24 Oct 1950
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1950
Page
1
A garbled excerpt from an Upper Gloucester paper dated April 7 1908 discusses local industry and weather patterns. It references production and agricultural notes, with mentions of Batter and other trade terms, and notes about summer preparations and shipping activity.
Debates center on diverting road tax revenue from road maintenance to other uses. Proponents argue previous promises to fund rail and other transport needs, while opponents warn of reduced road upkeep and higher costs for haulers. Officials cite rising vehicle numbers, heavy lorries, and wartime maintenance gaps, with tension over how much revenue should support roads versus broader transport projects.
A report outlines a Podetal grant program for sealing a highway and related traffic, fuel, and transport ministries discussions. An array of authorities including the Royal aide and state authorities consider matching funds and legislative steps, with emphasis on local government requirements and potential new funding to support road campaigns and rural improvements.
A garbled report discusses Commonwealth grant availability and local government funding under the Works program. It mentions councils, shires, and acts, with references to pending negotiations and the need for continued aid and representation to transport ministers.
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