Street and Parish plan big additions for town growth
Street and Parish Pty Ltd proposes enlargements including a furniture department, ball store extension, ladies retiring room, wine and spirit store with cellar, and a new brick fire station on King Street. Gloucester Shire Council considers backing the project to aid Pioneer Tourist Hotels while ensuring vacant possession of the current fire station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street & Parish Ptr. Ltd
Street & Parish
Pioneer Tourist Hotels| Pty. Ltd
King St
Gloucester Shire Council
N. A. Vidal
Street & Parish Pty. Ltd
Department of Building Materials
Vide
Board of Fire Commissioners
Pioneer Tourist Hotela Pty. Ltd
Church and
Hume Streets
Channon
Gloucester council considers bus run licences and timetables
Dr Livermore accused a Taree bus firm of pressuring the Gloucester to Forster route and sought fixed timetables and fares. The council voted to require tabulated proposals from A L Farley Gloucester Fogg Motor Services and Brian Ivens and to forward licence applications to police for information. Public vehicle license renewals were approved.
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Tareet
A. L. Farley
Gloucester
Barrington
Cornell
Bis
Forster
Taree
Police
General Rate Increase Delayed by Executive Council Approval
Shire Clerk H N Chaplin told the council on Friday that the 1948 general rate rise to 3d has not been advertised awaiting Executive Council promission. Gazette expected January 21, forcing February meeting action. Council also adopted sanitary and garbage charges for 1948 at prior year levels.
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H. N. Chaplin
Executive Council
Chaplin
Cricket Notes and Roundup of Interclub Matches
Cr ick et notes report end of first round scores with Rovers 12, Wanderers 44, Pirates 40, Barrington 37, Ward’s River 34, Stratford 30, Pipers Flat 17, Bowman Farm 15 deferred. Best performances include Moore 114 for Barrington and Fraser 110 for Pirates. Wratten 4 for 3 and Fraser 5 for 44 lead bowling. Drawn and upcoming fixtures listed with teams and venues in Gloucester and Dungog zones.
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Rovers
Wanderers
Pirates
Barrington
Ward's River
Stratford
Pipers Flat
Bowman Farm
Piper's Flat
J. Moore
C. Fraser
W. Atkins
C. J. Ridkin
W Bowen
Piper's
J. Wratten
Gloucester
Piper
WN. Houston
J. Landers
W. Barnes
Weat
F. West
J. Scales
C. Berry
N. Allen
M. Corbett
D. White
J. O'Brien
L. Wilmen
F. Pat
Gloucester Old Buffers Ready for Nabiac Trip
Gloucester Old Buffers prepare to travel to Nabiac to play the Wallamba Old Buffers next week. The precise date will be notified in due course.
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Gloucester
Askii
Nabiac
Wallamba
Inter
No Passing on Avon Bridge
A horse valued at £30 owned by Mr A Schmierer was ridden across the Avon bridge on the main highway when a motorist attempted to pass. The animal was injured and had to be destroyed. Dr A L Farley urged a no passing sign on the bridge, noting a similar scare last week. the council backed the motion.
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A. &. Schmierer
Avon
A. L. Farley
Scandalous rubbish area in Billabong prompts council debate
At a Friday council meeting Dr Breese condemned the Billabong rubbish area behind the main street as disgraceful and scandalous. He warned of health risks from liquid waste oozing behind shops and urged immediate cleanup with councillors inspecting the area. The Health Inspector noted shopkeepers had been given notices to clean up, following a motion by Drs Livermore and Laurie to ease enforcement on offenders.
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Breese
Billabong
Drs. Livermore and
Laurie
First RAAF Re Union Dinner Held Here
An RAAF Re Union Dinner is planned for Saturday February 1 with hopes of annual future gatherings. A large local ex-Air Force membership is expected, with about 30 sponsors named so far. Ex-members should reply by the 15th of the month to J Muddle PLAL Le Guesne J Godey or J W Rawdon.
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Air Force
Sis
J. Muddle
Plal le Guesne
J. W. Rawdon
Cattle Sale Reports From Homebush and Maitland Prices Steady
Sanctioned stock sale notes from Homebush Sydney show a firm market with varied weights. Cows vealers and steers describe prices around £ to £18, while Maitland yarding yields best bullocks to £26 16 and yearlings to £14 10, calves brisk with prime heavy calves around £7 with strong demand.
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Homebush
Sydney
Morais Pitt, Son & Esdeery
Laverty Bros
Crockwell
A.W. Curtis
Merriwa
E. Helmert
Pinchbilly
Wealera
Kearins Bros Pey
Bendick Murrell
Uwg
Winchcombe, Carnon Ltd
Maitland
Campbells Hill
Eia
Tennis Notes Draw List For Next Week
The draw outlines matches from January 24 to 28 at various venues. Rovers face Rovers, Upper Barrington teams play Whitecaps and Gangat, Carinya meets Roviera A, Pirates clash with Swifts, and St. Joseph's visits Wanderers in the remaining fixtures.
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Rovers
Vy. Park
Upper Barrington AL
Whitecaps
Upper Barrington
Gangat
RULR Product Ad Promotes RAUR and RULR Packets
An advertisement urges readers to buy a two packet of RAUR and a two percent packet of RULR from Garmmera Pty Ltd. The copy claims RAR is marvelous and describes spooning it out like sugar. The text appears as promotional content with branding and pricing hints.
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Garmmera Pty
Ex-RAAF Reunion Dinner Set for February in Gloucester
The former Royal Australian Air Force members will gather in Gloucester on Saturday February 1 to mark the seventh anniversary of the bombing of Darwin. The event details tie the reunion to this historic date and venue.
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RAAF
Gloucester
Darwin
Forster Tourist Residence Offers Modern Amenities
Forster central lodging advertises furnished rooms with full cooking facilities provided for guests. Features include a modern hot water service in bathroom, kitchen, and laundry, rainwater use on premises, and washing-up by Mold after meals. Contact Wm Poppenhagen by phone.
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Guetta
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Church ST
Empbie Us
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James S. McGarry
Gloucester Pharmacy
Gloucester Optical Service
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Gloucester Liberry
N.S.W
P.O
Strange Woman
Olga Ban Juan
Mighty Mouse
Ward G. Robinson
RED House
Mack
Wingham
Australia
L J. Gleeson
Burley
J. Burley
M.lam
Gloucester 100
General Rubber Co
Guildhall Insurance
Gane Milking Machines
John Deer Tractors
York Motors
Chrysler
Plymouth
Morris and Fargo
Tom Hicks
General Commission
Queen Street
Lino
Garners
Council
Dungog
Dungor
K Shelton
B. Gehrig
Laurie Aiking
Kellner
Dunges
Avon Bridge
C. Hodgeman Tyree
Sid Broadbent
Brrdwich Specialists
Mullens
Victor
Bonniebelle Cafe
School of Arts
B. Hazelwood
Commercial
Thomas Cowan& Co
Bowen
Box 40
Wm. Poppenhagen
Garden OF Roses Cafe
Jim Karikios
Alf
Garden OF Roses
Spik-N-Span Dry Cleaners
Church Street
OWL Store
Taylor’s
Leslie Rye
Gloucester Advocate
Denison St
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