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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1950
Page
3
Disrupted towns report thousands rendered homeless as floods cut water, roads, and power. Grafton and surrounding districts face rising water, with shoppers abandoning stores and residents evacuating. Authorities discuss urgent steps while rescuers aid stranded residents and assess damaged property.
A fragmented trade column lists reelers and sellers with varying prices and items. The readable lines mention best reelers, specific price markers, and quantities. The data appears as a brief market listing with items such as tea and heavy balance references.
Damaged OCR reports railways blocked with trains out to north and south lines washed away. Main southern line to Wallingarrs and Brie Kompeng likely closed. Kemp ey area flooded, Mont apelle carried downstream. further disruption expected for two weeks.
County Council reports partial setbacks regarding center back supply from factories. The overall effect is unclear as meetings discuss emergency measures. Manning River Dairy Society volunteers to help but cannot guarantee continuing back supply. mayoral petition to defy electricity regulations remains unresolved in Newcastle and Wingham.
The death occurred in the Sastinge District Hospital on June 10, A680 of Mr George Ryneat Firren, aged 68. A frequent visitor to Port Macquarie for years, he had resided there two years prior to death. He was born near Wingham and served an apprenticeship with the Wingham Chronicle before working at 3ER and Bun for 20 years. He married Florence Wad of Taree. there were 10 children listed.
A local library project promotes a range of National Grogan volumes from the rotie Magazine. The Rotary Club and Forster discuss expanding a geophysical information collection. Editorial policy praised for unbiased news coverage while noting political party lines in national papers.
A damaged OCR fragment describes flood destruction to council roads and calls for restoration funding. It notes the local government officials urging national or state aid to cover large repair costs and maintain essential routes.
The Maitland PI Board approves sterilisation for Alsatian dogs amid concerns of dumping and breeding in the sector. Secretary Mr PW Sith notes the department issued a gazette early this month confirming the action.
In a sparsely legible report the Tarfe council opened its meeting with a prayer. Officials noted that several council members attended, and the session proceeded under standard procedures. The clerk announced the agenda and a motion to adjourn was carried.
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