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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 09, 1953

Page

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Gloucester survey on no Saturday shopping

Gloucester Chamber of Commerce secretary Mr. D. Carolan presented a survey showing most shops in town rely on Saturday mornings for trading. The Sydney Chamber of Commerce requested information on the stance in affiliated towns. Local members feared abolition would worsen rural inconvenience and suggested adding hours to Friday.

Gloucester The Gloucester ‘Chamber of Commeres D. Carolan Carolan Sydney Chamber of Commerce Sydney Chamber Sydney Messrs H. A. Grant J. Hardy Chamber of Commerce Hey

Gloucester considers New State move in uncertain terms

Gloucester Chamber of Commerce members questioned the New State Movement's appeal and declined to commit to a public meeting. Organising secretary T H Schofield of Armidale offered to address after mid November, but the chamber said publicity should come from the movement and a public meeting should be called.

Gloucester T. H Schofield Armidale Chamber Schofield Traleo Messrs J. Carolan J. Hardy Australia N.B.W Glouskaiar

New Move on Road to Taree

Fragmented text describes a stalled decision and local meeting about a road project to Taree, with residents in Glouskaiar considering options while officials debate feasibility and timing. The readable portion mentions a high level of discussion and apparent reluctance to act.

Taree

Refuses Open Season for Wallabies

Maitland Pastures Protection Board sought an open season for wallabies for two months each year but was refused by the Chief Secretary's Department under the Faun Protection Act. Licences to destroy protected fauna may be approved by the Minister, including in sanctuaries. The inquiry noted damage to fences and crops from wallabies active between Clarence Town and Dungog, with the inspector Mr D K White reporting fruit trees and crops being destroyed.

Maitland Pastures Protection Board D. K. White Clarence Town Dungog

New State Move Referendum Debate Receives Local Vote

Dungog Municipal Council on Tuesday night considered a request from the New England New State movement. The council debated holding a referendum on the proposed state boundaries amid calls for improved regional stagnation and potential constitutional alignment with tri- motor tribunal sections by year end.

Schofield Aenae Pew Dungog

Fodder Conservation Advice Emphasized by District Agronomist

District agronomist J B Noonan reiterated guidance on fodder conservation similar to that given by district dairy officer Crowfoot last week. He urged farmers to prepare for hard times, noting limited conserved fodder stocks and the value of lucerne and red clover pasture hay and silage on farms that conserve it. Silage is highlighted for providing succulent fodder during dry periods when pasture fails.

J. B. Noonan Crowfoot

Dalgetys reports mixed sheep and cattle outlook across NSW

Dalgety's coun try branches show high sheep numbers with potential losses, but ample dry feed remains in most areas. Southern slopes and Riverina expect a strong beef season due to timely rains, while eastern districts enjoy ideal conditions. Coastal NSW sees a six month drought with breeders losing stock and routes deteriorating, as pastures fail and relief remains scarce.

Dalgety Riverina Wegga Holbrook Ion D. McIntyre Young N.S.W Goulburn Crookwell Taralga Yass Nyngan Imir Inel Davidson Narrabri Gunnedah Collarenebri Reg. Martin Mores Tamworth

Town Seeks More Street Lights At Southern Approach

The town chamber asks the shire council to extend street lighting at the southern approach toward the mieyards, proposing four or five additional lights as Fen Tong subdivision grows. a complaint was raised about glare at the Phillip and Church Streets intersection, with a request for shading.

Shire Council Mieyards Fen- Tong Wes Phillip Church Streets

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