Paspalum Nuisance Raises Farmwide Noxious Weed Debate
Paspalum spreading through lucerne paddocks in Lower Hunter prompts farmer concerns with calls to declare the weed noxious on several properties. Dairy figures show MLA Co op Dairy Society March payments to suppliers total £29,209 19 5 with butterfat rates, while output slips 8 percent from last month yet rises 12 percent year over year. A Sydney correspondent protests dog lovers amid barking and recalls a mate killed on a motorcycle. Forbes reports more than a dozen local women swindled by a photographic fraud scheme involving portrait studios and fake crook addresses, with police seeking the scammers.
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Lucerne
Hunter
MLA
Dairy Society
Forbes
Elmore
Taree Old Bar Club's Meet Postponed to April 21
The Taree Old Bar Club postponed its annual meeting to Thursday next week April 21 at the Literary Institute due to Easter holidays. Les Meade will coach the club starting this weekend with two international Rugby League players In B Williams and L Meare joining the ranks, boosting interest for the season.
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Taree Old Bar Club
Literary Institute
Les (Mousie) Meade
Taree
B. Williams
L. Meare
M.R. Times
Memorial Clock Chimes Alteration Confirmed At League Meeting
At a Returned Soldiers League gathering last Monday the date change for the rodea from June Lathe to May 14th was confirmed. Proceeds will fund the Memorial Clock chimes. Collectors were appointed and donation lists will be published in the Advocate. Also covered are local sports notices, a hockey visit from American players and related fundraisers.
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Returned Soldiers’ League
Rodea Wilgo Liwanis
Willylas
Lisy Leenisnot
Stelle
Toll
Lane Middlebrook
USA
OCKEY
Gloucester
Jeno
Tennis Association
Whey
Gloucester Shire Council Minutes Report Dated Meeting
Regular Gloucester Shire Council monthly meeting discussed turf wicket at Gloucester Park costing £114 6s 9d with £65 estimate from deputation. Appointed George H. Naylor as Health Inspector, dealt with sewerage damage disputes, street repairs urged, and discussed extending Noxious Trades Act to the whole Shire.
Rail crossing delays questioned by town council
A town council debate over road traffic delays at a rail crossing reveals inquiries found no evidence of undue stoppages. The Railway Department vows gates will be monitored and closed only when necessary, while Dr Deardsid and Mr Stanley recount lengthy waits, questioning officials’ ability to move trains efficiently. Grant comments on weekly delays and officers’ efforts under strain.
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Dr. Deards
Dr. Johnston
Cr.ohnston
Cr. Grant
Cr. Johnston
Railway Department
Laurie
Rallway Department
Mogran
Stanley
Etrouatancen
Grant
Railway Bridge Bundook Road Safety Issue
The report describes a dangerous slope on the Railway Bridge Bundook Road over the railway. The bridge caused cattle losses for Mr. Hooke and the cost burden was noted. The engineer supported levelling the bridge and lifting the road as a remedy, with council members urging Railway Department attention.
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Hooke
Bundook Road
Teattle
Hook
Johnston
Railway Department
Cra
Lauvie and Deards
Weld River
Upper Hunter
Preference to Soldiers at Council Meeting
Correspondence presented at yesterday’s Council meeting from the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Employment Board stated at least one applicant, T N Ferkins, could serve as sewerage inspector. Meas Armstrong and Goodwin were found qualified for assistant engineer. The board marked breaches by Connell but gave 14 days to rectify. Health inspector to assume building inspector duties and cable slaughtering premises inspector. Temporary appointment of Mr Fy Wood as assistant engineer supported. retiring-age employees to be terminated under Local Government Acts.
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Sailors and Soldiers’ Employment Board
T. N. Ferkins
Meas, Armstrong and Goodwin
Connell
Conneil
Suwermge
F.fy ‘Woorls
Bowling notes on Green closure and carnival wishes
The Green will be closed over the holidays and top dressing completed during the week. Thanks are given to workers for their assistance. A rink visit to Port Macquarie is planned on the 28th for the official opening of their new Green. Members wish success to all teams in the East Maitland Bowling Carnival and a happy time.
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Kiven
Port Macquarie
East Maitland
Golf Notes Draw for Saturday at Club House
The Associates event was won by Mrs. King with 50/13 37 as the best score. Miss Higgins 52/9 43, Mrs. Charman 60/15 4h, Mrs. Gamer 67/25 42, and Mrs. Thomas 70/21 49 also competed. Draws for next Wednesday and Saturday to be held at the club house. Also a note on timber poisoning timing and a Department of Agriculture leaflet offer in Sydney.
