12 Jun 1953
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1953
Page
1
The draft notes outline posting 1041 free at preset gauges and seeking rainfall data from nearby owners and a council plan. It mentions supplying a rain gauge and asks for a clerk to meet Mar. R. Summerville at Bundock and engage the Waulkivary Programme Association for readings cooperation.
The Gloucester Pastures Protection Board prosecutes Hobart Eric Baston of Burrell Creek for failing to destroy a rabbit. The case, heard in the Gloucester Court of Petty Sessions, was adjourned to July 14 after solicitor M Mocks could not attend. Baston pleaded not guilty. Reginald Cox requested the adjournment.
Victor Johnston of Craven Creek pleaded guilty in Gloucester Court of Petty Sessions to failing to return license plates after expiry. He claimed a garage man prompted the action and was ordered to pay fines and costs. Johnston promised to comply and hand in the plate in future.
Gloustersar Shire Council decided to donate 63/9 to the Gloucester Spastic Centre Council. The council also grants use of the council chambers rent free for investing funds and to assist the Spastic Council.
Fragmentary text praises a pipe band for hospitality and support. The readable portions mention gratitude toward the band and those who hosted or assisted, suggesting a ceremonial or social occasion. Names and clearer details are not legible in the fragment.
Bond Foran, charged with stealing money from a friend on a Tuesday, was discharged into a 120 bond to be of good behaviour for 12 months. Russell Nash of Upper Bowms reported Knox’s intoxicated state in a church street incident. Knox apologized, saying he drank too much that day. Constable Davidson noted Knox’s prior record and drinking with others. Knox was known to police and had twenty prior records.
The Commonwealth Bank offered a loan to fund an electricity project referenced as a government or council initiative. Approval was conveyed as part of a broader funding plan described in the fragment, with terms mentioning a twenty-four price or tariff element and a tentative timetable.
Residents invited to Gangat Hall on June 15 as Mr. Balduni and councilors review an electric extension plan. The proposal cites a school project cost around £3000 and notes only two suppliers in the scheme amid cautious consumer impact.
Gloucester chamber presses for a review of retail petrol prices arguing freight costs unfairly favor other towns. Sir J Hardy claims local pumps sell at 6d above Newcastle, 4d aboveBerow, with 44a a gallon landed, and seeks government action to reduce costs. Secretary J Carolan reports no reply from Sydney traffic authorities.
Frederick John Monro of Gloucester pleaded guilty in Gloucester Court of Petty Sessions to driving on the incorrect side of the road. Senior Constable L H Beasley testified that at around 8:40 pm on February 24 Monro drove a motor lorry north on Barrington Street and, while turning right to proceed east along Queen Street, he remained on the wrong side and collided with Dr J N Channon’s car. The driver claimed the door pillar blocked his view. Mr LB Stapleton, SM, remanded Monro on completion of the hearing.
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