12 Jun 1931
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Newspaper
Dungog Chronicle Durham And Gloucester Advertiser
Location
Dungog, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1931
Page
1
A fragment from the Chronicle includes a heated verse invoking Jack Lang and NS Wales. It imagines Lang riding a golden chariot in triumph when time runs out, placing him above rivals between harrowing references to Satan and Judas Iscariot with a shout for precedence.
The Empire Day event on May 23 drew a large audience with Rev Fe Almond and Mr HL Barnes delivering addresses. Children participated in races and prizegiving, while hot oranges and a bag of fruit donated by a popular local man added to the day’s cheer. The annual social for the all fund on May 29 saw fair attendance but only about half the expected takings. Rex Gorton of Washpool recently had a bad accident after leaving home to fetch firewood. he was knocked unconscious on the road and suffered a concussion but is now recovering.
Report on Saturday’s Legislative Council poll notes Labour candidates underperforming in Melbourne area. Becket, long-time Health Minister, is decisively beaten. United Australia party gains first elected representative, with close calls for Labour opponents in several Melbourne districts.
The final of the singles handicap Rey occurred Monday with J-Spott vs HL EL WoLt producing a good game and a win. Other results included 26 for Suntury and Wibawe, 8 for Grierson, with many contestants listed in the event and pink competitions noted as draws pending retests on Saturday for a later team match.
Fire gutted a Paterson hotel on a Sunday afternoon. Walls collapsed and flames spread rapidly through brick and stone, destroying most contents of the bar and ore room. About 28 000 gallons of water used. two fire brigades fought the blaze until late evening. The hotel, bricks and lime construction, belonged to Thomas Braeden. damage estimates reach several thousand pounds.
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