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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1950
Page
5
The Technical College at Taree faces rapid growth with doubled enrolment and accommodation shortages. Officials say new catering, secretarial and technical trades courses are open or planned, but space limits prevent meeting demand.
Agricultural notes report lucerne growth prospects on the North Coast dairy area. The Department of Agriculture oversees trials of lucerne compared with carpet grass to assess soil fertility and potential for dairy feed. Early indications show lucerne can establish and grow well in the region, dispelling old beliefs that lucerne won’t thrive on the far North Coast.
The fragment mentions LA and Salt Lake City with garbled phrases about a propulsion or train context. It references engines, horsepower, and potential performance claims amid unclear text. Names, dates, or concrete events are not discernible from the readable segments.
Members from Parkes Maitland Nowra and other towns attended the February NSW meeting of the Friesian Breeders Association as diverse applications for membership were reviewed. About 32 applicants were prepared to act as Friesian judges.
A garbled report covers a fortnightly sale of pig iron and porkers, noting strong demand and high factory rates. Prices are listed for numerous names and weights, with buyers from multiple firms showing robust bidding. The Gloucester sale section reports steady demand, with prices rising and local customers active.
A correspondent notes the Country Party grows perspe ctive in Bullandelah as electors see no other party in position to aid country development. Myall and Girvan branches unanimously confirm nominations of Bruce Cowan for Gloucester. The candidate acts actively in the electorate amid concern that redrawing electorates may reduce country representation in the State Legislative Assembly.
Fragmentary OCR details an engineer named Shier at Candal with ten years in the Main Roads Department and four years as an engineer. It references Jarviers and Somomiters amid notes on training, racing, and a potential Australian jockey cadet link.
A local sanction was granted after a Beant finding was reviewed. Details remain sparse but the action confirms approval by the relevant authority. No further specifics on parties or dates are provided in the readable text.
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