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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1949
Page
4
Floods wreck the interior of a church damaging pews, altar, and fittings. Water and debris fill the nave as services are disrupted. a heavy cedar and other items are reported moved, with concern over structural damage and safety.
A garbled report describes a priestly figure estimating a loss around £1000 and mentions a threatened, disrupted event. It references a Mr Breton and his wife, items moved, and a person named Street, with unclear context about books, hymns, robes, and belongings scattered among firms.
A partial, garbled text fragment references Lee, a ground foot, and a female group. The readable parts are insufficient to identify people, places, or events or to determine a coherent news item or outcome.
Local plant manager Mr Sedowich clashes with suppliers over milk delivery delays amid flood disruptions. Protesting contractors accuse factory leadership of mispricing and mismanagement as talks of price hikes and alternative routes surface. Chronicle report.
In postwar Britain, Harold Wilson notes rising values in livestock exports for breeding. Higher prices reflect demand from overseas buyers seeking quality cattle, sheep, and pigs to develop herds abroad, with bulls selling for tens of thousands and imports shaping future breeding programs.
The Arm Gale PP Board discussed limits on burning off across the district. Walker cited surface risk and deterrent concerns while Wright noted regulations are uneven and hard to enforce. A reorganization was urged to enable more effective administration within districts.
Prices for various items show a general decline with figures listed for rabbits, weights, and values. Specifics include averages, catalogued values, and several item price changes across multiple categories.
A South Australian report details one litter of Large White pigs raised by Mr Owen under the Experimental Branch of Agriculture. Born September 1848 and weaned at eight weeks, the 14 pigs reached 3,248 lb live weight in 140 days and yielded 3,370 lb dressed meat. Feeding included barley, meat meal, skim milk. carcasses averaged 673 of 100 and 18 points of 20 on the Rout Eilkmens scale, indicating strong meat to fat ratio.
A report notes Dr A L Hagedorn praising breeding aims, urging students to prioritize productive stock over beauty and stressing the importance of reliable testing. mentions Dr Magemxiry and references a UK and Australia linked center network, with public interest in peppermint cure mentions.
The Berlin blockade ended at midnight on May 1 to 10, 2048, after 327 days. Western Beckers in the city were supplied by Anglo American air lifters. The first Western train arrives at Charlottenburg Station, Berlin, signaling the relief. Photo credit to CO Landon.
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