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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 08, 1953
Page
3
The Spastic Centre reports growth from a small parent group to an active unit serving about 400 children daily in medical treatment and education. It plans a new medical treatment building, a country hostel, and civic councils in Sydney to extend services beyond the city.
At a school gathering Ward's River Progress and Co. funded a project costing about £160. Mr. Fitzgerald and Dr. Channon received thanks for guidance and film donations. Valeria Tull thanked all involved. a vote of thanks to Mr. Fliggerald and Mr. Moylan was carried. Guests were entertained at the school residence.
Gloucester chamber of commerce moved for cooperation with Walcha and Tamworth chambers to push a connecting road from Gloucester to the Tablelands. The Main Roads Department regards this road as the ultimate aim. A survey plan for a cream road at Little Manning near Tibuc was submitted with an estimated cost of £11,400.
The Gloucester chamber of commerce urged relocating the 30 mph sign as the town expanded south. They asked the Shire Council to move it to the cemetery turn-off near sale yards. The meeting also discussed dairy cattle crossings and road safety, with a plan to refer the issue to the next annual conference of associated chambers in Sydney.
Gloucester nightwatchman G Glover told the chamber of commerce caravans travelling through the town park overnight near the ladies lavatory in King Street. He urged officers to prevent camping there and noted the lavatory lacks lighting for several nights. A camping area exists in Gloucester Park.
Mr. O. G. Cannon of the New South Wales Milk Board advocates herd recording as essential for dairy herd improvement. He outlines home weighing once per month or using a tester, with costs kept low, to identify cows for culling. He links records to guided feeding of concentrates and high quality forage to boost milk and fat yields.
The Postmaster General Anthony cites a year of widespread insufficient postage with over 700 000 detected items. Senders face double surcharge and possible delays as mail is diverted from normal sorting. Full postage rate details available at any post office.
A cattle steward proposed letting non prize winners in the dairy section leave with their cattle after judging to ease pavilion crowding. The idea drew mixed views while praises were given for Gloucester’s dairy display, and the committee planned gate work and future improvements. The dairy cattle stewards will report on needed changes, with the next annual meeting set for July 11.
Mid day truckings report 2376 cattle with prime bullocks scarce and best quality cattle firm. Prices listed include vealers 135 to 148 per 100, cows and heifers around 105 to 120, with buyers Dalgety and Gloucester noted.
Dr. K. Noble announces higher costs under the herd production improvement scheme. From July 1 1943 monthly recording will cost 1/0 per cow, with an annual herd membership fee of £5 charged each year. New herds incur varying charges based on start date, and lactation costs drop in with a 1 per cow fee plus a 10 shilling certificate fee.
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