11 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1950
Page
1
June discussions show fear of lingering drought and flood impacts. Officials warn of devastating effects on Lower Hunter agriculture with many farmers cutting losses and seeking aid. Local leaders urge continued resilience and support for affected communities and workers.
Wingham officials report Summerville resigning from the association amid claims of age and health affecting duties. The move ends years of service, with supporters noting his longstanding role and expressing regret at his departure.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a misread report about multiple individuals, including a doctor and Deliont, with vague mentions of two years at Fulaway, Royal Retour, and a legal or employment context. Details are corrupted and names unclear, preventing a coherent event summary.
A local Mothers Club concerns prize awards for underprivileged children and education policy as judges weigh a controversial petition. The discussion includes calls for fair treatment, with notes on public scrutiny and potential changes before year end.
Stroud Shire Court assembled in Live Council Chambers on Sunday with notable attendees. A proclamation published in the Government Gazette reorganizing divisions, plus a recommendation to approve air compressor and jackhammer equipment contracts, was discussed alongside dwelling alterations in Walls Street Forster and a limited tender process for brickmacritellon works.
Local councils discuss authority to regulate keeping bulls in paddocks or secured enclosures. A formal inquiry notes Section 288 of the Legal Government Act allows councils to contract and oversee animal management. Delegates consider whether municipal by laws can require owners to secure bulls or restrict loose animals, prompting a motion for further action at the Central Executive Council meeting.
The council debated speaking times and adopted a motion to limit aldermen to brief addresses. The Lord Mayor set rules for alternate speakers and adjourned the meeting to allow further debate on the motion. A subsequent item discussed access to Wallaby Point property for coal exploration pending court approval.
Proceedings describe a federation gathering with secretary A Wiec and attendees including Myers E A McDonald. The group approves regional contributions, debates membership counts, and schedules future payments while noting historical high membership and a pending application for concession rights as part of federation administration.
Cement tiling venture reports plans in Taree with Mrs Rabb Imiore establishing a plant near the railway station. Production aims at three squares weekly, glazing options include Batinese, and tiles feature one bead ornamental fronts in varied colors. Prices stand at two shillings per square deeper.
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