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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1947
Page
3
No. 1 team C West Les Wrat Corbett R Druhan Thompson F Latham. No. 2 team N Allen T Philips L Philips C Walsh C Wilson K Buchan W James J Robertson A Wilson NM Smith J Wilson C Hedges Broadbent J Dodd J Hayes B Meinnes G Eggins.
A muddled OCR read lists teams Carolan Hawdon E Woodwinds Gorman West Pies in a weekend clash. The fragment hints at a sports lineup with multiple clubs including Hawdon and Gorman, urging attention to upcoming games and results.
A fine exhibition of spring blooms was held at the annual Church of England Flower Show and Sale of Work in the Majestic Theatre. Sweet peas and roses drew praise, with Mrs H Matthewson’s champion rose and an orchid tribute to Mr Stanton among notable displays. Despite a dry spell earlier, rains improved the day. overall the event was a success, aided by St Paul’s Women’s Guild led by Mrs A Tate and treasurer Mrs Witt.
Rev D F May led singing of the Doxology as rain-starved district rejoiced and visitors praised the Flower Show successes. He lauded the Women's Guild for crucial pre-event work, thanked judges, and lauded Mrs Newton and Mrs Tate for their long-service roles. The opening featured a musical programme by local artists and concluded with a dance, aimed to raise about £200, with awards announced for numerous flower, fruit, and craft classes.
The Gloucester district Chamber of Commerce backed the Nabiac Progress Association in opposing plans to resume land near Taree for a district airport, arguing Nabiac already has a suitable airstrip built at great cost. A Civil Aviation official praised Nabiac, and local chambers urged modern country airstrips at key centers.
Undenominational services announced for Sunday September 12 at 7 30 pm in the School of Arts Hall. The subject is A City Which Man Had Builded presented by speaker Mr A J Blanch. All welcome. D Monteith remarks included.
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