Informal dress at Gloucester Tennis Ball
After a scorching day the Gloucester District Tennis Association ball enjoyed a large crowd. Men wore espadrilles and light trousers while women favored ballet flats and cool frocks. the hall was colorfully decorated and features a tennis net stage. Trophies for the season were presented by Deputy Shire President Gr J N Channda with Mrs Channon in attendance. Proceeds were forecast around £50 to aid the new district tennis clubhouse at Gloucester Park.
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F.S.L. Hall
Gloucester District Tennis Association
Rhythm Boys Orchestra
Kurri
Brice Dombkins
Cedric Baylim
Greg Perrin
Alan Hazelwood
Jim Green
Peter Crowther
Gr. J. N. Channda
Association
J. 8. Shugg
Shugg
District
Gloucester Park
Two Bubbl ers for Park Purchase Approved
Gloucester Shire Council last week decided to buy two pedestal drinking fountains for the Gloucester park at about £5 each. One fountain is to be installed at the children's playground. Health inspector Mr W Murray said a quote received for pedestal fountains was £17 10s each.
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Gloucester
Cownell
Childrens
A ‘W. Murray
Drought Area Application Report On Livestock Losses
A drought relief discussion notes losses among cattle in a regional area. A director group including Bothwell and Carle considers submitting a formal application to the Agriculture Department. Mr Freeman states that within the week a man reported seven to eight cows lost to the drought.
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Freeman
Buttewerth
Carle
Trots to Remain In Gloucester Show Program
Gloucester A H and P Association committee decides to keep trotting events in the show program despite past losses. Debate centers on track upgrades to attract betting and crowd interest, with several officials urging continued support to salvage trotting.
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Gloucester A. H. and
P. Association
P. Ryan
A. C
P. Webeck
Parish
Webeck
Sydney
H. T. Higgins
Bfp
Dewson
A. L. Farley
Maitland
Bubblers Installed At Public Wells Costing Set Amounts
Mr Murray reported white ants found in the retreatment room of the shire saleyarda and active in structures at a bridge board cottage in Phillip Street and a weatherboard cottage in Church Street. Bubbler installations with a grate sink underneath are proposed at about 122/10/ each.
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Murray
Saleyarda
Higging
Phillip Street
Misa V
Completion Waukivory Deviation Urgent
Urgent report from Shire engineer Mr DO Murray urges council to complete the Waukivory deviation and Stratford subway contract steels if no contractor reply arrives. Bulldozer may be needed on Westleys Road and Buckets Road with priority on finishing the Waukivory link to Bullahdelah to avoid weather delays.
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Shire
DO. Murray
Stratford Subway
Myall Ted
Westley's
Buckets
Farrey
Bullahdelah
Rabbits Eradication Efforts Highlighted by Gloucester Board
Secretary A D Crowfoot told a Gloucester Pastures Protection meeting that the rabbit virus remains free from Glenfield station. Inspector R Cox praised ongoing eradication work but noted increases in some districts and warned landholders the board will prosecute for non cooperation.
Water 'Not a Problem Yet' in Most District Areas
On Wednesday water was not yet a problem in most parts of the district. Mr. Freeman warned drought could force farms relying on shallow wells to cart water for stock if dry weather persists. He noted many cattle remain in good condition despite months of drought and praised pest destruction methods for saving stock owners from heavier losses this year.
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Freeman
Ambulance Carnival Allowed in Gloucester Streets
Manning district ambulance service received permission to hold a carnival on December 11 and 12 in King Street Gloucester. They may close the section of King Street near Church Street between the clothing factory and the Bo Peep shop.
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Manning District Ambulance Service
King Street
Gloucester
Church Street
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