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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1951
Page
2
Webster Jack and McDonald Pty Limited Optometrists and Opticians with Mr J Bell Milo announce a Gloucester visit Friday July 20 from morning to late afternoon. Consultations at the Commercial Hotel with appointments via Street and Parish Pty Ltd phone Gloucester Sydney Tamworth Kempsey Taree.
Convict pictures on rainfall week end registrations show 170 points with listed breakdowns for 6th 150 pts Mth 14 pts and 12th 6 pts Monthly total to date 442 pts Death of former resident Mr Fred Tout Kempsey yesterday aged about Th years with family in Gloucester funeral today Police recover missing Maitland bike in Newcastle court expected to hear charge New golf club house at Taree planned cost 8000 pounds applications for conversion to perpetual lease deadline June 29 1951 Majestic programmes film schedule Night Beat Jolson titles and Ghost Goes Wild town property sales auction summaries Mike Fright feature Kathleen Garscadden BBC anecdote
Miss L Kingsbury arrives from Sydney to join the editorial staff of She replacing Mr R L Rye who leaves to join the Richmond River Express at Casino. Bert Channell visits Gloucester, looks to return later. Several local residents visit or are celebrated including births and church notices.
The Fisheries Act amendment imposes a blanket ban on using nets by anyone not holding a licensed fisherman permit. Regulation 139 restricts net use to prawns only with prescribed dip or scoop nets in tidal waters, and limits possession of any other nets on boats in New South Wales waters to licensed fishermen.
Gloucester Rugby League team won the Knock-out Competition at Stroud securing 70 pounds first prize and 60 pounds, defeating Stroud 14 to 0, Dungog 8 to 0, and Bulahdelah 7 to 1 to finish undefeated.
The draw for the first round MRas Cup and second round Locke Cup is set for tomorrow with matchups including Yates vs Bayliss Witte vs Birect Crowther vs Menere Wratten vs Woolford Middlebrook vs Exston Froat vs Charman Dodd Street Woodward vs Pike If unable to play contact 31 at 230 pm June 15 at the Club House trophies for 1950 will be presented Associates bring a friend The previous McRae Cup final was June 1 Baylisa versus Yates won by Yates A general meeting followed play last Wednesday Ladies Day is fixed for July 1 Mra P Mesire elected Secretary for 1951.
A Sunday night Service of Song at St Pauls Church of England featured Dr J N Channon performing sacrist organ works by Rossini Mozart Mendelssohn Handel Haydn and Boehre. Vocal solos by Mrs L Stevens Mr G Maiden and Miss K Witt moved the crowd, with the St Pauls Junior Choir and Mrs Newman acompañing. The event, arranged by Mrs R J Burley, signaled cross church musical collaboration and attracted warm thanks from Rev D H May.
Charles Henry Merry of Tamworth aged 56 collapsed and died at Bundaberg showground after a heart attack. He was a leading Australian show rider, famed for Lookout and other champions, first to clear Bt din on a high jumper, and a foundation Showmen's Guild member. Survived by widow, son Charles, and daughter Beryl.
Two men appeared before Mr A E Capp and were fined £68 each on charges of possessing protected fauna. Evidence described a May 4 sighting in Palmer's Channel with a launch and 42 ducks in a bag, 11 on ice, including 15 black ducks and 4 teal ducks. Magistrate set fines at £1 per bird, noted potential commercial shooting, and court costs of 10s each. Forfeiture of firearms was refused.
After plans were drawn up the Krambach School of Arts set tenders for the Memorial Supper Room at Krambach. At the annual meeting on May 14 decisions included raising rents and continuing dances twice a month to fund the project. The building fund stood at £2399 15s 11d with a general fund balance of £? 3d. Officers elected: President Leo Carey, vice-president B Gallagher, treasurer Mc Begg, secretary Mrs S Bidner. Auditors McKinnon and Wright. committee additions G Reber and T Roy.
A serious rail transport crisis endangers livestock movement as track and truck shortages limit store stock movements. Railway staff shortages cause cancellations while transport authorities fear a complete breakdown without relief. Ministers offer partial road tax concessions to carriers. Four Stock and Station Agents representatives pressed for reintroduction of trucks, but officials say no near term relief is possible.
Church of England services listed for Gloucester and Barrington with times 8 am 7 pm and 11 am Wednesday 27th. Stroud District Baptist Church announces Sunday activities at Gloucester 7 pm Stroud 11 am All worth 2 30 pm Girvan 6 30 pm Booral times and Wednesday 20th Booral South led by Rev. G C Mitchell and L L Griffin noted.
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