Two film scenes and a ramble through Australian notes
A fragmented column riffs on cinema from Choome and Yank studios with Tunis and Algiers settings, then pivots to Bathurst and NRMA comments urging better country accommodation for tourists. A domestic vignette shows a boy off to school, followed by an American editor’s We explanation and a tale of cream turning to butter. Councillor Bugwhiskers protests earrings.
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Chooma
Yanks
Tunis
North Africa
Algiers
East Ride
Rural workers urged to migrate from Holland policy
The government states it will encourage rural workers especially from Holland to migrate. Officials call for strong support of the policy to boost rural labor mobility and potential economic benefits.
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Holland
Rotary Guides For School BLP Tour Gloucester Club
The Gloucester Rotary Club offers guided tours for senior students of the District Rural School to the B ALP Steelworks in Newcastle acon. The headmaster Mr EB J Lated accepted. date of inspection to be settled. A Youth Night is planned for May 6 with Rotarians bringing student guests. speaker DB Black am In. Affeires for Denmark in Australia by Mr F Henning and wife on April 22. Rotary supports Boy Scouts funding for a proposed scout hall and has £250 already for BSL Memorial Hall furnishing plus £100 for a CW A rest room in Gloucester. Next Tuesday Thomas Litjens to speak on The Land of the Tulips.
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Gloucester Rotary Club
Newcastle Acon
EB. J. Lated
Lec Piens
DB. Black Am
Denmark
Australia
F. Henning
Ileeting
Henning
Rotary
Boy Scout Organisation
Gloucester
Joe Litjens
Minister vows study of extra train to Sydney bound service
The Minister for Transport Mr Sheshas promises to investigate adding an extra Sunday night train to the Sydney bound Keapney Mall line. The pledge follows a Gloucester Chamber of Commerce motion earlier this year gaining municipal and shire support between Gloucester and the area. Officials believe passenger demand justifies the additional service.
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Tranport
Mrr
Sheshas
Sydney
Keapney Mall
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce
Gloucester
Exports of Meat and Population Impact in Australia 1900s
Australian meat exports in 1800-01 fell 32 percent below the prewar five year average, with gilt mutton, limb, beef and veal down by large percentages. A 600 percent rise in the period offset some losses while preserved meat exports stayed small. Projected consumption in 1901-52 would rise beef and veal by 11,000 tons, mutton 8,000, lamb 2,800, bacon and ham 800, and pork 600 tons compared with 1950-61.
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Australia
Children Fancy Dress Frolic Bigger and Better Than Ever
The annual ball divided into two sections welcomed older and younger children with a kaleidoscope of costumes. Majestic Theatre hosted the older event and Scene of Arla the juniors, with a grand parade and supper. Judges, MCs, and door keepers assisted a lively night as Maureen Sheldrick won Belle of the Ball and Kay Street the under nine title among many prize categories.
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C. B. Cochrane
Mareade Theatre
Arla
School of Arte
Majestic
Parents and Citizens Association
Bell
Maureen Sheldrick
Kay Bireet
Kay
Lostume
Majestic Theatre
Graham Holstein
Malvena den
B. Borley
Margaret Thornton
Beverley Thornton
Garry Smith
L. Roslyn Street
Jean Broadbent
Jean Norman
Rita Dere
Kathleen McDonald
Gillian Bignell
Aiisa McDonald
Moat
Ton Seamark
Fred Fordham
Roman Wilson
Molly Matthewson
Fay Brown
Danny Moorn
Jacqueline Hoy
Adrian Eboorer
School of Arts
Beverley Godfrey
Beverley Higgins
Dorothy Corbett
Beverley Wilson
Mary Godfrey
Diane Wratten
Marilyn Paterson
Pauline Stevens
Eric Jona
Roger Falconer
Geoff
Channon
Michael Brennan
Joan Rode
Reda
Richard Thornton
Peter Hitchoork
John Ritter
Kay Street
Rodney Sansom
Deamond Fitzgerald
Diane Dare
Ann White
Mesdames F. Carthew
H. M. Chaplin
E. Morris
W. Irwin
C. Street
F. Pile
K. Stitt
G. Paircloth
G Tilbrook
J. Bennett
Messrs
Monro
Marks
Mesdames L. Stevens
S& Marks
Messrs. Kennedy
McDonald, Smith and Wilson
J. Oldfield
8. Thompson
Dingo Activity Limited by Drought Threat in Gloucester District
Stock inspector W P Freeman reports ingots not rising despite drought, blamed on cattle conditions and attacks by dingoes in hills west of Gloucester. While some dogs mate with dingoes, inspector says not common. Secretary Crowfoot notes 306 dogs and 45 pups destroyed last year at £3 per scalp totaling £985 10s. landowners liable for taken dingoes.
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Gloucester P.P
W. P. Freeman
Mr. Freeman
Gloucester
Crowfoot
Milk production rises amid population and consumption growth
Milk production edged up 4.1 percent, with postwar consumption up from 23.4 to 30.4 gallons per person. Australia’s population rose 20 percent, lifting total demand from 161 million gallons prewar to 244 million gallons in 1949 50. The labour shortage stems from housing, education needs, poor roads, and urban amenities drawing workers away from farms.
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Australia
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Aceon
Bathurst Chamber of Commerce
N.rm.a
N.R.M.A. Champion
H. E. Richards
Billy
Cobher
Bugwhiskera
Rotary Club
Arrow
Mage
America
Garners
P.O
Rttice
Ee Pe Sre Pve Oy Cts
Advoeste
RADIO
Rotary Guides
Misses Jones & Newman
F. E. Jones
E. M. Newman
Church ST
Addii Bu
For All
Glorious
Stewart
Anderson
Royal Stewart
Buchanan
Street & Anon Pty. Ltd
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