Optometrist D I McDonald to Visit Gloucester
D I McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald Sydney Pty Limited will visit Gloucester on Friday September 6 from 9 pm to 5 am and may be consulted at the Q Commercial Hotel. Appointments may be made at Street and Pariah Pty Ltd by phone 5 Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. McDonald
F.B.C.A
F.S.M.C
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Optometrista and
Opticians
Gloucester
Qcommercial
Street & Pariah Pty. Ltd
DEATH OF MR C J BEATON AND LOCAL INCIDENTS
Death at Randwick of Charlies James Beaton former Gloucester hotel owner aged around, survived by wife and six children. Gloucester collision at Barrington and Denison Streets caused minor vehicle damage. Injuries scarce. Child Christine Exs ella nearly choked on a straight pin but recovered after hospital care. Government figures show excise duties on tobacco alcohol and gaming rising. marbles championship planned for Grafton under British oversight. State racing and lottery revenue up with a small surplus. illegal debt collection notices highlighted by judge in Goaford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J
Jim) Beaton
Randwick
Charlies James Beaton
Commercial Hotel
Gloucester
W. Easton
Cooney
The
Milk Board
Barrington
Gloucester education woes prompt council alarm
At a Mid North Coast Council meeting in Wingham Gloucester delegates urged immediate access to secondary block plans amid overcrowded, aging buildings and families sending children elsewhere. They cited 1948 fundraising as justification and pressed for repairs, text banks, and curricula additions including shorthand and typing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid North Coast Council
Federation of Parents and Citizens’ Association
Wingham
Gloucester
She
Shepherd
Taree
Wingham “Chronicle
H. Muddle
Pitlochiry
Treatt praised as man of exceptional ability in district meeting
Mr A M Borthwick extolled the Opposition Leader in the Legislative Assembly, Mr Treatt, describing his achievements and background from a large farming family in Singleton to Rhodes scholar and war veteran. A weekend in Gloucester saw locals and service members visiting, with notes on social engagements and performances by the GP/GB Dramatic Society in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Borthwick
Treatt
Legislative Assembly
Singleton
Borthwick
Air Force
Teddy Hazelwood
Gregson Street
Reg. Eade
M. Green
Manly
Marie Green
Waukivory
Green
Sydney
Ina Bolton
Linmore Hospital
Gloucester
Glenn Easton
Barrington Street
Gwen Chapman
Rural Rural Bank
Bellinger
Church Notices for Gloucester and Nearby Parishes
Church notices list service times and pastors for Gloucester Bowmans and Bentale at 8 pm 11 am and 2 pm with Rector David R May. Methodist meetings at Stratford Gloucester Bucca Wanka and Pitlochry with various times and pastors. Congregational listings show services at Lowester Copeland and other towns with pastor names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Bowmans
Forbentale
David R. May
Stratford
Dean
Taylor's
Pitlochry
Berry
Radford
Hev
Lowsester
Copeland
Freedom from Coughs Woods Great Peppermint Cure
An advertisement proclaims a peppermint cured remedy promising swift relief from coughs. It touts natural ingredients, simple usage, and claimed health benefits for families seeking quick, effective relief.
Troops Begin Work at Open Cut Mines in NSW
Army and Air Force personnel moved into nine open cut coal mines in New South Wales, starting at midnight amid frost threat. Over 1,500 troops and 150 RAAF men prepared at Lithgow, with operations underway at Muswellbrook Miami Ben Bullen Johnsdale Cullen Main East West Huon Western Main. Floodlights, guards, and transport moved coal to railheads as crews target 4,000 to 5,000 tons daily across shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Muswellbrook
Siami
RAAF
R.A.A.F
Lithgow
Ben Bullen
Commonwealth
Lithgow UC
FLA
Regents Park
Sydney
Marrangaroo
M'ami
Atout & Am
Miami
Newcastle
Northern miners executive calls meeting on coal strike
The northern miners executive led by President W Crook calls a morning conference of lodge delegates to decide on the coal strike. The group also weighed resolutions from Muswellbrook Cessnock Swansea and Charlestown asking rank and file input while state officials contemplate a compulsory secret ballot. Meetings at Cessnock Lithgow and Bulls planned to press for broader reviews of strike developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Miners
Amde
W. Crook
H. Cockerill
J. B. Stimpson
Muswellbrook
Cessnock
Swansea
Charlestown
Lithgow
Bulls
Waterproof spark plugs enter Australian production
Syd ney s NAMLA reports 2181 breakdowns from wet ignition last month. Smith and Sons Australia Pty. Ltd. design waterproof plugs for mud races and motor cycles, evolving from aircraft plugs shielded to avoid radio interference. Production will begin on additional sizes with prefix W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Plug, & Smith and Sons Australia) Pty. Ltd
Vernon Treatt Says Glad To Leave Sydney
Mr Vernon Treatt arrived Friday and, with other visitors, described conditions in Sydney as tough. Local remarks quoted him as saying he is glad to get out of the city amid hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush Fire Brigade
Bush Fire
Masonite Bush Fire Brigade
Stroud
Port Stephens
F. E. Hutchinson
Raymond Terrace
D. J. Curtis
Swan Bay
J. Johnson
Myall Forest
Tea Gardens
Bullahdelah
T. Langford
Alhworth Forest
Pacific Highway
Alhworth
Sydney
Vernon Treatt
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Flannelette
P. le Quesne
City Price Draper & Mercer
P.O
Gloucester Grocery & Furnishing ‘Coy
LSGO
A.&a.hazelwood
Masonite Corportion
AUST
AWA Radiola
Electric and Battery
Harvey Ivers
Church Street
Stevettes
H. C. Hewitt
Lampsrades & Fittings
Optometrists
Gloucester Advocate
Christine Exs
Ella
Wilson
Marbles
Mecca
Grafton
British Board of Marbles Control
Chataway
Grafton Marbles Players
Ye Olde Greyhound Inn
England
South Grafton
Brox Bross
Counci
Vic. Woolford
Dorrigo
Bank of N.8.w
BH. O. Woolford
Tyrell Street
Geoff, Egging
Commercial Bank
Jean Lowe
Mrs. F. Lowe
Mise O
H. O. Jory
Denison Street
G.P/D. Dramatic Society
Sydney Town Hall
T.B. Ballers, Soldiers and Airmen's Association
Marjorie Lawrence
Peter Dawson
Australia
Gloucester Shire Yards
New England
G. W. Eliot
Werner E. A. Green
Devon
T. W. Westley
Garland and
Bon
A. W. White
G. Ninnegs
Sansom
Shelton
Jersey
A. Relf
J. McGregor
Mre. M. &. Fraser
HL Miller
I .Armaged
W. E. Sfarke
Gloucester) Pty Ltd
Forbesdale Hall
Mra Enid Redman Fire Relef Fund
Mrs. Davis
OCOD
J. Corbett
Barrington Maly
Broadbent
Farley
E. Everett
W. Atkins
C.W.A
Willis
Maitland
Garners Pty. Ltd
Poultry Cwlt
HL O. Jory
Ady Seetz
Sharefarmer
Tom Gallagher
Krambach
Memoriam
Bleasdale
Doreen Margaret
Margaret
Elsie
Ani
Tom Hices
Donald Paterson
Lewis Kellehear
Dry Creek
Brambach
Ray Brown
Jake Newton
Willina
Newton
Redman & Lee
N. J. Redman
Burley's
Bundock
Advocate
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