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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1951
Page
1
A public notice warns of the dangers of two insecticides used broadly in agricultural areas. It identifies Parathion as highly toxic, capable of skin absorption and inhalation entry, with rapid onset symptoms that can last up to 30 hours. It cites fatality data showing an average 40 hour interval from first exposure to death and outlines treatments involving atropine sulfate.
Readable fragments describe a 45 million wool levy, its repayment plan, and reform proposals. The text references woolgrowers opposing the scheme, tariff considerations, and government efforts to manage costs and incentives within a mobilisation context.
James Weatherly Murray of Gloucester dies after a life in New Zealand Australia and Palmerston North. He served as secretary manager at Shannon Cooperative Dairy Co Ltd and held roles with State Fire Insurance Golden Bay Power Board and local councils. Survived by his widow and four daughters.
The text notes money available to buy items in Australia and cites defeat of the scheme. It mentions government action to raise an alternative plan, with emphasis on animal-related concerns and immediate needs.
Gloucestershire clubs hosted a three day golf event with players including Mrs Byrnes Port Macquarie and Mrs McKenzie Kempsey. Winners across A B C grades revealed by net scores and handicaps, with Mrs Byrnes repeating in A grade and Mrs McKenzie topping B grade.
The article describes a Sunday service with children singing and reciting a parable themed program based on the Good Samaritan. The choir, led by organist Rye and pianist Marina Bean, performed hymns and a tale blending scripture with children’s presentations. Clergy and teachers received thanks, and departing Barbara, Norman, and Noel Smith were acknowledged with a book gift.
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