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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1949
Page
1
An Australian union fight pits a candidate against Comrade L. V. Elliot for National Secretary. Accusations include blackballing by unions and government inaction. A reader condemns communist influence, cites a miner strike threat, and notes low turnout at segregated meetings.
At the Maitland gathering of Bushmen's Carnival Association delegates warned riders that injuries in its rodeos would not be paid from the accident fund. Debate centered on two riders deemed unfit to compete and a refused £54 travel expense for a Sydney specialist visit.
The Barrington branch of the United Protestant Association staged its second Variety Concert at Barrington Hall on 6 June to raise funds for Children’s Homes in the North and Martin districts. The programme mixed local and visiting acts with music, sketches, Highland dancing, and recitals, featured performers from Newcastle Campbelltown and more, and ended with thanks from District Manager Mr. Travis. Proceeds supported the homes, with supper served and a cooling competition awarding prizes to several attendees.
A Monday meeting convened by Mr B Bell formed the Gloucester District Combined Pure Breeders Association. Officers were elected including K W Everett as vice president and A O Sansom as secretary treasurer. A £150 fund and bank account were authorized, with plans for dances, fundraising, and a Jersey bull donation to support show pavilion needs.
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