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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1953
Page
3
The district dairy officer Mr D W Crowfoot warned of water being used to rinse the milk line at factories and farms a practice that adulterates whole milk and cream. He noted warmer weekends raised second grade quality cream and urged stricter cleaning to meet factory standards. He added pasture conditions and grazing timing affect stock quality and farm outcomes.
Obituary notes the death in Hamilton of H A Wilson former Gloucester resident and grazier born 1875 in Dungog. He owned properties at Dungog Gloucester and Borambil Ford near Quirindi before moving to Nord's Wharf after his wife’s death. Survived by 7 daughters and 4 sons, including Thyra Lily Histe Alys Eva Jean Mavia Bill Mick Bonnie Harold, and a sister Mrs Asche of Dungog. Burial at Quirindi Church of England cemetery after service at St Alban's.
A large consignment of red cedar weighing between 5000 and 6000 ft arrived near Armidale and headed to C Skinner's joinery works in West Armidale. Forest Ranger Lowman praised the timber as some of the finest red cedar in years. Skinner notes cedar once cost £1 per 100 ft, now fetching 3/6 to 4/6 per foot. A cedar staircase for the Bank of New South Wales at Dorrigo will be built and fitted by Skinner.
In the House of Representatives dispute Mr Luceck and Mr Keon traded barbs during the Estimates debate with insults that were withdrawn. Meanwhile Petersham Marrickville first grade selected Johnny Martin earns praise after three practices alongside Jack Moroney and Boz Simpson. Martin plans a Sydney trip for weekend duties as presbyterian services announce Gloucester church times with Rev. G McLean.
The parish hall hosted a crowded spring flower show with a wall to wall display led by poppies sweet peas and pansies. The event opened by Archdeacon Michella and featured stalls prizes and a musical program. Judges awarded numerous cups and ribbons with Mrs J Broadbent winning champion rose and Mrs J Matthewson collecting multiple honours. A large turnout and hopeful financial result marked the day as a social success for the guild and local churches.
Dalgety’s News Service details large yardings at Homebush with cattle prices up across bullocks steers and heifers, plus 270 sheep vans and 177 cattle waggons. Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes cows plentiful vealers scarce and vessels to 182 shillings, bulls to 146 shillings, cows to 115 shillings per hundred pounds. Scone sale shows prime cattle in keen competition and other classes down. Pigs and calves see strong demand with baconers leading and stores high, calves well supplied and prices held steady.
A Gloucester notice mentions a security loan requirement of £3060 and invites applications to be made at banks and Money Order Post Offices. The brief item directs potential applicants to submit through these locations for funding.
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