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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 17, 1954

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Rate Hike Sparks Debate Over Road Funds

Local council debates higher rates to fund road repairs and maintenance amid rising costs and commitments. Cr Channon and Dr Higginson defend increased charges while Mr Marshall and Gr Davenport critique spending, noting wasted funds and unclear allocations. Citizens fear higher rates without clear value.

Mtr Marshall Auld Bass Aegonnes Touda Yada Marshall Notal Higesna TUAW Morae Harrington Sealig Santituoualy Davenpars Toy Bumnerville Italy Gr. Hjalmann

Deputy Clerk Starts Next Month

Deputy clerk appointment appears set to begin next month amid municipal staffing updates. Local officials confirm the transition is in progress with support from county offices and administrative departments.

Stroud Shire President Re elected in Local Ballot

In a Stroud Shire council election, Colliton and others were nominated as contenders. Bowen was eliminated in the initial tallies, with a third ballot tally showing Cra North and Murray each on four votes. The council approved a raise in allowances as the finance committee prepares compensation.

Colliton Wa Orf UBT Bowen Cra North Murray

Bitter Connell Gravel Debate Highlights Council Dissent

A heated discussion at the council over gravel quality reveals deep divisions. Councillors Murray Purley and Davenport press for Glen road quarry gravel, while others cite issues with shale gravel breaking when wet and questions about suitability for Upper Avon and Parker’s Roads. The engineer’s report and officers’ guidance remain the deciding factors as the debate closes without a decisive plan.

Farkars Adurray Glen Road Murray Parker Cy, Channon Commonwealth Ee Chama Rome Conlin Cal

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