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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1954
Page
4
A councillor from Alecester proposes a shire worker example at a council meeting held at Lie Water. Mr Te Quenya of Stratford commends Cr Davenport for an offer to pave a road despite potential land damage concerns. The council member expresses thanks and notes the beneficial intent of the gesture.
A large benefit revue for the Spastic Appeal featured Elaine Smith Mrs Steves and many locals. Performers included Leon Towers Bruce Dombkink Innes Garver and Joe Smith with songs Land of Hope and Glory Victory Polka There’ll Always Be an England Proceeds aided the Spastic Appeal and local council helpers received thanks.
At a meeting in Taree on October 23, Gloucester council and shire representatives backed forming an Oxley Shires Association. Draft rules for the association would be prepared by the Local Government Department, with each council entitled to two representatives. Dr J N Channon, president, supported the plan, and the Taree mayor will call another meeting by February. An inaugural date will be set later.
Mr and Mrs Ol Eawards of Palway Street celebrated a diamond wedding at Gloucester. Guests included Ms. and Mrs HLA. Pryof Glen Avr. Patervon who praised the couple and urged relatives to join in future celebrations. The note also lauded the organizers for the effort and wished the couple continued health and happiness. Reports from Winchcombe Carron Ltd note market trends and cattle prices with varying shifts across vealers, steers, heifers, and cows, alongside midday trading observations.
The Wallanbah P. and C. will hold its annual Christmas treat on break‑up night Thursday December 16 at the school. All present will enjoy an eight o’clock light meal before the children perform plays action poems and verses for Santa. Each parent may purchase one present for a child.
Scrambling pads and areas were discussed by the Advocate Office as plans emerge for tomorrow. Officials considered safety improvements and strategic placements amid ongoing negotiations with local authorities.
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