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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1949
Page
1
A Gloucester AHB P Association meeting heard Mr W Clark defend the Junior Farmer section amid criticism over prize money and entry charges. He urged adjusting the schedule, merging classes, and improving supervision to support the Juniors, who are described as the district’s educational future.
A correspondence from the Minister for Conservation notes that the village of Gundy would be submerged or covered during flood storage with the Brushy Dam project. Alternatives include moving buildings or choosing higher ground, but no action can be taken until Brushy Dam is authorised. no public improvements should proceed in the meantime.
A Grand Variety Concert in the Ma jestic Theatre Tuesday night raised funds for Gloucester Ambulance. Miss FR A. Jenking produced the show with Mesdames W. Irvin L. Stevens and RB J. Burley overseeing sets. Highlights included Frankie and Johnny with Merle Hebblewhite and a coast ersong and chorus with Sir Broadbent as the pearly king. The program featured Spanish and Dutch ensembles, Hawaiian numbers, Our Miss Gibbs, Shalimar, and Gypsy songs, with Mary Higgins as soloist and a finale of Advance Australia Fair.
A Gloucester concert featured John Clements Doug White Gordon Wade and Margaret Ross with Mrs Burley, Tor Delaney as compere. Performances included Thelma McDonald Norma Blanch duets, Brice Andrews crooning and several solo numbers, with Miss Mickey Lane and others delivering vocal selections.
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