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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1952
Page
2
Webbster Jack and McDonald Pty Limited optometrists will send MR J Bell MIO to Gloucester on Friday July 15 1952 from 8 am to 5 pm. Consultation point at Commercial Hotel. Appointments via Street and Parish Pty Ltd phone Gloucester Sydney PY LPD.
At a Gloucester council meeting an inquiry from the Gloucester P and C Association about inviting an overseas consul to officially open the aero bazaar next October was discussed and agreed to in principle with details to follow. Wilson questioned why the association should yield to another body to handle its visitors. Overheads paid and good hotel accommodation were noted. opposition to entertaining by the council was expressed. President shown for A H and P Association re-elected Higgin as president. other officers to be decided later. Meanwhile in transport news the Brisbane to Sydney express was delayed an hour after a collision with a stationary goods train at Bundook injuring a passenger and a guard. An old English half-crown coin dated 1844 was found on a Stratford Avon River farm by Les Isaac. Macleay Argus to be issued three times weekly from August. In cinema, Champagne For Caesar at Majestic features Ronald Colman with Web of Danger and Severs Mise Dunne, plus China Coral hair in the program.
The MeoRae Cup final saw Mrs Yater face Mrs Menere in a 14 hole handicap match with Menere winning 2 up and 2. The same day the second round events of the championship were played alongside the Locke Cup Monthly Medal and TB Cup all won by Mrs Menere with 469 net. Eight associates qualified for match play: Bayliss Yates Reid Street Menere Wratten Woolford and Frost. Quarterfinals saw Bayliss and Yates, Reid and Menere advance. Bayliss beat Frost and Yates beat Street with Menere falling to Street on the last hole. Semis set Bayliss vs Street and Yates vs Reid. A four ball draw for tomorrow lined up Hawdon Smith v Street Reichert Yates Pike v Street Woodward Woolford v Laird Reid Front Smith v Bayliss Crowther.
At Gloucestershire Council meeting Dr Wilson raised concern over electricity department workers using council trucks for non council business. Discussion noted on on call drivers, home storage of trucks, and potential pleasure trips versus urgent calls. The council will consider insurance and policies to prevent unauthorized use and curb public concern.
The Electricity Engineer Mr F E Read reports May period primary supply 205000 units and average cost per unit 2.092 with higher coal and labour charges. A new cable allows Upper Avon extension work and surveys planned for Upper Heatherdale and Ganga areas. Isolated small extensions may seek subsidy if main line and £600+ cost. subsidy for short extensions is unlikely. Waukivery extension costs noted. consumer cost around 400 with return between 90 and 60 yearly after tariffs. Printed records forms for petrol, goods, stores to be printed and implemented.
The draw for Saturday July 19 lists A Grade matches Carinya versus Rabbits Reds versus Colts with Barrington a bye. A Reserve features Eatville versus Rockhurst Wanderers versus Bunnyside Wattles versus Gangat Pioneers versus Thistles. B Grade matches include Rovers versus Johnnies Barrington versus Kosias Gunnyside versus Waukivory Himwatha a bye. Corrected A Grade scores as of June 28 show Barrington 17 Rabbits 16 Carinya 16 Reds 7 Colts 4. The match Barrington versus Rabbits on June 28 will be settled at the first Committee of Management meeting.
Edward Stanton of Glouceter River is killed in a road accident between the saleyards and Jack's Lane this morning. Three others, including Mr and Mrs Gee and their son Donald, are injured. Mrs Stanton is hospitalized. The Stanton car, overtaking to pass Cyril Barnam's utility, struck the driving side rear and overturned in the roadway.
Gloucester Reserves, after a strong display, lost to Purfleet Reserves by 9 to 4 at Gloucester Park last Saturday. Johnny Wilson netted both Gloucester points with two goals, and solid defense kept Purfleet from more scores. Jim Green Alan Hidden Bill Buddle and the Innant brothers stood out for Gloucester. In school football, a Wingham team defeated Gloucester School by 9 to 6 for a cup donated by FR. Loretan, with Pat Cox and Ron German scoring for Gloucester and Wingham's five eight as a key performer.
The secretary Mr Les Farley notes strong entries for the Gloucester race meeting this Saturday in aid of the RBL Building Fund. Fast times expected with excellent track order. Bookmakers open on metropolitan and local events. publican and refreshment booth on site. Weights listed for multiple handicaps with numerous named horses and weights.
Church of England holds services at Gloucester 1am and 7pm with rector David R May. Presbyterians schedule midweek and weekend services at Burntford Cobark Invergordon and Gloucester with minister George McLean. Methodist list includes Friday July 18 meeting and Sunday Gloucester services led by Rev Victor C Hayes. Congregational Glamis Bundock note, Stroud Baptist Church Gloucester 7pm with L L Griffin.
Emily Jane Atkins died July 18 1948 memories kept by sons daughters and grandchildren. Rudein James Henry aged 64 died July 16 180 notes of love and loss from wife Alec and family.
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