Chamber of Commerce debates public phone site in town
The Glou center Chamber of Commerce discussed locating a public telephone at the southern end of town but ruled it could not serve trunk calls. A proposed site at Ravenshaw and Gregson streets was supported for broader public use, with deferral for further study and PMG liaison. The Newcastle bus timetable issue also featured, seeking to delay the Newcastle departure to improve Sydney connections.
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Lim
Gloucenter Chamber of Commerce
N. F. Green
Ubia
Green
PMG
Barrington and
Elliott Streets
8. B. Relf
Phillip Street
J. Carolan
Ravenshaw
Streets
le Quesne
Burrington and
Elliott
Ravenshaw St
Carolan
J. M. Bayliss
Alan
P.M.G
Chamber
Mr. Green
J. FP. Abbott
Mr. Abbott
Newcastle
Fogg
Sydney
Flyer
Messrs. le Quesne
M. A. Woodward
Fogge
A. Fogg
LOR EY LOADING IX MAIN ST DISCUSSION ON LORRIES PARKING
Meeting tackles old problem of lorries using Main Street for country supplies to bakers and shops. Proposes dedicated parking areas seen as traffic danger due to street width. Suggests a weekly run from western shop side and notes eastern side lanes and shop entrances. President Hawidon urges action when western side law is clarified.
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Parish
Garnera
J. W. Hawidon
Catorines le Quesne
B. Relf
J. M. Baylins
A. Hazelwood
Taree Races at Chatham Course Draw Large Crowd
At Taree Racing Club meeting on Chatham course Saturday afternoon, excellent racing drew a large attendance and gate takings of £153. Results include Maiden Handicap won by Curator at 7/4, Emille wins Flying Handicap division one for BE. F Darby, Interstate places second, and Warratt Lad wins Club Handicap, with Dark Burn taking Improvers Handicap. Other notable starters listed as well.
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Taree Racing Club
Chatham
W. Middlebrook
C. Deamer
Winblne
Optician
Hastings
Danguna
Walbird
Mr. Robert
BE. F Darby
Emille
C. Beamer
Jaboste
Jalob
B. McTwain
Interstate
G. Rowe
Some Boy
Collingham
Moto Lass
Melvalla
McLennan
Flying Special
Lady Melble
Danyuna
Taree Show Takings Record Attendances and Winners
Takings for the Taree Show last week totalled 1048 pounds with 78 members’ tickets. a second day crowd set an all time gate record. Friday night attendance was strong, and many local winners were announced across classes including Hack, Lady Hack, Pair Hacks, Champion Pony, and multiple riding contests led by A G Stewart and J Slade.
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Hack
Germen
Jean Slade
J. G. Germen
Carter
Mitchell
J. Hinton
R. Easton
A. G. Stewart
Gooch Brow
L. Schneider
D. Baines
H. Germon
Jean Hinton
N. Carter
L. Schenider
A. Freeman
J. G Germion
Bullock
H. Freeman
E. Collins
Efficient rabbit warrens destroyed by pasture board plant
Minister E H Graham commends Condobolin Pastures Protection Board for rapid rabbit warren destruction using a D2 Caterpillar tractor, a ripper, caravan and other attachments. Tests show 60 warrens cleared per eight hour day at two pounds per warren, with risk and cost outlined for landholders using tractors on suitable terrain.
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Condobolin Pastures Protection Board
E H Graham
MLAA
Graham
Condobolin Pastures Protection S Board
Condabolin Pastures Protection Board
Forster hotel project poll decision by Stroud Shire Council
Stroud Shire Council administrator Mr H Dane reports that polling ratepayers on borrowing for a Forster community hotel will not proceed now. Work on annual accounts for 1648 and ministerial building material permits take precedence to avoid delays and material shortages for housing. The council will hold the poll when building materials permit progress is clearer, confirming prior verbal instructions.
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H. Dane
Stroud Shire Council
Forster
Fatepayera
Hydro Electrity Conference to Discuss Clarence River Power
Lis more hosts a conference on April 22 to back a Sir Earle Page plan for a 10 000 horsepower hydro electric station at the Gorge near Grafton. The scheme aims to relieve the New South Wales grid and link grids from Newcastle to Brisbane, easing river flow issues and reducing coal dependence amid shortages and looming power rationing.
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Lismore
Clarence River
Earle Page
M.ala
Gorge
Grafton
New South Wales
Ccastle
Brisbane
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Ieee
Java
Garners
Fogg's Motor Service Pty. Ltd
Gloucester
Forbesdale
Stratford
Craven
Ward's River
Welsmantel's
Stroud Road
Stroud
Ferformance
Pamoags Eee
Dombkins Bros
Denison St. Gloucester
Mills
King Street
Campbell
H Bakers
Mione
Chamber of Commerce
Freeman
Denison St
Misses Jones & Newman
F. E. Jones
E. M. Newman
S.J. Bennett
Radio & Sports Store
RADIO
Ring Gloucester
Stroud Shire
Forstes Community Hotel
Hydro
M. Blow’s
Cowper Street
T.S
Golden Gate Cafe
Peters
Mullens
Gloucester 1
Southern Cross Mus
J. RB. Hardy
Northern Motors
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