Tributes and updates from Gloucester Chamber meeting
The Gloucester Chamber of Commerce annual gathering paid tributes to late Federal Member for Lyne E J Eggina for two actions on telephones in King and Gleason Streets and trunk line upgrades between Gloucester and Sydney. The Glywester Cub Pack report shows 35 Cubs with solid attendance and finances. a silence tribute honored King George. A welcome greeted Gloucester Highmaster elect F E J Laird, and Scouts plan a sympathy letter to shot victim John Baker. North Coast cattle aid for South Coast bush fire victims announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyne
E. J. Eggina
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce
Eggina
King and Gregson Street
King Street
J. Carolan
Fggins
Gloucester
Sydney
WA CWLA postpones Flower Show and events to April
At the February meeting the local Country Women’s Association branch unanimously postponed the Annual Flower Show and Sale of Work and Cooking competition from March 11 to Tuesday April 23 due to prevailing conditions. Details for opening times, prize auction for the apron parade, and a music program were arranged. The group also noted staff changes, including a new acting secretary, and plans for a Building Committee vacancy and a March 27 Group Council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Women's Association
Glenn Euston
Ron Smith
Bellingen
Miss Duff
Glenn Exston
George Tilbrook
Lack Of Interest In Gloucester Chamber Of Commerce
The Gloucester Chamber of Commerce annual meeting showed low public interest with ten members in attendance. President J W Mawdon credited the chamber with advocating for a public telephone Hingaoe line service and the Gloucester Sydney trunk link upgrade. Secretary J Carolan cited progress on the air base, new trunk lines, and ongoing plans for a secondary school, transport for Maitland students, fire station painting, Church Street parking, water diversions, and a Post Office butcher painting. All officers were elected except A L Furley to the Council to replace P Le Queane who departs for overseas travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce
J. W. Mawdon
J. Carolan
Chamber
Ite
Hingaoe
Gloucester
Sydney
Carolan
Gloucester Secondary School
Maitland High School
Church Street
Water Board
Barrington
Poat
A. L. Furley
P. le Queane
New Scoutmaster For The Gloucester Troop
Gloucester Boy Scouts elect John Clements to replace L. Gerr as Scoutmaster as Gerr becomes Manning Shire Council engineer. Duff resigns as Assistant Scoutmaster amid business pressures. Plans for Scout Hall renovations prepared and sent for approval. A DOC letter thanks General Sir John Northcott after his Gloucester visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clements
Gloucester
L. 2. Gerr
Manning
Geer
Clements
Youth for Christ Rally In Gloucester Tonight
A Gloucester youth rally led by Ray Meade with Milton Short Margaret Oulrama and Vic Walter features country services and tea at 6 20 pm in the Methodist Church. Evening gatherings continue in Presbyterian Methodist and Congregational churches ending with a Majestic area rally at 7 pm. Local clergy and the international Youth for Christ team invite all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Ray Meade
Jesus Christ
Milton Short
Margaret ‘Oulrama
Vic. Walter
Mir. Meade
Alre At & P.m
Youth For Christ
Value of Cedar Surfaces in Stake as Veneer Demand Rises
A Clarence River farmer sent a old cedar round table for re polishing and received an offer of £40. The table, bought about thirty years ago for 18 shillings, signals strong cedar demand. Nearby resident holds a larger table once valued at £50 but refused at that price. City buyers peel old cedar for veneering profit margins up to 100 percent or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence River
Meat shortages loom as drought hits beef supply
Mr Goodman warns of rising meat prices with drought tightening stock. Winter beef may be scarce as cattle and supplies fade. Cattle from the north and air freighters from the territory help Queensland butchers. Sydney market offers cheaper but lean beef for small goods. Sheep faring holds for restocking once drought ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Goodman
Butchtra
Prohibition Extends On Fire Lighting To February 22 1952
