Back to Copeland Day memories from Gloucester district
Sixty years ago the writer recalls Gloucester and Barrington when Copeland was a goldfield. He mists memories of Avon flats, Mograni Mountain, Cope lands pad docks, Shaw and McQueen paddocks, and Cobark Station. He notes changes to open country, paddocks, and town life, including hotels, police absence, and Black labor presence, with names of local families and landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil
Gloucester
Copeland
Stratford
Avon
Berrice
Mograni Mountain
Coal Creek
Craven T
Barrington
Barrington Road
Shaws
McQueens
Shaw
Gloucester Crossing
Forbes
Cobark
Rawdon Vale
Alterpf
Berry
A.A. Company
Bort Co
George Farley
Frank Redman
Jame Ned Smith
John Sears
Redman’s
Sandy McRae
Duncan McRae
James Hooke
Main Creek
Dungog
J. Hooke Iatler
Bradley
Station
Strange Facts From Oddities and Misconceptions
A collection of curious statements challenges common knowledge about biology physics and history. It includes claims about iron floating in mercury strawberries elephants and facial muscles, and asserts unusual trivia about paper palm reading and ancient rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rameses TI
Death of Human Cannon Ball at Manila Carnival
Renowned showman Martin Bardo known as Leinert the Human Cannon Ball died in Manila Philippines after a malfunctioning cannon collapsed his stunt. He landed on his face fracturing his spine and died shortly after being rushed to hospital during a Manila carnival performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Bardo
Leinert
Manila
Philippines
Bardo
Soviet trial verdict on British engineers in Moscow
Six British engineers faced charges of sabotage and bribery in a Moscow tribunal. All were found guilty except Gregory who was acquitted. Sentences include three years for Thornton and two years for Macdonald, Cushay, Nordwall, and Monkhouse, with deportation within three days. In London, Privy Council meeting planned to authorize a proclamation under the Russian Goods Import Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Werthessiny
Gregory
Thornton
Macdonald
Cushay
Nordwall
Monkhouse
London
Foreign Office
Privy Council
Shrew Mouse Insect Diet and Baleen Fact Highlight
A shrew mouse eats more than three times its own weight in insects daily. The article notes that baleen is not bone but an elastic substance in the whale’s mouth. It also cites a claim that a lightning strike’s energy is valued at about £150 according to one expert.
Radiola models showcased by Amalgamated Wireless at Royal Show
Amalgamated Wireless Australia Ltd presented new Fisk Radiola models at the Royal Agricultural Society Show. The firm notes Radiola as a premier Australian broadcast receiver developed in AWAs labs and manufacturing works. Five models available, including three for electric mains and two for areas without mains, all offering interstate reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Wireless (Australasta} Ltd
Royal Agricultural Society
Fisk Radiola
A.W.A
Australia
A.W.A. Radio- Electric Works
AWA
Wireless
Golf Stories and Excuses at the Club House
The piece relays humorous golf anecdotes featuring Cohen and McTavish with a miscount on holes, an Australian golfer slicing turf, and a man who fails to lower his handicap, all told in a club house style with playful banter and a caddie’s quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohen
McTavish
Scotland
Australia
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A.e.shultz
Corbett
Sunshine Cafe
Church St., Gloucester
G. B. Nash
General Carrier
Ravenshaw
A. E. Smith
Sell & Smith
Taree
Baker & Pastrycook
Gloncester
T. Charlton
the Victoria Insurance Co. Ltd
THE
Farmers & Graziers
Operative Grain Insurance & Agency
Company Limited
Flemington
Commonwealth
B.B. G.P.O
Sydney
E. W. Sparke
Limited Auctioneers
West Maitland
Kempsey
Campbell’s Hill
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Read
Winchcombe House
Bridge Street
Traveller
OF British Engineers
Victor Piano
Victor
Towiny
Paling
Newcastle
Lismore
T. Hicks
General Commission
North &I
ORDA
TAINS
M. Thurlow Saddler Church
Coming Bros. Garden OF Roses Cafe
Cigarettes & Tobacco
Comino Bros
Golden Gate Cafe
Messrs. Paterson, Easton & Co
Choice
E. Young
Idee
Seleleeter
Landis & GO
Blue Bird Cafe
Phony
eReeee Epp
F. A. Isaac Gloucester
A. Isaac Builder & Undertaker
Radiolas
W.a’s
Golf Stories
Tooth
Tooths
Teeth & Co. Limited
Kent Brewery
Shirley’s
Manquarie Place
Sydwey
Alfa-Laval
Abould
Alfajaval Separator CO Ltd
Sussex Street
Gloucester Dairy CO. Ltd
Gloucestfe
1. Russell
P.O. Box
Taref
Apply Commonwealth Stud Farms Ltd
City F.C
Caneera
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