Three Men Escape Serious Injury in Level Crossing Crash
A motor lorry carrying Sunday newspapers collided with a southbound goods train at a level crossing near Ward's River, 12 miles south of Gloucester, injuring three crewmen but averting major harm. Ambler escaped largely unharmed, Martin suffered a knee injury, and Chapman was trapped then freed with hospital transfer. The crossing is flagged as dangerous, and the Gloucester Chamber of Commerce plans to press Railway Commissioners for safety action.
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Ward
Gloucester
North Court
John Charles Ambler
Cald
Charles Edward Chapman
Raymond Terrace
John William Martin
Merewether
Taree
Newcastle
Sas
Bolton
Hurts
Kata
Ambler
Martin
Chapman
Munro
Hurtz
Brindley
Pacific Highway
Gloucester Chamber of Commerce
LOCAL HOSPITAL STORMS INTO NEWS WITH LIVELY ITEMS
Mr Eric Higgins underwent an operation for ap pincitis last week and is recovering well. Stroud and Dungog shows missed due to illness. Gloucester poultry fanciers excelled at Stroud Show with J Thomas and son Wattle winning 12 firsts and 4 champions, while Relf Brothers also shone. Jack Thomas sent Games to the Royal again this year. Local joinery by Andrews and Johnston offers home building adjoined works. Waukivory Hall to open with a dance and social. Presbyterian Autumn Flower Show and Sale of Work set for Friday at Star Theatre. Dungog Show opens Thursday with Hon E Spooner officiating. The Sydney Morning Herald named among three top newspapers by American scholars. London Daily Telegraph notes Hitler seeking restored colonies with British aid. Germany’s air force size cited. NSW population stats: 2,848,0/1,301,080 females.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Stroud
J.thomas
Wattle
Relf Brothers
Jack Thomas
the Royal
Germany
London “Daily Telegraph
Hitler
Japan
League
Na Jons
Pacific
John Simeon
Britain
N.S. Wales
Taree No.1 Beats Gloucester 61 to 4 in Pennant
Bowling notes report Taree No 1 team defeated Gloucester 61 to 4 on Saturday. Scorers include Clerke, Boyce, O Neill, Peel, Andrews, Wenders, Hawdon and others in a dominant pennant match.
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Taree
Gloucester
Public Service Salaries to be Restored Further
The Premier announced at the Police Conference that the government will restore an additional 20 per cent of salary cuts across the Public Service from the start of the month, costing about £800,000 annually. Police benefits include restoring two thirds of cuts, with married men up to £5 18s 3d weekly fully restored. Probate values estate of late S B Myer at £97,000 as charity benefits noted.
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Sydney
Stevens
8. B. Myer
Melbourne
Myer
Victoria
Penai Leas
Proposed road to the Barrington Tops debated by locals
A reader letter from Phil Garlick praises interest in a Tops road but warns apathy jeopardizes the project. Discussion compares routes via Copeland and Thunderbolt’s Top, noting many engineering and maintenance concerns and suggesting a tourist airfield option as cheaper and potentially decisive for Gloucester.
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Phil Garlick
19Th Mat
Barrington ‘Tops
Copeland
Copeland Top
Thunderbolt's Top
Lie Ditgery
Little Manning Waters
P.G
Scone
Gloue Cester
Pignk Barney Crossing
Tomatla
Gloucester
Curracabark
Thia
Altogeter
Fas
Burgess
Butter export disparity raises NSW dairy concerns
In the House last week Mr Finth asked if the Minister for Agriculture is aware that choicest butter exports from New South Wales are far higher than other states and cause reduced overseas returns for NSW farmers. The minister noted NSW 90 percent versus Victoria 44 Queensland 43 Tasmania 38 Western Australia 6 and South Australia 7, and a conference of navigators will be convened by the Federal Minister for Commerce on April 15 to fully investigate and seek improvements.
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Finth
New South Wales
Main
Australia
Victoria
Queensland
Tasmania
West Australia
South ‘Australia
Golf Notes Foursome
Horton and McIntosh won with 98/25 78 and Roddy and Garner were runners up at 94/17 77. Bramble and Mc Rae 102/24 78 and Thurlow and Anderson 101/19 42 led a field of local golfers at Dungog open day. The Associates list draws for Locke Cup and Monthly Medal to be played tomorrow with numerous matches among Mrs. Oldfield, Miss Parish, Mrs. Garner, and others.
