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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1952
Page
2
Stroud Shire faces delays on planned road improvements between Wat's River and Booral as the Shire council negotiates funding, with the Main Roads Department and Glouceestershire connected schemes under review. Officials aim to secure money for the strand and nearby works, while pressing ministers for an expedited allocation.
A heavy transport truck traveling south near the North Chast crashed, causing extensive damage to the vehicle and scattering empty cylinders across the Ridgsewat area. Witnesses note a steep hill and a bridge incident with linked infrastructure concerns. A pigeon found marked CAB G1360 was reported by Gloucester residents.
Mrs Davies of Gloucester reports recovery after a hunting accident. Jean Moore, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Ineae Moore of Barrington, engaged to Norman Teanneth of Winsor. Bob Bivens and Mary Donald noted in local social items. Mrs McDonald and J Wooda mentioned with visits and travels. Mary Roopal admitted to Coneard Hospital for observation. expected to return home soon.
The article discusses the Commerce Chamber's condemnation of government action affecting road transport. It notes a shift from rail to road as key to national defense and economic needs, with strong views on charging schemes and the impact on vehicle owners and businesses. The piece references the chamber's stance and calls for a balanced policy.
Notes describe a Saturday party with guests including Mrs and Mrs Buelle of Charlee awn and Mr Brylan as chairman. Mentions a birthday and a voyage to the United Kingdom with plans to visit friends, plus Queen's emerald clothes day moved to June 21 next year and the Queen's funeral date on April 21.
The bulletin notes a few patients, including Mine Borman, are admitted or recovering. Nurses attend to Graimy Talew, with his condition described as improving. Several families congratulate new arrivals and mother and father offer best wishes for their newborns.
Local golf gossip notes a charity event planned for Saturday July 21 to raise general funds. A street stall will run from morning to afternoon offering cake and sale items with all proceeds going to the church funds as organized by Horner.
Help wanted for a capable woman to assist at home after one child. Apply to Tara Vale, Ring Tara Vale 19.
Classified advertisement seeking workers for agency positions near Stroud and Victoria in 2000s. Mentions benefits weekly pay no overtime, transport required, men or women of good character invited to apply, listing address 188 George St and employers W T Rawlesom Co Ltd.
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction, notices announce administration of the estate of Ada Fenfold and Mindla Brook, both deceased, with executors George William Penfold and Cath Elizabeth Stevens named. Creditors and claimants must send particulars to solicitors Hawdon and Dawson in Gloucestershire and Aubery-Stallorn in Sydney within specified periods.
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