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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1954
Page
1
A fragment discusses policy and scientific debate on myxomatosis as a rabbit control tool. It notes emphasis on standard methods, concerns about misinformation, and remarks from Dr. J M Rendel and CSIRO on virus resistance and effectiveness. The text reflects differing views among stakeholders on policy and practical outcomes.
Fragmented OCR text notes the Dalry Farmers company board and upcoming election. It mentions Mr J. and a director on the board, with references to a forthcoming annual report and a possible meeting where a new member may be elected. The fragment is unclear on dates and exact roles.
An elderly notice honors Mr McGregor for 60 years in Commonwealth Public Service, mostly in the Postmaster General's Department at Clovewater. Canberra chairman J A Dunkarr sent 8 secretary letters of congratulations as Mr McGregor plans a December retirement on sick leave. Local postmasters and town residents share reminiscences of the era.
A fragmented report from the Tunnel Protection Panel notes platypus presence along nearly all coastal rivers in New South Wales. The survey documents platypus sightings within yards of water and near timber mills, with observers expecting continued expansion and several reports of long-standing residents.
Dennis Tippity earned high praise at the Gloucester carnival on 6 December as he competed in 100 meter and 230 yard events. Competing with Ct Aop rating members of the Ut Amateur Athletic Club under the management of Me Jim Macagan, Tippity’s performance drew strong acclaim from observers and fellow competitors.
Police say a bottle of spray was missing when a two year old boy, John Robert Harpe, died after an incident at his grandmother’s Dome Street home. The child had been staying with his father and mother.
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