30 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Dungog Chronicle Durham And Gloucester Advertiser
Location
Dungog, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
1
In loving memory of MEMORIA MURPHY and THOMPSON families. Remembrance notes honor a husband father mother mother in law and grandmother. The message speaks of love, loss, and enduring memory from children, grandchildren, and relatives in a family tribute.
Government notice announces tender submissions due by 2 pm on Tuesday January 1 1940. Tasks include transporting employees from Craven railway station to a construction camp on Euther Street Road 17 miles distant and cartage of mixers from Craven railway to the camp. Tender forms available at Court Hole Bungox troud Gloucesters and UK Department of Worked Local Government Newcastle. Engineer in Charge: B Carlton.
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales the State of News South Wales toBate jurisdiction the applicant will be printed to public trust and the public trustee: of all proceeds and estates. The undersigned Be fore the twenty third day of July list W. B. Geddes Public Trustee Bayingy Bask Suding 4 Cnaybrough Street Sydney.
Sincere thanks to Mr Bowton and Wade for the kind expression of sympathy after the recent bereavement. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated during this difficult time.
Weekly church group meeting set for Friday at 7 pm in Globe Cafe venue. Dibner invites vicars and followers to attend, noting required signatures for attendance and outlining signup details.
Town Clerk Macken announces from the committee a fixed rate of six percent on payments due without interest. The document references council projects and dates in July 1939, with administrative notes on committees and financial handling.
The prompt provides a garbled query about a song and asks for a compact newspaper style card. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable to extract.
Local item notes Band on at Band Grove with a Pheannus Sprig Ball planned. Event details show Wednesday August 25 as a date, with community gathering in Bandon Grove area.
In Savojigs radia depots show deposits totaling £ 24,440,000 in May, an increase of £ 443,000 from April. The balance sheet notes a further £ 9,905,000 in far transactions compared with May 1558, indicating a growth trend for the period.
Local notices report church ordination of Rev Father Jan Carlton, appendicitis surgery in Maine, a private hospital case, and a ministerial cabinet reshuffle. Also covered are municipal rate payments, a tennis tournament, snow disruption, and a summary of regional social happenings including a fishing club win, arrivals visiting Broken Hill, and the groundwork for the Australian General Hospital service.
A chaotic account details a doctor service founder and associates amid a shopworn scene at Capt Allen's Cankra Café on Dowling Street. An altercation over a timber prop ends with a shin injury and a prompt, frewly service drop in at the cafe.
The report outlines large scale measures for emergency response, including a 100,000 mile network and 425,000 three year plan. It notes involvement of Australian authorities, Flying Doctor Service, and regional station appointments, with regulatory steps and certificates required for map submissions and equipment verification.
The Governor-General was invited to attend the Sundtatio stone event marking a £260,000 hospital project. Officials noted progress and stressed continued cooperation with Duske and Dutch authorities. A ceremonial opening is anticipated after completion.
At the Somuil meeting of the Dunpog Ludlow Mompited Ruitlery on Tuesday evening Mrs A Waterg was elected president for a term. Mrs J Lloyd was elected treasurer. J O Ragen was nominated for secretary but not accepted. Jane Faron carried secretary duties during the year and was nominated for president but declined. Ballot postponed to announce successor. additional arrangements planned for the coming week.
At a 1A meeting of Tumsawywant council rejected terms offered by Commisionar 107 Ashiway for a land lease tied to the Oungog railway. The council delayed action, with Ald. Brighton arguing against a long lease, and the motion to take no further action carried. The discussion included proposed rents and conditions, and a plan to reexamine the area next year.
Local notes indicate a likely final weekend clash between Dungog and Turnton on Cinrwce Town ground as the Air/t round nears completion. Thornton’s strong form is cited as a key factor, with Dungog aiming for a better showing after last Sunday’s setback and a tentative lineup announced for the decisive match.
Dungog County at Tuas uy Digut's meeting agreed to acquire a panorama to furnish the county with a panoramic view of Dungog More and Me. Wala and enolled photographers interviewed the Cornell and submitted the proposition. Mr Moore outlined that an excellent panorama would be obtained from Hospital Hill including the surrounding country. The committee considered the cost and discussed the work with Ald. Cwatkin and others. The project price was 18/ 226.
An audience of about 200 enjoyed Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Tame Theatre Dungog. The production featured Melistha Chapman and Mae Heineck with strong singing and engaging scenes including the finale with Snow White as bride and Prince Charming. The cast received praise for stage presence and lively costuming, with notable performances by Vincent and Hodges and the Seven Dwarfs chorus delivering cheerful numbers.
A garbled article notes wild flower protection, listing various plant types and varieties. It mentions public knowledge of land status and a modern term for protection, with references to local groups and general conservation ideas.
Mr J T Musgrave of Dungog and his syndicate won £1000 in a state lottery draw on Monday evening. The calm winner, with daughter Muay Puy Muara, prepares for retirement as news spreads. Mrs Musgrave may take a long holiday after 28 years of service as townsfolk discuss the windfall and future plans.
Readers learn how all electric milking improves dairy work at a New South Wales plant. The system uses electric drives from the separator to the milking hall, reducing labor and enabling direct milk delivery to storage. The article highlights power from the local grid and notes resulting efficiency gains for farmers and workers.
A fragmented report details loan proposals discussed by Stroud officials regarding water supply improvements and electric extensions. The council reviews government offers affecting Brin Markwell and Hawks Newt, with questions about the application process and borrowing plans.
Dr and Mira Wilson and their family will move into their new home at the corner of Dowling and Courdin Street, Yow. The two-storey hotel style dwelling features bright rooms, a large front balcony, a spacious lounge with a grand fireplace, a wide veranda, a well-equipped kitchen, and a surgery and waiting area on the ground floor. The interior includes a blue-violet carpeted hall, glass doors to the balcony, a large main room, and numerous well-lit rooms with modern fittings, copper water system, and electric lighting. The house is stylishly furnished with Tasmanian tones, built to a high standard, and the Wilsons announce they will remain in Dungog for several years, welcomed by patients and friends.
Report from Sydney stock sales notes a total of cattle and veal prices with multiple figures and firms named. Entries reference buyers, weights, and varying prices, with mention of specific lots and market conditions. The text shows trading activity by Pitt Son de Rydgery Ltd and Bullookee among others, with obscure values and abbreviations.
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