Chief Secretary Clive Evatt announced a ban on all open air fires until February 22 1952. The prohibition, initially to February 8, covers billy fires not under local permit systems under the Bush Fires Act. The extension aims to protect State Forest areas after a report claimed one council failed to act responsibly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive Evatt
Evatt
Quest Grand Dance and Carnival at Bowling Green
A Grand Dance and Carnival on Bowling Green will feature special lighting turning the space into a Fairyland. Enjoy music outdoors with square dancing by local experts, the Ballet of Eight, chocolates wheels, games, and a supper in the Club House. Proceeds go to the R.S.L. Building Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mum
Dad
R.8.l. Building Fund
Birth notice and retirement tribute in New South Wales
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Max Wilson of Buckets Road Gloucester on the birth of a daughter at Roma Private Hospital last night. Victor William Vial retired recently as an Inspector of the Rural Bank after 43 years of service and a career across Go in 1826 Wagga Wagga Parramatta Leeton. He influenced local bodies including hospitals and show societies throughout New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Wilson
Buckets Road
Gloucester
Roma
Victor William Vial
New South Wales
Vial
Wagga Wagge
Parramatta
Leeton
Identical Twin Calves Forwarded to Experiment Farm
The second set of identical twin calves were forwarded to Wollang Bar Experiment Farm from Manning last week. The heifers were obtained from Mr. Leach of Dumaresq Island and will be used for research by the Department of Agriculture. The department seeks to purchase any identical twin calves from local farmers and asks them to contact the District Dairy Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wollangbar Experiment Farm
Manning
8. Leach
Dumaresq Island
Department of Agriculture
Furniture Sale Memorial for James Henry Taylor
In fond memory of my dear husband and father James Henry Taylor who died February first at age 73. God’s Greatest Gift Remembrance. Inserted by his wife and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
James Henry Taylor
Yates
Rose Ellen
Dayn
Ean
Gloucester men to lead Royal tour mounted escort
Two Gloucester men were slated for prominent roles in the Royal tour escort in Sydney and Newcastle. Sgt. R. W. Livermore and Mounted Constable Geoff Wilson of Gloucester’s Pacific Highway lineup with the Mounted Police. The Sydney Morning Herald carried photos of Livermore with Supt. R. H. Blackley inspecting the escort, and Wilson was seen among the mounted ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
R. W. Livermore
S. Livermore
Geoff, Wilson
Stan. Wilson
Pacific Highway
M.3.w
Sydney
Newcastle
Sydney Morning Herald
Livermore
R. H. Blackley
Scort
Wilson
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P. L. Quesne
THE
City Price Draper & Mercer
P.O
Gloucester Grocery & Furnishing Guv
A. Hazelwood
Walkers” Shoe
DR. Market & Denison Sts
Ofp. Catholic Church
Harvey Ivers
Church St
RA Iola
Optometrists
Webster, Jack & McDonald
J. Bell
Commercial Hotel
Street & Parish Pty. Ltd
Tamworth
Kempsey
Taree
Gloucester Advocate
Glywester
King
Lated
FE. J. Laird
Gloucester Parents and Citizens’ Association
HW. T. Shepherd
Shepherd
Laird
Wingham
John Baker
Nerraweema Hospital
North Coast
J. G. Beale
MILA
South Coast
Nambucca
Johnson
Johnson Speke
Chamber of Commerce
Hawdon
Mr. Geer
Youth For Christ Rally
Northumberland
Meat and Allied Trade Federation
A. E. Goodman
Quest Grand Dance
Bowling Green
Gloucester E.A.L. Sub
Branon
Miss Glou
K. Connolly
B. Towera
A. Ritchie
V. M. Freeman
Germon
BD. Connolly
DR. Faries
V. B. Saxby
L. Gale
Kelley
Jack Thorpe
Fricks
J. Muddle
Majestic Theatre
Wallkivory Hall
Chicket Club
Coop Music & Supper
E. Breese
Kia Oba
Relf
Waukivory Hall
Music & Bupfer
Connolly
Maitland
Gut Flowers
RE. Holroyde
P.O. Box
Tuncurry
D. Cope
Little Street
Forater
A. E. Young
Callaghan's Creek
Bundook
School OF Arts
Extm
Singer
Tom Hicks
Patil Ryan
Joe Corbett
Department OF Railways
Perons
York Street
A. Anderson
Railays
Ferguson
Fordson Major
Allis Chalmers
International
George Howell
High St
Penrith
Hunter Street
George VI
Smith
Country Women’s Association
Gloucester Golf Club
Muddle
Secty
R. I. Kershaw
B.V
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