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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
1
We extend heartfelt wishes for a merry Christmas and a new year filled with peace happiness and prosperity for all. May the holiday season bring joy to every home and community with good cheer and renewed hope.
Gloucester Shire Council December meeting covered urgent road links from Gloucester to Nowendye Glenrock Carter's to Curracahark and Monkeycott Nairn's to Wellards Lane plus Callaghan's Creek Suddivis ion and Firefly Creeley Waukivory. The engineer urged joint inspections and possible state aid while noting costs, potential expansions, and road classifications for three-year rollout.
WU CORBETT S SUNSHINE CAFE report notes anticipated road sealing within a week from date with extensive improvement work to widen travel and culverts before Christmas holidays. Construction pause from December 20 and resume January 8. Health and drainage matters discussed along with pumping station concerns and proposals for a Gloucester River swimming hole near the town. House conversions progress with 16 permits issued. Drainage plans for Gloucester Public School and School of Arts outlined with options for connection and costs suggested.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd report supplies of pigs at Tuesday's sales were 3200. Porkers were cheaper. Backfatters sold at unaltered rates with extra prime and heavy to 130 per head. Baconers ranged 72 to 140 lb with prices from 72 to 82 and 95 to 110 lb at various shillings. No further pig auctions will be held in Sydney until January 7.
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