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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 20, 1953

Page

3

Gloucester P C Council Officials Re elected President Muddle

Mr Herbert Muddle of Gloucester will begin a third term as president of the Mid North Coast Council of the Parenta a Citizens Federation after re election at the Wingham conference. Mrs A R Wilson resigned as treasurer after three years. Mrs Beale and Mr Shepherd praised her work. A record 33 delegates attended. six associations from Gloucester district were represented. Motion on transport and school milk carried unanimously. council seeks Education Department to fund student bus fares and allow schools to hose bulk milk from local dairies.

Herbert Muddle Gloucester Mid North Coast Parenta A Citizens Federation Muddle Wingham Rose Wilson Council W .Ald Witchard Educaion Department

Obituary of Mrs Mary Monro of Gloucester River

Mrs Mary Monro wife of George Monro of Queen Street Gloucester died in Roma hospital on November 12 1920s era obituary notes her pioneering family roots at Gloucester River and Berrico She is survived by husband two daughters and two sons with multiple brothers Her funeral was held at Gloucester Methodist church and she rests at Glowseater cemetery.

Mary Monro George Monro Queen Street Gloucester Roma Hospital Gloucester River George Parish Berrico Bindera Barrington River Mono Monro Ethel Waukivory Jim McFadyen Rita John Frederick Bill Sydney Raymond James Alfred Jack Fred Wratten Jeasie George Methodist Glowseater

Rev R M Williams Officiated At Methodist Service

A brief note states a service in the Methodist section with Rev. R M Williams officiating.

R. M. Williams

Bush Fire Cont Cont Grows as Shire Appoints Officer

The shire clerk Mr. T A Marshall was appointed fire control officer responsible for issuing permits during the bush fire danger period. Council rejected delegating permit authority to bush fire brigade captains. Craven forms a bush fire brigade with chairman Mr D Lyall captain Mr L Andrews deputy captain and secretary Mr V Anderson. appointments confirmed.

T. A. Marshall Marshall Craven Bush Fire Brigade Craven D. Lyall L. Andrews V. Anderson Council

Arrears and Reserves Update From Gloucester Board

Gloucester P P Board secretary A D Crowfoot reported £51 in arrears and rates outstanding, some to be carried over into 1954. The board showed a credit balance of £1,730 3s 1d and reserves improvement fund at £223 6s 9d with plans to recover funds via permit returns by December to support year end finances. Land stock returns were prepared and to be posted December 16, including many landholders yet to return figures.

Gloucester P. P. Board A. D. Crowfoot Crowfoot Reserves Improvement Fund

Provision for Bridge Re-Decking and Sewer Extensions

Gloucester Shire Council, on engineer Mr. Murray’s recommendation, budgeted £3000 next year for timber bridge redecking. The plan also allocates funds to buy a tor kettle and extend sewerage to two Gregson Street houses at £270. An assistant engineer appointment and a ton truck for supervision and delivery were referred to the incoming council.

Gloucester Shire Murray J. W. Murray Gregson Street

Denison Street Parking Area Standstill In Gloucester

The Department of the Interior will not disturb the current occupation of the PMG allotment on Denison Street. Gloucester Shire Council was advised at last week’s meeting. The block leased to Dombkina Bros is used as a parking area and rent relief was requested due to the new telephone exchange occupying part of the land.

Department of the Interior PMG Denison Street Gloucester Shire Council Ihs Dombkina Bros Counci Department Council

In Memoriam Yates and Family Tributes

A mixed memorial page honors George Yates and relatives with multiple notices dated November 19th and 1948. Messages from wives, children, siblings, and neighbors express lasting memory and affection for the deceased and family members.

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Gloucester P. & C. Council Bennetts Bebarfalds Thorn Street Newcastle Bebarfald Bauder Porriger Colclough Maddock Burlington Bruder & Plate Blundell Spence & Company Gloucester Hardware Store Blundell Spence Ent Aeugh A. H. McDonald & CO Bridge Road Richmond Vis Chalmers Street Central Station Madsdiesel Mary Street Brisbane Monger Street Perth B. Campbell Hing F.O.R Burecott Buzacott Wolseley Pty. Ltd Market Street Central Motor Garage Ron Rogers G. Monro Bonniebelle Cafe Victor Bonnie Hazelwood Denison St Memoriam Yates Tates Mum Dad Don Tiger Taya Mary Bil Maud Ted Myrtle Rich Dolly George William Bob, Vertie Betty Ellis Chiropodist C. Hodgeman Tyree Mil C.H Sid Broadbent Plenss Louvre Church Street the Garden of Roses Cafe Aee Elle Garden OF Roses Yates & Twomey Hardware, Produce & Seed WYER Victory Ensign Spik -N-Span Dry Cleaners Church ST OWL Store Peugeot Ken Tubman John Marshall W.A Tamworth Sporting Car Tubean Marchal Northern Motors J. R. Hardy
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