16 Oct 1953
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1953
Page
1
Gloucester Shire council discussed eradicating Crofton Weed after a production committee letter urged action. The meeting, held Wednesday, followed motions by Ope, Laarte and BeBe, with emphasis on using all powers to control the weed.
A protest against a proposed lime factory in the Ok Street area prompted council to decide to call tenders for leasing the land. Residents argued dust and nuisance would affect nearby homes, while some councillors insisted no disturbance would occur. The decision followed discussion led by Dr Channon and Alderman Hig Fin.
The Newcastle Royal Tour Committee invited Lae Giga eater Bble Comet to participate in the reception for the Queen. The visit is planned for February 9 with a decoroint ligue being considered, and Gloucestershire hosts discussed with Gy Channon seeking more details on plans and costs at a Wednesday meeting.
Fragmented OCR text hints at factory planning rejection and obscure references. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable. The readable parts mention production, engineering notes, and possible discussions of brick veneer, with no coherent event or participants to identify.
A motion approved at Ay We ear ary to manpott Or, Lamre eal. The council supports sealing Taree Road with work overdue. Shire president and Cr. sowre, along with Aus work tuwnete, advocate the project as overdue and necessary to complete the walling of the road.
At a Wednesday meeting the Association approved the creation of a Library Act guidance plan. Deputy shire president Dr Chan and other officers will prepare a précis from the La fal Government Act to direct councillors. The meeting noted difficulties in pausing a library and handling access to a School of Arts committee.
Gloucester parents association seeks quotes to install two drinking fountains at the park. Project aims to provide safe water for children using the park facilities. The group notes need to proceed with bids and city authorization before installation.
An official discussion on a proposed bridge site at the northern end of Church Street was halted after Main Roads Department instructions. Engineers suggested reinforced concrete options but noted significant earthwork and utility disruptions, including lowered road levels and new water and sewer lines. A deputation to the Commissioner for Main Roads was deemed necessary to proceed.
Council on Wednesday decided to aid the Gloucester Aero Club by supplying several loads of soft material for road repairs on Cobar Road. President Dr Moore stated the club could receive help to establish training and pilots for aviation activities, aiding the air strip repair and development.
Dr H J Bowen urged Stratford council to grant one day of graveling to address the worst sections of streets. The request was repeated, with Wail pressing for the work to be carried out and approved.
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