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King
Miss Higgins
Charman
Gamer
Thomas
Dara
Nornh Coast
Elven
Department of Agricultaly
GLU
Sydney
Gloucester District Tennis Assn Annual Meeting Report
Gloucester District Tennis Association held its annual meeting at Corbett's Cafe on Tuesday night with 22 delegates absent. Officers elected included J W Hawdon as President and G Boorer as Secretary. L Monro named Treasurer, with auditors R Wilson and A Bolton. The minutes note a credit balance and plan two grades for competition, plus grading of players and revised rules. Meeting set entries for April 20 and play to begin Saturday following. secretary duties to be handled by interim Secretary Ty Monro.
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Corbett
Copeland
Ward
River Bulliao
Togmbakh
Stratford
Parkesdale
Barrington
Factory
Park
Presbyterian
A. Parish
J. W. Hawd
J. W. Hawdon
Wes Pean
Ty Monro
Allen Taylor & Co. Ltd
Lanit
Gloucester
Myall River
Payyy
Ea Gavin
Ohyectans
Faml Board Oils
Graling
Country Tourist Bureau boosts Sydney country holiday plans
The Country Tourist Bureau aims to develop Brate region attractions and build up tourist facilities across Sydney and suburbs. Led by manager organiser My Wd Cahill, formerly Tourism and Publicity Director of New tie City Council, the movement collaborates with the Railway Department and private enterprises to create hotels show venues furnished flats cottages caravans and a nationwide network of agents. The bureau offers a free publicity and tourist service to country residents and municipalities to popularise country tourism offerings.
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Colintey
Martin Place
Sydney
Vy My Wd
Cahill
Ovine
New Ligatisation
Aaa
Parliament Members Press for Restoring Salary Cuts
Parliament members at a Royal Automobile Club luncheon urged removing salary cuts rather than seeking a general raise. They cited pensioners and public servants already benefited and called for NSW to follow the Federal Parliament. Premier Stevens neither addressed the salary issue nor announced when Parliament would resume next month.
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Mr. Stevens
U.A P
Anembera
Royal Automobile Club
New South Wales
Stevens
Easter Postal Arrangements and Holiday Closures
Postal services announce holiday closures for Good Friday and Easter Monday. Malta despatches continue normally. post office hours vary with restrictions on money orders and no postman deliveries on Easter Monday.
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Malta
Maila
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Price Draper & Mercer
NADA
Australian Chemists Alliance
A. I. Cavanough
AME
AMP
Mutual Life Office
A.mp
Empire
Samuel Hordern
W. Sneddon
FIA
D. E. Walker
New South Wale
Istrict
Victoria & Pulteney Sts
W. B. G. Davidson
T. M. Breckenridge
Industrial Department
D. K. McLeod
Rose Bay
Manning
B.S. Wilson & Coy. Incorporated Accountants
Church Street
George St
Wilson
ALIS
ARCA
ASAA
The
Association of Accountants of
Aust
Society of Accountants & Auditors
England
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Brennan
Sydney University
J. D. Benson
Leary
Marrackville District Hospital
J. W. Archibald
Archibald
Tom Maber
Painpoolah
Maher
North Coast
NBTL
North Coast and Tablelands
Western District
West Moreton and Downs
Queensland
Central Coast and Tablelands
Presbyterian Church
Tamworth
Nancy
Gloucester Advocate
Royal Show Insurances
Somerville
Royal Agricultural Society
Gloucester Shire
Counci
Moore
Gloucester Park
Wen
Council
George H. Naylor
Deniliquin
Trix
Naylor
Turncock
Ware
Newton
Dr. Laurie
Dr Deards
Lantie Tt
Cornell
Shire’s Association
L. Goddard
Connor
Northgate Street
Deards
Preaitent
Upper Hunter Shire
E. Bennett
H.C. Carter
M&l.a
Glenrock
Schofield's
Barnard River
Public Health Department
Te Council
Jonnaton and
Department of Agriculture
G.P
Gloucester District Tennis Assn
Country Tourist Bureau
Tom Hicks
Gloucester Shire Yard
Matthewson & Co
J. Gorton
Geo Osmond
Cloucester
U . Pigsay
Gloucester District Tennis Association
L. Monro
Strolis
School OF Arts
Suppen
Daweine Frome & Pan
C.J. Dee
Barrington Hall
Mike Ant Crminer
J. A. Atkins
Lean
Hapolt William
Havel
Asa
R. &. Wilson & CO
Glourester
Singer
Bedford
Garers
Pulmey St
Jim Channell
Rane
Og Films
Chapman's Pharmacy
L.stevens
Church St
PHUST
Blacklegol
Majestic Theatre
Wallace Beery
Cincilia Parker
Linden 1
OLD Hutch
George O'Brien
Beatrice Herts
Park Avenue
Leo Carrillo
Lynne Overman
Mary Arli
Dick Foran
Singing Cowboy
Helen Valkis
Matinee
Night
Cassidy
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