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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1950

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Gloucester RSL Sub-branch Plans Christmas Treat and Affiliations

The Gloucester RSL Sub-branch funds a Christmas party for members' children at Gloucester Park with arrangements led by Jack Yates. Aiming to fix a date in early evening, races and Santa appearances are hoped for. The group plans renewed affiliation with NSW ABL next year and outlines benefits at Anzac House. It also notes badge replacements and Life Membership changes, plus guidance on war gratuities investments via an RSL cooperative offering 5 percent compound interest.

Gloucester Nsw F.S.L Anzac House Sydney Chutr

R.S.L. Sub branch meeting notes and gratuity fund alert

Permanent Building and Investment Society Fund applications for gratuity payments are now at the Post Office. State HQ notes remaining FLS Flood Relief Fund funds and asks sub-branches to inform cases in need. Allan Parker from Glen Innes was guest at Friday’s meeting, introduced by Tom Dare. The annual meeting is set for the first Friday in February to review the year and elect officers. Wattie Wilson thanked members for support during his tenure as president.

Permanent Building and Investment Society Fund Jack Woolward Wattie Wilson Allan Parker Glen Innes Tom Dare R.S.L Ila

Co operative Marketing Of Fish In Sydney Debate

In the Legislative Assembly Mr. K G Wingfield criticised the states failure to hand over fish marketing to coastal cooperatives. He urged immediate transfer to save money and lower prices while calling for refrigerated transport cars to move fish from the North Coast to Sydney where £30000 worth was lost in transit over two years.

Sydney Fisherman's Co-operative Societies Legislative Assembly K. G. Wingfield C.P Clarence Wingfield Parliamment Baddeley Co-Operative Societies

Figures On Immigration Questions In Parliament

In Canberra the member for Lyne, Mr B J Eggins, pressed questions on immigration. Mr Holt denied any commitments by Australia, clarifying reports about Italian and European migrants were inaccurate. The exchange outlined a balanced migration plan aiming for about 20,000 migrants, with Italian, Dutch, and British sources considered. Data shows 308,560 permanent arrivals Oct 1945 to June 1950, with 36,000 more in the quarter to Sept 1950, nationality details pending.

House of Representatives Canberra Lyne BE. J. Eggins Figgins John Storey Timmigration Planning Council Holt Australia Immigration Planning Council Haylen Rome Thalian Beetleman Menzies Tio Inter Enga Pean United Kingdom Eggins Commonwealth

Government plans bold British migration push to Australia

The authorities outline aims to add two million residents in ten years via large scale immigration. Britain leads priority, with Europe becoming a main source alongside Western Germany Austria and Italy. Shipping for migrants will increase and a detailed 1951 prospect will follow.

Fif Canada Australia International Refugee Organisation Europe Hollan Germany Austria Italy Great Britain

Conrand Council Faces Setback in Local Elections

Mr W T King claims four Conrand Council colleagues suffered a Waterloo at the local government elections, phrased amid odd imagery of lush paspalum and ruined nylons, signaling a sharp political shift and contested outcomes.

W. T .King Conrand Waterloo

Dress Caught In Spindle Fatal Farm Accident

Brenda Mellwain two years old died after her dress caught in a milking machine spindle at the MacLeay district farm. Her elder sister Lynette cried out as Brenda was pulled toward the shaft. mother stopped the engine and Brenda died at MacLeay District Hospital. Police urge guards on belts and movable farm machinery for safety.

Brenda Mellwain Clem Mellwain Fungal MacLeay District Brenda Lynette McKwain Department of Labour and Industry Police oMoer

Northern Champion to Lose Its Oldest Staff Member

After nearly 30 years as editor and reporter on The Champion, Mr Syd Christophers will terminate his association with the Northern Champion. He plans to move to Kiama with his wife and son Paul early in January to take over a business. A complimentary social for Dr BH EF Milligan acknowledged his impending departure and praised his high standard of work.

Syd Christophers Taree Kiana the Champion Ceurt Rey Hse Paul Kiama Bh.ef Milligan Mr. Christophers

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