25 Sep 1953
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1953
Page
1
The government reported the 1987-58 financial year result at 608, with expectations of higher employment and production in NSW. Officials described a buoyant, expanding economy amid concerns over the cost of living and policy pressures.
The Gloucester Ambulance Building Fund balance reaches £1372 with recent gifts and in kind support. Donors include W A 3, B Andrews, Ganga Ac Murray, M Mugile, and others from Baker's Creek and Merewether Lane. Church services at Gloucester Baptist and Stratford are announced for Sunday with Noah Jeffries preaching.
The speaker outlines security loan terms with Commonwealth Bond options at par or with interest, notes income tax rebates on interest, and explains that funds finance roads power projects health and education. It emphasizes strong economy, job creation, and investor confidence through Commonwealth Bonds as a prudent investment.
In Sydney Mr L Jordan questions the Legislative Assembly about a lantana pest in the northern district. Minister for Agriculture Mr Graken replies the department conducts spraying trials and aims to control lantana with a new spray targeting the noxious weed, including prickly plants and related growth.
The Marining Shire and Gloucester Shire Councils seek surface sealing of about 40 miles of the road between Taree and Gloucester. A Gloucester council support appeal follows discussions on sealing in front of Kumdibakh and Kumdibakh Methodist Church. Engineer Mr Geer urged inclusion in a three year programme. concrete dismounting near Cathal Church footpath proposed. estimated cost £50-53.
Brisbane police report eight men accused each other in a murder plot tied to an August 20 Bellevue hospital case. Hamilton and Ferguson brothers, alleged to be involved, claimed Ferguson died after a confrontation at the Ferguson home with a blunt instrument. Detectives noted statements to police about plans to conceal the crime.
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