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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 09, 1947

Page

3

Gloucester Events and Meetings Gather Local Club Notices

Coming events include the Krambach Race Club gathering on Saturday September 13 with five races offering £105 in prizes, a Gloucester District Council Junior Farmer Clubs meeting at Gloucester School 10.30 am, and a field day on September 24 with Pinna prepared for the showground. Also listed are a anniversary dance September 23, Gloucester Red Cross monthly meeting September 16, Methodist Aid street stall September 13, Parents and Citizens Association meeting September 11, Forbesdale Anniversary Ball on October 7, plus related show schedule discussions and conference reports.

Krambach Farley Gloucester Garner's H. Maddle The Red Cross Society School of Arts Methodist Aid

Bad Manners Behind Wheel Spark Road Accidents

A national transport group warns that discourtesy on the roads causes many accidents. Secretary Mr. HOY Johnson says all road users share blame for risky acts, with drivers often more dangerous. RACA secretary Mr. C Zehnder adds courtesy and patience are essential for safe, pleasant motoring.

N.arlmla Om Alalcla N.rm.a. General Smctary Hoy. Johnson RACA C. Zehnder

Church Services and Notices in Gloucester Parish Listings

Church of England, Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational services listed for Gloucester and surrounding areas with dates September 11 to 19. Includes a Gospel meeting on September 14 led by Mr. G Norris and notices about late publication due to time constraints.

Church of England Gloucester Copeland Bulliac David R. May Belborn H. A. Bhaw Waukivory Hall Harris N. L. Smith Congregational Rockhurst Upper Bowman Stroud Baptist Church iMr L. L. Griffin Stratford Ward's River G. W. Wilson Monthly Gospel Meeting G. Norris D. Monteith Advocate

Tourists Residential Forster Furnished Rooms and Maid Service

Central waterfront property offers furnished rooms with full cooking facilities for guests. Maid employed to wash up after meals plus modern hot water in bathroom kitchen and laundry. Rain water used on premises. Card with all details from the proprietor.

Pro- Prietor

Dairymen Likely to Get 2d for Winter Milk

Executive members of the Singleton branch of the Milk Zone Dairymen's Council say that after September 30 the base price in New South Wales may be 1 shilling 8 pence per gallon with subsidy raising to 2 shillings per gallon in winter. They also expect the consumer price to rise by at least 2 pence per gallon. The views were shared at a recent Scone Advocate gathering.

New South Wales Singleton Milk Zone Dairymen's Council Scone Advocate

Goats Visit Town Causing Mild Mayhem

Two friendly goats roamed Dungog town for a few days visiting homes and shops including greengrocers. They stayed briefly at the Bank Hotel before the impounding officer intervened, leading to a town custody at Jones Berry and Co auction room. They reappeared near Market Road and Bank corner, later seen on hind legs nibbling cauliflowers.

Bank Hotel Dungog Chronicle Billy Jones, Berry and Co

Tuncurry-Forster Channel Bridge Plans Discussed at Forster

A conference of the Department of Main Roads and local bodies at Forster reviewed site options for a Tuncurry channel bridge. Participants included Main Roads officials, Maritime Services Board and Shire and Urban committees. The Commissioner pledged department funding but insisted on preparatory work and a permanent bridge approach before any construction. He agreed to soundings and surveys to finalise plans.

Department of Main Roads Tuncurry-Forster Forster Tovris Dennes J. BH Mould Green Maritime Services A. E. Milligan Cre, Deer and Martin 5. Sheppard J. BH. F. Lipscombe Stroud Dr. Abbott Dr. Gibbons F. Bone Tuncurry Maritime Services Board Public Works Department Audh Ume

Church of England plans memorials for World War service

The Church of England will honor members who served in the last world war with two memorials. Inside the church an honor roll of 132 names will be inscribed on a cedar board in gold. Outside, marble tablets will accompany steel gates and brick piers, listing parish members who died and those who returned safely. Donations are invited as Vestry members publish the full list.

Church OF England Meroriala David R. May

Methodist Thought for the Week Inspires Growth

A brief Methodist reflection notes that true greatness lies in guiding God’s creation toward fruitfulness and wisdom. It urges making hearts wiser, happier, and less accused, citing Carlyle as a source of inspiration. The piece frames virtue as a communal calling and personal improvement.

Carlyle

Personal notes from Narraweema Hospital and Maitland death

A patient at Narraweema Hospital, Mr H A McInnes of Barrington, admitted with pneumonia, is progressing satisfactorily. Mr W Hay, long-time Caragabal settler, transferred back to Bulliac. William Redman, 62, died at Maitland Hospital. he was brother of Mesara Dan and Bert Redman of Gloucester.

Narraweema Hospital H. A. McInnes Barrington Bt W. Hay Caragabal Bulliac Maitland Hospital William Redman Mr. Redman Mesara Dan Bert Redman Gloucester

Cattle Market Reports From Sydney and NSW Yards

Commercial Homerush stock sales report from Sydney and NSW yards. Pitt, 3on and Badgery Ltd note cattle yarded with good conditioned light weights. heavies scarce. prices steady. Fisher Bros Dungog report 20 bullocks to £22 14s average £22. Winchcombe Carson Ltd says 660 cattle yarded. market opening firm with best weaners to 68s, steers to 65s, heifers 60s, bullocks 62s and cows 51s per 100 lb.

Homerush Sydney Pitt, 3On & Badgery Ltd BSC Fisher Bros Dungog

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Creotussine James S. McGarry Optometrist Thomas Street He Majesty Edward G. Robinson Loretta Young Orson Welles Hoppy William Boyd Andy Clyde Mary Ware Paul Henreid Maureen O'Hara Walter Slezak John Emery Margo Woode Henry Morgan Reed Hadley Paula Australia Bank of New South Wales the “Wales Wales Bank OF Church Services Wm, Poppenhagen Foraster Chapman & Stevens L. Stevens MSP Church ST. Gloucester Tuncurry - Forster Channel
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