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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 23, 1950
Page
2
Optometrist D McDonald F B C A Honours F S M C London of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney will stay Gloucester on Friday July 7 from 8 am to 12 noon and may be consulted at the principal hotel. Appointments can be made at Street and Parish Pty Ltd Phone 5 Gloucester.
Deputation from Taree Wingham Manning Gloucester and Macleay seeks sealing of the Pacific Highway from Booral to Kempsey. Main Roads Commissioner Tower says most of the road to the Queensland border will be sealed within two years if funds are available, except Gloucester to Taree. He favours rerouting via Bulladelha but no change for Taree Booral until decision. Local concerns urge protests to protect Gloucester link and future highway role.
Widespread sympathy for Mr and Mrs Oscar J German of Bakers Creek at the death of their fifteen year old daughter Fay from tetanus after foot injury. She was admitted ten days before death. funeral held Saturday at Gloucester Cemetery with Rev H A Shaw of the Presbyterian Church officiating. The Gloucester Shire Council approves a £20 grant toward Gloucester Park. Gates on Riding roads to be removed with ramps. sub committee to list gates for action. NSW Dairy Association criticizes wartime rationing as carry‑over of inefficiency. Majestic Theatre features The Big Punch with Wayne Morris and new stars Lois Maxwell and Gordon MacRae. Bungalow 13 as support. Republic's Wake of the Red Witch shows Friday to Monday.
A Gloucester victim Mrs J N Channon reports car headlamp theft during a School Frolic night. Thieves stole glass lenses bulbs reflectors and mounting bands leaving only shells. Police warn drivers to be vigilant as incidents rise.
Conservation officer to meet landholders Friday to discuss formation of a River Improvement District to address erosion on the Gloucester River near the town. Council sets meeting for Wednesday May 3 at 7.30 pm. landholders to be notified.
Gloucester Shire Council heard from the Shire Engineer L D Geer after a inspection of the Gloucester River Bridge. Main Roads engineers proposed two timber groynes, two spurs, and a long wing wall to protect the Bar rington approach and Gloucester abutment. Plans and estimates were sent to the Main Roads Department to cover full costs.
At Campbell's Hill auction, 450 fat cattle penned with strong demand. Heavy bullocks scarce but top prices reached £30 13s 6d. cows to £24. dairies firm with forward cows and calves drawing keen competition. Calves, pigs, and other cattle sold light yarding with prices near last week’s highs across categories.
Passonat 4 Mr Lavers Penfold visiting the district has met old friends. Mr Penfold now resides in Aberdeen. Mr and Mrs H Thornton of Philip Street receive congratulations on the birth of a son at Roma Private Hospital on Friday. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Harold Hampton on a daughter born yesterday at Roma Private Hospital. Mr and Mrs Les Stevens of Church Street celebrate a daughter’s birth at Roma Private Hospital. Bucca Wall relative holidays at Lismore with brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Iven Green. An order for a new No 12 auto.
The Gloucester Shire Council approved Mr. A. E. Shotts's application to build a shop on Church Street between Haweson and Dawson's offices. The council also has an option on the lease for electricity department use, with lighting concerns noted and skylight provision suggested.
Community seeks status update on Wallanbah Road from the Pacific Highway to Nab for traffic improvements and safety concerns. Officials encouraged to assess paving, signage, drainage, and potential bypass options, with residents calling for clear timelines and funding details.
Golf Gossip reports the local club extending a warm welcome to AH Parish who has rejoined after about ten years away. Dudley Deards posted 41 points in Saturdays Stableford off 14 handicap, likely challenging the low markers. results list Street 32 and Chariton Flannery 25. Sundays McNeice Cup saw FR Street beat Brennan 4 and 3. par scores had Street 1 up Garner 1 down Wilson 1 down Reichert 9 down Wratten 3 down Currey 1 down.
Bill Reichert faced a stubborn tree hug on the left of the fairway as his approach ball lodged high in branches. He tried several languages to drop it, played a suspended shot, but the hole remained uncaught and he could not par.
Associates' golf results show Misa Middlebrook 100 25 75 nett winner. Miss Bennett 75 nett disqualified for fast-ball breach. Tomorrow features President vs Secretary match and a 9-hole morning plus 18-hole afternoon event. An all-day Picnic Day and a Touring schedule across King's Birthday weekend include a 9, 13, and 16-hole events. Draws list numerous pairings. alternative games available at the Clubhouse. Mothers' Club announces a Gloucester Fare tournament on Thursday afternoon, 22 June.
Adem Willie Robinson died at Wellington Hospital on 12 May 1950 at age ?? years. Former Bulliac resident prior to leaving the district.
The Shire of Gloucester invites tenders to supply one tractor of about 100 HP with a trail builder and P. Col. Bids must be received by 4 PM on Wednesday 9th June. Tenders must declare which items are made in the Commonwealth or of British or Empire origin under the Local Government Act Section 5A.
Warrenty given. Cletrac FD 100 ELP with P.C.U. and Doser. Cletrac DOH 60 AP with P.C.U. and Doser. Allis Chalmers HD 14 with P.C.U. and Doser or Logging Winch. Allis Chalmers HD 760 FLP with P.C.U. and Doser or Log Winch. Terms arranged. L. J. Gleeson, Wingham, N.S.W.
Tenders are invited for outright purchase of all marketable timber on Lot 4 of 110 acres and on Lot 68 of 106 acres in the Parish of Grant at Spring Creek. Address bids to A C and E F Houtain c/o Hawdon and Dawson Solicitors Gloucester by 1500. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
A writ is issued for the Legislative Assembly election in the Gloucester district of New South Wales. May 1 is the fixed nomination day. If contested, a poll will be taken and returns dated July 18. Nominations must be in the prescribed form, signed by the candidate and at least six voters on the district roll. Nominations close at Central School. voters urged to provide valid excuses to avoid penalties.
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