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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1951
Page
4
A local drive aims to raise funds for a hall to serve Gloucester Scouts. The effort involves community meetings and support from various groups to organize construction and future activities.
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Reported by De Gewry, five of the scouts earned Tenderfoot status with examinations. Camp activities included First Aid and soldiering drills under supervision. The event highlighted by Mr Geet Fopartid and Mr Joe sitehell centered on discipline, camp duties, and fund-raising for supplies.
A Gloucester team of 10 competed at Dungog range amid variable breeze and fog with low scores. Meena Dunkor won by 420 to 50 in a tight contest while several shooters posted modest marks including Pearce, Grr, and Wilson. A prize giving and a handicap event followed with Larry Wood presenting engraved salvers, and the February meeting planned for Gloucester Range.
The CWA reports £1200 raised for a Baby Health Centre and Rest Room to be built. The article notes annual events and donations, with details of meetings, positions, and fund-raising activities, plus plans for future facilities and member roles, reflecting community support and organizational effort.
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