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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 07, 1951

Page

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Taxpayers' Five Point Plan To Halt Inflation

A chaotic report outlines a five point plan proposed by Federated ambassadors to curb inflation. Proposals include reducing Commonwealth public service costs, delaying schemes to divert funds, and government acceptance of all Commonwealth tax queues. The meeting, held at the Royal Empire Rooms, discussed income tax adjustments and interstate delays, with Sir Arthur Padden consulted by telegram.

Compmnwealth Public Service Bu Ty AC Inhoue Aac Royal Emire Sochkya Edema Arthur Padden AriaUr

Wife Before Cigarettes Debate in Judge Berne Court

In a dispute over alimony and tobacco costs, Judge Berne dismisses the husband's appeal seeking to limit payments. The wife argued maintenance must cover essential expenses including cigarettes, while the husband offered £34 weekly for cigarettes and alleged inability to pay more. The court warned the husband to earn more or risk nullifying support.

Berne Nolan Eno Hla

Death of Sailor Known to Millions

Chief Petty Officer Thomas Buntley Wood of London once appeared in every Players cigarette packet with a 1807 photograph. The widely known sailor earned two guineas plus extras for the ad before growing weary of fame and shaving his beard.

Aailor Thomas Buntley Wood London Ngland Roy Shipeinten Wood

Fragmented report on a deadly incident at a hospital

A chaotic OCR fragment describes a death tied to a hospital setting. It mentions a reporter killed, a visiting observer present, and names such as Sergeant Lanrwnes and Adams, with references to a nurse transfer and police involvement. The text is garbled, but centers on a violent event and the subsequent investigation.

Walton Ty Kala Pert de Presen Lanrwnes Iis Adams Itatrina Hichmond River

Third Party Insurance Rates Jump

The article notes a substantial rise in third party auto insurance rates, with increases ranging from 3 to 800 a year in some cases and a flat 60 percent in others. Mr Shaubas argues increases are unnecessary due to high claim volumes, while private car owners face the hardest burden amid the country’s tax and cost pressures.

Drug Restores Sight To Girl's Eye

Mary Catégar, 12, of Paddington, arrived in Australia 18 months ago. After keratitis and corneal inflammation left her left eye only able to distinguish light, ceriisane eye drops given for four weeks in Sydney restored vision. Doctors report rapid improvement within 24 hours and expect full recovery in weeks.

Ise Mary Catégar Victoris Paddington Australia Sydney Corti

Doped Race Scandal At Track Leads To Tests

Readable notes describe a horse racing incident where a suspect swab was taken and sent to ASC. Officials report routine checks at the direction of Racing Association officers and mention a rider or trainer named Mr. Tiga in connection with the case.

ASC Sydney Racing Association Tiga

Inspector doubts on myxomatosis and rabbit eradication plan

The board hears inspector doubts about myxomatosis plans and rabbit control. Mr Freeman notes scarce vaccination and mentions breeding grounds while Mr Cameron cites dry conditions and past attempts. Property owners mock the board, preferring fines over eradication work as warmer weather approaches.

J. Wee Maitland Freeman Seaham J. B Cameron Tou An Uwich W. 3Mich Dungog Alison Aia

Mansing Shire Awarded Road Grant Tender

The manuscript notes a proposed grant of 4630 pounds covering 64 percent of road repair costs in Mansing Shire, contingent on the council funding the balance. It outlines specific roads and total costs, and mentions a future trust fund allocation and formal advice on accepting the offer from the Council.

Irene Thie Efivet LC Jordan M's Cub Ie Shire Ursington Road Thor Heads Ghopernook-Lanadawne Brown's Creek Glenhome Karanke Little Rian Comboyne Mount George Stewarts River Road Tinenee Roa Nowandoc Road Irving Counel

Lightning Strike Kills Aboriginal Girl in Wakdase Incident

A storm near Wakdase caused a fatal blow injuring an Aboriginal girl Wendy Barbette 47 of Cobbitts and stockman Arthur Stanley. The incident involved a horse and a raised rider as the crowd watched the injured man regain consciousness. Wendy, a pupil of Glennie Chuck, was spending school holidays nearby.

Wakdase Stout Brisbane Wendy Barbette Cobbitts Saueh Walew Arthur Stanley Stanley Ana Kat Wendy Glennie Chuck England Ysa

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