The New Road to Sydney and Gloucester News
Dr KM Locke promotes the North Coast Highway linking Gloucester to Sydney with a four hour drive to Gosford and under twelve hours to complete the journey. A rest tent for women and children is set up by the Country Women's Association. A horse’s leg is broken after a car collision near Mr McNaught’s residence. Stewart Mack’s Company opens a short season at the waterproof marquee with The Blood Barrier, Rags to Riches, and The Ghost Train as featured acts. Our Book of Optimism from the Country Press Cooperative forecasts renewed financial health for NSW districts. Egg prices rise for medium grade and pullets, with first grade eggs unchanged.
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Sydney
KM. Locke
Gloucester
Gosford
Munck
Ward Lear
Chapnet
Royal Show Ends and Hollywood Gaieties of 1930 in Gloucester
Court records from Wauchope describe a Tuesday session presided by Mr. F G Hardwick with a conviction for illegal timber handling and fines including two months hard labor. Other cases include Geoffrey Spokes and Arthur Dodds inquiries. The 1930 Royal Easter Show ended with reported record attendance despite national downturn. The Hollywood Gaieties of 1930, a bright musical comedy by Stanley McKay, opens Show Week with Nat Hanley, Geo Lloyd, and Clara Keating. nightly varied programs, dressing, orchestra, and dancers. William Sioman, 67, licensee of the Prince of Wales Hotel Woollahra, formerly of Tuncurry, died after suspected poisoning, illness noted prior.
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Wauchope
Court of Petty Sessions
F. G. Hardwick
Cowarra State Forest
Arthur Dodds
Hastings
L. Hardiman
Kempsey
Geoffrey Spokes
Teamster
King Creek
Ilegally
Hollywood Gaieties
Star Theatre
Gloucester
Stanley McKay
Hollywood Gaiettes
Nat Hanley
McKay
William Sioman
Prince of Wales Hotel
Woollahra
Tuncurry
Sioman
Neatih
Gloucester's 1930 Show Opens With 220 Entries
Record entries have been made for the Show opening tomorrow. Secretary L A Harris has processed over 220 entries. The ring competition promises keen interest with Hack and pony classes drawing big fields and sporting events on the card. Judging starts at 10 am with local hunter sections featured. Weather permitting, Gloucester's show aims to be one of the best yet.
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L. A. Harris
Gloucester
Weather and labour brief from Sydney and island towns
Rainfell across many island towns and the north slopes with light showers in Sydney. Unsettled conditions are forecast for the coming days. The Miners Federation council meets in Sydney seeking guarantees against victimization to end a strike. The CWA conference opens in Sydney at David Jones. Royal Sydney Show attendance rises though takings dip due to fewer grandstand patrons.
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Sydney
Council of the
Miners’ Federation
C.W.A
David Jones
Gloucester Golf Club Canadian Foursome Winners Named
T Ashworth and T Chariton won with net 72 in a Canadian foursomes event at Gloucester Golf Club. Other pairs, including M Gratame with A Lawrie and F Dwyer with D Rye, posted varied scores as details and flags were announced for forthcoming competitions and secretary notices.
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T. Ashworth
T. Chariton
M. Gratame
A. Lawrie
F. Dwyer
D. Rye
A. Parish
J. McRee
E. Homer
J. Rawdon
W. W. Hawdom
BR. Levick
B Rodity
A. Doudney
W. Whitting
D. Tourlow
Ds Locke
J. Decnelly
Edy
Morry
Anzac Day observed with united service at Majestic Theatre
Anzac Day events in the district included a united service at the Majestic Theatre led by Shire President A J White with local dignitaries and clergy. The afternoon program featured hymns and readings, a memorable address by Rev Gumbley, and a wreath laying by Boy Scouts. An evening concert by the Returned Soldiers League drew good attendance, raising funds for the Disabled Soldiers Fund, followed by a cricket match and proceeds toward laying a concrete wicket at the Parks.
