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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 11, 1954

Page

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Barrington Pound Lease Recommendations by Local Land Board

The Gloucester Local Land Board, meeting at Gloucester courthouse, recommended the return of applications for a special lease on the old Barrington pound and suggested adding the area to the adjoining traveling stock reserve under Gloucester Pastures Protection Board. Those recommended for refusal were G. Fairfax of Gloucester and A. E. Schultz of Waukivory, with deposits to be refunded.

Gloucester Court House Barrington Gloucester Pastures Protection Board G. Fairfax Gloucester A. E. Shultz Waukivory Gloucester Shire Council P.P. Board Lands Department The Land Board Alfred Archibel John Bunt William Edward Pithers Peter Hindmarsh Leighton Francis Henry Ireland Sp. L G. A. Engel & Soms Wise BP. L William Joseph Jones Parish Tir L.B Harold Clifton Young Arthur Todman S. L Roy William Hickey Lengee Cn. L John Reynolds Higoe Pindimar Port Stephens Pty, Ltd

Farmers Protest Over Margarine Publicity

Councillors of the Macleay County Council faced public rebuke over margarine promotion at the Kempsey show. Eureka branch of the Primary Producers Union urged officials to reconsider a public utility spotlight on margarine that threatens butter farmers livelihoods. County Clerk J Salter considered the farmers’ concerns but had not reviewed the demonstration recipes closely.

Macleay County Kempsey Eureka Primary Produceran’ Union J. Salter Newpoint Maclay

Damages for Trespass Against Campbell's Council

In 1953 a council notifies payment terms and threatens disconnection. Green, acting under clerk instructions, pulled fuses at the Weekly office after refusing payment. Mrs Wood offered a cheque. Green refused, stating he was acting under authority. The judge noted the council could not disconnect and found trespass aggravated by claims of legality. Prosecution stayed for 21 days.

Campball Gree Wood Campbell Slater Green

Manning League selections and upcoming North Coast match

A large local crowd looks to key games as Manning League selections shape Group 18 and North Coast teams. Gloucester players feature across four teams with matches scheduled at Taree Park and Wauchope, culminating in a North Coast squad facing Northern Districts at Tamworth on June 27.

Manning Gloucester Taree Park Wauchope Northern Districts Tamworth N.E.W England Grafton FR. Bolton F. Eade G. Parish J. Monro D. Williams J. Relf A Slade L. West A. Wilson J. Wilson Taylor and Hardy

Dynamite plot scare stirs Gloucester readers

A reader signs as GUY FAWKES from Stroud in 1954 chiding June 1 issue coverage of a dynamite story. He jokes about nervousness in Gloucester and Stroud, likens the tale to a Guy Fawkes plot, and muses on newspapers pulled by horses while warning locals to beware the plot.

Gloucester du Pont Guy Fawkes Stroud Charley

Advocate for All Classes of 705 Printing

A political advocacy note urges support for universal classification reforms affecting 705 printing. The piece argues equal treatment across classes and emphasizes civic duty in selecting policy paths, appealing to readers to back changes in printer access and related regulations.

Weekend Rally Unites Hastings Presbyterians in Gloucester

Visitors arrive to join a fellowship rally coinciding with Hastings Presbytery district council at Gloucester. It aims to be the town’s largest youth gathering in years with members from the Presbyterian Church discussing youth issues and Christian influence. Accommodation is organized in local homes and beds will be used. a Monday bus tour to Copeland Tops is planned.

Hastings Presbytery Gloucester Terian Church Satana Cannes Copeland Tops

Mixed Reception Of Ball Orchestra

The annual Catholic ball at the U S hall drew a record crowd and high prices. Newcastle and Sydney band Phil Farley’s Polars played six musicians with vocalist Jack Spearing, pleasing older dancers but drawing mixed reviews from younger attendees. Dancers traveled from Taree to Tuncurry and Krambach. a church buffet complemented the event. Beasiland contributed to the gaiety.

U.S Newcastle Sydney Phil Farley Polars Jack Spearing Taree Tuncurry Krambach School of Arts

Council Claims Borthwick Paid Rural Service Charges

The Gloucester Shire Council says Mr. A. M. Borthwick does not owe money for rural service charges. At a special meeting it stated he had already paid the two charges, £4 6 5 and £4 16 8, when his cheque was sent. After credits, £3 remained unpaid according to Local Government Act Section 172, though officials indicated payment was applied in order of issue.

Gloucester Shire A. M. Borthwick Borthwick Orreara orreara amounting to £ 4/16/8 Hofgein Tim Council Thia Mr. Borthwick

Fishermen remember late Eric C Phillips at club meeting

A Gloucester amateur fishing club held a general meeting on Friday night with two minutes silence to honor their late treasurer Eric C Phillips. Tributes praised his service and sportsmanship. Vince Milla was elected treasurer.

Gloucester Amateur Flaking Church Eric C. Phillips Phillipa Vince Milla

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