Gloucester dam unit would keep construction team busy
Dr D C McRae stated on Wednesday that unlit to come into the Gloucester district, a major dam and earth dam construction unit would be fully occupied for years. The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission advised free technical help under the Farm Water Supplies Act and sought council input on local dam and weir work.
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D.C. McRae
Gloucester
Gloucester Shire
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
North Coast
Tablelands
Davenport
McRae
Move by Council Against Straying Stock
Gloucester Shire Council discussed action against roaming livestock after a Chamber of Commerce notice highlighted the rise in strays. Officials noted difficulty hiring a permanent impounding officer and considered using a resident for impounding or engineer duties while addressing the grazing problem. The matter centered on motorist and gardener safety and the need for supervision, with notices already served.
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M. W. Holstein
Gloucester Shire Council
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce
Cra
Davenport
Higgins
Marshall
Dr. McRae
Holstein
Council
Shire
Dr. Channon
Support for Gloucester hospital debated in Advocate letter
A letter from F Wingham criticizes Gloucester neglect and argues for a public hospital and related water and staff housing plans. The writer questions cost £240,000 and £45,000 water scheme, £11,000 staff homes, and wonders if plans mix hotel and hospital, plus cemetery needs and local council funding.
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The
Advocate
Gloucester
F Wingham
Stroud Council
Forster
Glowcester
Fens Democrat
Strowd
Tennis notes shift in start times and delays noted
Estvilte and Wards River lead B Grade clashes while Barrington Blues face The Beginners as Ramblers tackle Barrington Reds and Motors meet Stratford. Many matches were cut short due to delays and slow umpire timing. a general meeting will decide changes to start times from 1.15 pm tonight.
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Barrington Blues
Ramblers
Barrington Reds
Motors
Stratford
Wards River
Tomnignt
You and only you can return the Government vote LUOOCK 1
An advertisement urges voters to back LUOOCK 1 in the upcoming election. It is signed by FL Lewis and provides an address on Old Wingham Road in Taree. The copy emphasizes sole responsibility for returning the government.
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The
Mth
FL Lewis
Old Wingham Road
Taree
Lins
Lucock
Lyne
FR Lewis
Nuisance dogs prompt police action in Main Street
Residents complain about dogs in the Main Street area with R. eri and Seppanport Lao cited. Dr. McRae notes that the issue is a police matter and should be handled by authorities.
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R.eri
Doga
Dr. McRae
Doge
Inspection of New Playground Site by Rotary Club
President Dr Chan and engineer Mr Murray will join Gloucester Rotary Club representatives to inspect a proposed playground site at the northern edge of Mavenshow ice reserve. The club offered to fence about 100 by 100 feet, supply equipment, and grade the area while council outlines needed site work and sprays blackberry patches. The council will send a plan for study. a previous site at Gregaon Street was deemed needed for future use.
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Chantheshire
Murray
Gloucester Rotary Club
Mavenshow
Rotary Club
Council
Ita
Gregaon Street
Soldiers Memorial Park
Profit From Last Show At Gloucester Estimated At 730
Gloucester A H P Association treasurer Mr A C 8 Pariah announced after meeting Thursday night that after prizes and a £200 auxiliary receipt the credit balance would be £730 16s 11d. Show president Mr H T Higgins praised the financial position and next year’s Gloucester show dates were set for Friday and Saturday March 11 and 12. The Wingham and Newcastle societies were to be advised of dates. rainfall figures and lottery text follow.
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Gloucester A. H. & P. Association
A. C
Pariah
Booth
H. T. Higgins
Gloucester
Don Shaw
Worth Coast
Saleyard fees raised at Gloucester yards meeting
Gloucester saleyards vote increased the fee from 6d to 1s in response to rising cattle prices. Dr Higgins moved the raise, with support from Dr Summerville and Dr Holston, citing a planned £450 yearly maintenance from the shire. Mr Marshall reported stock totals since 1946 and noted prior costs and a loan balance while proposing tree planting and repairs funded by higher dues.
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Gloucester
Queeceeter
Raime
Higgins
Summerville
Holston
Holstein Mild
Parker
Higging
Shires
Channon
Colfee
T. A. Marshall
Glock
Marshall
Galeyarda
Gloucester Rifle Club Saturday match results
Attendance was below average yet shooters remained keen. F Gerrard won the off the rifle prize while J Everett took the second trophy and F Eade the runner up prize. Next Sunday’s event to be at 600 yards with scores led by Gerrard 47/48 85 and Everett 44/45 69.
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F. Gerrard
J. Everett
F. Eade
Prise
N. Burns
D. Milla
Mt. Parish
J. Monro
A. Yardy
B. Potka
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Crystal
Church Street
Smallgoods Dept
Gartrel White
Genoa
P.def
Fhone
Ter Tore Editor
GCR. Hospital
Estvilte
Bunnies
Sutton Reds
Rovers
el Doradom
Wattles
Strateven
Burley
Newcastle Society
LOWRY
Church ST
Gloucester Rifle Club
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