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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 14, 1954

Page

4

St Andrews Gull Sport Heritage Highlighted by Longhurst

In 1754 twenty two noblemen formed a silver cup challenge at St Andrews for May 14. Henry Longhurst praised St Andrews as a unique golf sanctuary with four public courses the Old New Jubilee and Eden. He described the Royal and Ancient Golf Club the museum and the famed first and eighteenth holes as iconic elements of golf history.

St Andrews Longhurst Jimmy Alexander the Royal and Ancient Commonwealth Britain St. Andrews Pundee Carnoustie Roger Wethered

Speed limits and rural driving in ALMA notice

A rural speed limit reminder cites a prima facie 50 mph rule under the Moto Traffic Act. Motorists face onus to prove non danger when speeding outside built up areas, even if not charged with a dangerous driving offence. Also announced is Greece communication via London switching with rates for three minute minimum calls and per minute charges, plus a report fee and London surcharge.

Tujl-Up Tecox Eading Greece Anethony Oversean Telecommunications Commission British Post Office Australia London

Printed and published for the proprietors in Gloucester

Printed for the proprietors by Leslie Rye at Denison Street Gloucester. The item notes printing and publication details and credits Leslie Rye as printer located on Denison Street in Gloucester.

Leslie Rye Denison Street Gloucester

Nautilus Launch Marks Dawn of Atomic Powered Ship

The USS Nautilus, world’s first atomic powered vessel, slides into the Thames at Groton Connecticut during launching ceremonies. It took 19 months and cost 50 million dollars to build, signaling a new era in atomic energy for propulsion and promising future peaceful industrial uses.

Thames River Groton Connecticut

Railway Crossing Safety Hint From NAMLA

NAMLA warns at railway level crossings it is safer to wait 60 seconds a thousand times than risk crossing. The message outlines that 16 hours 40 minutes saved is trivial next to a hospital stay. The Presbyterian ladies guild hosts a street stall next Thursday to aid the Women's Missionary Association and invites gifts via guild secretary Mrs. M Frogt or guild members.

Namla Presbyterian Ladies Guild Women's Missionary Association M. Frogt

New Store Approved for Gloucester Co operative Dairy

Gloucestershire Council approved a produce store on King Street for the Gloucester Co operative Dairy Company. BR Nichols, acting health and building inspector, noted the old Barrington river pump was sent to Sydney for reconditioning and two new water services were installed that month.

Gloucestershire Council BR. Nichols Council Gloucester Co-operative Dairy Company King Street Nichols J. W. Murray Barrington Sydney

Progress on Survey Work in Shire Reports

Shire engineer D C Murray said last week surveys are in progress with deputy L J Hunt. Culvert at Hamberger's surveyed and drawings ready. Waukivory deviation drawings sent to the Department. Geale's Cobark River location drawings sent to Public Works. Water supply reservoir site to be surveyed with foundation data sent to Public Works. Hunt to survey Camp Creek at Upper Bowman while handling Avon Bridge and Mograni Creek office duties.

Shire D. C. Murray L. J. Hunt Hamberger’s Hunt Waukivory Geale's Cobark River Public Works Department Avon Bridge Mograni Creek Camp Creek Upper Bowman Murray

Council Book Bargains Popular

Gloucester Shire Council reports strong sales of Vale of Glourwater at five shillings with 105 copies sold. Shire clerk Mr. Marshall notes a donation of ten pounds from ex-councillor I M Livermore who purchased ten books. Sales have dwindled but many copies may sell before Christmas.

Gloucester Coamweil Vale of Glourwater Marshall I. MN. Livermore Christman

Tasty Tea Time Dishes For Winter Meals

Nutrition Department suggests nourishing tea time meals using proteins like meat fish cheese or eggs. Braises meat pies shepherds pie and sausages with vegetables appear, with fish pies fish patties and mornay sauces noted as tasty options.

Department of Public Health

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