one appellant withdrew his appeal and the other failed to appear. Frank A. L. Watson had valued the Wangnun lease at £180 while the valuer set £240. Joseph Wade did not appear. he valued unimproved capital at £80 against £101 by the valuer. Mr. B P Leanwson represented Gloucester Shire Council.

Gloucester Court of B. P. Leanweon Gloucester

Local grocer appeals for paper wrapping supplies

The shop asks customers to bring a container for their orders and offers to pay for newspapers or other clean paper suitable for wrapping as paper shortages persist.

Scoutmaster Investiture Planned After Commission Visit

Scoutmaster Mr. L. D. Geer will be invested Monday in Ghalceater with Scout Commission Mr. Goodwin leading. Accompanying officials include the Cob Commissioner Lone Scout Commissioner and an executive officer. The meeting noted 12 uniforms arranged and warrants for Scout and Cub Masters. A sick and accident policy for the Troop and Pack was approved.

Mistrist Mr. Goodwin Ghalceater L. Dd, Geer Scout Geer Goodwin J. Blanchard Newcastle R. Lark

Commercial SPECIAL CATTLE SALE at Gloucester yarding

W E Sparke Pty Ltd reports B02 head of fat and store cattle sold last Tuesday with strong demand. Fat cattle values firmed through the sale. store bullocks and cows and calves showed solid gains. Numerous buyers attended. prices peaked at high levels for various classes led by high value store and fat cattle. Next sale announced for September 11. Bazaar plans include Gloucester District Band engagement.

W. E. Sparke Gloucester) Pty. Ltd Durham W. A. Rells R. K. Relf Lo W. Relf J. H. Relf Miss HL Relf Summerville & Watson Stra EB. G. Grant Green J. E. Laurie Tom Hicks Bull R. Archinal Mia A. Homewood Misa K. Homewood E. G. Moore Beaton Bros H. W. Laurie TL. N. Livermore Etmg le &c S&s. G. Ninnes Garland R. Lewis Mitchell J. E. Sansom Sansom J. N. Laurie C. McDonald L. E Metcalf Clive K. A. Sansom Mfadyen J. McKinnon H. MacCarthy T. L. Higgins CL. Vatea Mrs M E. Laude C. Ro Muslen C. E Parley Geoff. Taylor A. K. Laurie A. J. B. Laurie EL & G. Grant HH. Power L. Roorer C. Nash R Nash W. V EB P. Hack D. Lloyd Roy Shultz Jersey Hfra W. A. Adams A’e J Summerville

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