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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1950
Page
3
Solicitors to Fstatr L. C. Martin & Sons state terms of sale with 25 percent cash deposit and remaining balance due on completion.
Olivia Anne Lowrey of Stroud, aged in her 40s, former Matron of Scott Memorial Hospital, Scone, after 18 years in post. She served four years in World War II abroad, trained nurses with high success, improved hospital gardens and facilities, and earned a substantial local testimonial. Interment followed at the Church of England Cemetery, Stroud.
Notice of an election for eight councillors in four ridings A B C D of the Shire of Gloucester to be held Saturday December 2 1960 from 4 am to 4 pm Nomination day fixed Friday November 10 1950 at the Council Chambers Gloucester Nomination papers must be delivered by 4 pm Wednesday November 4 1960 and can be secured at the Council Office Miss C Kemp appointed Substitute Returning Officer Harry N Chaplin Returning Officer notices also reference local electoral roll eligibility and groupings on ballots.
The Attorney-General announced gazetted changes to District Court fees lowering costs for judgment creditors in garnishee cases where small sums are recovered. The amendments, alongside last year’s District Court Act changes expanding jurisdiction in equity and divorce, aim to decentralise justice, described as the countrymen's charter of justice.
Queensland tops the Commonwealth recruiting drive with New South Wales close behind. Sir Edmund Herring, Director-General of Recruiting, says progress toward a nation-wide system of voluntary recruiting committees is evident. He notes initial strength in country districts and rising metropolitan mayor involvement.
Masonite Corporation (Aust.) Ltd invites competent cutters of Masonite fog and split timber to contract near Stroud Allworth and Bullahdelah. Timber suitable for Iran settlers and landholders. timber may be standing cut or delivered to the Factory. Price list and specs from Feb. Hutchinson Timber Supply Officer Raymond Terrace phone 22 or 158. Advertisement authorized by H W Morgan General Manager.
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