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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 15, 1954

Page

3

Golf Gossip Associates Cup results and draws

In the Locke and Cavanaugh Cup Miss Jack Wratten carded 47 nett and won again with 71 nett earning the monthly medal. Next Wednesday’s qualifying round for the Championships coincides with the T B Cup with an extra 2 shillings for the cup. The draw lists numerous matches including Miss Wratten versus Mrs Giddey and Mrs Reid versus Mrs McIntosh. The cup saucer and plate were won by Ted Murray of Stroud. Picnic Day on 28 June invites associates to register with the secretary. McRae Cup semi finals saw Mrs McIntosh beat Mrs Reichert two up and Mrs Reid beat Mrs Cooper one up. final set Reid versus McIntosh.

Mra. Twomey Mrs. Oldfield Mrs. Reid Co. Bireet Mra McIntosh

Kempsey Market Allows Farmers to Sell From Trucks

Kempsey Municipal Council allows local farmers to sell produce from their own farms from trucks parked in Kempsey car park on Belgrave Street every Friday under supervision of the Municipal Health Inspector.

Kempsey Belgrave Street

Peculiarities of Law Seen in L.G. Case

Three day Sydney hearing before Justice Mc Clemens debated an appeal against a Supreme Court ruling in Tick le v The Council. A 22 ton vehicle damaged Boga Road culvert and the council was awarded £1,750 with £21,000 costs. The council opted not to appeal, given uncertain chances on re hearing or law. The High Court judgement notes councils cannot maintain culverts and bridges to avoid liability, but if repairs occur they may incur liability for collapse. The council sought to limit liability by avoiding repairs, stressing obligation to rate payers to keep structures in repair.

Haatinga Supreme Court Tickle Sydney Justice McClemens Boga Road Blue Creek High Court Cownell Council Justice Fulogar

Shire Council Faces Damages After Culvert Collapse

A court ruling found the Shire liable for £1,750 in damages plus about £1,000 costs after a culvert collapsed under an exceptionally heavy vehicle. The decision noted the council had a public risk insurance policy, now upgraded to £55,000 with a £281 annual premium, instead of the former £250 policy costing around £20 annually.

Mt Tyee Ranson Shires Association Rawson Bankere

Fourth Bowls Competition Draw Announced for Saturday

The fourth bowls competition draw lists KL Stitt with W Stephens, H Gray and G Grover, E Beattie with K Allan, A Chubb and T Mason, EL Carson with W Adama, K Sutherland and J Pariah y Vie West. Thompson, J Relf and W Houghton, K Edmonds, W Reichert and GQ Sellens, R Kendall, R Garner, A White and J Getta.

KL Stitt W. Stephens H. Gray G. Grover E. Beattie K Allan A. Chubb T. Mason EL Carson W. Adama K. Sutherland J. Pariah Vie. West 5. Thompson J. Relf W. Houghton K. Edmonds W. Reichert Sellens R. Kendall R. Garner A. White J. Getta

Tennis Notes: June fixtures across grades and clubs

A Grade matches feature Peerless versus Caramen and Barrington Reds, Rockhurst facing Barrington, with Bunnyarde idle. A Reserve lists Bunnies versus Estville and Eldoradees moved to Waukivory School Court. B Grade includes Barrington Bees Sys and Ramblers versus No Hopers. result sheets due to the secretary or Garden of Roses Cafe by Friday.

Peerless Caramen Barrington Optimists Rockhurst Barington Reds Bunnyarde Bye Tara Vale Swifts Bunnies Estville Barrington Blues Rovers Button Reda Wattles Wards River Strataven Eldoradees Avon Blues Bees Sys Ramblers No Hopers Barrington Reda Stratford Wards River Eldoradons Waukivory School Court Garden of Roses Cafe

Census to be Taken June 30 by Commonwealth

A Commonwealth Census will be taken on June 30, the first in seven years. Census forms are being distributed to householders and will be collected the day after June 30.

Pig and Calf Yardings See Mixed Gains at June Sale

Tom Hicks reports a lighter pig yarding with buyers active and bacon type stock dearer by 10 to 15 shillings. Parker leads the yarding with prices up 15s, while limited stores faced higher competition. Dalgety notes dull fat pig demand but better store pig activity and calves steady with strong prices across heavier stock. Next sale set for 24th June.

Tom Hicks Paul Ryan Joe Corbett Naual Parkera A.c . Beaton Bros G. W. and W. L. Murray J. Wilson and Sons K. R. Whatmore Laurie Ana Young Grainger and Griffin Carolan Bleasdale James and Kernahan W. N. O'Hare Hewitt and Snape Dalgety and Co Ltd C. G. Ritter B. Ridgeway C. A. Hamberger J. Paterson Everett and Spencer FP. R. Underwood J. A. McKeough Dalgety and Co Lid

Ladies Bowling Notes First Round Fours Results

The first round of the fours was played on Wednesday. Latimore Nichols Parker and Dean led with 31 points, Dignam Creagh Ritter and B Hazelwood 14, Dombking Bates Paterson and Morris 18, Carnon German Grant and Edwards 14. In the draw for Wednesday 16th, Latimore faces Chubb with Dombkina a bye.

Mesdames Latimore Nichols Parker Dean Mesdames Dignam Creagh Ritter B. Hazelwood Mesdames Dombking Bates Paterson Morris Meadames Carnon German Grant Edwards Mrs. Latimore Mrs. Chubb Tink Dombkina

Clay Feet Threatens Kyogle Buildings

Kyogle suffers widespread cracking in brick and concrete structures due to clay soil. Shire Engineer Mr. E H Alarris notes swelling and shrinking with weather. A bank has spent heavily on foundations. Memorial Institute Hall foundations may cost £13,000 to renew as council repairs main street at £10,000.

Kyogle E H Alarris Memorial Institute Stratheden Street

Higher Limit on Commonwealth Savings Bank Interest

Pa. on balance from £1 to £500 and ee per om bee. No change will be made in the arrangements of the payment of interest on accounts in the names of societies clubs and other organizations eligible to open Savings Bank accounts. Interest is allowed at 2 39% per annum up to £2,000 and at 11% pa on any Excess held.

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