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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 04, 1954
Page
1
A local obituary recalls a prominent 20Qlogist once connected with Gloucester during the early forestry days. The story highlights his service in Australia, wartime work surveying forests, and his lasting impact on the Forestry Department. Names, dates, and places reflect his long career and memory.
Mal Garrark, in his first race for two months since leaving North Comat, wins the opening Malden Handicap at Toowoomba aboard Rouen We trained by Murphy. The bay gelding leads from three furlongs out, fending off rivals as Gerrard watches from the saddle.
Weather bulletin notes good order despite flood and beetle damage in some areas. Heavy growth of saline crops observed. sorghum expected to migrate to new feed. Early April sees balancer crops growing well. some up river farmers report minor palatable roughages being eaten by dairy stock when blended with concentrate.
An incomplete clipping notes racing events on the Nd North Coast and references Toowoomba with expectations of strong spectator turnout. It mentions a joint printing note and a slogan about work for all classes, indicating a broad community engagement without clear event specifics.
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