09 Jan 1953
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1953
Page
1
A Gloucester meeting with electors features Mr Fitz Gerald highlighting an original gap plan for Parliament this year and urging government support. He stresses improved employment, prosperity, and coordinated timing with the minister's orders for the new county school, promising action aligned with local hopes and duties.
The draw for the Net Work event lists teams Craven 28, Rovers 78, Musicians 25, Pioneers 20, Avon 11 with Ward's five a 16 and other clubs Crave abe Point Scores recorded as of December 19. Names Craven, Rovers, Musicians, Pioneers, Avon, Ward, Rocklurst, Wanderers appear among the scores and participants.
Fragmentary report recalls the Vi and VB Suler awaiting at Botany Bay amid comments about a top Australian iron merchant and a reference to Milano yesterday, with unclear surrounding context and details.
The Port Macquarie News questions the new Kampecy bridge over Hastings River at Blackman’s Point. It calls for fuller inquiry and explanation from Mr. Jordan, asking who prioritized Kempsey over Blackman’s Point and urging public clarity on the plan and costs.
The highest chimney on the North Coast near Grafton was completed just before Christmas. It stands 120 feet high and serves Peters Ceramic factory. The brick base adds about 10 feet, making the total height around 130 feet. The structure represents a landmark addition to Jacaranda City.
A report on department operations presented by the Commissioner for Railways, Winsor, covers freight increases, concessions, and large works. It notes total earnings rising to 1,989,000 with higher freight and coal costs, outlines major railway expansions around Sydney, and records purchases in coal, steel, electrical gear, and timber. Details include livestock transport costs, pork prices, and shipping of Leghorn stock from Livorno to inland hubs near Florence.
A fragmented report notes white straw skirts becoming fashionable overseas. Embroidered variants appear in some displays, signaling a shift from casual wear to more notable outfits.
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