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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1954
Page
1
The board decided not to change P P Rate, maintaining 14d per head of large stock and 13 1 4d per head of sheep. Mr. Crowfoot warned finances remain tight with low reserves, requiring strict expense control, and hinted that future adjustments may be needed if revenue falls short.
Farmers reminded to apply for freight concessions from November 17 to January 23 with forms from railway station masters and stock inspector certificates. Drought losses were limited to old cattle and some beef breeders, while dairy herds faced higher feed costs. Stem gall fly control work described as Operation Stem Gall used 4158 flies in trials led by Lismore district agronomist and county inspector.
Director McPharson praised the budget as a credit to the secretary. Director Crowther opposed any rate increase, citing heavy taxation on landowners. The motion to keep rates unchanged was moved by Crowther and seconded by Summerville.
The Gloucester Pastures Protection Board decided to prosecute three landholders who failed to make land and stock returns. The board issued penalties under section S38 of the Pastures Protection Act. Landstock farms were posted on December 14, with most returns received, though some individuals refuse to cooperate and will be compelled.
The Advocate reports Gloucester making progress toward a full high school with a fourth year. Eleven students from last year’s intermediate class have offered for the fourth year, signaling early establishment of a high school. Staffing and accommodation are the main current challenges, with new infants department planned and enrolments opening February 2 to 4.
Gloucester readers may obtain tickets from Mr John Hooke, secretary of the Gloucester RSL sub-branch, for the ex service personnel assembly in Newcastle on February 9. The Queen will review a contingent at the number one sportsground at 1.56 pm. Mrs Hooke will arrange ticket distribution and a detailed Royal Progress route map is on display in Dalgets Window Denison Street.
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