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United Service
Majestic Theatre
A. J. White
Shire
Reva
H.W. Rogem
C. F. R. Whitmore
Russell Scott
W. J. Gumbley
J. Buttle
H. N. Chaplin
Rossell / Scott
F. R. Whitmore
Mr. Buttle
Kipling
Gumbley
West Maitland
A. Purdon
Lue Shire Hall
H. Chaplin
Returned Soldiers’ League
Dhsir
Dick Yardy
Australia
A. G Christie
Recitston
Laura Wratten
Henderson
Kemp
Messra Christie
England
Hunter Chaplin
H. Tull
Clifton Chapel
Messrs Christie
Sam Fordham
A. C. Christie
Harlech
Stratford Triumphs In Close Cricket Final Win
Stratford defeats Kia-Ora by 28 runs to clinch the cricket association final played over two days. Stratford 1st innings 111-8 declared, Kia-Ora 74 in their second attempt, Stratford 2nd innings 110, with key wickets by L Monro and J Monro. Stratford’s bowling sustained the pressure, securing the title.
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Stratford
Cricket Association
Kia-Ora
Kis-Ore
Ebbeck
Henderson
J Monro
Blignell
L. Monro
J. Bignell
J. Monro
H. Bignell
Chisholm
Atkins
Isaacs Nomination Faces royal prerogative clash
London reporting furthers a Sydney cable stating Sir Isaac Isaacs’s nomination as Governor General will not be accepted. The move raises embarrassment and courtesy concerns as Dominion status shifts the King’s representative role. Uncertainty lingers over Imperial Conference timing and a unified dominions policy.
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London
Observer
Sydney
Scullin
Isaac Isaaca
Lord Stonehaven
Dominions
Sir Isaac Isaacs
Australian Press Association
Australia
Commercial sales report from Waddell and Co and local markets
Douglas Waddell and Co sell 50 Jersey springers to a Northern Riveria buyer. Walhallow bred cattle and calves sold to A. H. Wansey of Dungog. Market dull and lower Wednesday. prices listed for Grainger Estate sows, Howell porkers, Mitchell and Higgins stock, with next sale set for Thursday May 26. Homebush stock sales show 2811 head, mixed quality. Maitland pig market reports 450 penned, porker prices easing.
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Douglas Waddell and Co
Tom Hicks
Walhallow
A. H. Wansey
Dungog
Douglas Waddell, & Co
Grainger
C. Howell
Porkers
J. Mitchell
I. Higgins
J. R. Higgins
Homebush
Sydney
Valles
Norte
Gloucester Shire Council Public Gate Notice
Gloucester Shire Council proposes to grant permission for erection of a public gate at the intersection of Pole Yard Creek Road and Mereweather Road between portions 20 23 82 and 40 in the Gangal Sub division of A A Company Grant County of Gloucester. Objections in writing must be lodged with the undersigned within twenty eight days of publication. Harry N Chaplin Shire Clerk Gloucester 26/4/1990.
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Ewen R. D. Andrewa
Pole Yard Creek
Merewether Road
A. A. Company Grant
County of
Gloucester
Harry N, Chaplin
Shire Office
Trespass Notice on Bolline Property
Trespass warning prohibits fishing shooting rabbiting or any trespass on Bolline property after this date with prosecution threatened for violations.
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Bolline
Church Services Notices from Various Gloucestershire Congregations
Listing of Sunday services across church denominations in Gloucester and surrounding areas. Times include 8 ELC Stratford 11 Craw 3 Gloucester 7 30 Rev W Rogers Presbyterian Gloucester Bellora 2 Gloucester 7 Rev S Russell Scott Methodist Barrington Hall 11 Gloucester 7 30 Communion Congregational srgston Tugrabakh Copeland 7 Mr J Battle Stroud Baptist Btroad Stratford ST Johnade Creek Rav A Dictreon
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Church OF England
Bester
Gloucester
Stratford
Craw
W. Rogers
Methodist Church
Barrington Hall
R. Whitmore
Stroud Baptist Church
A Moore
T. M. Hooke
Stratford ST
Johnadie Creek
Paths to Tame Work Not What He Believed
A poem traces a traveler who seeks a path to glory but finds every road named with dread. He avoids Work Industry Service and other harsh labels, hesitating at the rough ascent. In the end the speaker notes the lure and struggle of pursuing a tame life.
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Co and Nee
Industry
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