Gloucester Parents and Citizens Association report on school plans
The Gloucester Parents and Citizens Association notes Minister for Education's reply on tender timing for a proposed new secondary school at Gloucester. A bicycle shelter request and possible voluntary labour with materials from the Department are discussed, with Mr Murphy awaiting a local builder quote. Children Theatre outreach gains interest from Wingham and Stroud for a mid-North Coast visit.
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Gloucester
Mother's Club
Advocate
de Morte
Tee
Murphy
Begin
Sentian
Fom
May
Association Plans and Reports From Local Meeting
The meeting discussed writing to the Mayes Rayner family about their theatre visit and shared replies from neighboring towns. Mr Murphy proposed a permanent sand tray for school children, to be built after obtaining beach sand. A new net for tennis and wire netting to protect nearby homes were noted. President Mr Shepherd reported on the Federation in Sydney, including Blackfriars Correspondence School work and 175 teachers serving up to 1000 pupils annually. The group supported establishing a Gloucester high school and voted to cover Shepherd’s travel to Sydney. Secretary Mrs Wilson thanked members for sympathy tokens after a bereavement.
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Murphy
H. T. Shepherd
Sydney
Federation of FP. & CG
Blackfriars
Camel
Shepherd
Gloucester
Bayliss and Murphy
James Murphy
McDonald
Den
Wenham
Kardal
May
Sork
Homebush stock sales report mixed cattle prices
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports 2208 cattle at Homebush on Monday with mixed quality. Market eased with best bullocks around £54 18s 4d, good £28, mediums £26 10d. cows £25 10s, vealers £15-£16 10s. dairy cattle yarding included many calved cows and heifers. calves 6s to £9. pigs values varied with prices shown for different classes.
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Homebush
Winchcombe Carson Ltd
Maitland
Campbell's
Jersey
Dudley Deards Dominates Weekend Golf Events
Dudley Deards won both events held on the course last weekend with steady play. Results show Deards 88 73 and 34 29 scores, while Bert Carthow earned the Bradman’s Score trophy for compiling the most strokes. Gloucester Club attended Wingham's open day. disqualifications reduced entries.
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Dudley Deards
Olf
Mie Btableford
Dearts
Brest
Seite
D. Deards
T. Chariton
Walguiova
Gloucester
Wingham
Bert Carthow
Bradman
Combat Coughs Colds Influsil Woods Peppermint Core
A brief health item notes a new peppermint flavored product from Influsil Woods claimed to combat coughs and colds. It promotes a strong menthol soothing sensation and cites targeted relief for seasonal illnesses. Public release highlights its natural ingredients and retail availability.
Gloucester River Bridge Question in State Parliament
Gloucester MLA RL Pitegerald asked Minister for Transport in the State Parliament last week about a partially destroyed Gloucester River bridge on a developmental road and the impact on farmers delivering milk and cream. Minister O Sullivan acknowledged partial collapse, called it not a main road, and said the Main Roads Commissioner would discuss with the council to resolve the issue.
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RL. Pitegerald
Gloucester
Mr. O'Sullivan
Fitzgerald
O'Sullivan
Main Roade
Open Tennis Tournament Plans Big Gloucester Weekend
Gloucester District Tennis Association prepares a three day Open Tennis Tournament for June 10 11 12 at Gloucester Park and other courts. Ten events include four district championships for men and women singles doubles with donated trophies and prizes. Entries close May 27 with secretary W Clark Barrington handling accommodations and details.
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Gloucester
NSW Lta
Gloucester Park
Gloucester Courts
W. Clark
Barrington
Busifeas Howees
Stroud Shire Council considers several borrowing plans
At a special meeting Stroud Shire Council discussed raising a loan of £8500 to buy road making plant and machinery. It also planned a £3500 ordinary loan from the State Superannuation Board, plus a Bedford tipping truck purchase for £843 10s. The council reviewed a subdivision bond, road design plans, culvert changes, and requested amendments to specifications, including a 24 inch culvert on Alice Street and continuous Lake Street plantation to reduce grade.
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Stroud Shire
State Superannuation Board
Gomares Neil
Mesars. Young and Green Pty, Ltd
N. M. J. Higgins
Hawkins
Hisimar
Alfred Jahnsen
Forster
Jahnsen
Alice Street
Lake Street
Grafton Editor Rides Bullock at Show
The editor of the Grafton Daily Examiner W BE Bailey Tart rode a Hereford bullock in a roughriding display at the Grafton show. His ride sparked protests over removing camp drafting from the 1960 programme, leading to a reversal reinstating roughriding contests.
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Grafton “Daily Examiner
W. BE. Bailey- Tart
Grafton
Show Society
Bailey-Tart
Showground
Bailey-Turt
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P. & C. Association
Laboe
FP. & C. Association
mid-North Coast
Australian Children's Theatre
Rayner
Stroud
Song OF India
Scott Brady
Jeff Corey
Whit Bissell
van Heflin
Susan Hayward
China
Bauder & Plate
Taylor’s
Church ST
Bacon & Sons
Queen Street
Walkers
Market Street
Denison Street
Ween
Commercial
Gloucester River Bridge
Bonniebelle Cafe
Arta
Mire
Bonnie Hasehwood
Daphne Crochet
Skain
Sunglo
G. A. Dan
S.J Bennetts Radiog
Leslie Rye
Hoy
Association
Bullock Rider
Tye
Spik-N-Span Dry Cleaners
OWL Store
Gordon Dombkins
ST. Glouch
Yates & Twomey
Birkmere
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