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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1940
Page
3
The postal Department says parcels to ALF members in Palestine will be delivered free of duty and other customs charges by Palestinian authorities. Senders must still file a customs declaration. The Postmaster confirmed tobacco and other comforts will also be delivered duty free after inquiries.
The Gloucester Golf Club held an open tournament over Saturday and Sunday with a mixed foursome on Saturday and stroke events for men on Sunday. Russell Hardy of Wingham won the Advocate Open Championship Cup with 169. Les Stevens won the morning handicap, Tom Leedham the afternoon singles event, and RF Mead top score in 36 holes. Alf and Mrs Parish won the mixed foursome. trophy presentation was by President W McGown.
A special Gloucester Shire Council meeting debated the town water crisis. Councillors backed cleaning existing pipes, cement lining, and linking to a Barrington River supply, seeking Department support and ministerial approval while considering a loan to cover 2500 to 4000 pounds.
Church of England and other denominations announce services across Gloucester and nearby communities. Listings include times for Gloucester Belbora Copeland Waukivory and Stroud districts with ministers such as Canon Williamson Rev D Glyn Jones Rev M Mason Rev H Lynn and Pastor A E Baker. Services span morning and evening sessions with midweek events and 12th and 19th dates noted.
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