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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1954
Page
2
The Gloucester Advocate reports farmers urge action after drought relief and recent showers. Mentions upcoming inspections on the proposed Mt George Bridge by Manning Shire Council with local names and dates, noting rainfall patterns and community concern over watercourses.
Excitement at the ML Biggie was ree on. In Gloucester at Pullip Street Mary Higgins receives congratulations on the birth of a son at the Mater Flospital Worth, Geoffrey Robbi An etyg. Donald Hues, Hugh Dirling, Caterina, and others attend Maitland Wiehe schools. mentions local officials, holidays, and various addresses in King Street and Budgee.
An obituary notes the death of Mrs. Cherworth widow of the late Henry Cherworth and details survivors in Altonville and surrounding areas. It cites family members including Gaull Cherworth of Buckombiland and others in Gloucester, Waratah, Taconic, and nearby towns. The funeral is set for Ancanville with interment at the local cemetery.
Dalgety s News Service reports varied bids across cattle and sheep with prime cattle firm to easier and heifers and cows showing mixed prices. Prices cited include bulls around 120 to 140 shillings, cows near 180 shillings, vealers around 160, and sheep trading around 136 shillings per hundredweight amid a Monday market day note.
The Dalgety manager reports near dry conditions across Queensland and New South Wales with limited rainfall. Cattle and sheep numbers show strain as pastures decline, water scarcity bites, and observers warn conditions may worsen before monsoon relief. River basins like the Warrego and Darling trend dry with sporadic showers hoped later.
A report notes a Sequel to the Barrington disturbance occurring at a local event. Youths were arrested during a function and fined £2 and 45 for charges related to misbehavior and disorderly conduct.
The Rural Reconstruction Board seeks to aid farmers through grants and support programs. Officials emphasize direct assistance for those facing economic hardship and advocate expanded representation for farmers in decision making.
A damaged OCR item mentions Penmurer and Cate Talay Prkmsn with unclear names. It references surfaces like Dal Caltin Poushy and Bray pitulues, along with presses, cooking, and garden produce. Dairy produce appears, but details are unreadable.
A local RSL member’s nomination was accepted for a trip to New Zealand. The Australian contingent will participate in a commemoration in Wellington. An ongoing arrangement between RSL Australia and NZ Defence forces supports exchange programs between the two countries.
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