Gloucester Shire Council Meets Discusses Finances and Road Plans
The Gloucester Shire Council held its ordinary monthly meeting in Council Chambers with Dr. A J White presiding. The financial statement showed payments from General Local Water and Trust funds and a deposit transfer to the Government Savings Bank. The Main Roads Board reported near approval of earthwork plans for Waukivery Development Road with some amendments. Other items included requests for a Tire Crossing bridge grant, gazettal of a road north of portion 19, Pitlochry gates, seven Firefly Road underways, a hoardings ordinance round table, and a Workers Compensation dispute involving Geo Clarke.
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Gloucester
A. J. White
Main Roada
J. P. Shedden
Government Savings Bank
Waukivory Road
Main Roads Board
Waukivery Development
Tiri Crossing
W. Bennett
M.L.A
Council
Tire Crossing
Bennett
Lands Department
Barrington-Copeland Road
Pitlochry
District Superintendent of Railways
N. Scott
J. K. Mackay
Firefly Road
Gazettal
Shires’ Association
Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Co
Geo. Clarke
Clarke
Glenward Road
Dr. Tonks
Higgins
Reichert
Dr. Higgins
Gloucester Advocate Accounts We Will Seek Settlement Promptly
The Gloucester Advocate informs readers that accounts for the quarter ending March 21 are now being rendered. Debtors are urged to settle or face steps toward recovery without delay. L. and D., Rye, proprietors.
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Proprietors
Gloucester Council Minutes Report Details Local Issues
Discussion on dinner hour accident assessment and seeking solicitor guidance. Hiring of plant equipment approved under usual conditions. May Day public holiday noted. Road repairs near Berrico Homestead referred to Engineer. Footpath use near Cook Street approved with responsibility acceptance. Encroachment for better Boombit grade accepted. Business sign permit granted pending Engineer and Main Roads Board. Baker's Creek Road repairs and small depot approval. Impounding Officer appointed with Turncock Purdon as Poundkeeper on adjusted hours. Further notes on pound operations and enforcement discussed.
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Reichert
J.P. Shedden Ltd
Bailey and Carr
Berrico Road
W. S Andrews
J. L. Penfold
Church Street
Engineer and
Main Roads Board
Baker's Creek Road
R. Dodd
Hamberger
Yardy
Dr. Reichert
Turncock Purdon
Tonks
Purdon
Dr. Higgins
Dr. Wilson
Higgins
Visit by D L McDonald The Optician at Commercial Hotel
Mr D I McDonald FS M C London sight testing specialist from Webster Jack and McDonald Ltd will attend personally at the Commercial Hotel on Friday May 23 from 9 am to 5 pm. He is based in Martin Place and Pitt Street Sydney.
Asman Blanche Indian Consulting Herbalist Visits
Asman Blanche, renowned Indian consulting herbalist of Nabiac, schedules a regional tour. He will be in Gloucester on April 21 at Phillip's Hotel, Craven on April 22 at Mrs Blanch's, Dungog on April 23 at Courthouse Hotel, Clarence Town on April 24 at Er inghi Hotel, Stroud on April 25 at Central Hotel from 10 to 2, and Stroud Road on April 26 at Mr G Ratley's at 2:15.
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Gloucester
Phillip’s
Craven
Mrs. Blanch
Dungog
Courthouse Hotel
Clarence Town
Erringhi
Stroud
Central Hotel
Stroud Road
Mr. G. Ratley
Train derailed on North Coast line near Hurons Creek
A serious early morning derailment occurred on the North Coast line between Hurons Creek and Kendall as an empty passenger coach train headed north to meet the Easter rush ran into a washaway caused by heavy rain. Several coaches left the rails and two telescoped but no injuries were reported. the crew had narrow escapes and the mail might have been struck first if the washout had occurred differently. The line remained blocked for many hours.
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Newcastle
North Coast Line
Huron's Creek
Kendall
Ine
Railway dismissals in Sydney threaten 48 hour rule
The Australian Railways Union refused Chief Railway Commissioner reforms and the Premier said dismissals may begin, as consent from workers is unavailable. The plan shifts to a 48 hour rule where legally possible. A £500 reward is offered for information on the Mudgee mail train robbery last week.
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Sydney
A.R.U
Cleary
Bavin
Bagin
Mudgee Matl
Commissioner of Police
Mudgee
Timeline of Australian milestones from 1879 to 1922
A chronological list of notable events and laws in Australian history including public works, political milestones, social reforms, wars, and economic changes. Entries cover telephones, public instruction, health, trade unions, gold discoveries, federal acts, militia deployments, banking, Canberra, World War I, influenza, and royal visits. It compiles key dates and actions from 1879 through 1922.
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Kalelara
Garden Palace
Broken ‘Hill
London
Sydney
South Africa
Partie Cable
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Street & Parish Ltd
A. I. Cavanaugh
Gloucester Pharmacy
Gloucester Electric Supply Company Ltd
Church ST
Charming
C. Falconer
FIBRO
Market Street
T. Hannan
Majestic Picture Palace
Gloucester Shire Council
Gloucester Advocate
T. Hicks
General Commission
W. Batger
Next & Smith's Tea Rooms
Whatson
Gent
Gent’s
Fancy Sox
Viyella
J. Whatson
Shire of
Asman Blanche
of Nabiac
Zanbak
Ica
Ndi
VISIT
Royal Hotel
Lillian Sams
Orange
P. J. Ryan
Melbourne
Yass
Canberra
HMA
Australia
Commonwealth Bank
Commonwealth
Federal Capital
Keith Smith
H.R.H. Prince of Wales
Advanx
Gloucester Rubber Works
Dan
W. A. Dan
the Bargain Draper & Mercer
Roslyn Sewing Machines
Roslyn
Duchess
T. Charlton
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