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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1953
Page
3
Dr Robert H Davies of Rutgers University announces SR-406 a new fungicide shown effective against tropical plant fungal diseases and skin infections. Testing in cooperation with Standard Ol laboratories yielded encouraging results across plants and humans in multiple regions.
Tenders for the Waukivery and Stratford deviations list bids of £9202 6 9 and £3270 respectively. Lemco Pty. Ltd. is named as the successful tenderer for both, with the council awaiting amended estimates for day labour. Various road matters and deputation plans are discussed, along with routine inspections and approvals by the shire engineer and department of main roads.
Four candidates were endorsed to contest the Raleigh seat at the State Elections on February 14. N. J. Jordan of Coff's Harbour, nominated by Coff Harbour branch. W. K. Burns of North Coffs Harbour, nominated by Sawtell. G. A Patterson of Coffs Harbour Jetty, nominated by Bellingen. and Radford Gamack of Kempsey, nominated by Kempsey.
The Advocate issues Rice Feeter accounts for the quarter ended December 1963 and asks subscribers to give them early attention. Delayed payments will result in cancellation if completed by January 7, 1953.
Robert Speaight a leading Wea End and BBC actor travels from London to Australia in February for an eight week ABC engagement visiting Sydney Melbourne Brisbane and Adelaide He will act exclusively for the ABC star in major productions and lecture on English poetry and drama The British Council and ABC coordinated the trip with ABC acting general manager Mr A M Finlay Speaight a noted literary scholar novel and lecturer has played diverse roles from Falstaff to Becket He has appeared as Becket in England and America at the Old Vic and in Journey's End Hibbert and Hamlet He is known to Australian radio as The Voice of Christ in The Man Born to the King on ABC He is the author of several novels including An Valley in the Mist and biographies of Berkeley and acting.
An advertisement proclaims the Advocate as the solution for all classes of job printing. It emphasizes versatility, reliability, and prompt service for business cards posters programs and other printed materials. The notice targets local merchants and organizations seeking quality printing options.
Saturday matches produced close results with Ward's River winning by five runs aided by Billy Sandy's four for 12 as Carsons fell short of 102. Barrington, Thistles, Wattles and Stratford saw tight games and next Saturday's schedule features Wattles versus Carsons and Barrington versus Thistles with drawn matches pending decisions on one fixture.
A Manning cricket column notes a rare head before wicket decision after Hamer was struck on the head and given out. It highlights John Martin of Burrell Creek, a top local batsman, with 442 runs this season in three innings against Mount George. Also mentions Gloucester races and a Businessmen’s Handicap prize of £40 and a cutlery canteen, predicting strong local interest from women.
The fragment lists Church of England services on Sunday in January at Gloucester with morning and evening times and a patronal festival. Also mentions Forbesdale 11 am and 2 pm with David R May as rector, and Barrington Free Presbyterian on January 2 with 11 am and 7.30 pm services led by Angua Bearon.
Joseph Erik Charles Laurie 45 of Glen Ward died Thursday night leaving a wife and three children Janet 15 Marjorie 7 and Alex 7 with his siblings Thomson Nigel Flora Belle Mary Norman and Jim. A leading cattleman and Hereford breeder he lived at Rawdon Vale Kerames and Glen Ward and was buried after a service at St Andrews Presbyterian Gloucester with a large funeral cortege and floral tribute.
A Strafford family members were injured Saturday when their car struck a cow on the main road near the Faulkland turn-off. Violet May Young, 13, suffered head and facial injuries and was admitted to Roma private hospital. Her two year old sister Barites endured abrasions and a brother was slightly hurt. They are children of Mr. and Mrs. C Young, with Mr. Young driving. Constable BR T Davidson of Gloucester police investigated.
The Department of Lands told Gloucester Shire Council that its application to open a lane between King and Denison Streets on the western side of Main Street is treated as urgent. The council renewed the application in December after the Gloucester chamber of commerce asked for the latest position and whether a lane between Denison and Park Streets on the same side is practicable. The council will investigate.
The Patronal festival services will be held at St Pauls Church of England Gloucester next Sunday. The rector Rev D R May notes the day is fixed near the laying of the foundation stone and marks the first time the festival is observed during his tenure. Church workers are urged to take corporate Communion on the day.
Dalgety news report shows Homebush sell Monday 3159 cattle with firm market. Bullocks 108 to 120s, steers 116 to 124, heifers 110 to 118, cows 80 to 90, yearlings veal 135 to 148 per 100 lb. Thursday mid‑day sale 219 cattle. Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes 3150 cattle, good prime quality firm, others easier, vealers to 154, steers 120, bullocks 418, heifers 114, cows 98 per 100 lb.
A Pennsylvania couple Julia Byrd and her husband join a Church of the Brethren cow gift program to fund a European wedding trip. They sailed with 35 dairy cattle sent to Germany to aid farmers under the slogan milk morale manure and mothers. The plan required a quota of animals and involved contributions from Cherlin College and local groups. The journey faced crises but culminated in cows delivered to support German dairy industry and aid babies’ nutrition.
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