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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1954
Page
4
A council debate outlines sharing expenses for sealing Trunk Road formerly Pacific Highway. Secretary’s note cites 15000 in expenditure and potential future contributions by Faun, Totem Gonceater, and Tarp 'Talsus indlesign, with references to local politicians and a forthcoming joint effort.
Council members push for an urgent water survey as officials debated how to improve supply. Cheshire officials and Dr Purley urged prompt actions while Dr Higgins and Dr McFunenal weighed official responses. The discussion referenced Westnet and Worcester as potential sources and emphasized haste in securing a plan.
Gloucester Shire Council is the new landlord for council premises in Churon Street. Solicitors A M Borthwick and Company advised the council as Mr A B Shute had disposed of the property, which had been leased. The new owners were Messrs Wooll, Tull and Lime Ltd. The council was asked to make payment of rent for the premises to the company.
A wartime era notice describes cost pressures on meat and promotes engine additives DeekARE and HI-COMM as radiator and fuel treatments. It cites a 1830 Helden car on a long Xmas holiday trip with fuel economy improvements and claims of reduced oil consumption. The text touts product benefits for engines and mentions an Australian journey and various car brands.
An ad touts a product named MOTOMER as a simple treatment that supposedly stops oil consumption, increases compression and power, and may pay for itself by saving oil. It targets taxi owners fleet operators and mechanics with claims of overseas success and user recommendations.
Nine petitioners from Luadauk Wha protested council decisions on street leasing and the future of street trees near Hungerford. The council considered a September resolution, opened tenders for water rights, and weighed long term leases with St Re Wabater’s bid of 10 8 for one year versus five years to Bundock range.
A fragmented report notes Bolan Burst and Glovewser in rainy conditions with references to printing for a local publication. Limited readable details point to an event or run involving these names amid wet weather.
The Manning Shire Council held a Tuesday inspection of a proposed fire road level across the Manning River at Mount Gedree. Chief Connell pledged full support to the proposal, stating the bridge would be a crucial improvement for the Gloucester area and its inhabitants.
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