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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1953
Page
3
Spectators fill the course as the opening week-end features a handicap format and new equipment tests. Notable players include Siren, Ron Sima, and Wortham, with performances shaping early standings while the golf club confirms instalment payments and future events through May.
Barrington Village Council discusses proposed electrical extension after receiving a report. Officials note urgency to start work on low voltage line, with plans for immediate steps and estimated costs. Three homes affected, with anticipated completion near the coming month.
Fragmentary text references annual charges for a meeting or extension and a fund account labeled as a cable or utility, with numbers and names garbled. Mentions a council or committee, a person named Rod, and a sum around thousands, plus a note that funds had been provided from a loan or account for expenditure.
A fragmented report lists next year weekend show dates and notes on schedule conflicts. It mentions Friday and Saturday primacy with other days like Wednesday and Thursday used, plus references to various towns and a conference in Wanchope. The piece cites show organizers and delegates discussing arrangements and external attendance constraints.
In a discussion led by Inspector Pears and with Mr Murray present, authorities review proposed deviations on the Tibbue route including Creek Road, Brushy Commonweath Aid works, and upgrades to Wavi River and Craven Patong roads. The inspection notes partial completions, unresolved underpinnings, and calls for continued assessment before endorsement by the department.
Fragmented OCR text presents a jumble of numbers names and phrases. It lacks coherent events or identifiable entities and cannot be reliably summarized without source context.
The Gloucester area plans an art exhibition in May as part of a broader school program. Organizers hope to showcase student works and engage the community with displays and related events. The event aims to highlight local talent and support arts education through scheduled meetings and coordination.
Albert Edward Havris of Sar Hagion dies at Glow eater after a long career as a miner and dairy worker. Born in Copeland, he moved west in youth, later managed mining operations at Hilngrove and worked in Copeland before retiring to live with his daughter and family. Survived by daughter Sylvia Hopkin of Barrington and Norma, with services led by the Rev A May. The funeral followed local customs as relatives paid respects at the family plot.
An auction notice shows a land sale reserve not met for a property at Cowper Street. Details describe bids, penalties, and parties including Shire Council and auctioneer officials.
A report from Wien outlines proposals to build a Ger. River bridge, with officials urging financing for construction. Council eyes 1983 budget implications, debating whether to borrow funds now or wait. Moore warns against heavy borrowing. Parley notes bridge urgency but backs cautious steps. Council assigns compilation of borrowing plan to local officers and the city engineer.
Health official Werns Qa warns diphtheria risks and urges immunization for children. Officials report 36 consent forms received, but many parents have not approved immunization or allowed their children to be vaccinated. Council seeks state approval as talks reopen with clinics and parents to proceed with planned inoculations.
Fragmentary text describes damage and noise overhead, with references to beetles and industrial sounds. The readable phrases indicate disruption to structures and possible farmland impact, but the exact events, dates, locations, and responsible parties are unclear in the damaged OCR.
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