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Horton
McIntosh
Belmge Roddy
Garner
Bramble
McRae
Thurlow
Anderson
Coole
Coates
Chariton
Rodgers
C. McRae
Smith
Jeffery
Snodgrass
Snow
Oldfield
Parish
D. Rye
Elder
Channel
Hogg
Street
Roddy
J. Parish
Mra. Garner
G, Easton
Higgina
Mra
R, Riggina
Matthews
Mra. Yates
Carol Innates. Awkworth
Mian I. Easton
Mlax Deardavy
Morton
Mias Middlebrook
Stroud Show Opens Amid Record Gate and Horse Events
The Stroud Show opened by Mr. C. F. Bennett as gate receipts hit a record £170. Winners crowned in numerous events include J. O'Donnell in Silverside, V. Ford in High Jump, K. Mackay in several stock and pony classes, Gooch Bros in Local Maiden Hunt, and Mollie Taylor leading girl riders. Multiple divisions showcased ponies, hunts, and races across a bustling program.
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Stroud
C. FR. Bennett
J. O'Donnell
V. Ford
K. Mackay
Gooch Bros
Atkins
J. Vaunt
V. Wilson
Boy River
L. Daunt
B. Margery
M. Sulling Tivide
Mollie Taylor
Beryl Taylor
G. Lowrey
Reece
Deeves
Ianda
H. Wilbon
Hunt
B. Neville
Cyril Marsn
Mackay
Alison
George Waunt
W. Cox
Stone Mack
J. O'Bonell
Neville
C. ‘Taylor
W Marsh
J. ©. Hooke
Laly
Marjory Bowden
Cox Divine
W. Marsh
Florrie Taylor
W. Marst
A. W. Bradtiell
O'Donnell
Hrmnner
Hooke Divide
Flying Hunt
S. Alkina
South Pacific stock sale reports brisk bidding and varied cattle values
Sydney cattle yard prices rose on suitable trade cattle with fat cattle firm to 10 shillings per head higher. Inferior stock common as buyers crowded the market, bullocks top at £9 14s 6d, vealers £6 10s, yearlings £25s, and under 200lb cattle commanded strong prices. At Martland auction, fat cattle quality was mixed though demand remained brisk. best bullocks reached £9 14s 6d, cows to £16, yearlings £5, roughs £3, calves £30–£40. Pigs and calves flowed. pigs 60s to 68s, heavy porkers 34s 6d to 88s, lighter weights 21s to 38s, small weights 10s to 16s 8d.
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Nomebush
Sydney
Belr
Mautland
Dairying Prospects Improve Along Coastal Districts
Autumn conditions in coastal dairying districts are favorable with March reports noting stock in good condition and satisfactory production. Inland areas face drought and rely on hand feeding to sustain health, while Middle Rivers district enjoys excellent prospects and strong overall work. butter output shows a seasonal dip but remains high.
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Jistructora
Sine
Sarazen Rejects Betting in Golf Tourneys on Return
New York telegram from Pehnury reports Gene Sarazen’s return to the Sabine farm after a golfing tour, rejecting parimutuel betting on tournaments and vowing not to have his name on a big racelike board. He cites safety concerns and insists no pro would throw a short putt for money. The piece also notes a flour price rise and market strength with talk of possible further increases.
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New York
Date Pehnury
Sabine
Connecticut Hills
Gene Sarieen
Sarazen
Amieatia
Honoluju
Pacife
West
Church OF England
Nickle
Gloucester Mont
H.C . Stratford
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J. Whatson
W. W. Hawdon
Eto
B. P. Dawson
Soliguor
OLD Bank N
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Queen St., Gloucester
Phone
Grime & Small
A. L Cavanough
Narraweema Private
Elliott ST. Gloucester
K. G. McRae
A.T.N
The
Gloucester Actorate
Eric Higgins
Eric
Dungog
Messrs Andrews and
Johnston
Waukivory Hall
Tee Star Theatre
Dungog Show
INKEE
Sydney Morning Herald
America
London
Tims
New York “Times
Onc
Xcion
T. Chariton
No. Oni
Andrews & Johnston
Church ST
A.C. Holstein
J. Bowsen
J. M. Walshe
W. Webeck
R. Crowther
Tom Hicks
Gloucesth
Guernsey
Antana
Star Theatre
Thornbury
Church Street
Uniter
W. A. Harri
Matthewson
Matthewson & Co
New England
A. S. Norton
H. McCarthy
Choice
Barrington Farm
J. B. Cornish Egg
Matthewson & Co E. W. Sparke Ltd
Krambach
Paterson, Easton & Co
G. Hollis
W. Easton
R. Hi. Lyons
Lindsay Bros
C. J. Chapman
W. Paterson
O'Ehick
Healy
Nash's
Sanby E. Jenkins
Wallanbah
G. E. Easton
Old Bank of N.S.W
Conklin. Ryor
Coneac
Rockhuret
L.attwater
HW. Rogers
Presbyterian Church
Fr. N. Monson
Barrington
Thursdith
Bowman Farm
R. Pereira
Pastor
Buttle
Wales
Prusbyterian
Arrington Snare
Bariaton
AL Webster
H. Coote
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