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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1944
Page
3
The Stock Inspector W P Freeman notes continued dry conditions since September with hot winds in November harming pastures and crops. A heavy October frost halted feed growth, drying air worsens scarcity and bushfires have increased, threatening properties in the district. Fire origins remain unclear amid ongoing will country burning and soil erosion risks.
Bowls results from Saturday show Laurantus and Laurence beating Byorersen and Beattie 21 to 13 in the Pairs Championship. Smith and Hebblewhite defeated Fitzgerald and West 26 to 6. Bolton and Woodward toppled Garner and Monro 19 to 13. Social games saw Deards Wellard Andrews 22 to Carpenter Collins Brorson 16 and Boorer jun Gar ner Ebbecksen 26 to Kirk Monro Whatsen 19.
A dust cloud from Australia settles over northern New Zealand reducing visibility. In Auckland the haze thins to near dark before sunset and flying boats fly high due to poor conditions. Separate notice: a furniture sale by Messrs W Barker at Mrs T Hollingsworth Denison Street tomorrow at 2 p.m. includes household furniture and effects and a 50 sedan car.
Electors in D riding hear from candidates urging progress to raise Gloucester from village to district centre status. Plans include road improvements, housing schemes, tar surfacing, a scenic route to Bucketts, and tourism boosts, with pledges of permanent work and local pride.
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