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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1953
Page
3
A fragmentary notice outlines Scouts annual BolvaJob Week starting Saturday October 19 and ending Sunday 19. It references events and speakers including Carolan and A Loyd and mentions permit rules and the aim to prepare members for iron work and public service.
A Manning Shire Council plan proposes an abattoir at Wingham to serve the Manning Valley. The project would include facilities to process meat and a miller to handle Pattie. The proposal is under consideration by Tar and Wingkuin Municipal Council as part of regional planning.
The article reports officials and dairy leaders pressing for milk subsidies to stabilize producer costs against rising prices. Speakers warn without aid, farmers face higher costs and reduced competitiveness while industry standards and prices may suffer. Local producers and boards weigh potential policy impacts and market effects.
The rector Rev Blanington appeals on behalf of the Parochial Council for donations to preserve stained windows in the east end. He warns the windows are in danger due to movement of walls after the church was opened.
A fragmented discussion portrays Mr Average Man as a working citizen connected to employers, tenants, and local authorities. It notes his influence through civic duties such as paying rates and his role in municipal decision making within the nation.
Cricket notes record names and match tidbits for a local amateur season. It lists players like Tauris Rel W Lauste and C Blanch Omriols, plus clubs and officials such as Barrington J Moore and Alex Shaw, reflecting a dense roster of participants and roles.
Gloucester hosts a day for visiting associates from Stroud and Krambach who enter a stroke play competition. Mrs Reid and Mrs Street post notable scores in singles with several near pins and 18 holes listed. Mrs Hazelwood and Mrs Lea Wratten are thanked for organizing lunch and tea as the Lacke Cup final is set for Wednesday.
Report notes cattle prices at Maitland yards easing for fat cattle amid steady demand. Market listing shows varied weights and prices with bulls and steers quoted in shillings and pounds.
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