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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1952
Page
2
Jack Webster and McDonald Pty Ltd opticians will tour Gloucester on Friday April 4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. They may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel. appointments through Street and Parish Pty Ltd, phone Gloucester 5. The firms list Sydney, Tamworth, Hampney, and Taree as locations.
The Gloucester Advocate reports that Ted Spensley of Armidale, known to locals, is considering contesting the Lyne by election set for March 22 as an independent candidate. Also covered: referee shortages on the coast, sales tax payment timing debates, Majestic Programmes film notes, and boar breeding prices at North Canatiggery farm.
Messages from Gloucester note a trip to Macassar with CM Overseas Extension leader Mr. Moore. A large Scripture gift grant goes to Timor via the Scripture Gift Mission. Mr and Mrs R J Burley celebrate their 1916 wedding anniversary with a small party and Champagne. Births and political campaigning details follow.
Gloucester records show 1) inches of rain already this month, totaling many inches since drought-breaking rains began. Rainfall at the Gloucester Post Office reached 112 points by 9 am and monthly total stood at 164. Dairy intake rose about 2000 gallons weekly as milk collection increased from February 15, with morning milk contributing most. Butter manufacture has risen by 75 to 80 percent since rain began.
The annual meeting of the Agricultural Societies of the Mid North Coast set show dates for 1953 with Kempsey, Macksville, Nabiac and other towns allocated in March and April. Officers elected included President J Kane of Wingham, vice presidents Emerton of Taree and Mammick of Kempsey, and secretary treasurer M Trotter of Wauchope. A luncheon hosted by Manning and Sadely followed.
Cricket notes list Gloucester players including J McTntyore J Atkins G West Slade A Smith J Yates and J Hudson and note Gloucester will play Barrington on No 2 wicket next Saturday with Cartons TH pep in Gloucester and Siupires listed among observers.
Local church notices list service times for multiple denominations in Gloucester and Stroud areas. Anglican and Methodist gatherings mark dates around mid March with morning and evening services, plus notices of ward changes and a Congregational annual meeting led by A J Beard. Reverend W B Smith and Rev G C Mitchell lead sessions as indicated.
Judge P V Storkay at the Taree Quarter Sessions granted an adjournment for John Joseph Quinn in the manslaughter case of June Algie who died May 23 in MRD Hospital. The hearing resumes at the next sitting at Taree. Boxing Bits note Jack McGowan, Australia light-wt champ 1898 to 1932, fought Tibby Watson and refereed Buckingham and Smith. age suggests retirement from boxing.
The annual meeting will be held in the Soldiers Room at the School of Arts at 2 45 p m on Thursday March 6. Business includes election of officers. Members and intending members are invited to attend. D Be Wilbon Hon Sec. The above meeting will be held at the School on Thursday night next March 6 at 7 45 p m All members and intending members are invited to attend.
New block of modern self contained flats at Canton Beach Road brings two bath all electric facilities. Amenities include fishing swimming tennis and nearby shop. Located at PIK E late of Gloucester and London in this regional holiday resort listing.
A Tice chest is described as new with no reasonable offer refused. The Advocate Office applies the matter for consideration.
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