21 Jun 1935
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Newspaper
Dungog Chronicle Durham And Gloucester Advertiser
Location
Dungog, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1935
Page
1
An official notice states Karuah Ferry will be temporarily closed in Aretric Bakween on Tuesday 25 June 1989 from 4 pm for overhaul. Readatr Orchestra Waikaakin list appears as the issuing authority and secretary signature.
The annual civic ball organized by the town council is scheduled for Friday evening at City Hall. Attendance is expected to include local officials and residents seeking to support community projects.
A Dungog notices page reports on a planned dental visit to Dusgor eagulaciy and monthly events, local theatre listings, a new council president in Dungog, storm and frost effects around Gloucester and Newcastle, a large girder cut at Tara Vale, and various community notices including dances, church events, and charitable drives. The writeups mention government savings bank advertising eye care, a snake parcel incident, and a police case note. it also covers council meetings, storm damage at Newcastle beaches, and a weather-implied urban frost.
Parliament was prorogued on Monday to Thursday July 6th with further prorogations planned before that date. Members expect the parliament to resume together for the policy season during the first week in November rounding out a tense session.
A Williams River Lodge R.A.O.B. meeting at Dungog with Knights Chapter Lodge Newcastle officers present. After lodge business, an official evening impressed the Knights Chapter, who proposed a future visit to Dungog. Also noted is an advertisement for Tooth Brushes and optometry services in Sydney and Dungog.
The annual Catholic Ball at the Picture Theatre, Dungog, Wednesday night, decorated by Mrs. O Regan, transformed the venue. Receipts reached £41 8s, compared with £40 last year and £36 in 1938, with credit to Mrs. B V O Neill and Ming Quinn for organizing. The Merry Sparklers orchestra provided music and a juvenile dance followed tonight.
A pretty wedding was held at St Johns Church of Inge lang Stroud as Hugh Schulte son of Mr and Mrs Schulte joined in matrimony with Miss Stolladreue Gorton daughter of Sir Joseph Artie Gorton of Stroud Rev CM Alreth officiated. The bride wore blue mantilla crepe and hat to match and was given away by her father. The matron of honour wore a blue gown with bat matching. The couple received congratulations from a circle of friends.
Saturday tennis results include AL rat Berryn defeating North End five sets. Wimbiedom beat Clarence Town two sets to one with scores 52 games to 6. Hortwut defeated O Waliwr a. Joseph's beat Brownmore 0. South Moy defeated Crowmore 0. Pumas to 6 set 40. Quedna defeated Dungug 8 to 4. Refleyye defeated Mrownmore 9 to 1. Underbank 4 Ye 8 Ste 4. Pungo No 2 beat Wenley 6 sets 0. Gumen to 8 sets 40. Nellasar defeated Vallevur 7 to 3. AL Joseph'n defeated HUiview.
New toll charges for vehicles over Peats Ferry were approved by the Main Roads Board and take effect Friday. The rates cut tolls by at least 100 percent across vehicle classes, charging by unladen weight rather than gross weight. Changes apply to children under 14, motor cycles, light and heavy motor lorries, with standard hours and Sunday/holiday adjustments noted.
The Dungog and Barrington Tops Tourist League celebrates a new folder promoting local scenery and resorts. It features two waterfall and town views, outlines opportunities for fishing walking and riding, includes a road map, and aims to draw visitors regionally and interstate. Government distribution partners will disseminate 29,009 copies via the Sydney bureau and other outlets.
Local followers of Veto Wotan plan a work-end trip to Port Stephens. Eight participants are noted as joining the journey, with details sparse on purpose or itinerary.
Obituary notes the death of Aamanal Branston Ci teneer of the North-Waat at a midlife age, with lineage to Tirserx Ba and Branxton origins, and mentions surviving children at Broesa Station and home on Northcote road. It also records the cremation at Northern Auburbe cemetery. A second notice reports the death of Mrs Catherine Hawkins aged 78 of Vaty with funeral at St Pauls Church Pater son and burial in the general cemetery at alersan.
An Emergency Relief meeting reported receipt of a department notice approving extra men under the income scheme. Councils were urged to coordinate with police stations to manage new employment arrangements. Local workers complained of coercive signing of documents and being sent to Stroud for registration.
Mrs W McGill of Paterson died June 6 after a paralytic stroke. She lies buried in the Presbyterian section of Paterson Park Cemetery, survived by her husband Wao and a family of six with two daughters and seven sons. Her ancestry includes Rev O Middleop, an early Churchman linked to Bishop Broughton era. She was a longtime member of the Mid dictopy tamay and the Lower Haterson circle. The long illness and premature death shocked her wide circle of relatives and friends.
A damaged report notes a man named Cromudle previously granted wy for deed was found alive Wednesday on a cliff edge at Wattamolia. Authorities describe the scene as eerie with few witnesses and many questions about how he endured the ordeal.
An allnight ball at The Branch will be held Friday 24th. The advertising column notes entertainment, competitions, and music with preparations underway. Public notices invite attendance and assure a lively program at The Branch venue in Heanor.
Rescue efforts stretched from early morning to dark as a yacht wreck off Norah Stead near Newcastle led to multiple drownings. Constable Hillier and local police evacuated residents while crews scoured the coast five miles from the wreck site.
Taree High School star Misa Woodward dominates coastal rivals at the Later-City School meet. She wins the 220 yards in 26.4, the 100 yards, and the 80 yards, setting a new ground record and matching the skipping record. Woodward defeats state champion Mise Coleman and retains the Clarice Kennedy Cup for another year.
The Roman Catholic ball on 14th and a juvenile dance on the 18th at Stroud Road drew large crowds from across the district. Organisers were Mrs Nea Bradfield and Mrs Smith, with juvenile night led by Mrs O Sullivan. Approximately 20 sat down for supper as prizes were awarded for various fancy dress classes, honoring many local contenders and tribes including Bride and Bridegroom, Star Fairy, Parson, Dolly Varden, and Flower Girl among others.
London era style report shows Wincheambe Carson Ltd and Sam Pitt and Reduery Ltd listing cattle prices with mixed quality notes. Mentions yearlings priced around 25 shillings, 38 shillings for cattle, and Fantlocks at about 30 shillings 10 pence. Market described as generally unsettled with varied offerings.
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