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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 23, 1953

Page

3

Carson's Team Wins Club Fours

Carson's team powered to a 16 point win in the club fours final as E Carson T Bradley H Gray R Nichola defeated J Woodward W Dignam G Dombkins FR Rogers 35 19 and in singles handicaps Cherry Ireland Ken Allen Arch Chubb led three newcomers to surprise wins over their opponents.

Cherry Ireland Ken Allen Arch Chubb E. Carson T. Bradley H. Gray R. Nichola J. Woodward W. Dignam G.dombkins Rogers G. Ireland K. Stitt K. Allen Middlebrook A. Chubb R. Smith B. Beattie H. Duff W. Gibson W. Stephens K. Edmonda Orgfield L. Garland P. Ryan EB. Beattie EF. Carson L Franks R. Nichols AR. Rogers J. Campbell J. Carolan M. Holstein R. Harpley M. W Houghton J. Laurantus

Jam sales and local efforts feature in Gloucester pages

A long note outlines jam selling by council officers Mrs Tilbrook and Mrs Hawdon, plus school fundraisers for the Spastic Centre. Reports cover public ring returns, a Coronation Day theatre contest awarding 5 shillings to Mrs Betty Sara, and the Lae Infantry Association badge. A Ballina fishing tale notes a torch attracting fish near a jetty.

Pasite Council Mra. Tilbrook Mra. Hawdon Forbesdate Gloucester Rockhuret School Godfreys B. Godfrey Harrington Street Coff Harbour Betty Sara Bellingen Sara England Strathmore London

Rabbit problem on shire roads discussed at meeting

Mr R Cox reported patches of rabbits on shire roads and said council had shown no cooperation. He claimed the shire clerk Mr Chaplin would not permit poisoned bait on the rondas and would prosecute helpers. Mr Comn urged the board secretary Mr Crowfoot to write to the council's next meeting about rabbits.

Tongest R. Cox Cox Chaplin Comn Crowfoot

Testing of Cattle Continues in Gloucester Pastures Board area

TB testing of dairy herds in the Gloucester Pastures Protection Board area was reported to the board. Stock inspector W P Freeman said the program was extensive in the Taree area and noted some herds had up to 50 percent condemnations. He warned owners that cattle purchased after September 1 1952 require cattle compensation tax stamps for compensation claims.

Gloucester

Maitland Bullock Market Sees Scarce Supply

The Maitland yard yesterday drew mainly medium quality cattle with bullocks scarce. The market eased for good stock and 10 to 20 percent cheaper for medium and plain sorts. Top bullocks reached £42 6s, medium £37, lighter £31 10s, best cows £27 10s, medium £16, plain £9, yearlings £25 10s, others £10 10s, bulls £3, choppers £5 10s.

Maitland Mmos

Church Services Schedule Across Parishes

Church services listed for multiple denominations across Gloucester Stratford Forbesdale Craven Plateau and surrounding areas. Details include times and locations for Church of England Methodist Presbyterian District Baptist and Christian Endeavour services led by various pastors and lay leaders.

Church of England Gloucester Stratford Forbesdale David R May Methodist Church Bucca Wanka Ward's River Williams Presbyterian Church Craven Plateau Upper Bowman Rockhurst Barrington George Mc

Spectator Triumph In Close Old Bar Gloucester Match

Old Bar defeated Gloucester 24 to 18 in a bruising rugby league clash at Taree. Monro starred with two brilliant tries as Old Bar surged back from 18 18 to win in a dramatic second half, with Henry and Northern also crossing and Cook converting six goals.

Taree Gloucester Old Bar Gloucester Boys Northern Basil Cook Old Bnsil Cook Magpies Ol ' Bar Cloucester Billy Sandy Tull Pat Henry Johnny Wilson Mills Higgins Lup Behing Keeth Sandy Dunn Pley Cook Henderson Bolton Monra Wilson Taylor Keech Hazelwood Atiff Haddon Monro Egeain Hts Jock West Bar Wiftgers Henry Humphries Mlao Platt Acruma Receiver

Reserves' Good Showing For Gloucester In Tough Match

Gloucester Reserves lost 14 to 9 in a hard clean game. Relf starred for the Reserves, with Old Bar halves directing attacks. Other results include Forster Tuncurry 19 over Taree Brown's Creek 13 and Wingham 35 over Krambach 2. Footballers' Ball on the ith July.

Gloucester Relf Old Bar Forster-Tuncurry Taree-Brown Wingham Krambach Purfleet Cundie

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