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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 01, 1954

Page

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Transport Proposals Prompt Country Areas Clash

Wright challenged Premier Cabill's plan for Sydney Harbour tunnel and city projects saying they drain state finances and burden regional people with taxation. He urged country voters to consider self government to avoid urban dominance and costly infrastructure.

Wright Sydney Farbone J.J Cabill Malla Sydney Harbour Wright Wald Orthern New South Wales Warragamba Lithgow Tbe Wright Muld Ena Barbour

Castle pilots fly to dance at Gloucester

Newcastle Aero Club memory returns as two planes brought members to the Gloucester Aero Club dance. Club captain Stan Bones and others attended with large crowds, marking the club’s first year since its formation on September 17, 1863. The event included supper, entertainment, and a raffle with two joy rides won by Gordon Masten. expected profit near £24.

Newcastle Aero Club Gloucester Gloucester Aero Club Newcastle Stan Bone Bob Scorer Forbendale Howe Dre Wettvitien Deveral Dusizoe Actolub Broadbent Amodlute Hazelwood Gordon Masten Reo Club

Early Methodist Mission Ties and a Tragic Loss

The article recalls Rev. RL Vanderkiste’s 19th century missionary journey along the Myall and Hastings region, including the fatal incident near a coastal chapel and the lengthy record of his missing years. It notes district Methodism’s expansion from 1843 and the Stroud and Dungog circuit history, with Price’s photograph of Vanderwinte in the Advocate office for interested readers.

Bam Esac Weig Te Tseane New South Lee C. B. Price Stroud Sicond Bardahipe Dungog West Maitland Methodiat Dungott Allyn

Green Pennant Award In Loan Campaign

Fragmentary text describes a loan campaign and an award named Green Pennant. Mentions towns, sums around 617,000 pounds, and percentages. readable details are unclear. Uncertain OCR limits full comprehension but implies financial benchmarks and recognition related to a local loan drive.

Gronoster Tn Fective Tila Amoust

Weather promises rapid spring recovery after heavy rains

A garbled weather note suggests Mr Freeman notes up river country feed improved as heavy rains eased. Forecasters say temperatures will warm, mornings dim but promising a quicker spring recovery after weeks of wet, soggy conditions across the district.

Hla Freeman

Gloucester Show Admits Higher Prices to Align with Neighbours

Admission to next year’s Gloucester Show rises to 37 for midday and 40 for the evening, aiming to bring turnover closer to nearby fairs. The plan, moved by J M Hooke and A G PerVin, faces opposition from showground stewards and hemp merchants, who fear reduced attendance and lost ground space.

Gloucester Enathar Menera J

Fragmented sports snippet stumbles over old Bean event

A ragged OCR snippet shows a town bean competition mention with broken phrases and unclear names. The readable parts suggest a race or record attempt with comments about effort and time, but essential details are missing.

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