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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1954
Page
5
A listing advertises ducklings at £9 to 10s per 100 and a mother with 20 ducklings at 70 shillings. The vendor offers rail and air freight anywhere free and cites a location at Denison Street, Matraville.
Government notice invites youth aged 15 to under 18 for apprenticeship as an advocate officer under closer settlement. Five farms on Dabes Estate near Rylstone are set aside for former forces members for sheep breeding and wool growing. Areas range from about 1,382 acres to about 1 acre with rents around £266, applications due to the Land Agent.
In loving memory of our dear mother pazed away on 9 December 1649 and 9 December 1943. Sadly missed by Neel Doreen Merle Cliff and grandchildren. Remembered always with love from her family across years and generations.
Golf Hill homestead of 2450 acres near Shelford Victoria sold by Dalgetys to Mr John Barber of Coliban Park Elphinstone. Barber plans to move his renowned Coliban Park Hereford cattle to Golf Hill as a breeding centre while continuing merino sheep and cattle at Coliban Park. The sale follows Mrs Biddlecombe’s will for Golf Hill to remain a Hereford operation.
A terse notice reports concerns over a class 13 job category with repeated fainting incidents. Officials respond with calls for safety reviews and worker protections. No names or dates are provided in readable text.
The Gloucester branch of the Country Women s Association celebrated its 25th birthday with a civic welcome, a luncheon, and a social evening at Laurie Memorial Hall. Miss Hall, state vice president, delivered an address, medals and souvenirs were presented, and a birthday cake and floral tributes featured in a night of music, gifts, and thanks.
The article urges drivers to value life over thrill and examines how many motorists mistake speed for competence. It argues that even skilled drivers lose judgment at corners and in emergencies beyond 30 mph, challenging readers to assess their real abilities on country roads.
A reader, B. Hooke of Skibo, criticizes Shire President Dr Channon for underfunding town and country needs and urges better road, drainage, and utility investments. The letter argues arterial roads hinder primary industry and questions rate fairness, urging a policy shift to unlock district wealth and balance town country interests.
Obituary notices the death of Carl William Street at 58 ends a Gloucester business lineage. He helped found Street and Parish Ltd, grew a small wooden shop into a major coast enterprise, served in World War I, and contributed to golf and local clubs. Survived by wife, son, and several siblings. mourned with Masonic rites.
Severe hailstorm at Waukivory on a Wednesday afternoon damaged crops gardens and livestock. The worst impact centered on H J Phillips farm where cows were injured and roofs torn. Large hailstones described as big as hen’s eggs filled the scene.
Commercial Homebush market reports show cattle mostly steady with price ranges for medium to heavy weights and yearlings. Pigs are dearer with fattens up £3 to £3, baconers firm, porkers up 5 to 10 shillings. midweek sale noted with 106 cattle waggons and prices per 100 pounds across categories.
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